If you drive around the Costa del Sol area, you’ll see tower cranes and buildings under construction. Sales of new developments start at the project stage.

When choosing a new development, take into account the developer’s background, look at the materials on offer and visit the showrooms. For larger developments, show apartments will be built to give you an idea of what your new home will look like.

Advantages of new development:

• It’s new, no one has lived in it before and everything should be fine. Check the contract to understand the warranty conditions.
• More modern materials and technology compared to older properties on the market.

Disadvantages of new developments:

• Often you have to wait a year or two, or even more, before a property is ready.
• The new development is never finished – the contract should state whether or not you get your money back and how is your rights covered.