Hello,
In 2021, I was able to reserve a building plot in a new development area for a semi-detached house. The release of the development area is planned for autumn 2022. The goal is to move in by autumn 2023.
So far, no neighbor has been found for the adjacent plot.
I can’t wait much longer because I need to award the contract for the basement excavation. Of course, I would like to plan together with a neighbor.
The notarization appointment for the semi-detached house plot is scheduled for January.
I plan to wait for a neighbor as long as possible. Otherwise, due to the fixed move-in date of autumn 2023, I will have to start building my semi-detached house alone, without a neighbor.
Please share your experience and opinions with me.
Would you withdraw? I might still be able to switch at short notice to a still-available, less attractive plot for a detached house.
The plot for the semi-detached house is nice, and I would prefer it over the plot for the detached house.
I have never seen a single semi-detached house standing alone. Also, regarding a situation where the neighbor does not want a basement and would then have to follow my building style, I think this is not an ideal start to a new neighborhood... I also think that when the neighbor builds their half, there might be damage to my house wall.
What speaks against starting the build alone, with the risk that a neighbor might only be found months or one or two years later? The semi-detached house shouldn’t collapse in the meantime, right?
Best regards!
In 2021, I was able to reserve a building plot in a new development area for a semi-detached house. The release of the development area is planned for autumn 2022. The goal is to move in by autumn 2023.
So far, no neighbor has been found for the adjacent plot.
I can’t wait much longer because I need to award the contract for the basement excavation. Of course, I would like to plan together with a neighbor.
The notarization appointment for the semi-detached house plot is scheduled for January.
I plan to wait for a neighbor as long as possible. Otherwise, due to the fixed move-in date of autumn 2023, I will have to start building my semi-detached house alone, without a neighbor.
Please share your experience and opinions with me.
Would you withdraw? I might still be able to switch at short notice to a still-available, less attractive plot for a detached house.
The plot for the semi-detached house is nice, and I would prefer it over the plot for the detached house.
I have never seen a single semi-detached house standing alone. Also, regarding a situation where the neighbor does not want a basement and would then have to follow my building style, I think this is not an ideal start to a new neighborhood... I also think that when the neighbor builds their half, there might be damage to my house wall.
What speaks against starting the build alone, with the risk that a neighbor might only be found months or one or two years later? The semi-detached house shouldn’t collapse in the meantime, right?
Best regards!
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barfly6663 Jan 2022 15:47I would be in a difficult position as well. The location of the semi-detached house with an unobstructed view of nature is priceless and certainly makes the private garden feel larger. On the other hand, a detached house has its advantages too, being completely separate from immediate neighbors. The closer the neighbors are, the higher the likelihood of getting on each other’s nerves (to the power of two). It would be better if both halves were designed together, allowing plenty of open space for each side. And the halves don’t have to be mirror images of each other.
However, a semi-detached house also has downsides, with noise being a significant one. My sister sold hers shortly after buying it because she could hear every little thing from the neighbor. A friend of mine has a difficult and very loud wife; I feel sorry for the neighbor dealing with the daily conflicts—I would have gone crazy.
However, a semi-detached house also has downsides, with noise being a significant one. My sister sold hers shortly after buying it because she could hear every little thing from the neighbor. A friend of mine has a difficult and very loud wife; I feel sorry for the neighbor dealing with the daily conflicts—I would have gone crazy.
barfly666 schrieb:
It would be better to plan the two halves together, so you can allow plenty of space for each side. And the halves don’t have to be mirror images. Yes, that is my strong recommendation – unfortunately, the seller has to cooperate.
barfly666 schrieb:
Nevertheless, a semi-detached house also has disadvantages; noise can be significant. My sister sold hers after a short time because you could hear every little thing from the neighbor. An acquaintance has a very loud and unpleasant wife, I feel sorry for the neighbor with the daily arguments—I would have gone crazy. @Climbee can confirm that a quarrelsome neighbor is annoying even if there’s a boundary setback.
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barfly666 schrieb:
A friend has a harsh and very loud wife,If the wife reads this, you won't have a friend anymore. Otherwise, even kind people can speak loudly or laugh on the terrace,
and a 2000m² (21528 sq ft) lot doesn’t really help.
I would choose the better view.
barfly666 schrieb:
My sister sold hers after a short time because you could hear every little noise from the neighbor. An acquaintance has a difficult and very loud wife; I feel sorry for the neighbor dealing with the daily noise—I would have gone crazy by now. Sounds like a party wall issue. When houses are properly decoupled, you don’t hear anything at all. Two separate walls with an air gap between them provide complete sound insulation.
apokolok schrieb:
Just read his posts.
Because the semi-detached property has a much better location.
In my opinion, a better location is worth more than the advantage of being detached.
Overall, I see the disadvantages of semi-detached or terraced houses as quite manageable.
It solely depends on the neighbors how the situation turns out; the building type hardly plays a role here.
For example, I’d like to remind you of the story of @kati1337.
Besides, semi-detached houses inherently make much better use of the available plot area, which means you get more usable garden/terrace space or less land consumption for the same living comfort. I’m not sure if that’s comparable.
My situation is a combination of bad luck with the neighbors and the dynamics that results (now it’s not just one person, but four in total). Also, my personal sensitivity plays a role, which certainly doesn’t apply to everyone.
Personally, I would have excluded a semi-detached house right from the start, no matter where. I think the chance of hearing noises from the neighbor if you are sensitive to sound is definitely higher in a semi-detached house than on a single-family detached property.
kati1337 schrieb:
I think the chances of hearing noises from a semi-detached house are higher if you are sensitive to sound than on a plot with a detached house.But semi-detached houses don’t have windows between them. Maybe two detached houses with a 6m (20 ft) distance and (open) windows are worse than two solid walls without windows.
It’s enough if the “noisy neighbor” has their window open and the noise reaches your own closed window.
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