ᐅ Is Starting Construction in 2015 Still Advisable?

Created on: 27 Jan 2015 23:17
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Häusle77
Hello, we recently purchased our plot of land and have two years until we need to start construction. Since we own a condominium, we want to take our time with the building process and plan everything carefully. A developer mentioned that it would be wise to start as soon as possible because energy efficiency regulations will become much stricter in 2016. In addition, building material costs are currently rising significantly. What do you think? Is the seller trying to pressure us without reason, or is he right? So far, we haven’t found a suitable floor plan or developer, and we still want to sell our apartment...
nathi30 Jan 2015 20:58
Bauexperte schrieb:
This varies by country. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, it is now between 2 and 3 years, depending on the municipality.

That is quite short. Here, the permit is valid for 7 years.
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Häusle77
1 Feb 2015 22:49
The developer we visited yesterday also believes that building costs will be significantly higher in 2016, and that KfW 70 will no longer be sufficient. What is the current status of the tightened energy saving regulations for 2016?
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Tichu78
2 Feb 2015 07:04
Just search online for the Energy Saving Ordinance...
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Baufie
2 Feb 2015 10:13
Häusle77 schrieb:
The developer we visited yesterday also believes that building costs will rise significantly in 2016 and that KfW 70 will no longer be sufficient. Where can I find the updated energy-saving regulations for 2016?

To be honest, I don’t understand your concern.

What is stopping you from submitting the building permit / planning permission application this year? You already have a plot of land and almost a whole year left to plan. I see you in a comfortable position.
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readytorumble
2 Feb 2015 10:19
Is the submission of the building application primarily determined by which regulation applies to the construction?
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Bauexperte
2 Feb 2015 10:26
Hello,
readytorumble schrieb:
Is the submission date of the building application decisive for which regulations apply?

Yes. But only until the end of the year; after that, the stricter version will apply to everyone.

Regards, Bauexperte