Hi,
I have a budget of about 170,000 euros for a fully finished, move-in-ready house. I can install the electrical wiring and plumbing myself, and I also plan to do the drywall and tile or flooring installation on my own.
My uncle can install the windows for me, if that would significantly reduce the price.
The plot of land is already owned and does not need to be considered.
What is important to me:
Ground floor:
Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area (with a corner layout)
Separate entrance hall (completely enclosed with a small entry area including a chest of drawers; staircase located within the entrance hall to avoid cold air spreading downstairs or upstairs)
Guest toilet with shower
Study (which could later be converted into a bedroom if needed, for example, when it becomes difficult to use the stairs in old age)
Utility room or storage room
Upper floor:
2 children's bedrooms
Master bedroom with an adjacent walk-in closet area or wardrobe niche
Bathroom with a shower, bathtub, and double sink
The house should have a full basement.
Basement:
Heating room
Laundry room (preferably adjacent to the heating room)
Storage room
An empty room for a potential workshop or hobby room
Would I be better off with a prefabricated timber frame house, or can I afford a solid masonry house?
My uncle will also provide a custom-made kitchen for material costs only. I would only need to buy the appliances.
I just want a solid house with decent features, nothing like a luxury villa.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Michael
I have a budget of about 170,000 euros for a fully finished, move-in-ready house. I can install the electrical wiring and plumbing myself, and I also plan to do the drywall and tile or flooring installation on my own.
My uncle can install the windows for me, if that would significantly reduce the price.
The plot of land is already owned and does not need to be considered.
What is important to me:
Ground floor:
Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area (with a corner layout)
Separate entrance hall (completely enclosed with a small entry area including a chest of drawers; staircase located within the entrance hall to avoid cold air spreading downstairs or upstairs)
Guest toilet with shower
Study (which could later be converted into a bedroom if needed, for example, when it becomes difficult to use the stairs in old age)
Utility room or storage room
Upper floor:
2 children's bedrooms
Master bedroom with an adjacent walk-in closet area or wardrobe niche
Bathroom with a shower, bathtub, and double sink
The house should have a full basement.
Basement:
Heating room
Laundry room (preferably adjacent to the heating room)
Storage room
An empty room for a potential workshop or hobby room
Would I be better off with a prefabricated timber frame house, or can I afford a solid masonry house?
My uncle will also provide a custom-made kitchen for material costs only. I would only need to buy the appliances.
I just want a solid house with decent features, nothing like a luxury villa.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Michael
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Bauexperte1 Apr 2015 17:14HBiHH schrieb:
What is the original poster supposed to do with an existing plot of land if they are buying an already built property? If it exists, it doesn’t cost anything.
They can use it as equity, sell it, or develop it later. The statement “they already have a plot of land” – and we don’t know how they acquired it: paid in cash, inherited, etc. – doesn’t mean they have to rush into debt at all costs.
Regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte1 Apr 2015 18:57MichiQM schrieb:
Then I’ll quickly save another 100,000 as equity for the plot.Well, I don’t know what the others think about this ... but when I read something like that, I have little desire to spend my limited free time answering your questions.Regards, Bauexperte
Wow, that will be tough with the budget you mentioned, unless you can increase it.
You might want to check out the City & Country people on their website, where they also show prices – just to get a basic overview. Keep in mind, though, that these prices are without a basement and only with the most basic features. But it might give you a feel for the costs.
Otherwise, if you want to do a lot yourself, there are companies in the prefab home center that specialize mainly in shell houses.
You might want to check out the City & Country people on their website, where they also show prices – just to get a basic overview. Keep in mind, though, that these prices are without a basement and only with the most basic features. But it might give you a feel for the costs.
Otherwise, if you want to do a lot yourself, there are companies in the prefab home center that specialize mainly in shell houses.