Hello dear homebuilders,
I am currently moving from my old building to a new one. The plan is to have something larger, as prices for existing properties are extremely high; I assume itâs similar outside of Hesse where you are.
I might have one or two plots in sight and would like to ask for your advice, opinions, and possibly experiences.
The place of residence should remain in Hesse. I am looking within a radius of about 40-50 kilometers (25-31 miles) from Frankfurt am Main.
At the moment, I live in a mid-terrace house with around 90 sqm (970 sq ft) of living space and a 221 sqm (2,380 sq ft) plot of land.
I am looking for a plot that provides a minimum of 600 sqm (6,460 sq ft) and a new build of roughly 150-220 sqm (1,615-2,370 sq ft) of living space.
Here are some questions I have for you:
1. Would you rather build or buy an existing house? The budget is between 450,000 and 650,000 maximum, including real estate agent fees, property transfer tax, notary, etc.
2. Would you prefer a âtypicalâ house, meaning a detached house? Positioned at the front directly on the street? Or would you be fine with a semi-detached house, a back house with its own 3-4 meter (10-13 feet) wide driveway, or even terraced houses? And most importantly, why?
3. Would a quiet location be more important to you, or would you prefer to be centrally located in the city?
4. Is internet connectivity (fast internet) important to you? Good public transport access is of course very important but usually more expensive.
Attached is a picture of a sample plot in case it is about a back house. Example of a 3 meter (10 feet) wide driveway without passage rights for the front house, which is solely owned by the back house. The plot is 800 sqm (8,610 sq ft) for the back house.
Thank you very much for participating!
I am currently moving from my old building to a new one. The plan is to have something larger, as prices for existing properties are extremely high; I assume itâs similar outside of Hesse where you are.
I might have one or two plots in sight and would like to ask for your advice, opinions, and possibly experiences.
The place of residence should remain in Hesse. I am looking within a radius of about 40-50 kilometers (25-31 miles) from Frankfurt am Main.
At the moment, I live in a mid-terrace house with around 90 sqm (970 sq ft) of living space and a 221 sqm (2,380 sq ft) plot of land.
I am looking for a plot that provides a minimum of 600 sqm (6,460 sq ft) and a new build of roughly 150-220 sqm (1,615-2,370 sq ft) of living space.
Here are some questions I have for you:
1. Would you rather build or buy an existing house? The budget is between 450,000 and 650,000 maximum, including real estate agent fees, property transfer tax, notary, etc.
2. Would you prefer a âtypicalâ house, meaning a detached house? Positioned at the front directly on the street? Or would you be fine with a semi-detached house, a back house with its own 3-4 meter (10-13 feet) wide driveway, or even terraced houses? And most importantly, why?
3. Would a quiet location be more important to you, or would you prefer to be centrally located in the city?
4. Is internet connectivity (fast internet) important to you? Good public transport access is of course very important but usually more expensive.
Attached is a picture of a sample plot in case it is about a back house. Example of a 3 meter (10 feet) wide driveway without passage rights for the front house, which is solely owned by the back house. The plot is 800 sqm (8,610 sq ft) for the back house.
Thank you very much for participating!
S
Stivikivi20 Nov 2017 23:35ypg schrieb:
I would never want to share a roof with relatives, or have others living above me. Having neighbors on the other side of the house with strangers is okay.
With a typical row house, you have neighbors you can hear and possibly see. I've been through that.
Now I have a detached single-family home, I can walk all around it, I can see the neighbors (the hedge isnât dense enough), and I can also hear them. By the way, 90% of my neighbors cannot walk all the way around their single-family homes. But I understand your point.
My linked bungalow, by the way, would be from the spacious 1960sâŚYes, I have thought about that part very carefully, but as the saying goes, a means to an end.
Separately accessible living units, I think thatâs acceptable until the property is paid off.
For example, something we also looked into, but the prices simply werenât worth it, even though the properties were in excellent condition!
I havenât checked the links yet.
But: I would never say never. Why should a long plot be worse than having no plot at all?
If everything else is right, you can turn the garden into a gem. You can even extend further on your property than with a square one [emoji4]
Keep in mind: separate dwelling units are not allowed everywhere.
But: I would never say never. Why should a long plot be worse than having no plot at all?
If everything else is right, you can turn the garden into a gem. You can even extend further on your property than with a square one [emoji4]
Keep in mind: separate dwelling units are not allowed everywhere.
S
Stivikivi21 Nov 2017 00:02ypg schrieb:
I havenât checked the links yet. But: I would never say never. Why should a long, narrow plot be worse than none at all? If everything else is right, the garden can be made into a real gem. You can even use more of your land than with a square plot [emoji4]
Keep in mind: separate dwelling units are not allowed everywhere.We are aware of the issue with separate dwelling units. But internally, you can still use the space as living area. It just isnât approved for rental purposes. Iâm browsing through the forum right nowâyouâre very active here. The experience of those who have built here is definitely invaluable!
1) A house without land is not really a house. In that case, I might as well move into an apartment in the city. Conclusion: 600 sqm (6,458 sq ft) is too small for such a building. At least 1,000 sqm (10,764 sq ft) is needed.
2) Build a semi-detached house. Relatives in unit 1, you in unit 2.
3) If the relatives pass away, you can reconsider later.
Karsten
2) Build a semi-detached house. Relatives in unit 1, you in unit 2.
3) If the relatives pass away, you can reconsider later.
Karsten
S
Stivikivi21 Nov 2017 10:58Nordlys schrieb:
1) A house without land isnât really a house. Otherwise, I might as well live in a condo in the city. Conclusion: 600 sqm (6460 sq ft) is too small for such a box. At least 1000.
2) Build a semi-detached house. Relatives in unit 1, you in unit 2.
3) If relatives pass away, you can decide what to do next.
KarstenHello Karsten,
Is there a difference between a semi-detached house and a two-family house? Besides the fact that the semi-detached house usually mirrors the other side exactly.
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