In recent years, Spain’s real estate market has found itself in a bind: property prices continue to climb relentlessly, while new homes are built so slowly that buyers are running out of patience. In Almería, residents have chosen not to rely on traditional developers and are betting on an entirely different approach. Here, two-story houses made from concrete panels are being built—assembled, quite literally, in just one week. For a province where brickwork and extended construction timelines are the norm, this is nothing short of a small revolution.
It all started when Modular Home chose Roquetas de Mar for its first regional project. Their concept is simple: maximum speed, strict quality control, and full cost transparency. In a market where a conventional build could stretch to a year and a half—or even longer—offering a move-in-ready home in just six months is a bold challenge to the established order.
Technology and timelines
The main feature of these new homes is an industrial approach to construction. Most of the work is done at the factory, where concrete panels are manufactured to precise custom measurements. On-site, it’s just a matter of assembling the structure—like a kit. This method avoids many typical pitfalls: weather delays, on-the-ground errors, and unexpected overruns in materials.
Speed does not come at the expense of quality. Every element is inspected even before it reaches the construction site. As a result, residents receive a modern living space with a garage, stylish finishes, and utilities on par with traditional homes. Externally, these houses look just like conventional buildings, but inside they embody a completely different approach to construction.
Financial opportunities
A key point is that these homes can be purchased with a mortgage if the plot is within city limits and all permits are in place. Some banks already offer financing for 100% of the construction cost if the buyer owns the land. This is rare for Spain, where usually only part of the sum is covered by credit. Such a move from banks could become a catalyst for a widespread shift to industrialized housing.
Buyers weary of endless delays and unpredictable costs are beginning to view new technologies with interest. Here, everything is transparent: timelines, estimates, work stages. Unsurprisingly, demand for these homes is growing in Almería, and developers from other regions are closely monitoring the experiment.
Advantages and challenges
Among the benefits are not just speed and predictability, but also energy efficiency. Factory production allows for the implementation of advanced solutions for insulation and ventilation, reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the amount of construction waste and disruptions caused by human error is minimized.
However, the situation is not so straightforward. Skeptics fear that the widespread adoption of such technologies will lead to a uniform urban landscape and a loss of architectural diversity. Additionally, not all municipalities are ready to quickly issue permits for new types of buildings, while local builders are wary of competition from factory-produced panels.
Market outlook and prospects
The appearance of industrial homes in Almería is not just a local experiment, but a signal for the entire Spanish market. Amid labor shortages and the constant rise in material costs, solutions like these could be a lifeline for many families—especially if banks continue to support such projects with favorable loan terms.
For now, most buyers remain cautious about the innovation, but the first successful examples could change their minds. If the experiment in Roquetas de Mar proves successful, similar homes may soon appear in other regions of the country. The question is how quickly the market and authorities can adapt to these new realities.
If you haven’t heard, Modular Home is a Spanish company specializing in the construction of industrial homes made from reinforced concrete. The firm actively adopts modern technologies and quality standards, offering clients custom-designed projects with minimal turnaround times. In recent years, the company has expanded the reach of its projects, focusing on energy efficiency and innovative solutions for the housing market.
