Hello,
I am a single man, 45 years old, currently considering building a house again. I have three teenage children who often stay with me, although they officially live with my ex-wife. When the marriage broke down, I bought the next best house within cycling distance (in a great suburban location of a major city, built in 1995, well equipped). The house is intended to be sold if necessary, is free of liabilities, and my financial situation is comfortable partly because of this. With about 280 square meters (3000 square feet) of living space and just over 1000 square meters (0.25 acres) of property, however, it is far too large for someone living alone and requires a lot of maintenance. Maintenance means time, and I would rather spend that time on my children, traveling, and my job. I have been interested for some time in Bauhaus-style houses (more precisely: what is currently considered Bauhaus style, basically a cube-shaped design), around 140–160 square meters (1500–1700 square feet) of living space, no basement, and a plot of 500–600 square meters (0.12–0.15 acres).
Through networking, I might have the opportunity to acquire a suitable plot in the coming months.
Has anyone had similar experiences? How did you approach building your house? Did you build just for yourselves, or did you rather opt for a “family house” even if you were moving in alone? Did you ultimately decide against a detached house and choose a condominium instead?
Thanks!
I am a single man, 45 years old, currently considering building a house again. I have three teenage children who often stay with me, although they officially live with my ex-wife. When the marriage broke down, I bought the next best house within cycling distance (in a great suburban location of a major city, built in 1995, well equipped). The house is intended to be sold if necessary, is free of liabilities, and my financial situation is comfortable partly because of this. With about 280 square meters (3000 square feet) of living space and just over 1000 square meters (0.25 acres) of property, however, it is far too large for someone living alone and requires a lot of maintenance. Maintenance means time, and I would rather spend that time on my children, traveling, and my job. I have been interested for some time in Bauhaus-style houses (more precisely: what is currently considered Bauhaus style, basically a cube-shaped design), around 140–160 square meters (1500–1700 square feet) of living space, no basement, and a plot of 500–600 square meters (0.12–0.15 acres).
Through networking, I might have the opportunity to acquire a suitable plot in the coming months.
Has anyone had similar experiences? How did you approach building your house? Did you build just for yourselves, or did you rather opt for a “family house” even if you were moving in alone? Did you ultimately decide against a detached house and choose a condominium instead?
Thanks!
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HilfeHilfe31 May 2021 05:44I would rather see you in a bungalow or a condominium.
Why build so big again....
Why build so big again....
If you have the chance to acquire an attractive plot of land, take it immediately! These opportunities are becoming increasingly rare, and since you are also financially well-positioned, I wouldn’t wait any longer. But that’s just my point of view; I see all around me that hardly anyone can get their hands on land anymore.
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
I would rather see you go for a bungalow or a condominium.
Why build so big again....Bungalows are not my thing. Suitable condominiums in my area seem even rarer than plots of land (and those are already very, very scarce). I don’t want to live in the city anymore (preferably on the outskirts or about 10 meters (6 miles) further out where it’s quiet). That makes finding a nice condominium complicated (unless you build a multi-family house yourself).
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nordanney31 May 2021 09:42mrnoname schrieb:
Has anyone done something similar? How did you build? Just for yourselves, or more like a "family house," even if you moved in alone? Ultimately chose against a house and for a condominium?I’m in a similar situation with three kids (I’m around your age as well). I bought a two-family house and am renovating the ground floor apartment with a garden for myself. That way, there is space for the kids, but the apartment could also easily be used solely by me. I’m too young for a condominium yet – I currently live in one, and it’s just not my thing right now.
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nordanney31 May 2021 10:49K1300S schrieb:
So far, three times, number 4 is currently in progress. Thumbs up!
A house is just a utility item after all. The era of "I will die in the house I built with my own hands from rubble" is as over as the job of "working at the same company from apprenticeship until retirement." Times are changing...
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