ᐅ Is Starting Construction in 2015 Still Advisable?

Created on: 27 Jan 2015 23:17
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Häusle77
Hello, we recently purchased our plot of land and have two years until we need to start construction. Since we own a condominium, we want to take our time with the building process and plan everything carefully. A developer mentioned that it would be wise to start as soon as possible because energy efficiency regulations will become much stricter in 2016. In addition, building material costs are currently rising significantly. What do you think? Is the seller trying to pressure us without reason, or is he right? So far, we haven’t found a suitable floor plan or developer, and we still want to sell our apartment...
sirhc29 Jan 2015 23:19
If construction starts in 2015 but is only completed and documented in 2016, does the old or the new standard apply? Does this mean that one can choose between them?
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Häusle77
29 Jan 2015 23:44
nordanney schrieb:
Although the KfW issue already plays a role for the senior loan condition = higher payout for the bank loan without subordinated KfW funds = higher interest rate.

By the way, you should never stress yourself out when building a house

Could you please explain that in more detail?
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Bauexperte
30 Jan 2015 00:32
Good evening,
sirhc schrieb:
If construction starts in 2015 but is completed and documented only in 2016, does the old or the new standard apply? Does this mean you can choose?

Until December 31, 2015, you can choose whether to build according to the currently valid Energy Saving Ordinance or the "tightened" version that applies from January 1, 2016. The date of the building permit / planning permission application is decisive, not any documentation.

Regards, Bauexperte
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Panama17
30 Jan 2015 08:38
Is there a defined timeframe within which construction must begin after submitting the building permit / planning permission application? Or after the permit / permission has been granted?
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nordanney
30 Jan 2015 09:06
Häusle77 schrieb:
Can you explain that to me in more detail?

For banks, the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is relevant for determining the loan conditions (and refinancing) = LTV ratio. Since KFW funds are always subordinated and the bank does not have to purchase this liquidity, these loans are not taken into account when determining loan conditions.

Example: Loan requested EUR 210,000 - Property value EUR 265,000 - Interest rate for mortgage loan (60% LTV): 2% - Interest rate at 80% LTV: 2.5% - KFW loan interest rate 1.0%

Option 1: Loan from the bank of EUR 210,000 = 2.5% interest on the entire loan

Option 2: KFW loan EUR 50,000 = 1.0% + bank loan EUR 160,000 = 2.0% = average interest rate significantly lower
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Häusle77
30 Jan 2015 09:41
Thank you, now I understand. However, if I stay below 60% loan-to-value anyway, only the average interest rate changes slightly, nothing else, right?