Checklist before signing for a plot in Fuerteventura
A practical list to use with your technical adviser, lawyer and seller before paying a deposit or entering an irreversible commitment.
Where to begin
Obtain an up-to-date land-registry extract and check ownership, charges, mortgages, easements and the registered description. Compare registry, cadastral information and survey to confirm area, boundaries and buildings agree. Across Fuerteventura, sunlight, wind, salt exposure, access and service availability vary considerably. A decision that looks sound in theory can become inefficient on the wrong plot.
Technical decisions
Request planning information and confirm use, buildable area, footprint, height and setbacks. Check lawful access, road condition and whether lorries, cranes and emergency vehicles can enter. A useful quotation states what is included, what is excluded and which assumptions have been made. A stand-alone figure without a design or plot assessment is only an early reference.
Budget, timing and checks
Ask about the conditions, distance and indicative cost of water, electricity, telecommunications and drainage. Review environmental, landscape, coastal and archaeological restrictions, plus drainage and slope risks. The strongest choice is the one that remains coherent when planning feasibility, architectural quality, future maintenance and the total budget are considered together.
How to reach a robust decision
Prepare a concept layout showing house footprint, parking, pool and outdoor areas to test the plot. Use conditional clauses and allow enough time in the contract to complete every check. The starting point is not selecting a catalogue solution. It is understanding how the subject relates to the plot, local rules and the way the home will actually be used.
Practical checklist
- Obtain an up-to-date land-registry extract and check ownership, charges, mortgages, easements and the registered description.
- Compare registry, cadastral information and survey to confirm area, boundaries and buildings agree.
- Request planning information and confirm use, buildable area, footprint, height and setbacks.
- Check lawful access, road condition and whether lorries, cranes and emergency vehicles can enter.
- Ask about the conditions, distance and indicative cost of water, electricity, telecommunications and drainage.
- Review environmental, landscape, coastal and archaeological restrictions, plus drainage and slope risks.
- Prepare a concept layout showing house footprint, parking, pool and outdoor areas to test the plot.
- Use conditional clauses and allow enough time in the contract to complete every check.
Mistakes to avoid
- Paying a non-refundable deposit before due diligence is complete.
- Relying on an unverified sales plan.
- Assuming that buildable automatically means suitable for the intended home.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Obtain an up-to-date land-registry extract and check ownership, charges, mortgages, easements and the registered description. Compare registry, cadastral information and survey to confirm area, boundaries and buildings agree.
What determines cost and timing?
Ask about the conditions, distance and indicative cost of water, electricity, telecommunications and drainage. Review environmental, landscape, coastal and archaeological restrictions, plus drainage and slope risks.
Is a technical check needed before deciding?
Prepare a concept layout showing house footprint, parking, pool and outdoor areas to test the plot. Use conditional clauses and allow enough time in the contract to complete every check. Planning and tax rules may change and depend on the municipality and the individual plot. Before making commitments, have the case checked by a qualified local professional and the relevant authorities.
Do you have a plot or an idea to assess?
Tell us the area, approximate floor area and finish level you have in mind. We can help organise the initial checks and the design path.
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