Hello,
I have been planning a new build for two years and unfortunately ended up in a difficult situation. I have a somewhat unusual plot of land (681m² (7333 ft²), but rather long, narrow, and with a 2m (6.6 ft) elevation difference), a budget of 250,000€ (own capital), a girlfriend (children are somewhat planned), and my DIY skills are limited to the basics. At least I have a friend who is an architect.
I based my expectations on the prices for existing properties or prefabricated houses plus 100%. After a lot of back and forth, I currently have a solution for 300,000€, although you generally have to expect an additional 100,000€ in extra costs. So there is a difference of 150,000€ between my expectations and my bank account.
I am considering whether to build a tiny house myself or whether a partial build would make sense. For example, completing just the shell and the main rooms (kitchen bought secondhand, living room, bathroom) and waiting to finish the rest when I can afford it without stress. Or maybe an existing property? The mother of an acquaintance recently passed away.
I have been planning a new build for two years and unfortunately ended up in a difficult situation. I have a somewhat unusual plot of land (681m² (7333 ft²), but rather long, narrow, and with a 2m (6.6 ft) elevation difference), a budget of 250,000€ (own capital), a girlfriend (children are somewhat planned), and my DIY skills are limited to the basics. At least I have a friend who is an architect.
I based my expectations on the prices for existing properties or prefabricated houses plus 100%. After a lot of back and forth, I currently have a solution for 300,000€, although you generally have to expect an additional 100,000€ in extra costs. So there is a difference of 150,000€ between my expectations and my bank account.
I am considering whether to build a tiny house myself or whether a partial build would make sense. For example, completing just the shell and the main rooms (kitchen bought secondhand, living room, bathroom) and waiting to finish the rest when I can afford it without stress. Or maybe an existing property? The mother of an acquaintance recently passed away.
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Fummelbrett!1 Nov 2019 09:38Some friends of mine also wanted a tiny house or mobile home. After working intensively for several years, they wanted some peace and quiet. The rental apartment in the small town was too noisy, so they wanted to move out into nature and take things slower there. They had some capital but no large savings. First, they rented a camper for a few months, then stayed in various holiday rentals in beautiful locations for a few months. Now they are about to settle down: they have purchased a mobile home just under 50 (or was it 60?) square meters (approximately 538 or 646 square feet) for 60,000 euros, including a bathroom and fitted kitchen. They also found a pitch on a quiet campsite, and soon it will be transported there.
For them, this is initially a temporary solution; theoretically, they could still move the location if they no longer like the area. Knowing them, this will likely be ideal, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the little house in person. However, it no longer really fits the definition of a tiny house; it’s more like a holiday bungalow with a living room including an open kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and two bedrooms. I can understand my friends’ reasoning – with their budget, they have something of their own, can personalize it, and theoretically can move it if needed.
For them, this is initially a temporary solution; theoretically, they could still move the location if they no longer like the area. Knowing them, this will likely be ideal, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the little house in person. However, it no longer really fits the definition of a tiny house; it’s more like a holiday bungalow with a living room including an open kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and two bedrooms. I can understand my friends’ reasoning – with their budget, they have something of their own, can personalize it, and theoretically can move it if needed.