ᐅ Help with the house floor plan, any suggestions for improvement?
Created on: 17 Sep 2013 18:16
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Hello, we are about to build a house. This is a proposal from the architects on how we could do it. We will build with a basement, so the utility room on the ground floor will be removed and relocated to the basement. The entrance area will be mirrored so that the office is on the right instead of on the left as it currently is in the floor plan. There will be a lockable door from the carport into a pantry, which then leads into the kitchen. Also, the guest toilet will be located on the left side of the floor plan. I hope you can understand what I mean. We want to separate the kitchen from the living room with a large sliding door. There will still be a passage from the hallway to the kitchen. Do you see any suggestions for improvement? What could be done better? What would you have done differently? Sorry that I don’t have the exact floor plan according to my ideas to share—I don’t have one on hand at the moment.
It would be great if you could share your opinions.
It would be great if you could share your opinions.
Thank you, yes, I understand that the purchase tax applies to the land and the notary fees. It’s also clear that the price doesn’t include the best quality materials. I will handle things like plumbing, doors, and tiling myself, and those costs will be deducted from the price. The only thing they seem reluctant about is plumbing, but they said that if I supply the materials and have their plumber connect everything, that’s not a problem in terms of warranty. There will certainly be additional costs for the electrical installation.
But how did you manage the bank situation? My bank says they need a fixed price. I have a cost estimate, which should be enough, but additional costs will definitely come up. I have 30,000 (30k) myself as a reserve, but what if I need more? Is it easy to increase a loan?
But how did you manage the bank situation? My bank says they need a fixed price. I have a cost estimate, which should be enough, but additional costs will definitely come up. I have 30,000 (30k) myself as a reserve, but what if I need more? Is it easy to increase a loan?
Where I also can't decide is the heating system. Is the €5000 (about $5,400) extra cost for the geothermal heat pump worth it? Or should I stick with an air-to-water heat pump? I've read a lot online; there are so many pros and cons. It’s hard to get any clearer on the matter.
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Thanks, yes I understand that the property transfer tax applies to the land and the notary.Property transfer tax also applies to the building when dealing with a developer, not just the land.
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What I’m also undecided about is the heating system. Is the extra cost of 5000€ (about $5400) for the ground source heat pump worth it? Or should I stick with air-to-water? I’ve read a lot online; there are so many pros and cons that it’s hard to make sense of it.I’m also a bit skeptical about the 5000€ (about $5400) figure because the drilling alone usually costs much more than that. What happens if the ground doesn’t meet the standards and you need to drill multiple times or deeper? Since the company has already built several houses in this neighborhood, maybe ask your future neighbors what additional costs they had and if any of them chose ground source heat pumps. They might be able to tell you if the drilling was sufficient.
Personally, I’m not convinced that air as an energy source for heating works well in our climate, so I’d be willing to pay the 5000€ (about $5400) right away—if those costs are guaranteed, of course. As €uro nicely puts it, this could turn into a money pit. But better to invest pennies than bury euros. ;-)
But the building is going to be constructed; I’m not buying an existing one. Do you still have to pay property transfer tax in this case? I didn’t know that.
I’m also leaning more towards geothermal energy. Well, we’ll see—I’m now waiting for a quote from the bank, and then I’ll schedule another appointment with the architect. I will ask all the details again then. I will definitely report back. Thank you very much for your help. What started as a simple floor plan has now become a big deal :-)
I’m also leaning more towards geothermal energy. Well, we’ll see—I’m now waiting for a quote from the bank, and then I’ll schedule another appointment with the architect. I will ask all the details again then. I will definitely report back. Thank you very much for your help. What started as a simple floor plan has now become a big deal :-)
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But the building is being constructed, I am not buying itYes! When purchasing from a developer, you buy the building along with the associated land.
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