by Dieter W. Heinichen 
The difference between the different types of homes is a frequent question that a future buyer asks. The property, chalet, tower or the single family Home They are a similar type of property, we explain the differences and their categories. All types of real estate detailed below can be considered as single family Home They are already designed for a single family to live as a general rule.
These types of homes are preferred by real estate investors, since being a family home they will always have a profitability. If you are interested in knowing more about investments, we recommend our article ¿Urbanitae is a good investment?, you can also consult the Urbanitae page from our invitation link.
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Luxury or high standing properties
Villa
This is the name given to a spacious country residence that usually has several buildings (main, for guests, service, garages, etc.) and located on large plots where there are usually sports facilities such as tennis courts, swimming pools, gardens, etc. The term has its origin in the Roman Empire. In order to build this type of property it is necessary to have a land or large plot.
Villa as a house with a garden in the countryside, generally isolated from others and used to spend seasons of rest or recreation.
Mansion
Spacious high standing house. They are built with top quality materials and have numerous luxuries in their facilities. Unlike the Villa, a Mansion can be located in urban environments as well as on the outskirts. Size is not the main thing, what defines a mansion are its characteristics. They can have game rooms and private pools that form a large leisure space for the owner's lifestyle. They also usually have a home theater, gym and private spa, this and other extremes about investments in real estate An expert in real estate investment can advise you
Large very luxurious house, in context «the new mansion of the potentate located on the seashore has large gardens, swimming pool, servants and a security system connected even with the police»
Villa
It refers to a building with one to three floors, with a garden (normally fenced) intended for single family Home and that it has a large plot. It is usually on the outskirts of large cities, preferably in coastal, wooded or mountain areas. Is a word of French origin first used to call the luxurious cabins that were located in the Swiss Alps. It is even known as mountain chalet o swiss chalet to that type of mountain dwelling that is usually made of wood with a stone base. It is typical of that Alpine region and also in the Jura mountain range.
Chalet in context: «the coastline is a garland of beaches full of foreigners and natives, of promenades flanked by blocks of apartments and hotels, of coastal cliffs full of chalets and marinas»
normal properties
Torre
It is a term used in Catalonia, Murcia and Aragon to refer to a house on the outskirts of the city usually used as a second residence and that usually has a patio and garden or orchard. In other areas of Spain it is called cottage, every recess o farm with orchard. Similar to the chalet but less luxuries or with less plot space.
Cylindrical or polygonal construction, taller than wide, that is isolated or attached to a building.
«castles usually have battlemented towers» or building with houses or offices that is very tall in relation to its surface.
Home
Housing with one or two floors (sometimes three) without a plot or garden that is generally occupied by a single family. You can have an interior patio with access door on the public road. It is usually more common in small or medium-sized municipalities and in the old neighborhoods of large cities. It is a large house with several floors.
Terraced house
Sets of individual houses that form blocks or neighborhoods, with architectural similarities and designed in an urban environment where they share certain common spaces such as parks. They share a common wall (hence the term semi-detached). Also called townhouse, it is a single-family home that, although built independently.
Paired house
Groups of houses similar to those semi-detached but what about grouped two by two, hence the name. A townhouse usually has two neighbors, one on each side or a couplet only adjoins a house.
A semi-detached house is one in which it shares one of its walls with the neighbor and is also known as the construction of two already joined houses.
Other concepts related to types of real estate
What is a villa in Spain
The word chalet can have different interpretations depending on the country where this type of property is built. Almost always, when talking about a chalet in Spain in the professional sector, reference is made to the Swiss chalet. On the other hand, among the middle classes in Spain, an individual house with a plot and a garden was called a chalet.
chalet and house
Actually chalet and house are two different concepts, since by house we can understand a generic concept of property where one lives, therefore comparing both types of property is not necessary.
Real estate investment in chalets, houses and semi-detached houses
Real estate investment is one that is made in real estate with the objective of generating an economic benefit. This benefit can be obtained in two ways:
- Rent: By renting the property to third parties, the investor receives a periodic income that can be monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual.
- Capital gain: By selling the property at a price higher than the one at which it was purchased, the investor makes a profit.
Real estate investing is a traditional and stable form of investment that can generate good returns in the long term. However, it also carries a certain risk, since the value of the properties can vary depending on the economic situation and the real estate market.
The most common types of real estate investment are:
- Residential properties: These are properties intended for housing, such as single-family homes, apartments, flats or duplexes.
- Commercial properties: These are properties intended for commercial activity, such as offices, commercial premises or industrial warehouses.
- Industrial properties: These are properties intended for industrial activity, such as factories, warehouses or workshops.
- Mixed-use properties: These are properties that combine two or more uses, such as homes and commercial premises.
- Properties under development: These are properties that are under construction or remodeling.
The investor must choose the type of real estate investment that best suits their profile and objectives. If the investor seeks to obtain a periodic income, the best option is to invest in residential or commercial properties. If the investor seeks to obtain long-term capital gains, the best option is to invest in properties under development.
Before making a real estate investment, the investor must carry out a market study to know the demand and supply of properties in the area in which they wish to invest. He must also take into account the costs of acquisition, maintenance and management of the property.
