ᐅ Finding a Plot: Strategies for Metropolitan Areas, e.g., Frankfurt
Created on: 18 Sep 2023 22:33
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mman182
Hello everyone,
we are planning to build a house but do not have a plot of land yet. We do not want to buy the land from a home builder company, so we are searching independently. We are from Frankfurt am Main (we understand that we will have to leave the city and move to the surrounding area) and every plot we find online costs millions – more suitable for investors. So searching on platforms like ImmoScout is obviously not the right approach. Since we don’t know anyone to ask for advice, I thought I’d ask here how to best search for building land in our situation. We often hear from home builders about their land services, so maybe there are independent land agents like that as well. I have made some calls already, but they all said they specialize only in real estate.
Just to clarify: we understand that no plot is given to us for free. But between the official land value and three or four times that amount, there should be options.
we are planning to build a house but do not have a plot of land yet. We do not want to buy the land from a home builder company, so we are searching independently. We are from Frankfurt am Main (we understand that we will have to leave the city and move to the surrounding area) and every plot we find online costs millions – more suitable for investors. So searching on platforms like ImmoScout is obviously not the right approach. Since we don’t know anyone to ask for advice, I thought I’d ask here how to best search for building land in our situation. We often hear from home builders about their land services, so maybe there are independent land agents like that as well. I have made some calls already, but they all said they specialize only in real estate.
Just to clarify: we understand that no plot is given to us for free. But between the official land value and three or four times that amount, there should be options.
11ant schrieb:
Or like here: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/komplettrechnung-wie-viel-grundstueck-koennen-wir-uns-leisten.46091/ – it talks about a small child, another one planned, and basically the typical developer-built semi-detached house (140 m² (1,507 ft²) with a 300 m² (3,229 ft²) plot).Isn’t that the same family as in this thread?
Yosan schrieb:
Isn’t that the same family mentioned in this thread?Exactly, that’s why I linked it: while I encouraged the original poster here to provide helpful self-disclosures, he had already shared them in another thread.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
So, I wanted to say something about the 300 sqm (3,230 sq ft) plot... I looked into what is being offered.
And look at this: either I can’t do the math, or everyone should be amazed.
Our offered building plot is fully serviced, measures approximately 332 sqm (3,573 sq ft), and is located in a friendly, family-oriented residential area in Dieburg.
Development plan according to the designation under §9 para. 1 Federal Building Code – mixed-use area
Site occupancy index: 0.6
Floor space index: 1.2
Maximum number of full floors: 2
Open building design
@mman182 Are you aware of what this means? That’s just an example of a plot that is “affordable” according to the infrastructure – similar prices will certainly be asked elsewhere?! And you can hardly build any substantial walls there.
And look at this: either I can’t do the math, or everyone should be amazed.
Our offered building plot is fully serviced, measures approximately 332 sqm (3,573 sq ft), and is located in a friendly, family-oriented residential area in Dieburg.
Development plan according to the designation under §9 para. 1 Federal Building Code – mixed-use area
Site occupancy index: 0.6
Floor space index: 1.2
Maximum number of full floors: 2
Open building design
@mman182 Are you aware of what this means? That’s just an example of a plot that is “affordable” according to the infrastructure – similar prices will certainly be asked elsewhere?! And you can hardly build any substantial walls there.
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HungrigerHugo19 Sep 2023 20:03ypg schrieb:
So, I wanted to say something about the 300 sqm (3,229 sq ft) plot... I looked into what is usually offered.
And look at this: either I can’t do the math or everyone should be amazed.
Our offered building plot is fully serviced, covers approximately 332 sqm (3,574 sq ft), and is located in a friendly, family-oriented residential area in Dieburg.
Development plan according to the provisions of §9 paragraph 1 of the Building Code – mixed-use area
Site coverage ratio: 0.6
Floor area ratio: 1.2
Maximum number of full floors: 2
Open construction style
@mman182 Are you aware of what this means? This is just an example of an “affordable” plot in terms of infrastructure – similar prices will certainly be found elsewhere?! And you can’t build much more than a few walls there. What exactly is the problem now? You can still build something decent on that, right?
HungrigerHugo schrieb:
So, what exactly is the problem now?ypg schrieb:
either I can’t do the math 😀 😱I really miscalculated and moved the decimal point... Shame on me for causing panic
A few years ago, we were successful in the area between Frankfurt and Mannheim. In my opinion, unless you have private contacts, the only way is through property developers or, even better, directly through the local municipalities/building authorities. Just call them, ask about upcoming projects, and get on their waiting lists. There are still some hidden gems that don’t solely rely on social criteria or bidding procedures.
For example, I know of a planned new residential area in Laudenbach, where prices are expected to be around €600/sqm (about $600/sq ft). As far as I know, Einhausen also has some projects planned for the future. The advantage of the Bergstraße region is its excellent connection to Frankfurt via highway and Deutsche Bahn. You can basically see all the way down to Heidelberg and you’re usually at most 1 hour from Frankfurt (if the train is running mostly on time).
Alternatively, you can also look towards the Gießen area.
Just contact all relevant local municipalities/cities and visit their building authorities.
For example, I know of a planned new residential area in Laudenbach, where prices are expected to be around €600/sqm (about $600/sq ft). As far as I know, Einhausen also has some projects planned for the future. The advantage of the Bergstraße region is its excellent connection to Frankfurt via highway and Deutsche Bahn. You can basically see all the way down to Heidelberg and you’re usually at most 1 hour from Frankfurt (if the train is running mostly on time).
Alternatively, you can also look towards the Gießen area.
Just contact all relevant local municipalities/cities and visit their building authorities.