ᐅ Buy a Plot of Land in Potsdam with Huge Oak Trees?

Looking at the surrounding buildings, I would assume there is an issue with the plot of land that is not yet reflected in the purchase price. It's basically the last gap that hasn't been built on yet.

Hello,
basically I can share some thoughts about living with oak trees: beautiful trees that require a lot of work. We have three, and I dread autumn! I both love and hate them. And sometimes I wish I had a plot in a barren development area.
Best regards, Jasmin

Schorsch_baut schrieb:

that there is a problem with the plot of land

Yes, that is obvious. The issue is the size. If you look at the plots in the area (all newly developed), 98% of them are significantly smaller. Probably, because of the protected oak trees, it’s not possible to divide it into three plots—that would be the typical size for building development.
You should take a look around the streets using Street View.

Schorsch_baut schrieb:

which is not yet reflected in the purchase price.

The purchase price is reasonable. You even get the building permit for an exclusive detached single-family house included.

nordanney schrieb:

Yes, that is obvious. The issue is the size. If you look at the lots in the surrounding area (which have all been newly developed), 98% of the lots are significantly smaller. Probably, because of the protected oaks, the land cannot be divided into three lots – that would be the typical size for development.

But that shouldn’t be a problem if the money is available.

motorradsilke schrieb:

But that’s not a problem if you have the money.

“Problem” is relative. Compared to two years ago, fewer people can afford it now.

Maybe the seller even bought the land 2.5 years ago at a higher price than today (land values in Düsseldorf, for example, have dropped by 20-30% in the best locations compared to last year), and now there isn’t enough money for the house because interest rates are too high. And the approved villa can’t be built. Who knows…

Thank you very much for all the responses. In fact, the building area was still relatively "affordable" 1-2 years ago. About 400 euros per square meter, now it has doubled because there is simply no more supply here.
The seller bought the plot back then through the city's bidding process; bids started at 900,000 euros, but we don’t know the final price he paid.

There is already a building permit for a house with 600 square meters (about 6,460 square feet) of living space (see picture), which wouldn’t suit us. We would plan something more "reasonable," but we are, of course, aware that it will still be an expensive project. The house was planned to be 22 by 9 meters (72 by 30 feet), but it is very close to the oak trees. The oaks are protected, and cutting them down would not be allowed—which is also a shame. I am only thinking, for example, of the oak processionary moth, branches falling due to storms (we have children and would like them to play around the house safely and without worries).

The tree crowns are about 12 meters (39 feet) wide, so these are really huge trees.