COMPLETE GUIDE
Everything about construction
Steps, budget, aid, regulations: the complete guide to succeed in your project
The 8 steps to build
THE COURSE
01.
Define your project
Define your needs, your budget and your constraints
1-2 Months
02.
Land search
Find the ideal plot of land for your project
2-6 Months
03.
Choice of builder
Select the right partner for your project
1-2 Months
04.
Design & Permits
Final plans and obtaining the building permit
2-3 Months
05.
Funding
Securing funding for your project
1-2 Months
06.
Construction
Building your house
8-12 Months
07.
Reception and delivery
Acceptance of the work and handover of the keys
1 day
Average total duration
Allow between 18 and 24 months from the start of your project until you receive the keys. This timeframe may vary depending on the complexity of the project and administrative delays.
FINANCING
Compose your budget
Construction Budget
Ground
House construction
Notary fees
Connections (water, electricity, sanitation)
Exterior amenities
250,000 - 750,000
450,000 - 750,000
7 to 8% of the land price
5,000 - 15,000
20,000 - 55,000
Average estimated budget
1,000,000 - 1,550,000
Renovation Budget
Light renovation
Complete renovation
Extension
Extension
Attic conversion
700 - 800 / M²
1,500 - 2,500 / m²
2,500 - 3,500 / m²
2,500 - 3,500 / m²
1,500 - 2,000 / m²
Energy renovation eligible for subsidies: up to 90% coverage for low-income households
FINANCING
Financial aid for your project
Take advantage of the many government aids to finance your construction or renovation project
PTZ (Zero-Interest Loan)
Up to 40% of the cost
First-time buyer income limits
Can be combined with other loans
CEE (Energy Savings Certificates)
Variable depending on the work
Insulation, heating, ventilation
Can be combined with other aid programs
MaPrimeRénov'
Up to €20,000
Energy renovation work
Can be combined with CEE
Action Logement Loan
Up to €40,000
Private sector employee
Preferential rate 1%
Eco-PTZ
Up to €50,000
Energy renovation work
Can be combined with MaPrimeRénov'
Reduced VAT rate 5.5%
Instead of 20%
Energy renovation, housing > 2 years
Applicable to labor and materials
PROTECTION
Construction guarantees
Guarantee of perfect completion
The builder must repair all defects reported during the handover or within one year thereafter.
Two-year warranty (proper functioning)
Covers equipment that can be separated from the building structure (doors, windows, shutters, radiators, etc.)
Ten-year warranty
Covers damages that compromise the structural integrity of the building or render it unfit for its intended purpose.
Construction Damage Insurance
It allows for the pre-financing of repairs in the event of a disaster, without waiting for a court decision.
