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 :-)
xMisterDx schrieb:
In the past, it was completely normal to spend 5-10 years building your own place. But the original poster doesn’t want that. They want a turnkey solution… without doing any work themselves. And just because I discuss this topic doesn’t mean I handle it that way myself.
xMisterDx schrieb:
If you have the money... go for it. But don’t keep spreading nonsense like that. By the way, I am not part of today’s luxury generation and have worked hard over a long period to own my property. I don’t have to share every personal detail here without reason, nor do I need to be offensive to make a point.
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Oberhäslich9 Apr 2023 16:49Anyway. The original question was about a house with 120m2 (1,292 sq ft) including the slab foundation, painting, and flooring. And that is possible, although only with standard features and some effort to find a good deal.
With additional construction costs, it is of course not achievable unless you contribute labor yourself. However, it was certainly no different last year or the year before.
Otherwise, only the person who asked the question can clarify what they meant. Interpreting anything beyond that is pointless.
With additional construction costs, it is of course not achievable unless you contribute labor yourself. However, it was certainly no different last year or the year before.
Otherwise, only the person who asked the question can clarify what they meant. Interpreting anything beyond that is pointless.
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WilderSueden9 Apr 2023 21:42motorradsilke schrieb:
Why should there be a knee-high step at the patio door? Not every house is built that far above ground level. Add it up: foundation slab + floor structure + threshold. That easily reaches knee height.
And yes, you can also have gravel laid right away and end up with a lower step. But then you’ve already done most of the work yourself for paving, saving costs.
motorradsilke schrieb:
By the way, door mats help keep dirt out of the house. I’m speaking from experience. I vacuum the door mat every day, yet dirt still spreads through the hallway. And when the stroller rolls in on wet days, it drags dirt all along the hallway. Really great and highly recommended.
motorradsilke schrieb:
But by then, maybe you’ve saved some money and don’t have to pay 4% interest. Where would that money come from? If you’re being realistic, that money should go toward a special loan repayment instead. Then doing it immediately ends up costing about the same as doing it in five years—with the difference that you’ve benefited from it for those five years.
motorradsilke schrieb:
Or you do it slowly yourself and only have to buy the materials. “Only the materials” can add up quite a bit as well. If your plot isn’t perfectly level or you still need to distribute excavation soil from the build, there’s significant earthwork involved. Then bring in and compact gravel under the paving areas. That quickly exceeds what most amateurs can handle with a rented 1-ton (1 US ton) mini excavator. At that point, the biggest part of creating the finished patio is already done.
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motorradsilke9 Apr 2023 23:59WilderSueden schrieb:
Add it up: foundation slab + floor construction + threshold. You easily get a height up to knee level.
And yes, you can also have gravel laid right away and have a smaller step. But then, if you do the paving yourself, you’ve already covered the bigger part of the costs.
That’s exactly my experience. I vacuum the doormat every day, yet dirt still spreads into the hallway. And when the stroller rolls in wet, it drags a trail of dirt across the floor. Really great and highly recommended.
Where do you get the money from? If you calculate honestly, the money would have to go towards an early repayment otherwise, and then doing it right away is almost as expensive as doing it in five years. Only difference is that you benefit from it for five years.
"Just the material" also adds up quite a bit. If you don’t build on perfectly level plots or still have excavation soil to move, significant earthworks are required. Bringing in gravel under the paved areas and compacting it, too. This quickly exceeds what an amateur can handle with a rented 1-ton (2,200 lbs) mini excavator. The biggest part of the step to a finished terrace is then done. Not every house has the foundation slab completely above ground level. We could choose whether we wanted 1 or 2 steps at the entrance. The same level then applies to the terrace exit, which has 1 step. We opted for one step, which is far from knee-high.
I was referring to the doormat OUTSIDE the house, not inside.
And not everyone builds in the mountains. By the way, not every terrace is paved.
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Sunshine38710 Apr 2023 14:18Exactly. One should look at everything realistically and not be so pessimistic.
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WilderSueden10 Apr 2023 23:13motorradsilke schrieb:
By the way, not every terrace is paved.And have you done it? I assume only after five years or later, because it was so great?Honestly now. We've been discussing the small details for a few days...
I always find it interesting how people with finished gardens try to convince others of what they supposedly don’t need or can do later. I would rather encourage people to plan honestly instead of compromising on their house at any cost and then regretting years of sitting in dirt because they lack the funds to create a proper garden. Looking back, I personally wish I had allocated more budget for the outdoor areas instead of dipping into the reserves now. We’re doing almost everything ourselves, but even just the materials add up very quickly.
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