Schneewante schrieb:
No, seriously... we would like to build a Swedish-style house, one and a half stories, about 130 - 150 sqm (1,400 - 1,615 sq ft), without a basement. At the moment, we are quite focused on the company Merlin, since we have already requested catalogs and a rough cost estimate. However, now we wonder if Talis Holzhaus might also be an option. Does anyone have experience here? Then you should take a look at the forum
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/forums/erfahrungen-mit-hausbau-firmen.119/
There you will find experiences regarding home builders. Whether your chosen builder is listed, you will have to check yourself.
Schneewante schrieb:
We have not bought a plot yet, but are actively searching. We are uncertain about developer-related or tied plots... what exactly does that mean? Does that mean you can’t bring in your own ideas? Everything I have found online so far points to that... The issue is that you become bound to a developer. In my experience, however, you can usually decide on features, interior walls, and so on. Generally, I would advise against it, though, because when buying such a house including the plot, property transfer tax applies to *both* the land and the house price.
Schneewante schrieb:
What else should you watch out for when buying a plot? Besides location, size, and surroundings... Are there any potential pitfalls? What is the process like? If we have a plot, do we just go to the home builder of our choice and say: “Hello... we have plot XY and want to build a house?” I have read a lot here, and it is generally advised against buying plots on slopes, as building foundations there tend to be more expensive. It also gets costly if the house is located 100 m (330 ft) away from the road, as connection and utility extension costs increase. Obviously, the plot should be fully serviced (with utilities). Once you have the plot, you can approach the builder and say exactly what you wrote.
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Micha&Dany1 Oct 2011 09:04Hello
You need to pay special attention to the following:
1. Location
2. Location
3. Location
and
4. Location
You must not forget that you will probably live there for the rest of your life.
And with every house build, you have to make compromises. Like most people planning to build (probably 95%), I would have preferred a detached single-family house with one and a half stories (without a basement) – but now we have to build a two-story semi-detached house with a basement… (which significantly increases the costs).
We had two plots to choose from – on one, we could have built our dream house – the other had the dream location…
Many home builders try to attract you by offering to find land for you once you have signed with them – BE CAREFUL!
Then you are tied to the company, and they can dictate the prices to you (you severely limit your negotiation options)!
In my opinion, the most important thing is to find your own plot of land.
At the same time, you can already talk to different building companies and get quotes for your “dream house.”
That’s how we did it. Based on this “first round,” we selected a few companies to go into the “second round” – now that we have the land and know the development plan, these companies can make a second, detailed offer tailored to the plot.
Personally, I think any other approach is unwise.
Best regards
Micha
Schneewante schrieb:
What else should you pay attention to when buying a plot of land? Apart from location, size, and surroundings...
You need to pay special attention to the following:
1. Location
2. Location
3. Location
and
4. Location
You must not forget that you will probably live there for the rest of your life.
And with every house build, you have to make compromises. Like most people planning to build (probably 95%), I would have preferred a detached single-family house with one and a half stories (without a basement) – but now we have to build a two-story semi-detached house with a basement… (which significantly increases the costs).
We had two plots to choose from – on one, we could have built our dream house – the other had the dream location…
Many home builders try to attract you by offering to find land for you once you have signed with them – BE CAREFUL!
Then you are tied to the company, and they can dictate the prices to you (you severely limit your negotiation options)!
In my opinion, the most important thing is to find your own plot of land.
At the same time, you can already talk to different building companies and get quotes for your “dream house.”
That’s how we did it. Based on this “first round,” we selected a few companies to go into the “second round” – now that we have the land and know the development plan, these companies can make a second, detailed offer tailored to the plot.
Personally, I think any other approach is unwise.
Best regards
Micha
S
Schneewante17 Oct 2011 20:30Phew... I’m back again after a few frustrations...
Among other things, we’re starting to get the feeling that some real estate agents no longer need new clients. Either they don’t respond to inquiries about building plots, or they try to push lots where construction has already begun.
No joke—we wanted to view a plot, and the owners were already digging there, looking at us strangely...
Well, I guess that company is off our list now.
By now, we would really prefer a plot from a private seller. I think people are more honest and genuinely interested in selling their land than those other idiots... Okay, rant mode off.
Anyway, thanks for the advice so far. Finding the right location just isn’t that easy. We’d like to build and live a bit close to nature, but unfortunately, new housing developments are popping up like mushrooms at the moment. We don’t want a house right next to another, and another... it’s all quite complicated.
Best regards,
Schneewante
Among other things, we’re starting to get the feeling that some real estate agents no longer need new clients. Either they don’t respond to inquiries about building plots, or they try to push lots where construction has already begun.
No joke—we wanted to view a plot, and the owners were already digging there, looking at us strangely...
Well, I guess that company is off our list now.
By now, we would really prefer a plot from a private seller. I think people are more honest and genuinely interested in selling their land than those other idiots... Okay, rant mode off.
Anyway, thanks for the advice so far. Finding the right location just isn’t that easy. We’d like to build and live a bit close to nature, but unfortunately, new housing developments are popping up like mushrooms at the moment. We don’t want a house right next to another, and another... it’s all quite complicated.
Best regards,
Schneewante
If you buy the house and the land from the developer, you will have to pay real estate transfer tax for both!!!!!!!!!!!! It is best to buy the land and the house from separate companies or, as you already mentioned, buy the land from a private individual or the municipality. That way, you only pay real estate transfer tax on the land.
Hello,
finding a plot of land really shouldn’t be that difficult.
I’m not sure how things are with new development areas where you are.
But almost every municipality has fully serviced plots available for sale.
Have you already considered this option?
The advantage is that you buy the land directly from the municipality, not from companies or private sellers. You receive a proper purchase contract, a notice of fees for development costs, etc...
finding a plot of land really shouldn’t be that difficult.
I’m not sure how things are with new development areas where you are.
But almost every municipality has fully serviced plots available for sale.
Have you already considered this option?
The advantage is that you buy the land directly from the municipality, not from companies or private sellers. You receive a proper purchase contract, a notice of fees for development costs, etc...
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