Design and build in Mallorca, one team for your custom-built home

What a custom-built home in Mallorca is

A custom-built home is not chosen from a catalogue: it is defined before it is built. At LF91 we call it build-to-suit. We start by listening to how you live, which spaces you need and which materials you prefer. With that we look for a plot that offers the setting and views you want and that also meets the legal and construction requirements of your project.

New build is the path that follows: from an empty plot to a finished home. It includes feasibility studies, licences, project management and quality control.

LF91 Invest, a company of the LF91 group, presents these two services on its own pages for build-to-suit in Mallorca and new developments in Mallorca.

What our custom-built home service in Mallorca includes

The service covers the whole journey, from the initial survey to the handover of the keys. These are the elements:

• Pre-purchase technical survey of the property and the land.
• Plot search and validation, using technical and legal criteria. This is the remit of our property and plot advisers. If you do not yet know which property you want, start with the property search in Mallorca.
• Bespoke design with architects, interior designers and craftspeople: layout, materials, finishes, technology and sustainable solutions.
• Feasibility studies and licences before works begin.
• Project management and scheduling, supported by our project management service in Mallorca.
• Quality control and monitoring through to the handover of the keys.

How we work, step by step

The process for your custom-built home in Mallorca follows the logical order of any new home, from the first conversation to handover. At every stage, the decisions on layout, materials and finishes are yours.

1. We listen. We understand how you live, your tastes and what you expect from the house.
2. We study the property and the land. We review its technical and legal situation before you buy.
3. We design around you. We define the layout, materials and finishes with you.
4. We handle permits and planning. We prepare the feasibility study, the permits and the works schedule.
5. We run the works. We coordinate the teams and control quality throughout construction.
6. We hand over the keys. We close the project with the home ready to live in.

Technical survey or building survey before you buy

Before you sign, it is worth knowing what you are buying. This survey, which many clients look for as a building survey or technical inspection, examines all the accessible parts of the house. It helps to detect problems before the purchase is completed and to obtain relevant technical information about the property.

A complete technical survey reviews, among other points:

• The condition of the structure and possible defects.
• Damp in walls and damage to timber.
• Waterproofing, insulation and drainage.
• The type of construction and the materials used.
• Whether the property’s permits match what has been built.
• The location of the property, its legal situation and the neighbouring plots.
• Proposals for specialist inspections and later works, if needed.

It is a snapshot of the current condition, not a guarantee of how the house will be in the future. Even so, it gives you the information to decide with sound judgement and avoid problems in the purchase. If the survey concludes that the house is not worth it, the best option may be to build a custom-built home in Mallorca on another plot.

Benefits of a custom-built home in Mallorca

• A single team from the first visit to handover, instead of coordinating several professionals yourself.
• Your decisions: you choose the layout, materials and finishes.
• Possible problems identified before you buy, because the property and the land are studied first.
• Energy efficiency and smart climate control as design options, if you want them in your home.
• Multilingual team, with service in several languages.

Real experience in new build

Villa Pollentia is a new-build home in Pollença, between the old town and the Serra de Tramuntana. Our work included the study of the property and the land, the property search, architecture, interior design, landscaping and project management, on a turnkey basis. The result combines exposed stone and white render.

Can Baula, also in Pollença, is another new build that we managed from start to finish, from the search for the location to the handover of the keys. It is a house of generous ceiling heights and open spaces, with stone and timber, a covered porch and a swimming pool.

Building in Mallorca, licences and regulations

Building a custom-built home in Mallorca involves processing licences and complying with the applicable town planning rules. The urban planning department of the Consell de Mallorca gathers information on planning, habitability certificates (cédulas de habitabilidad) and works authorisations. It is advisable to consult the town hall and the technical team before buying land.

At national level, Law 38/1999 on Building Regulation (Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación) defines the parties involved in a construction project, including the developer, the designer, the contractor, the project director (director de obra) and the site supervisor (director de ejecución). It also sets liability periods of 1, 3 and 10 years depending on the defect: finishes, habitability or structure.

Frequently asked questions

What is build-to-suit and how does it differ from new build?

Build-to-suit means the house is designed around how you live: you choose the layout, materials, finishes and technology. New build is the construction process, from the empty plot to the finished house. At LF91 the two go together: we design the home around you and run the works, with feasibility studies, licences and quality control.

How much does a custom-built home in Mallorca cost?

We do not give a generic figure because it depends on the plot, the floor area, the quality of finishes you choose, the licences and the complexity of the project. What we do is study your case with the technical survey and the feasibility study, so that you decide with facts before committing to the works. Write to us and we will assess it.

How long does it take to build a custom-built home in Mallorca?

The timeframe depends on how long the licences take and on the size and complexity of the project, so we do not promise a standard date. We plan the works from the outset and monitor them constantly, with the aim that you reach handover without last-minute surprises. Tell us about your case and we will explain how we would plan it.

What does the pre-purchase technical survey include?

It reviews all the accessible parts of the house: structure, damp in walls, timber damage, waterproofing, insulation and drainage, type of construction and materials, whether the permits match, legal situation and location. It ends with proposals for specialist inspections or later works if they are needed. It reflects the current condition, not the future.

Can I build on any plot in Mallorca?

No. For your custom-built home in Mallorca the plot must meet the legal and construction requirements your project demands, and these vary by land and municipality. That is why we validate it before the purchase, using technical and legal criteria. Our property and plot advisers help you search and confirm that the land is viable.

Does LF91 handle licences and site management?

Yes. We take care of the permits, the management of the works, the scheduling and quality control, as well as the design. You work with a single team of architects, interior designers and specialists, instead of coordinating each professional separately, and you decide the layout, materials and finishes.

Start your project

Tell us what you have: a plot, a property that interests you or just the idea of your home. We analyse the starting point and tell you which route makes the most sense. Contact LF91 and together we will plan your custom-built home in Mallorca.