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At that time, for 165sqm (1,776 sq ft) we paid about 150,000€ but without a basement. So overall, it was quite reasonable, leaning more towards affordable than expensive.

Zaba12 schrieb:
Everyone has their own perception. I don’t think 140m² (1507 sq ft) with a basement is too cheap. But there wasn’t much negotiation. There’s a 2-3% discount per trade, and that’s it.

I forgot to mention. The drainage system is also completely finished! So 2 inspection shafts and a 6 cubic meter (158 gallons) cistern plus piping are included.

Perception aside. A few years ago, we paid the same amount just for the shell construction excluding the roof, etc. Okay, 40m² (430 sq ft) more living space, but that doesn’t make up for it. That’s why the price is quite extreme.

Zaba12 schrieb:
What you see here is a 140m² (1,507 sq ft) unfinished living area plus a waterproof in-situ concrete basement, built to KfW55 energy efficiency standard, with a cold roof, windows, interior/exterior window sills, steel/wood staircase, basic plumbing installation, a three-sided fireplace including chimney, 36 meters (118 feet) of 1.30m (4 ft 3 in) L-shaped concrete blocks, 240m³ (8,478 cubic feet) of excavation/removal, and terrain modeling.

Do the 190,000 euros refer to actual payments made (with or without 10% retention) or to the projected cost estimates?
I still have accounts receivable from January, so I can’t yet specify the exact status based on payments made, hence the curious question.

Overall, the price is really good. Is the architect’s fee also included?

Slava_S schrieb:
Are the 190k€ referring to actual amounts paid (with or without a 10% retention?) or the calculated planned costs?
I still have outstanding preliminary invoices from January, so I can’t precisely state the status based on paid amounts yet, hence the curious question.

Basically, the price is really good. Is the architect included as well?

Paid invoices. The architect is included but with a smaller budget than some energy consultants might have.

Bookstar schrieb:
Perception aside. We paid the same amount a few years ago just for the shell, without the roof, etc. Okay, 40m² (430 sq ft) more living space, but that doesn’t make up for it. That’s why the price is outrageous.

Well, 40m² (430 sq ft) more is quite significant. Using our typical estimate of 2000€/m² (186 USD/sq ft), that would put this at around 270,000€ (250,000 USD) for this condition with your square meters.

What is a retention? I don’t have that in my projects. The trades all work entirely upfront. Payment is made after completion. Only for the shell there were partial payments after completing the basement ceiling, ground floor, and upper floor. The final invoice from the shell builder will be combined with the next invoice for an additional 25m of 1.30m (4 ft 3 in) L-shaped blocks, sanitary blockwork, terrace stairs, L-block foundation for the air-to-water heat pump, and point foundations for the carport.

Zaba12 schrieb:
What is a retention? We don’t have that where I am.

This is how it looks in most of my construction contracts, so I thought it was "standard" in single trade contracts. If I understand correctly, it is a security amount held back from me that the contractor only receives once everything is completed. Maybe someone can explain it better.