ᐅ Construction Prices for Solid Building Providers (between Landsberg and Augsburg)
Created on: 10 Nov 2017 20:23
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Stagenberger10 Nov 2017 20:23Currently, I am renting a house and paying €1200 cold rent. So the idea is: why not build? I have a very secure job and earn about €3500 net. I would be willing to put up to €1500 into a loan for buying or building a house.
I am 35 years old and recently managed to buy a plot of land at a good price (region of Swabia, south of Augsburg).
At first, I received offers from well-known prefab house manufacturers ranging between €230,000 and €270,000 (120 m2 (1290 ft2), basement, no KfW 55 energy standard, including additional building costs of €40,000). In the past few weeks, I have increasingly approached regional solid construction providers. But the price shock didn’t take long to show...
Excluding additional building costs, the prices I’ve been quoted range from €300,000 to €340,000, and including them, from €340,000 to €370,000. These are not particularly fancy houses, just standard designs. That corresponds to prices between €2500 and €2800 per m2 (232 and 260 per ft2) (???)
I have been following this forum for a few weeks now, and the prices seem high to me. The solid construction providers all refer to the usual reasons (better quality, regional construction prices, local craftsmen instead of Eastern European labor...). Still, I find it tough to pay almost €400,000 for a basic house. The difference between the cheapest prefab house and the most expensive solid construction house is €140,000!
How do you assess this? This can’t be real, right? Or am I just paying premium prices for this booming region?
If anyone has a tip for an offer in the region, please share.
(If I’m allowed to post the names of the prefab house providers, I can do so here or by PM if necessary).
I am 35 years old and recently managed to buy a plot of land at a good price (region of Swabia, south of Augsburg).
At first, I received offers from well-known prefab house manufacturers ranging between €230,000 and €270,000 (120 m2 (1290 ft2), basement, no KfW 55 energy standard, including additional building costs of €40,000). In the past few weeks, I have increasingly approached regional solid construction providers. But the price shock didn’t take long to show...
Excluding additional building costs, the prices I’ve been quoted range from €300,000 to €340,000, and including them, from €340,000 to €370,000. These are not particularly fancy houses, just standard designs. That corresponds to prices between €2500 and €2800 per m2 (232 and 260 per ft2) (???)
I have been following this forum for a few weeks now, and the prices seem high to me. The solid construction providers all refer to the usual reasons (better quality, regional construction prices, local craftsmen instead of Eastern European labor...). Still, I find it tough to pay almost €400,000 for a basic house. The difference between the cheapest prefab house and the most expensive solid construction house is €140,000!
How do you assess this? This can’t be real, right? Or am I just paying premium prices for this booming region?
If anyone has a tip for an offer in the region, please share.
(If I’m allowed to post the names of the prefab house providers, I can do so here or by PM if necessary).
You are building in one of the most expensive areas.
In what way was the plot considered "affordable"? Or put differently, what major drawback does it have that allows it to be regarded as affordable nowadays?
There is not much that can be said about the offers from a distance, as their details are unclear. For example, if your "affordable" plot requires extensive earthworks and the traditional masonry house builder includes this in their price while the prefabricated house manufacturer does not, price differences become understandable. The same applies to the fittings and fixtures.
In what way was the plot considered "affordable"? Or put differently, what major drawback does it have that allows it to be regarded as affordable nowadays?
There is not much that can be said about the offers from a distance, as their details are unclear. For example, if your "affordable" plot requires extensive earthworks and the traditional masonry house builder includes this in their price while the prefabricated house manufacturer does not, price differences become understandable. The same applies to the fittings and fixtures.
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Stagenberger11 Nov 2017 12:59The plot was affordable because it is located in a small town, 12 minutes from the B17 road. The price per square meter was 180 euros, with a size of 459 m2 (4943 sq ft). Just 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) further, the price rises to 450 euros. The plot is in a new development area and poses no construction-related issues.
I am also aware that comparing offers in a forum post is like comparing apples and oranges. However, when I see some people here planning with prices of 1800 to 2000 euros per m2 (167 to 186 USD per sq ft), I find “my” solid construction prices, which go up to 2800 euros (260 USD) per m2 for ordinary, non-premium houses, really quite steep.
Well, I can’t change the prices anyway; they charge what they charge. Still, it’s very surprising for me.
I am also aware that comparing offers in a forum post is like comparing apples and oranges. However, when I see some people here planning with prices of 1800 to 2000 euros per m2 (167 to 186 USD per sq ft), I find “my” solid construction prices, which go up to 2800 euros (260 USD) per m2 for ordinary, non-premium houses, really quite steep.
Well, I can’t change the prices anyway; they charge what they charge. Still, it’s very surprising for me.
A prefabricated house is not necessarily a bad option. If there is a model that suits you or your family, do the calculations carefully. Excavation and utility connections will remain constant regardless. But the building itself — the foundation slab, the wall structure, and so on — should be discussed directly with the supplier. Then keep exploring other options... I also find your prices for a solid (or conventional) house unacceptable.
A few weeks ago, an elderly man built a Scanhaus Marlow Bungalow, basic version. It’s not very attractive. My wife could have done better with the color choice and design. However, everything went smoothly, and the work appears to have been done carefully. The facade plaster is smooth, the roof tiles are nicely symmetrical, and the work was done quite quickly. The paint covers well. From the outside, it doesn’t look poorly done.
Karsten
A few weeks ago, an elderly man built a Scanhaus Marlow Bungalow, basic version. It’s not very attractive. My wife could have done better with the color choice and design. However, everything went smoothly, and the work appears to have been done carefully. The facade plaster is smooth, the roof tiles are nicely symmetrical, and the work was done quite quickly. The paint covers well. From the outside, it doesn’t look poorly done.
Karsten
The prices for prefabricated houses do indeed seem unrealistically low to me.
About 2 years ago, we started building approximately 20 km (12 miles) north of your location. The offers we received for prefabricated houses (similar size, but without a basement) were between 250,000 and 270,000. Without a basement, without additional construction-related costs. With a solid construction (concrete or masonry) provider from the Danube region, we ended up at 340,000. Slightly larger, with a basement, without additional construction-related costs.
Our experience has been that prefabricated and solid houses with comparable features and size do not differ much in cost in our area. There were outliers, but these were excluded due to a lack of reliability. Local providers as well.
About 2 years ago, we started building approximately 20 km (12 miles) north of your location. The offers we received for prefabricated houses (similar size, but without a basement) were between 250,000 and 270,000. Without a basement, without additional construction-related costs. With a solid construction (concrete or masonry) provider from the Danube region, we ended up at 340,000. Slightly larger, with a basement, without additional construction-related costs.
Our experience has been that prefabricated and solid houses with comparable features and size do not differ much in cost in our area. There were outliers, but these were excluded due to a lack of reliability. Local providers as well.
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