Hello everyone,
I have read a lot in this forum and now I’m making my first post. I’m looking forward to your opinions.
We are almost finished with all our planning, but now we have to decide whether to go with the smaller house or the slightly larger one. The "small" house is a townhouse with 133 sqm (1,433 sq ft). The larger version has the same floor plan but is 13 sqm (140 sq ft) bigger, totaling 146 sqm (1,571 sq ft). The additional cost for the 13 sqm (140 sq ft) is 30,000€.
We’re unsure whether to settle for the smaller house or opt for the larger one. Currently, there are two of us, but we plan to have two children in the future. Some rooms are even less than half a square meter smaller, so we’re wondering if the extra 30,000€ is really justified or necessary for the 13 sqm (140 sq ft) difference.
What are your thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
I have read a lot in this forum and now I’m making my first post. I’m looking forward to your opinions.
We are almost finished with all our planning, but now we have to decide whether to go with the smaller house or the slightly larger one. The "small" house is a townhouse with 133 sqm (1,433 sq ft). The larger version has the same floor plan but is 13 sqm (140 sq ft) bigger, totaling 146 sqm (1,571 sq ft). The additional cost for the 13 sqm (140 sq ft) is 30,000€.
We’re unsure whether to settle for the smaller house or opt for the larger one. Currently, there are two of us, but we plan to have two children in the future. Some rooms are even less than half a square meter smaller, so we’re wondering if the extra 30,000€ is really justified or necessary for the 13 sqm (140 sq ft) difference.
What are your thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
caspar.1 schrieb:
We were wondering about that too. We built a bungalow measuring 9x13m (30x43 feet) and were considering making it a bit larger, 10x14m (33x46 feet), but that would have cost an additional 10,000 euros.At 540 euros per m² (50 USD per sq ft) of living area, you would have done a good deal.
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HilfeHilfe14 Feb 2021 11:59We have 106 square meters (1,142 square feet) of living space for 4 people and are still comfortable....
There is also an external storage room of about 8 square meters (86 square feet), a utility room (shared because we live in a two-family house), and outside a garden shed with 8 square meters (86 square feet).
So if anyone asks me, I would say no, you don’t need more. Save your money.
There is also an external storage room of about 8 square meters (86 square feet), a utility room (shared because we live in a two-family house), and outside a garden shed with 8 square meters (86 square feet).
So if anyone asks me, I would say no, you don’t need more. Save your money.
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Pinkiponk14 Feb 2021 12:06Stoxxler schrieb:
What do you think?I would base it on how difficult it is for me to come up with the additional 30,000 euros (about 32,000 USD), what I would have to give up in return, and whether an inheritance or inheritances are expected. Is it guaranteed that you can have children the conventional way? Otherwise, that would cost extra as well.
The crucial difference is not €30,000, but rather €10, €20, or €50 more in monthly payments,
meaning, figuratively, a higher monthly burden for 13m2 (140 sq ft).
This area can make the difference between cramped, adequate, and spacious.
Furnish both floor plans with your furniture, and the result will guide your decision.
meaning, figuratively, a higher monthly burden for 13m2 (140 sq ft).
This area can make the difference between cramped, adequate, and spacious.
Furnish both floor plans with your furniture, and the result will guide your decision.
Thank you very much in advance for all your numerous responses. We understand that no one can make this decision for us. However, it is not an easy choice, as ideally you only build once and make a decision that will last for the next 40 to 60 years.
The additional monthly cost is 80€ (about $85).
We have already measured our furniture and added it to the floor plan. All pieces would fit, although it is clear that the larger house would feel more spacious and not as cramped.
The additional monthly cost is 80€ (about $85).
We have already measured our furniture and added it to the floor plan. All pieces would fit, although it is clear that the larger house would feel more spacious and not as cramped.
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Pinkiponk14 Feb 2021 12:46Stoxxler schrieb:
The monthly additional cost is 80€.I would go for it then. Especially since 80 euros won’t be worth 80 euros in a few years, but maybe only around 50.Similar topics