ᐅ Single-Family Home – New Construction Project from Day One – And the Planning Begins
Created on: 7 Feb 2020 22:54
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DaSch17
Hello dear community,
For the past few weeks, I have been following this forum and have already gathered some valuable tips for our own planning.
I would like to use this thread to keep you updated from the very first day of planning until moving in. I hope to receive some valuable advice from the community and that this thread can also serve as a guide for other first-time homebuilders.
Now, a bit about our building project:
As mentioned, we are still quite early in the process...
It all started, as it probably does for most, with requesting a catalog from a prefabricated house company. In our case, it was FingerHaus around mid-December.
This was followed by a phone call with a sales representative from the mentioned company and arranging a first consultation. This appointment is scheduled for Sunday, 09.02.2020.
Since then, we have been intensively working on budget planning, possible floor plans and building plots, as well as ideal typical living space layouts.
So far, we have not purchased a plot yet. However, we are in contact with a municipality that is currently planning an expansion of a new residential area. Fortunately, this allowed us to help decide the size, location, and shape of our future plot. Our desired plot is reserved for us.
Key details of our planned single-family home:
– Location: Southwestphalia, Siegen-Wittgenstein district
– Living area: 179 sqm (1,925 sq ft)
– Concrete slab foundation
– Gable roof
– 1.5 stories with gable roof
– Single garage with extended length for tools/storage room
Our budget:
– Plot including property transfer tax: 70,000 EUR
– Construction costs: 470,000 EUR
– Additional construction costs including earthworks: 70,000 EUR
Our schedule:
– By May 2021: Selection of the construction company
– By July 2021: Contract signing, building permit / planning permission application
– By July 2023: Completion of construction work
– By October 2023: Completion of owner-performed work (painting and flooring) and move-in
We understand that the start of construction depends on the delivery time of the prefab house company, which can vary between 6 and 24 months.
We have now selected 8 different companies with whom we want to conduct initial meetings:
– FingerHaus
– Hanse Haus
– SchwörerHaus
– Bien-Zenker
– Schäfer Haus (contact via family)
– Büdenbender Haus
– WeberHaus
– a local developer
After these initial talks, we want to proceed with more detailed discussions with 4 of these providers.
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What should we pay attention to during the initial meetings? What is particularly important? Should we disclose our budget to the sales representatives?
For the past few weeks, I have been following this forum and have already gathered some valuable tips for our own planning.
I would like to use this thread to keep you updated from the very first day of planning until moving in. I hope to receive some valuable advice from the community and that this thread can also serve as a guide for other first-time homebuilders.
Now, a bit about our building project:
As mentioned, we are still quite early in the process...
It all started, as it probably does for most, with requesting a catalog from a prefabricated house company. In our case, it was FingerHaus around mid-December.
This was followed by a phone call with a sales representative from the mentioned company and arranging a first consultation. This appointment is scheduled for Sunday, 09.02.2020.
Since then, we have been intensively working on budget planning, possible floor plans and building plots, as well as ideal typical living space layouts.
So far, we have not purchased a plot yet. However, we are in contact with a municipality that is currently planning an expansion of a new residential area. Fortunately, this allowed us to help decide the size, location, and shape of our future plot. Our desired plot is reserved for us.
Key details of our planned single-family home:
– Location: Southwestphalia, Siegen-Wittgenstein district
– Living area: 179 sqm (1,925 sq ft)
– Concrete slab foundation
– Gable roof
– 1.5 stories with gable roof
– Single garage with extended length for tools/storage room
Our budget:
– Plot including property transfer tax: 70,000 EUR
– Construction costs: 470,000 EUR
– Additional construction costs including earthworks: 70,000 EUR
Our schedule:
– By May 2021: Selection of the construction company
– By July 2021: Contract signing, building permit / planning permission application
– By July 2023: Completion of construction work
– By October 2023: Completion of owner-performed work (painting and flooring) and move-in
We understand that the start of construction depends on the delivery time of the prefab house company, which can vary between 6 and 24 months.
We have now selected 8 different companies with whom we want to conduct initial meetings:
– FingerHaus
– Hanse Haus
– SchwörerHaus
– Bien-Zenker
– Schäfer Haus (contact via family)
– Büdenbender Haus
– WeberHaus
– a local developer
After these initial talks, we want to proceed with more detailed discussions with 4 of these providers.
–––––––––––––––––––
What should we pay attention to during the initial meetings? What is particularly important? Should we disclose our budget to the sales representatives?
DaSch17 schrieb:
See page 34; post #200
There is only a site plan because the development plan is currently being prepared by the municipality. A. So what is your current legal framework?
B. Are there any difficulties expected during the planning process, meaning do you need to hurry to build before the plan is finalized to avoid mandatory requirements like specific garden gnome colors?
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Alessandro schrieb:
Then I would also plan for an additional window. Or you could install a glass door in the restroom. We will consider that.
11ant schrieb:
A. What is your current legal framework?
B. Are there any complications expected during the construction process, meaning do you need to hurry to build before the plan changes and you have to accept restrictive aesthetic requirements, like mandatory garden gnome colors? The existing zoning plan for the original new development area. It was established in 2016 with 18 plots and was sold out immediately. Approximately 10 additional plots are now being developed directly below.
According to the municipality, the new zoning plan will closely follow the original new development’s plan.
Additionally, in October/November, prospective buyers will be consulted in order to cover, according to the municipality’s exact words, “as many building wishes of the interested parties as possible” with the zoning plan.
We have continuously coordinated our current planning status (number of floors, size, height, roof shape and pitch) directly with the municipal building authority. There have been no concerns on their part, and we do not expect any unpleasant surprises.
DaSch17 schrieb:
The existing development plan for the original new housing area. It was created in 2016 with 18 building plots and was sold out immediately. Directly below that, around 10 additional lots are now being developed.
According to the municipality, the new development plan will closely follow the one for the original housing estate. Usually, things are incorporated right away that one would have preferred to do differently in the neighboring development plan. However, this also depends on how many regulatory gaps were interpreted as undesirable. Conversely, frequently granted exemptions are often integrated from the start. In recent years, many development plans in hillside areas have included roof eave height regulations that were unrealistic or only achievable through complicated solutions — so, in the next plan, for example, a clear reference height is established for each plot.
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11ant schrieb:
Usually, these plans already include elements that one would have preferred to handle differently in the neighboring zoning plan. However, this also depends on how many regulatory gaps were interpreted as unwanted. Conversely, frequently granted exemptions are often incorporated right away. In recent years, there have been many zoning plans for hillside locations with unrealistic or barely achievable eaves height regulations—then, for the next plan, a clear reference elevation is set for each property, for example. This was exactly the problem with the original zoning plan. It states, namely:
This basically meant that two full-story single-family houses were not possible. Later, an exemption was introduced allowing the maximum eaves height to be exceeded by up to 100 cm (40 inches), as long as the maximum permitted building height was still complied with.
This exemption is now intended to be included in the new zoning plan.
ypg schrieb:
Try moving the staircase to the right according to the plan, about 60cm (24 inches)... and adjust your central load-bearing wall, specifically the corners at the entrance and dining area.Then the kids' area on the upper floor would become too small. The staircase position is hardly adjustable due to the requirements on the upper floor.
ypg schrieb:
Would a 90-degree turn at the start of the staircase be an option for you stylistically?Stylistically, yes, of course. I liked it in the model homes. However, it is not ideal for a potential future stairlift...
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Alessandro8 Oct 2020 10:07Forget the stairlift. Later, tear out the stairs and install a paternoster!
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