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 21:21tomtom79 schrieb:
You will be dazzled by the price, they will put inflated numbers on the table, and you will sign. … that will definitely NOT happen! I’m (fairly) confident about that.
I’m realistic enough to scrutinize all costs and prices three times and question every detail critically...
Either the budget will be sufficient (which I currently do NOT expect)...
or it won’t be enough... and that’s okay too.
Wooden-Heart21 Aug 2019 21:58tomtom79 schrieb:
You can tell from your reply that you're looking for someone to say yes it works... Even though 50 others say it doesn’t.Respect for all your knowledge...
Wooden-Heart schrieb:
Respect for all your knowledge... Honestly? That’s exactly what I thought while reading, just as Tom also wrote.
Wooden-Heart schrieb:
That’s exactly the problem... We also initially considered existing properties... but strangely enough, the price doesn’t work out better there either... It only seems strange if you only focus on the base price or what the builder quotes. There are additional construction-related costs, landscaping, and so on...
Wooden-Heart schrieb:
I’m not going to build at all costs (and I’m not going to buy an existing property either).
If it’s not feasible, then it’s not feasible — period!
We just want to get some advice, see what costs will come up, and reconsider our budget... As said, we understand we can’t have any special requests! Yes, just get some advice first. Reading these things makes you wonder about those who come home with a signed contract but don’t even own land. “The builder will handle that, plus it’s 10% cheaper, and you get a small car and an iPad to control the electrics.”
Wooden-Heart schrieb:
I’m realist enough to carefully check all costs and prices multiple times and question everything critically... That’s why you’re looking for the cheapest provider, even though you can imagine there will be many additional costs you’ll need to cover yourself. You might be able to ignore those costs now, but they will catch up with you, as @tomtom79 has already said.
Wooden-Heart21 Aug 2019 22:36ypg schrieb:
Honestly? I thought exactly the same while reading, just as Tom wrote later.
I appreciate every opinion...
but some statements seem a bit premature and bold to me...
Yes, I know many people (and house sales representatives are trained to put a positive spin on things) tend to argue about the costs...
and yes, I know many say, "That won’t happen to me."
That’s why I’m grateful for every “reality check” from you...
When I have company quotes, I can enter discussions again with more focus, reconsider my finances, and see where I can make adjustments...
Maybe then the “experts” here will say, “That doesn’t look so bad after all,” or the opinion stays the same and it’s, “Stay away from this...”
Even if replies come again like, “I can already tell you, you should stay away from it...” I’m grateful for every message, whether positive or negative.
That way, you develop a sense for things, and the more you read and discuss, the more you realize that reality and wishful thinking are two very different things!