ᐅ Looking for affordable and reliable prefab home builders (lower budget).
Created on: 21 Aug 2019 04:59
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Wooden-Heart
Hello everyone,
We (from the beautiful and expensive Baden-Württemberg region) would like to realize our dream of owning our own home. We are planning a small single-family house with 2 children's rooms.
Now we are looking for the "affordable/good and common" prefabricated house suppliers.
Based on a suitable cost calculation, we have a budget of about 300,000 to 320,000 euros.
This includes the plot and all other costs, such as notary fees, utility connections, land transfer taxes, outdoor landscaping, concrete slab (if necessary), etc. (in other words, everything from site fencing to missing toilet brushes)—all costs included.
Since we are at the borderline of “almost impossible,” we are aware of the challenge.
Now it is our task to see whether the “almost impossible is actually possible.”
Roughly speaking, we can say: a plot without a slope (400 m² (4306 sq ft)) can be purchased here for around 100,000 euros.
--> This means a remaining budget of 200,000 to 220,000 euros for the house (including everything).
Who can simply name the “common prefabricated house suppliers” for us?
Danwood, Massa Haus, Town & Country, Heinz von Heiden, … what else is there that might fit into “our” price range?
Many thanks in advance, I’m curious to see if our wish is achievable or if we will have to look more towards resale properties.
Best regards,
Dominik
We (from the beautiful and expensive Baden-Württemberg region) would like to realize our dream of owning our own home. We are planning a small single-family house with 2 children's rooms.
Now we are looking for the "affordable/good and common" prefabricated house suppliers.
Based on a suitable cost calculation, we have a budget of about 300,000 to 320,000 euros.
This includes the plot and all other costs, such as notary fees, utility connections, land transfer taxes, outdoor landscaping, concrete slab (if necessary), etc. (in other words, everything from site fencing to missing toilet brushes)—all costs included.
Since we are at the borderline of “almost impossible,” we are aware of the challenge.
Now it is our task to see whether the “almost impossible is actually possible.”
Roughly speaking, we can say: a plot without a slope (400 m² (4306 sq ft)) can be purchased here for around 100,000 euros.
--> This means a remaining budget of 200,000 to 220,000 euros for the house (including everything).
Who can simply name the “common prefabricated house suppliers” for us?
Danwood, Massa Haus, Town & Country, Heinz von Heiden, … what else is there that might fit into “our” price range?
Many thanks in advance, I’m curious to see if our wish is achievable or if we will have to look more towards resale properties.
Best regards,
Dominik
Wooden-Heart21 Aug 2019 15:58apokolok schrieb:
Sorry, but what kind of logic is that?
Existing homes are too expensive, so new builds have to be cheaper?
It’s actually the other way around. Did I write that anywhere?
No... so!
Of course, a new build is nicer, no question... but if it’s not affordable, then it’s not affordable... that’s clear!
I just want to have it in black and white before I give up on the idea that “there’s enough money for a new build.”
And my thread was about WHICH house providers exist, where you know “they are more in the lower budget range.” Heinz von Heiden, Town & Country, Danwood…
I will contact them (I will probably realize “too expensive”) and then I will definitely know for sure, black on white: it has to be an existing property!
And as I already said: I am currently also looking at existing properties!
Wooden-Heart21 Aug 2019 16:15haydee schrieb:
But definitely take a look at, for example, the Raumwunder 100.
The living and dining area is about the same size as in our old apartment.
It appears larger on the plan because of the dollhouse furniture. Thanks for the tip.
I would look at the respective houses anyway and then decide whether they are an option or not!
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Barchmeister21 Aug 2019 16:18Building is expensive! And it remains costly even when you look for affordable solutions.
Personally, I believe that with the basic parameters you mentioned, it is practically impossible to build a house.
I am quite certain that the risk of future regrets is significantly higher if you choose the cheapest option at all costs just to be able to build.
I would rather invest existing capital in an existing property, such as a small single-family house, a townhouse, or an apartment, benefit from the value appreciation that definitely exceeds the increase in construction costs, pay down the mortgage well, save, and then reconsider building in a few years with a stronger financial foundation.
Personally, I believe that with the basic parameters you mentioned, it is practically impossible to build a house.
I am quite certain that the risk of future regrets is significantly higher if you choose the cheapest option at all costs just to be able to build.
I would rather invest existing capital in an existing property, such as a small single-family house, a townhouse, or an apartment, benefit from the value appreciation that definitely exceeds the increase in construction costs, pay down the mortgage well, save, and then reconsider building in a few years with a stronger financial foundation.
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fach1werk21 Aug 2019 16:19At first, we also considered buying an existing property. Upgraded for the next 20 years – until our expected lifespan ends – it would have ultimately cost us more than the Heinz-von-Heiden bungalow we finally built. However, the issues we're now facing with construction defects make me question the quality of our decision. With an existing home, at least you know that any building faults are entirely your responsibility, and you might get lucky with a particularly good location. You get what you pay for. That’s definitely true for new builds; with existing properties, sometimes luck plays a role. Today, I would look for an existing property.
With the budget you mentioned, we still couldn't make it work.
Best regards,
Gabriele
With the budget you mentioned, we still couldn't make it work.
Best regards,
Gabriele