Looking for a home is about much more than just choosing a location, the number of bedrooms or the square metres. When it comes to buying your first home, you’re probably taking one of the most important steps of your life, which is why it’s worth thinking not only about how you want to live today, but also how you’d like to live in the future.
Do you need space to work from home? Can you picture yourself having breakfast on a terrace every morning? Are you looking for a garden to enjoy with your family? Would you prefer to have a swimming pool and communal areas without sacrificing the privacy of your home? Or is the most important thing for you to live surrounded by nature, whilst still being well connected to the city?
There’s no single answer. The best home is the one that suits you, your needs and your way of life.
At Exxacon Smart Living, that’s exactly what we believe in: designing homes that adapt to the people who live in them. That’s why our new-build developments in Madrid, Seville and Málaga offer a variety of property types, spaces and settings so that every buyer can find their perfect home.
What should you bear in mind when choosing your first home?
Before you start viewing properties, it may be worth asking yourself what aspects are really important to you. Because buying your first home shouldn’t just be about finding ‘a house’, but about finding a home that will support you as you build your life.
1. Think about how you want to use your home
The layout is just as important as the floor area. Two homes with the same square metres can offer completely different living experiences.
If you work from home, you might need a room that can be converted into an office. If you’re thinking of starting a family, having several bedrooms and versatile spaces can make all the difference. And if you enjoy entertaining friends and family, you’ll probably particularly value a spacious living area that opens out onto the outdoors.
So, when buying your first home, look not only at how many rooms it has, but also at how they relate to one another and whether the layout suits your lifestyle.
2. Make the most of your outdoor spaces
A terrace, a garden or a private outdoor space can completely transform the experience of living at home.
The outdoor space can become the perfect spot for having your morning coffee, playing with the children, tending to your plants, reading at the end of the day or sharing a meal with friends. And in places with a favourable climate, enjoying these spaces for much of the year is even easier.
So, if buying your first home means improving your quality of life, it’s well worth considering the possibilities offered by the outdoor space.
3. Look beyond your home
A residential development can also be enjoyed away from home. A swimming pool, green spaces, a gym, communal areas and children’s play areas can bring comfort and new possibilities to everyday life.
The key is to ask yourself which facilities you would actually use. For some people, having a communal swimming pool is an essential bonus; for others, having green spaces or areas where they can play sport may be much more important.
4. Think about the future
You may be a couple looking for your first home today, but what would you like it to be like in five or ten years’ time?
When you buy a property to make it your main residence, it’s a good idea to consider how well it can adapt to change. An extra room, a spacious terrace, a garden or a versatile layout can ensure your home continues to meet your needs as they evolve.
In other words: don’t just look for a property for your current life; look for a home that can grow with you.
What sort of home suits you best?
Once you’ve clarified your priorities, it’s easier to work out what sort of home might suit you best. Here are a few options.
If you’re looking for your first home and want space to grow
For those thinking of buying their first home in Málaga and looking to combine peace and quiet, space and a connection to the city, Olivara Living, in Alhaurín de la Torre, offers a particularly attractive option.
The development features 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes, including flats, ground-floor flats with gardens and penthouses with spacious terraces. In addition, the properties come with a parking space and a storage room, whilst the communal areas include a swimming pool for adults, a children’s pool and a gym.
This development is particularly aimed at young families looking for a bright and functional home where they can build their lives, whilst enjoying a peaceful setting without being too far from Málaga.
It could be the right choice for you if you’re looking for:
- A first home in Málaga offering a variety of layouts.
- Private outdoor spaces.
- A home that can adapt to different stages of family life.
- The peace and quiet of a residential neighbourhood without sacrificing your connection to the city.
If you want your first home to be just a stone’s throw from the city centre, but with a more natural lifestyle
For those who prioritise spaciousness and outdoor areas, Los Nogales Living, in Churriana (a district 15 minutes from the centre of Málaga), offers something different: 37 semi-detached houses with 3 or 4 bedrooms.
Each property features a private garden, two garage spaces and very light-filled rooms. Furthermore, the development includes a communal swimming pool and features designed to improve energy efficiency, such as solar panels.
Its location combines the residential atmosphere of Churriana with good transport links to Málaga, the airport, the beach and other points of interest.
If, when buying your first home in Málaga, you’re looking for more than just a flat and can picture yourself living in a house with a garden, Los Nogales Living could be a particularly good fit for that lifestyle.
If you’re looking to move into a new home in an area with great potential
In Seville, Entrenúcleos has become one of the province’s major new residential hubs. Its planning, green spaces, amenities and transport links make this area an attractive option for those looking to buy their first home in Seville and who want to be part of a neighbourhood designed with the future in mind.
Within this development lies Entrenúcleos Living, Exxacon’s first development in Seville. Its 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes feature large terraces and private gardens, whilst the communal areas include three swimming pools, extensive green spaces, a gym, a padel court, a barbecue area, a children’s play area and pet-friendly spaces.
The design focuses on smart layouts and open-plan spaces, with particular attention to natural light, comfort and energy efficiency.
This could be the right choice for you if you’re looking for:
- A new-build property in Seville.
- A range of floor areas and bedroom configurations.
- Spacious outdoor areas.
- Communal areas designed for the enjoyment of the community.
- A modern and growing residential neighbourhood.
If you’re looking for a versatile first home in a prime location
Also in Entrenúcleos is Entrenúcleos Living Panorámica, a development comprising 189 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes that combines functionality, outdoor spaces and communal areas.
The homes have been designed to maximise natural light and feature terraces or private gardens. The communal areas include a swimming pool, a gym, green spaces and a Living Area.
This development may be particularly appealing to those looking to buy their first home in Seville and who value a new-build property that combines contemporary design, comfort and good transport links to the city centre.
Furthermore, its location next to the future Torre Panorámica and its links via public transport and road networks reinforce the commitment to a residential environment designed with the future in mind.
If you’re looking for your first home in Madrid and want to combine a central location with peace and quiet
Not everyone looking to buy their first home in Madrid wants to live right in the city centre. For some buyers, striking a balance between being well connected to the capital and enjoying a peaceful residential setting is precisely what makes a property the home they’ve been searching for.
Living Arganda fits this profile perfectly: a development of 88 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes situated in Arganda del Rey. The homes are designed to suit different stages of life and lifestyles, with bright, versatile spaces, private terraces and a parking space included. In addition, the development features a swimming pool for adults and a children’s pool, a gym, a children’s playground and landscaped gardens.
Its location allows residents to enjoy a quieter lifestyle, surrounded by parks, amenities and facilities, without sacrificing good transport links to Madrid. The Arganda del Rey Metro station is about a 10-minute walk away, and the centre of Madrid is about 30 minutes away.
Living Arganda may be of particular interest to those looking to buy their first home in Madrid and who want their new home to offer more space and a better quality of life without losing touch with the city.
It could be the right choice for you if you’re looking for:
- Buy a new-build home in Madrid.
- A 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom home to suit your needs.
- A terrace and communal areas to enjoy the outdoors.
- Facilities such as a swimming pool, gym and children’s play area, all within the estate.
- Live in a peaceful residential setting with excellent transport links to the capital.
If you’re looking for nature, space and a home for many years to come
What if your idea of buying your first home is to find a place straight away where you can picture your future for many years to come?
In that case, Living Natura, alongside La Colonia de Torrelodones, offers something quite different. This new-build development in Madrid is situated in a protected natural setting and currently has its last two properties for sale: a 4-bedroom semi-detached house and a detached villa.
The properties stand out for their spacious, light-filled rooms and the flexibility to adapt certain rooms to suit different needs: an office, a games room, a gym, a bedroom or a living area.
All this without losing touch with Madrid: Living Natura is around 25 minutes from the city centre and has amenities and transport links in the immediate vicinity.
This could be the right choice for you if you’re looking for:
- Buying your first home in Madrid, whilst prioritising a connection with nature.
- A spacious home in which to build a family life.
- A private garden and outdoor spaces.
- Peace and quiet without sacrificing good transport links to the capital.
- A home designed to be with you for many years to come.
Buying your first home: find the one that’s right for you
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for choosing a home. For some people, the perfect home will be a practical flat close to all amenities. For others, it will be a house with a garden where they can watch their family grow. And for others still, it will be a home surrounded by nature where they can enjoy a more peaceful way of life.
That’s why, before asking yourself “what is the best home?”, perhaps the right question is: “which home is best for me?”
At Exxacon Smart Living, we develop new-build developments with precisely this diversity of lifestyles in mind. Homes designed to help you enjoy the present, but also to support you in everything that lies ahead.
Because choosing your first home is about choosing much more than just an address. It’s about choosing how you want to live.