Hello,
we are planning to build a house and have just purchased a plot of land. The notarized contract is signed, the payment has been made, and we have received the deed.
Yesterday, we visited a prefab house company. They told us that it typically takes about 12 to 14 months from the time the building permit / planning permission is granted until the construction company actually starts building. They said this is the case with all providers.
Is that true? We definitely do not want to wait that long. Are there any other options to move into our own home faster?
If it’s relevant: the plot is located in NRW, in the Oberbergisches Land region.
we are planning to build a house and have just purchased a plot of land. The notarized contract is signed, the payment has been made, and we have received the deed.
Yesterday, we visited a prefab house company. They told us that it typically takes about 12 to 14 months from the time the building permit / planning permission is granted until the construction company actually starts building. They said this is the case with all providers.
Is that true? We definitely do not want to wait that long. Are there any other options to move into our own home faster?
If it’s relevant: the plot is located in NRW, in the Oberbergisches Land region.
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hampshire18 Oct 2019 11:09ypg schrieb:
No, not at all. Money simply doesn’t matter That’s true. Admittedly, having no money is a harsh tyrant, as I know from personal experience.
And if the local building authority is not cooperative, there is no clear zoning plan, and you have to fight for your right to build this house, the planning phase can easily extend to two years. I speak from experience...
And we are not even the ones hardest hit. I know a case where the dispute has been ongoing for five years over whether the house can be built as planned or not. Many would have given up long ago (he wants a hip roof, but the municipality only approves a gable roof – this is now being contested for the second time in administrative court. He will probably win, but the municipality has wasted five years with their delays. That takes a lot to deal with). So here’s the question: is there a clear zoning plan? Is it one of those typical new residential areas? On the one hand, it may require very standardized construction, but on the other, you might be able to ask future neighbors who already have an approved building permit / planning permission and possibly a general contractor / house builder. Often, they actually appreciate having several construction sites close together and building according to a similar plan. This could potentially shorten the process somewhat, if you’re very lucky.
And we are not even the ones hardest hit. I know a case where the dispute has been ongoing for five years over whether the house can be built as planned or not. Many would have given up long ago (he wants a hip roof, but the municipality only approves a gable roof – this is now being contested for the second time in administrative court. He will probably win, but the municipality has wasted five years with their delays. That takes a lot to deal with). So here’s the question: is there a clear zoning plan? Is it one of those typical new residential areas? On the one hand, it may require very standardized construction, but on the other, you might be able to ask future neighbors who already have an approved building permit / planning permission and possibly a general contractor / house builder. Often, they actually appreciate having several construction sites close together and building according to a similar plan. This could potentially shorten the process somewhat, if you’re very lucky.
Nissandriver schrieb:
But regarding existing properties... expecting to find one within 3 months or even a year is rather a misconception. "Offer" and "offer under negotiable terms" are two very different things: especially for properties around twenty years old where nothing has been worn out yet, sellers like to base their price simply on the original value plus increases, without deducting for renovation costs. It’s similar with properties about forty years old: they don’t understand why a well-maintained condition is unfortunately worth nothing when the tiles are dark brown and the sinks are moss green or Bahama beige.
Climbee schrieb:
He's probably right, but the municipality cost him 5 years with their hassle. You can get back at a municipality more than they expect.
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Climbee schrieb:
And we are not even the ones hit the hardest. I know a case where someone has been disputing for 5 years whether they are allowed to build their house the way they want or not. Many would have given up by now (he wants a hip roof, but the municipality only allows a gable roof – this is now being contested before the administrative court for the second time. He will probably win, but the municipality has cost him 5 years with their delays. That takes a lot to deal with), so the question is: is there a clear zoning plan? Is this a typical new development area? On one hand, it’s possible that it is very...
Shaking my head… 5 years? In that time, he has easily wasted 100,000 euros + on something that doesn’t really bring any benefit. As for me, I know who the fool in this situation is. Sorry.
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Michlhausbauaa18 Oct 2019 17:31Zaba12 schrieb:
That will not happen! Sorry I completely agree; the construction sector is fully booked.
tomtom79 schrieb:
Shaking my head...
Five years? In those five years, he has easily wasted 100,000 euros + on something that isn’t really beneficial. As for me, I know who the idiot in this situation is. Sorry I agree—especially since the guy is stubbornly insisting on building a city villa with the mentioned hipped roof, which I never liked anyway. But I think by now it’s just about being right. And if he can afford it...
Other homeowners might benefit from this, because if a precedent is set, people can keep referring to it.
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