ᐅ KFW40(plus) as a prefabricated or solid construction house with "modern architecture"
Created on: 12 May 2020 08:19
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Jeduhas
Hello everyone,
my wife and I have further progressed in our decision-making and have basically concluded our considerations with Kern. However, one last phone appointment is still pending.
We would now like to try to find a building partner who can deliver a turnkey house at the KFW40plus standard for up to €400,000 (about $430,000). We are not strictly fixed on whether it has to be a prefabricated or a solid house, but it seems that prefabricated house companies advertise this more prominently. Currently, I have Kampa in mind, and I also find Haas interesting from an architectural perspective and could imagine something there. Last week, we had a mortgage broker visit, whose contact we got through Kern. He considered the "offer" from Kern for a KFW50 house without floor and wall coverings with a base price of €390,000 (about $420,000) somewhat high but could not recommend anyone else directly, as the current situation does not allow it. His tip was to visit prefabricated house exhibitions :|.
Now to the main topic:
My wife and I place quite a high value on modern architecture, perhaps in the Bauhaus style. A walk-in closet and a very large bathroom directly connected to the bedroom, an open kitchen, and maybe a covered terrace with a loggia above it. Haas and Kampa basically fit this quite well, but unfortunately, I don’t know where else to look. The requirement for KFW40(plus) currently stands, and the maximum turnkey budget excluding additional construction costs is set at €400,000 (about $430,000).
Can anyone recommend where I could look in the Düsseldorf area? I will search for the plot myself in parallel, either alone or with the help of a realtor.
Thank you in advance!
Best regards,
Jeduhas
my wife and I have further progressed in our decision-making and have basically concluded our considerations with Kern. However, one last phone appointment is still pending.
We would now like to try to find a building partner who can deliver a turnkey house at the KFW40plus standard for up to €400,000 (about $430,000). We are not strictly fixed on whether it has to be a prefabricated or a solid house, but it seems that prefabricated house companies advertise this more prominently. Currently, I have Kampa in mind, and I also find Haas interesting from an architectural perspective and could imagine something there. Last week, we had a mortgage broker visit, whose contact we got through Kern. He considered the "offer" from Kern for a KFW50 house without floor and wall coverings with a base price of €390,000 (about $420,000) somewhat high but could not recommend anyone else directly, as the current situation does not allow it. His tip was to visit prefabricated house exhibitions :|.
Now to the main topic:
My wife and I place quite a high value on modern architecture, perhaps in the Bauhaus style. A walk-in closet and a very large bathroom directly connected to the bedroom, an open kitchen, and maybe a covered terrace with a loggia above it. Haas and Kampa basically fit this quite well, but unfortunately, I don’t know where else to look. The requirement for KFW40(plus) currently stands, and the maximum turnkey budget excluding additional construction costs is set at €400,000 (about $430,000).
Can anyone recommend where I could look in the Düsseldorf area? I will search for the plot myself in parallel, either alone or with the help of a realtor.
Thank you in advance!
Best regards,
Jeduhas
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saralina8712 May 2020 10:05We are building with a local solid wood house provider, maybe there is something similar where you are? Ours builds to KfW 40 Plus standard. Our pure house price comes to 345,000 for KfW 40 and about 145 m² (1,560 sq ft).
Get a quote from Viebrockhaus. The 400,000 euros will be tight but could be enough (excluding basement and additional construction costs). I recently received an offer from them, and it was roughly at that price.
The house was a bit larger than yours, and we also needed a green roof, which made it a bit more expensive. However, the quality and standard features are very good, and the construction time is excellent! A neighbor of ours built with them and moved in after about three months. That’s impressive. If you have time, visit Bad Fallingbostel. We went there, and it was really great!
We wanted to build with Viebrockhaus too, but since we want a basement and many custom features, it unfortunately became too expensive.
The house was a bit larger than yours, and we also needed a green roof, which made it a bit more expensive. However, the quality and standard features are very good, and the construction time is excellent! A neighbor of ours built with them and moved in after about three months. That’s impressive. If you have time, visit Bad Fallingbostel. We went there, and it was really great!
We wanted to build with Viebrockhaus too, but since we want a basement and many custom features, it unfortunately became too expensive.
Most companies will have a hard time meeting the KfW 40 Plus standard. Firms that don’t already offer this as a standard will likely add a large margin because they lack experience with it. You can request quotes everywhere, of course; it won’t cost you anything.
However, you should think carefully about this and ask yourself: “Does it ABSOLUTELY have to be KfW 40 Plus, and why?” When I answered these questions for myself, did some research, calculations, and reading, it became clear what I wanted. I’m not telling you what to build, but make sure you carefully consider what is important to you for living in the house later. You probably won’t be building again anytime soon.
However, you should think carefully about this and ask yourself: “Does it ABSOLUTELY have to be KfW 40 Plus, and why?” When I answered these questions for myself, did some research, calculations, and reading, it became clear what I wanted. I’m not telling you what to build, but make sure you carefully consider what is important to you for living in the house later. You probably won’t be building again anytime soon.
Of course, this depends a lot on the federal state, but you can usually forget about 400, unless garden, secondary construction costs, kitchen, garage, and basement are extra or not planned at all. For a house alone, it might be enough without major special requests.
I would only consider KfW40 for timber houses; with solid construction, you’ll just over-insulate yourself. It’s not cost-effective. After recent adjustments by KfW, KfW55 is currently the sweet spot.
I would only consider KfW40 for timber houses; with solid construction, you’ll just over-insulate yourself. It’s not cost-effective. After recent adjustments by KfW, KfW55 is currently the sweet spot.
Our main motivation at first was the expensive quote from Kern. In comparison, prefab houses with standard KfW 40 Plus certification were available for less money. We thought that a KfW 40 Plus house would be far beyond what we could afford. Now that it seems achievable, the idea of living in such a house is extremely satisfying and would also strongly support our lifestyle and values.
Are we also talking about prefab houses here?
Bookstar schrieb:
of course it depends a lot on the state, but you can usually forget about 400 unless the garden, additional construction costs, kitchen, garage, and basement are extra or not planned at all. For the house alone, it might be enough without many special requests.[...]
Are we also talking about prefab houses here?