ᐅ End terrace house (also known as end townhouse or end row house)
Created on: 8 Dec 2011 22:35
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perlenmann9 Dec 2011 09:24That always depends on what is included. But to give a rough estimate, there is a general rule of thumb ranging from 1200 to 1700 €/m² (around 111 to 157 USD per sq ft). It depends on the type of energy standard, location, and so on.
According to that, there shouldn’t be many extras included. For example, only one electrical outlet per room?
It really depends on the scope of work description.
According to that, there shouldn’t be many extras included. For example, only one electrical outlet per room?
It really depends on the scope of work description.
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Bauexperte9 Dec 2011 09:58Hello,
Not so good; a mix of different builders often leads to complications 😱
One or two stories, with or without a converted attic, sound insulation or what type of roof? A few more details would be helpful; the same obviously applies to the installed technical systems and the required energy standard.
Sigh... building a house is a bit like a football match: 11 friends and a lot of referees 🙁 If your developer’s offer seems so expensive to your friends in the trades, will these friends surely present a deal that is unbeatable in price, meet deadlines, and take responsibility for warranties, etc.?
That is usually not a problem, since financing is generally tied to the price, not to the developer.
Best regards
hitman schrieb:
So no single developer builds the entire row.
Not so good; a mix of different builders often leads to complications 😱
hitman schrieb:
Now we have a turnkey house of about 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) at a price of 170,000 euros. Is that too much for an end-terrace house (without a basement) measuring 7 x 10 meters (23 x 33 feet), or is that a realistic price? Only standard features are included here. Of course, anything extra comes at an additional cost.
One or two stories, with or without a converted attic, sound insulation or what type of roof? A few more details would be helpful; the same obviously applies to the installed technical systems and the required energy standard.
hitman schrieb:
Known tradespeople advised us to reconsider because the price seems very high. Now we wonder if we should just have the developer build the shell and organize the other tradespeople ourselves. That should be cheaper but probably much more stressful. So now we’re a bit uncertain...
Sigh... building a house is a bit like a football match: 11 friends and a lot of referees 🙁 If your developer’s offer seems so expensive to your friends in the trades, will these friends surely present a deal that is unbeatable in price, meet deadlines, and take responsibility for warranties, etc.?
hitman schrieb:
The financing is secured. What happens if the loan agreement with the bank is signed and one decides to go with a different developer or organizes most work independently?
That is usually not a problem, since financing is generally tied to the price, not to the developer.
Best regards
Thank you in advance for the answers.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to do otherwise with the different developers since this is a new development area and the plots were sold individually by the municipality.
It is planned to build a two-story house with an attic studio including SD.
It should be an energy-efficient house. We also want triple glazing, but we understand that this will probably cause a small additional cost. There will likely be extra costs for the front door and bathroom as well because the standard simply does not meet our requirements. Ultimately, it’s all a matter of budget.
We are already trying to get a bill of quantities (BOQ) from the developer so that we can have our trusted contractors prepare an offer. Unfortunately, he is not very cooperative yet, since we have not signed the construction contract. However, once we have signed it, I’m not sure if he will then accommodate us by removing that part from the contract and crediting us if our contractors’ price is lower.
On the financing side, it’s good that since we haven’t signed a construction contract yet, it might still be possible to switch developers.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to do otherwise with the different developers since this is a new development area and the plots were sold individually by the municipality.
It is planned to build a two-story house with an attic studio including SD.
It should be an energy-efficient house. We also want triple glazing, but we understand that this will probably cause a small additional cost. There will likely be extra costs for the front door and bathroom as well because the standard simply does not meet our requirements. Ultimately, it’s all a matter of budget.
We are already trying to get a bill of quantities (BOQ) from the developer so that we can have our trusted contractors prepare an offer. Unfortunately, he is not very cooperative yet, since we have not signed the construction contract. However, once we have signed it, I’m not sure if he will then accommodate us by removing that part from the contract and crediting us if our contractors’ price is lower.
On the financing side, it’s good that since we haven’t signed a construction contract yet, it might still be possible to switch developers.
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Bauexperte9 Dec 2011 15:07Hello,
To help you compare and properly evaluate the provider’s offer—especially regarding the statements from your trusted craftsmen—based on our preliminary calculation, this single-family home with a KfW 70 energy efficiency rating, air-to-water heat pump, ventilation system, and fully finished attic studio including painting and flooring would cost approximately EUR 210,000 here in the Rhineland region. That means you could move in with your furniture immediately after handover.
It is unlikely any provider will give you a bill of quantities either before or after signing the contract; by the way, I wouldn’t either. However, he should provide you with the preliminary calculation, a copy of the construction contract, and the payment terms. This—combined with a fixed-price offer, if possible—will enable you to request prices from craftsmen by trade at a basic quality level. This way, you get an initial benchmark to decide whether managing separate contracts yourself might be interesting. If you decide to proceed with separate contracts, you will need an architect who can prepare the bill of quantities for you to obtain precise offers. At the start, this is usually not necessary because all craftsmen will usually provide lump-sum offers for the initial phase. This allows you to decide between managing individual contracts or using a general contractor / construction manager.
Best regards
hitman schrieb:
It is planned to build a two-story house with an attic studio including smoke detectors. It should already be an energy-efficient house. We also want triple glazing, but we understand this will likely cost us a bit more. Additional costs will probably come for the front door and bathroom since the standard options don’t meet our requirements. It’s all a matter of budget.
To help you compare and properly evaluate the provider’s offer—especially regarding the statements from your trusted craftsmen—based on our preliminary calculation, this single-family home with a KfW 70 energy efficiency rating, air-to-water heat pump, ventilation system, and fully finished attic studio including painting and flooring would cost approximately EUR 210,000 here in the Rhineland region. That means you could move in with your furniture immediately after handover.
hitman schrieb:
We’re already trying to get a bill of quantities (BoQ) from the developer so we can have our trusted craftsmen prepare an offer. Unfortunately, he’s not very cooperative since we haven’t signed the construction contract yet. But even if we sign, I don’t know if he’ll then accommodate us or remove or credit parts from the contract if our craftsmen’s price is cheaper.
It is unlikely any provider will give you a bill of quantities either before or after signing the contract; by the way, I wouldn’t either. However, he should provide you with the preliminary calculation, a copy of the construction contract, and the payment terms. This—combined with a fixed-price offer, if possible—will enable you to request prices from craftsmen by trade at a basic quality level. This way, you get an initial benchmark to decide whether managing separate contracts yourself might be interesting. If you decide to proceed with separate contracts, you will need an architect who can prepare the bill of quantities for you to obtain precise offers. At the start, this is usually not necessary because all craftsmen will usually provide lump-sum offers for the initial phase. This allows you to decide between managing individual contracts or using a general contractor / construction manager.
Best regards
Hi Bauexperte,
thanks for your reply. It probably won’t be fully KfW 70 standard, and we will do the painting and flooring ourselves. So, the total could be around 175,000 (currency).
But if I take only the services from the construction contract, I don’t need to hire an architect separately, right? For us, that would only be roofing/carpentry services.
thanks for your reply. It probably won’t be fully KfW 70 standard, and we will do the painting and flooring ourselves. So, the total could be around 175,000 (currency).
But if I take only the services from the construction contract, I don’t need to hire an architect separately, right? For us, that would only be roofing/carpentry services.