Hello,
Since my parents are now buying a property and we might be able to purchase part of the land at a favorable price, we are considering whether it makes sense and is affordable to build a house.
I have already read quite a bit and done some research, etc.
But it is hard to navigate through the maze of all the different providers.
Now I hope to get some insights from those who have already gone through this process. 🙂
At the moment, we are leaning towards a prefab house. It should be built ready to move in (including painting and flooring), and the foundation slab should be included as well. Basically, an all-in-one package.
The total price should not exceed €200,000-250,000 (the land, etc., is of course extra, so the cheaper, the better).
It can be a simple single-family house without any fancy extras.
Have any of you had experience with certain providers?
We have seen many great options, but usually something is missing — either the foundation slab or the painting and floor coverings.
PS: Please avoid comments like “that’s unrealistic,” etc. I am only interested in hearing about experiences from those who have worked within this price range. Thank you :-)
Since my parents are now buying a property and we might be able to purchase part of the land at a favorable price, we are considering whether it makes sense and is affordable to build a house.
I have already read quite a bit and done some research, etc.
But it is hard to navigate through the maze of all the different providers.
Now I hope to get some insights from those who have already gone through this process. 🙂
At the moment, we are leaning towards a prefab house. It should be built ready to move in (including painting and flooring), and the foundation slab should be included as well. Basically, an all-in-one package.
The total price should not exceed €200,000-250,000 (the land, etc., is of course extra, so the cheaper, the better).
It can be a simple single-family house without any fancy extras.
Have any of you had experience with certain providers?
We have seen many great options, but usually something is missing — either the foundation slab or the painting and floor coverings.
PS: Please avoid comments like “that’s unrealistic,” etc. I am only interested in hearing about experiences from those who have worked within this price range. Thank you :-)
Paving work, carport construction, and similar tasks are naturally your responsibility and are not related to the house building company. However, they do offer to arrange these services for you for a good price, including even the moving service. You can certainly find all of this more affordably if you take care of it yourself.
ynk.tylr schrieb:
I’m only interested in experiences that some may have had with projects in exactly this price range. Thanks 🙂 When would these experiences have taken place? I built 10 years ago. Back then, that would have been a realistic question. Not anymore today.
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motorradsilke5 Apr 2023 06:47ypg schrieb:
A prefabricated house is offered without a foundation slab. That is not always the case. Town & Country offers their houses including the foundation slab.
The Flair 110 in our area costs 234,000 euros, but prices may vary elsewhere.
In addition, you have to budget for additional construction costs, including connection fees (which can vary greatly); I would plan for at least 20,000–30,000 euros. Unfortunately, earthworks are difficult to estimate in advance, and costs can easily add another 10,000 euros. Even a soil survey only provides limited security.
At the selections appointment, you need to be very economical. For example, you can first install a basic toilet, which can be replaced later easily.
For the electrical system, expect additional costs, as you will probably want some extra sockets.
I would search for painters and floor installers on the platform with the hammer if you have time and prefer to do it yourself with limited funds. It’s also enjoyable to create something yourself.
motorradsilke schrieb:
That is not generally true. Town & Country offers its houses including the foundation slab. Town & Country is not a prefab house manufacturer but builds solid masonry construction.
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motorradsilke5 Apr 2023 07:31ypg schrieb:
Town & Country is not a prefab house but built with solid construction.You are absolutely right. However, I think the original poster used the term prefab in the sense of a house that is planned and built as a complete package.H
hanghaus20235 Apr 2023 07:40I’ll keep it brief. Since comments like unrealistic should be avoided, here is my realistic answer.
There is no such thing as move-in ready.
There is no such thing as move-in ready.