Hello everyone,
It’s been a while, and fortunately, I’ve learned a lot since then, also thanks to many justified skeptical opinions.
Since we didn’t get the plot last year, our application for a new 555 m² (approximately 6,000 sq ft) plot under the local resident allocation model is currently with our local market. The decision on whether we will be allocated one this time will be made in September, but things look promising!
As land prices here have increased by more than €50 per m² (approximately $5 per sq ft) since last year, our budget has naturally been expanded. Our current target and maximum spending limit is €400,000 (including equity), preferably less, but that’s where we stand at the moment.
A basement is not feasible from a cost perspective, so we have decided on a single-family house with around 140–160 m² (approximately 1,500–1,700 sq ft) and a double garage with an adjoining annex at the back for garden furniture and such. Of course, it’s possible the double garage will become a single garage with a carport, but that will become clearer during detailed planning as we look for some savings to invest money better elsewhere.
Currently, we are considering between Danwood (a prefabricated house KfW70 standard) — with which two of our friends have had good experiences — and an Austrian Passive House with even greater energy efficiency due to new and special insulation.
Here is roughly my cost breakdown, now much more realistic than it was a year ago. Maybe some of you might find something that stands out.
Land: €122,100
Notary: €2,500
Property transfer tax: €1,500
Water connection: €500
Water meter connection/end device: €702
Electricity: €1,500
Telecom: €500
Multi-utility connection: €1,500
Building survey: €2,000
Building permit/planning permission application: €4,000
Grounding/earthing: €1,000
Official fees: €1,000
Multi-utility connection: €1,000
Construction electricity / water: €500
Site toilet: €250
Debris container: €900
Earthworks: €8,000
Double garage with side room and foundation slab: €20,000
Landscaping / exterior work: €8,000
Prefabricated house Danwood: €205,000 after material selection, including foundation slab
Best regards,
Dirk
It’s been a while, and fortunately, I’ve learned a lot since then, also thanks to many justified skeptical opinions.
Since we didn’t get the plot last year, our application for a new 555 m² (approximately 6,000 sq ft) plot under the local resident allocation model is currently with our local market. The decision on whether we will be allocated one this time will be made in September, but things look promising!
As land prices here have increased by more than €50 per m² (approximately $5 per sq ft) since last year, our budget has naturally been expanded. Our current target and maximum spending limit is €400,000 (including equity), preferably less, but that’s where we stand at the moment.
A basement is not feasible from a cost perspective, so we have decided on a single-family house with around 140–160 m² (approximately 1,500–1,700 sq ft) and a double garage with an adjoining annex at the back for garden furniture and such. Of course, it’s possible the double garage will become a single garage with a carport, but that will become clearer during detailed planning as we look for some savings to invest money better elsewhere.
Currently, we are considering between Danwood (a prefabricated house KfW70 standard) — with which two of our friends have had good experiences — and an Austrian Passive House with even greater energy efficiency due to new and special insulation.
Here is roughly my cost breakdown, now much more realistic than it was a year ago. Maybe some of you might find something that stands out.
Land: €122,100
Notary: €2,500
Property transfer tax: €1,500
Water connection: €500
Water meter connection/end device: €702
Electricity: €1,500
Telecom: €500
Multi-utility connection: €1,500
Building survey: €2,000
Building permit/planning permission application: €4,000
Grounding/earthing: €1,000
Official fees: €1,000
Multi-utility connection: €1,000
Construction electricity / water: €500
Site toilet: €250
Debris container: €900
Earthworks: €8,000
Double garage with side room and foundation slab: €20,000
Landscaping / exterior work: €8,000
Prefabricated house Danwood: €205,000 after material selection, including foundation slab
Best regards,
Dirk
I always appreciate receiving tips and suggestions. However, some of the things happening here are bordering on ridiculous. The interior finishing usually takes between 4 to 8 weeks, and for us, as already mentioned, it’s about 6 weeks.
Of course, it can take longer due to problems, sudden changes, etc., but based on experience and the many accounts I've heard, that is generally not the case.
In other words, if everything goes smoothly, we can move in after about 6 weeks plus delays—let’s say 10 weeks.
Of course, it can take longer due to problems, sudden changes, etc., but based on experience and the many accounts I've heard, that is generally not the case.
In other words, if everything goes smoothly, we can move in after about 6 weeks plus delays—let’s say 10 weeks.
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nordanney17 Nov 2015 13:58DDre schrieb:
I always welcome tips and suggestions. However, some of the things being said here are bordering on ridiculous. Interior finishing usually takes between 4 to 8 weeks, in our case about 6 weeks as already mentioned.
Of course, it can take longer due to problems, sudden changes, etc., but based on many experiences I’ve heard, that is generally not the case.Have you ever built a house? Most of those responding here have.
I can share my experience with Gussek Haus, Rensch-Haus, and Huf, who all were unable to complete the homes for the families to move in within about 6 weeks. These are observations from the past 1.5 years.
nordanney schrieb:
Have you ever built a house before?
Most people who reply here have.
I can share my experience with Gussek Haus, Rensch-Haus, and Huf — none of them managed to have families move in within about 6 weeks. These are observations from the past 1.5 years.No, I haven't, but does that automatically mean you should know better as a "homebuilder"?
I can tell you from the experience of friends and acquaintances who have built with the same provider we are now planning to use.
Anyway, I will leave it at that now.
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nordanney17 Nov 2015 15:07Well, everyone gets what they order.
Yes, as a home builder can know better. We are a community of about 80 home builders who built (more or less) at the same time and are very well connected with each other (the community can attest to that).
At least I wish you good luck with the six weeks.
Yes, as a home builder can know better. We are a community of about 80 home builders who built (more or less) at the same time and are very well connected with each other (the community can attest to that).
At least I wish you good luck with the six weeks.
DDre schrieb:
the interior finishing takes between 4-8 weeks, in our case about 6 weeks as already mentioned.Where did you get these timeframes from?
Yesterday, I downloaded the scope of work description to check which type of screed they are using... it mentioned something about up to 12 weeks after the wall construction.
Regards, Yvonne
So..
Attached are the first exterior views from our initial facade sample as well as the future floor plan. We will probably swap the walk-in closet with the master bedroom.
We will likely choose a garage door after all; we really don’t like the option with two doors.
P.S. Is there no way to edit, fill in, or add to Post 1?
Attached are the first exterior views from our initial facade sample as well as the future floor plan. We will probably swap the walk-in closet with the master bedroom.
We will likely choose a garage door after all; we really don’t like the option with two doors.
P.S. Is there no way to edit, fill in, or add to Post 1?