The department is under the overall supervision of Manuel J Cabrera Fernández-Pujol, (Dr en Arquitectura). He will personally oversee all aspects of the building project.
Typical service includes:
- Introductory meeting
Initial meeting with Dr Cabrera to discuss the client's general requirements. (Topics to include budget considerations, preferred location, timescale, preliminary design ideas. etc.)
Subsequent meetings during the planning stages will be arranged as necessary either face to face or by telephone, email or fax.
- Tour of the area.
Arrange an accompanied tour of the area including viewing of potential and suitable building plots.
- Land survey.
Arrange a Topographical survey of the selected plot.
Arrange a Geological survey of the selected plot.
- Purchase of land. For your security the purchase of land (if requested) may be processed through our in-house Agency (Official Agente de La propiedad Inmobilaira (API No….). We will Prepare a purchase agreement document ultimately transferring the property from its current owner, free of all charges, liens and encumberences. This is achieved by way of Notarial public document, known as the escritura. and is signed by both parties in front of a public Notary.
- Planning authorities
We will liase with respective town halls and government authorities where applicable and finalise the Preparation and Submission of planning applications and licences.
- Preparation of the Project. (optional)
This work is carried out by the architect of your choice and is subject to an additional fee. This fee is often incorporated into the builder's quotation. However we would recommend you opt for an independent architect and take advantage of the wide experience and expertise offered by Dr Cabrera and his team. The Architect is responsible for the overall preparation and supervision of the project and together with his surveyor will control each stage of the building process. The surveyor is also responsible for all safety aspects on the site.
- Appointing the builder
We are acquainted with numerous builders in the area and would be happy to recommend one with the necessary skills, equipment, manpower and financial stability to make the construction.
- The Building contract.
We will prepare a comprehensive and binding document to protect your interests in the event the builder defaults on his agreement. This will include such things as payment schedules, penalty clauses, etc.
- Insurance.
We will arrange ten-year builders warranty insurance on the finished building This is your ultimate protection and guarantee against faulty or shoddy workmanship..
- Overall management
The project will be continuously monitored from the date of our appointment until the project is completed.
- Fee structure.
Our fees are calculated at a rate of 1% of the total cost of the project.
