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The Real Timeline of Setting Up a Villa (And Why Most Homes Aren’t Ready When You Get the Keys)
18 Dec 2025
The Real Timeline of Setting Up a Villa (And Why Most Homes Aren’t Ready When You Get the Keys)
Buying a villa is often seen as the final milestone in the homebuying journey.
But for most homeowners, it’s actually just the beginning.
What no one clearly explains is this:
a villa handover does not mean a villa is ready to live in.
In reality, families spend 4 to 6 additional months setting up the home before they can truly move in. Let’s break down what really happens after you receive the keys.
Once the villa is handed over, the initial weeks are spent coordinating:
- Vendor discussions
- Interior design planning
- Electrical and plumbing approvals
- Material finalisation
This phase often feels invisible-but it sets the tone for everything that follows.
