ᐅ How do you get started? When should you hire which professionals for which tasks?
Created on: 29 Sep 2019 18:15
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dr2okevin
Hello,
I have decided to build a single-family house. I have already read a lot about it and could answer many detailed questions, but I can never find information about the first steps. How do I get an approximate idea of the cost of my desired house without immediately paying several thousand for an architect? How do I find a plot of land? How can I tell if my idea for the house will fit on the plot, or how many square meters (square feet) of living space would be suitable for me?
I know what I want:
A basement, underfloor heating, a heat pump with a cooling function (probably with a ground collector), photovoltaic panels and solar thermal system (possibly integrated directly into the roof without tiles underneath?), a smart home system (probably Homematic), a double garage with electric vehicle charging capabilities, and preparations for a home battery.
I also already know the type of rooms I want, the kind of features they should have, and roughly where they should be located in the house.
I assume I will need an architect to realize my wishes. But my questions are: When should I bring the architect on board? When do costs start to occur? And who else do I need? The construction companies will surely need to be coordinated by someone.
Regarding my financial possibilities, I still plan to discuss this with a banker friend, but at the moment, I estimate a budget of about 300,000 euros (approximately $330,000), with about 30% saved as equity so far.
I am currently single but want to plan the house so that it can comfortably accommodate up to four people with minimal renovations.
I have decided to build a single-family house. I have already read a lot about it and could answer many detailed questions, but I can never find information about the first steps. How do I get an approximate idea of the cost of my desired house without immediately paying several thousand for an architect? How do I find a plot of land? How can I tell if my idea for the house will fit on the plot, or how many square meters (square feet) of living space would be suitable for me?
I know what I want:
A basement, underfloor heating, a heat pump with a cooling function (probably with a ground collector), photovoltaic panels and solar thermal system (possibly integrated directly into the roof without tiles underneath?), a smart home system (probably Homematic), a double garage with electric vehicle charging capabilities, and preparations for a home battery.
I also already know the type of rooms I want, the kind of features they should have, and roughly where they should be located in the house.
I assume I will need an architect to realize my wishes. But my questions are: When should I bring the architect on board? When do costs start to occur? And who else do I need? The construction companies will surely need to be coordinated by someone.
Regarding my financial possibilities, I still plan to discuss this with a banker friend, but at the moment, I estimate a budget of about 300,000 euros (approximately $330,000), with about 30% saved as equity so far.
I am currently single but want to plan the house so that it can comfortably accommodate up to four people with minimal renovations.
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nordanney30 Sep 2019 16:49danixf schrieb:
By the way, I’m really impressed that you are so committed to protecting the environment.The most ecological approach would actually be to keep driving your current car indefinitely and simply purchase a used house to renovate and upgrade.S
Steffen8030 Sep 2019 17:19Tesla and eco in the same sentence... You’re trolling... come on, be honest? I’m about to fall off my chair...
dr2okevin schrieb:
It doesn’t have to be right now, but at 29 you naturally want to move out and live alone.It’s not just black and white. You can live without a double garage, and without solar panels.
That all has to be paid for, and you don’t have the money.
From an ecological perspective, building a new house is a complete disaster. That also applies to the batteries for these electric vehicles.
I think someone simply needs to mature a bit and gather a lot more information before the house project can start. Then the financial basics might also be in order.
At the moment, this is one of the biggest pipe dreams I've seen during my time in the forum. But don’t worry, there have been a few like this before you….
At the moment, this is one of the biggest pipe dreams I've seen during my time in the forum. But don’t worry, there have been a few like this before you….
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hampshire30 Sep 2019 18:35nordanney schrieb:
By the way, the most ecological option would be to keep driving your current car forever and simply buy a used house to renovate. Yes! Buy a 1950s Unimog and live in a castle! Both were made a long time ago and will last a long time.
The call for consistency is often quite amusing in Germany due to its overly simplified view. In terms of the CO2 balance, it might actually be consistent, in a way, to occasionally eat a pilot instead of giving up meat entirely.
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nordanney30 Sep 2019 18:43hampshire schrieb:
Occasionally consuming a pilot.What is the best way to prepare them? Grilling, braising, or pan-frying in pieces?