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𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 "𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆"?

Before you lay a single brick—or even finalize the purchase of a plot of land—you need a Feasibility Study.

This is a comprehensive, expert report that evaluates the site conditions, local zoning laws, realistic budget estimates, and potential risks. In short, it answers the ultimate question: "Can this project actually be built successfully, on time, and on budget?"

Skipping this step is the fastest way to encounter hidden costs. Don't guess with your investment. MDCI provides expert Feasibility Studies to cut through the noise and give you the facts before you commit. You can find out more about this service on our website, or contact us for more information.

Project Feasibility Studies for Success - MDCI Real Estate Project Manager Our project feasibility studies will ensure your project's success. Increase the ROI of your real estate project in Spain with our feasibility studies.

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲!

This may seem obvious, but here in Spain not all plots are clearly defined and over time there can be overlaps between yours and your neighbours’ plots on plans. Before you start planning you need to know exactly where your boundaries are.

If you have based your design and investment on a plot that hasn’t been correctly calculated, there will be serious consequences. If the architect based his design on wrong calculations and if this has been admitted for licenses, there will be many problems on the road to Registry. To correct this, you might not be able to construct the volume that you calculated.

Our recommendation? Use knowledgeable professionals right from the beginning to get the right information to be confident that your boundaries are correctly defined and any uncertainty or risks have been removed.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲

When things are going wrong call in MDCI’s Project Rescue Team and let us help you to regain control and get back on track. Our skills, experience and proven track record makes us the perfect team to steer you to success and avert disaster.

Find out more about our Project Rescue service by clicking the link in the first comment 👇 , or contact us to find out how we can help you.

Water shortages are common in Southern Spain, and to ensure sufficient supply even during drought conditions, desalination is a key technology.

We’re pleased to see that a large desalination plant project in Axarquía (Vélez-Málaga) is moving through the approval stage, and the preliminary design has been presented to the local authorities. This suggests commitment in the region to improving supplies through civil engineering projects. This project has been quoted to cost around €201 million and would be a very important construction project for the area.

At MDCI, we advise our clients about any possible issues with utilities, and keep our finger on the pulse with regard to upcoming infrastructure and developments. Knowing what’s in the pipeline and how it will shape certain areas, helps us to advise our clients on where to invest, and highlight potential risks such as lack of capacity on the grid, or possible issues with water supply.

Unfortunately, electricity infrastructure constraints are becoming increasingly common. Many existing systems in urban areas are now saturated, thus requiring new transformer stations to be implemented costing developers several hundreds of thousands extra. This is just one of the elements that we’re here to support clients to avoid.

Read the full article by clicking on the link in the first comment 👇

Investing in Spanish property can be highly rewarding, but successful development requires much more than securing the right plot of land. Understanding the planning system, building a realistic programme and costings and assembling the right professional team are essential to protecting your investment.

At MDCI, we have spent more than three decades managing developments across Spain and beyond, delivering 126 projects in 10 countries and overseeing projects valued at more than €1.7 billion. During that time, we have seen first-hand the challenges international investors face and, more importantly, how they can be avoided, rectified and taken forwards on firm grounds.

Here are five of the most common lessons every overseas investor should understand before starting a development in Spain.

https://www.mdcispain.com/2026/property-development-in-spain/

Property Development in Spain - MDCI Real Estate Project Manager Planning a property development in Spain? Discover 5 essential lessons international investors should know about land, planning, costs, timelines and project management.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤&𝗔 – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹?

That’s an important question! It can take anything from 3 months to over 12 months – depending on various factors affecting the location and where you are building.

Marbella is rather slow and in our experience a licence is taking between 10 and 12 months to come through. Mijas is even worse with wait times often being 14 months plus.

The best areas for processing licence applications quickly are Benahavis and Benalmadena, where you could get your licence within about 6-10 months, if your documentation is accurate and transparent.

A Top Tip is to use the Declaración de Responsable process to fast track the project.

The Declaración de Responsable is a streamlined and speeded-up building licence process, where the onus of responsibility falls on the Applicant (or his technical representative) to ensure that the works will be done complying with all the necessary building parameters and pertinent laws.

While it can be a time saver, your team must be very experienced and technically knowledgeable and skilled, so that you are confident that they know the building codes and the local restrictions and regulations inside and out.

You can find out more on our blog all about this system – link in first comment 👇 .

Please get in touch if you need help on where to build and how to speed up the process as much as possible.

🔑 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 "𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝗸𝗲𝘆" 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻?

You’ll hear this term a lot in luxury real estate!

A Turn-key project means the developer or contractor handles absolutely everything - from the initial architectural design right through to the final coat of paint and sometimes including adding fixtures, furniture and extras too! When they are finished, all you have to do is "turn the key" and walk into a ready-to-use home.

While incredibly convenient, handing over total control requires immense trust and a bulletproof contract to ensure you don't fall victim to hidden costs or sub-standard materials.

MDCI can help you navigate this and maintain the convenience of a Turnkey build, but with an independent expert protecting your interests every step of the way. We have successfully managed and delivered a whole range of luxury individual homes and hospitality projects this way! Contact us to discuss.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

By reviewing your project and offering expert oversight during the programming phase, cost planning, cash-flow projections, and problem solving throughout the build, MDCI can give you valuable insights, be your eyes and ears on the project and give you the information and advice you need to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget.

Find out more on our website – link in first comment 👇 , or contact us to discuss your needs.

Great news for urban development and project management in Andalucía! The local government has just given initial approval to the urban planning study that will transform Málaga's historic (and long-vacant) Correos building into a 5-star luxury hotel.

As project managers, we love seeing developments that look beyond the property line. What makes this project stand out isn't just the 178+ luxury rooms or the commercial spaces; it’s the commitment to the surrounding community.

Key highlights of the approved plan:

✅ Adaptive Reuse: Revitalizing a prominent building that has been empty for over 10 years.

✅ Community Infrastructure: A €1.6M investment to upgrade 12,000 m² of the surrounding urban area, including new pedestrian paths, trees, and street furniture.

✅ Economic Impact: Creation of at least 150 new jobs for the city.

Navigating the urban planning and approval stages is often the most complex part of a major municipal project like this. Congratulations to the teams moving this massive revitalization effort forward.

Read the full article on Cadena SER - link in first comment 👇

This time of year, when the mercury continues to rise and the tourists flock to our sunny shores, the construction industry needs to make changes to protect workers, safeguard their health and encourage good working conditions.

During the hottest part of the summer, most construction sites work on a reduced schedule, starting and finishing early, to avoid the hottest part of the day. In Andalucía, it is usual to have an 8am-3pm or 8.30am to 3.30pm working day for construction workers to protect them from extreme temperatures.

We’ve written a blog about building in the summer which you can read by clicking the link in the first comment, to ensure you understand how things work and why it’s important.