ᐅ House Construction 2016 – Which Steps to Take Next and When?
Created on: 15 Jul 2015 10:19
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We plan to start building our own home in 2016.
We already have a building plot of 714m2 (7,676 sq ft).
So far, there is nothing more than a house design I created myself using CAD.
We know a local architect who will prepare the official house plans for us.
My “problem” now is when to approach the architect.
Financing is not secured yet; I plan to finalize it in February 2016, as we will be able to increase our equity by a significant amount that month. I expect this will help us get better terms from the bank.
On the other hand, I have heard that from 2016 there will be stricter regulations for private homes in Rhineland-Palatinate, which could increase costs for some elements. Therefore, I was advised to definitely submit the building permit / planning permission application by the end of 2015.
Now I am wondering what to do next. Should I put everything on hold until I secure financing in February 2016? Or should I already go to the architect now and submit the building permit application afterwards—which would then be financed using my equity?
We already have a building plot of 714m2 (7,676 sq ft).
So far, there is nothing more than a house design I created myself using CAD.
We know a local architect who will prepare the official house plans for us.
My “problem” now is when to approach the architect.
Financing is not secured yet; I plan to finalize it in February 2016, as we will be able to increase our equity by a significant amount that month. I expect this will help us get better terms from the bank.
On the other hand, I have heard that from 2016 there will be stricter regulations for private homes in Rhineland-Palatinate, which could increase costs for some elements. Therefore, I was advised to definitely submit the building permit / planning permission application by the end of 2015.
Now I am wondering what to do next. Should I put everything on hold until I secure financing in February 2016? Or should I already go to the architect now and submit the building permit application afterwards—which would then be financed using my equity?
Bautraum201515 Jul 2015 11:55I also thought for a long time that it was just pressure to close a deal. We have a builder among our acquaintances and a heating engineer who mainly works on construction sites, and both say that the demand from home builders is hardly manageable and that some are already fully booked for 2016. I don’t know if this is the case everywhere. But here, it really seems to be booming.
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NOUSEFORANAME15 Jul 2015 12:06Alternatively, I am considering a Ytong kit. I have already been to Cologne. Everything sounded promising. The question is whether and how much you can actually save with it. Leaving aside the challenges during the construction phase.
At least in terms of time, this would make me relatively independent for the shell construction. Is there anyone here in the forum who has built their own house with a Ytong kit? I would be very grateful for any shared experiences!
At least in terms of time, this would make me relatively independent for the shell construction. Is there anyone here in the forum who has built their own house with a Ytong kit? I would be very grateful for any shared experiences!
Bauexperte schrieb:
You were not fully informed. The requirements of the Energy Saving Ordinance are becoming stricter nationwide in 2016; not only in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The current Energy Saving Ordinance expires on March 31, 2016; to meet the deadline under the old Energy Saving Ordinance, it is sufficient to submit the building permit / planning permission application on time by the end of March 2016.
Best regards, Bauexperte
BauexperteAre you sure about that? Because I mostly find December 31, 2015, mentioned online as the deadline.
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Bauexperte15 Jul 2015 15:28yes.
Regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte
Regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte
Could you please provide a source for this?
It would be really helpful for me, as we are likely planning to build in 2016, and with a building permit / planning permission submission deadline of December 31, 2015, it looks like it will be tight...
A general question for you:
From a cost-benefit perspective, would you consider a construction method meeting the current KfW 70 standard sufficient, or would you opt for the new Energy Saving Ordinance instead?
It would be really helpful for me, as we are likely planning to build in 2016, and with a building permit / planning permission submission deadline of December 31, 2015, it looks like it will be tight...
A general question for you:
From a cost-benefit perspective, would you consider a construction method meeting the current KfW 70 standard sufficient, or would you opt for the new Energy Saving Ordinance instead?
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Bauexperte15 Jul 2015 18:20Hello,
Therefore, it depends on the provider you prefer. If they meet the current KfW 70 requirements with their standard features, I would stick with that and make sure the building permit / planning permission is applied for within the remaining timeframe.
Regards, Bauexperte
Baufie schrieb:I find it difficult to give a truthful answer, as our building specifications have been aligned with the stricter 2016 energy saving regulation since mid-2013.
From a purely cost-benefit perspective, would you consider a construction method meeting the current KfW 70 standard sufficient, or would you opt for the new energy saving regulation?
Therefore, it depends on the provider you prefer. If they meet the current KfW 70 requirements with their standard features, I would stick with that and make sure the building permit / planning permission is applied for within the remaining timeframe.
Regards, Bauexperte
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