Hello everyone,
I’m writing because I’m feeling quite down.
My husband and I want to build a house. We already have a plot in mind. It is 400 sqm (4,300 sq ft) and located in a new development area.
Unfortunately, our budget only allows for a house costing around 220,000 euros.
So far, we have approached both solid construction (masonry) and prefabricated house companies, as well as an architectural firm and a local builder. None of them are able to build a house for this price.
We think our requirements are quite reasonable?!
Here are our details:
1 ½ stories
approximately 120-140 sqm (1,290-1,510 sq ft)
1 bathroom
1 guest WC with shower
3 bedrooms
Air-source heat pump with underfloor heating
and either an office
or a basement, but it must be built as a waterproof “white tank” (watertight concrete structure).
We would take care of painting and flooring ourselves.
Additional construction costs are not included, nor is the cost of the land.
What do you think?
Best regards, Malo
I’m writing because I’m feeling quite down.
My husband and I want to build a house. We already have a plot in mind. It is 400 sqm (4,300 sq ft) and located in a new development area.
Unfortunately, our budget only allows for a house costing around 220,000 euros.
So far, we have approached both solid construction (masonry) and prefabricated house companies, as well as an architectural firm and a local builder. None of them are able to build a house for this price.
We think our requirements are quite reasonable?!
Here are our details:
1 ½ stories
approximately 120-140 sqm (1,290-1,510 sq ft)
1 bathroom
1 guest WC with shower
3 bedrooms
Air-source heat pump with underfloor heating
and either an office
or a basement, but it must be built as a waterproof “white tank” (watertight concrete structure).
We would take care of painting and flooring ourselves.
Additional construction costs are not included, nor is the cost of the land.
What do you think?
Best regards, Malo
One question cannot possibly be answered. The house could range from well-maintained to a complete wreck. In any case, you need an expert inspection that you commission yourself. Do not trust any real estate agent.
If the house is in poor condition, it will certainly be more expensive than a new build.
If the house is in poor condition, it will certainly be more expensive than a new build.
Hi,
I think €220,000 is quite a substantial amount. You can definitely find something reasonable for that. Try using an online comparison tool to see what you can get for your money. For example, Hausbaufirmenvergleich.de was used by my neighbor and seemed to work fine.
Basti
I think €220,000 is quite a substantial amount. You can definitely find something reasonable for that. Try using an online comparison tool to see what you can get for your money. For example, Hausbaufirmenvergleich.de was used by my neighbor and seemed to work fine.
Basti