Holiday home - why and what to build your holiday home from

There's nothing more pleasant after a hectic week of worries and daily stress than recharging your batteries in the middle of nature. Living in the city pushes us more and more to look for places for short weekend getaways in the heart of nature, in the mountains or by the sea, especially during the hot summer months.

Building a holiday homes may at first seem a foolish gesture. It represents a significant investment for a place you visit a few times a year. However, more and more people are choosing to build or buy a vacation home in a variety of picturesque locations.

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Why a vacation home

Holiday home should be seen primarily as a long-term investment. Even though the buying and/or building process may seem like a hassle at first, over time the investment pays for itself. Building a vacation home in an area you visit regularly anyway may be the best idea.

As well as saving money on accommodation, the trend in the real estate market for most mountain and seaside areas is on the rise. An investment at the moment may be the best idea for a secure passive income, renting out the property when not in use.

At the same time, the vacation home can also be used by other family members or colleagues/employees. In this way, it becomes a good way of building relationships with others.

And, why not, the vacation home can become the place of retreat in various special situations, such as the period of the last two years when staying at home became the norm.

What we build our vacation home from

Let's imagine that we have come to the conclusion that a vacation home is the best investment we can make. Naturally, the next question is what do we build our vacation home out of?

Today there is a plethora of options for such a construction, varied options, each with its advantages and disadvantages. All need to be analyzed in detail in order to make the right decision on all levels.

Some tips for choosing the right construction system

♦ Attention to climate and environment

The house should be designed taking into account local environmental conditions. For example, houses with a pitched roof are more suitable in a mountainous environment than those with a flat roof. This will especially lead to lower maintenance costs of the house over time.

♦ Choosing suitable finishes

Even if your first instinct when building a holiday home is to try to keep costs as low as possible by choosing cheaper finishes, this can lead to higher maintenance costs down the road. When it comes to building, quality is mostly reflected in the price.

♦ Talk to an architect

Whatever type of house you choose, expert advice is always welcome and can help you make informed decisions. Despite appearances to the contrary, an architect's opinion can help you save a lot of money during construction, but especially afterwards.

♦ Don't choose the cheapest variant of building system, even if it is a vacation home

Often, the cheapest option leads to higher costs down the road, as with finishes. At the same time, the vacation home is a good long-term investment that can increase its market value over time, making it a profitable investment.

♦ Access to utilities

While a cottage in the middle of the forest may seem a very romantic and exciting choice, having the main utilities can be a necessary added comfort. Even though there are nowadays various possibilities for self-catering, having electricity or water supply can make the difference between comfort and torment.

In future posts I will detail the most currently used construction systems for building a holiday home, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each: