ᐅ KFW40(plus) as a prefabricated or solid construction house with "modern architecture"
Created on: 12 May 2020 08:19
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Jeduhas
Hello everyone,
my wife and I have further progressed in our decision-making and have basically concluded our considerations with Kern. However, one last phone appointment is still pending.
We would now like to try to find a building partner who can deliver a turnkey house at the KFW40plus standard for up to €400,000 (about $430,000). We are not strictly fixed on whether it has to be a prefabricated or a solid house, but it seems that prefabricated house companies advertise this more prominently. Currently, I have Kampa in mind, and I also find Haas interesting from an architectural perspective and could imagine something there. Last week, we had a mortgage broker visit, whose contact we got through Kern. He considered the "offer" from Kern for a KFW50 house without floor and wall coverings with a base price of €390,000 (about $420,000) somewhat high but could not recommend anyone else directly, as the current situation does not allow it. His tip was to visit prefabricated house exhibitions :|.
Now to the main topic:
My wife and I place quite a high value on modern architecture, perhaps in the Bauhaus style. A walk-in closet and a very large bathroom directly connected to the bedroom, an open kitchen, and maybe a covered terrace with a loggia above it. Haas and Kampa basically fit this quite well, but unfortunately, I don’t know where else to look. The requirement for KFW40(plus) currently stands, and the maximum turnkey budget excluding additional construction costs is set at €400,000 (about $430,000).
Can anyone recommend where I could look in the Düsseldorf area? I will search for the plot myself in parallel, either alone or with the help of a realtor.
Thank you in advance!
Best regards,
Jeduhas
my wife and I have further progressed in our decision-making and have basically concluded our considerations with Kern. However, one last phone appointment is still pending.
We would now like to try to find a building partner who can deliver a turnkey house at the KFW40plus standard for up to €400,000 (about $430,000). We are not strictly fixed on whether it has to be a prefabricated or a solid house, but it seems that prefabricated house companies advertise this more prominently. Currently, I have Kampa in mind, and I also find Haas interesting from an architectural perspective and could imagine something there. Last week, we had a mortgage broker visit, whose contact we got through Kern. He considered the "offer" from Kern for a KFW50 house without floor and wall coverings with a base price of €390,000 (about $420,000) somewhat high but could not recommend anyone else directly, as the current situation does not allow it. His tip was to visit prefabricated house exhibitions :|.
Now to the main topic:
My wife and I place quite a high value on modern architecture, perhaps in the Bauhaus style. A walk-in closet and a very large bathroom directly connected to the bedroom, an open kitchen, and maybe a covered terrace with a loggia above it. Haas and Kampa basically fit this quite well, but unfortunately, I don’t know where else to look. The requirement for KFW40(plus) currently stands, and the maximum turnkey budget excluding additional construction costs is set at €400,000 (about $430,000).
Can anyone recommend where I could look in the Düsseldorf area? I will search for the plot myself in parallel, either alone or with the help of a realtor.
Thank you in advance!
Best regards,
Jeduhas
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Daniel-Sp12 May 2020 20:54I also believe that choosing a owner-managed carpentry business is a good option, even if it is larger—perhaps even better than going with a nationwide prefab house manufacturer. In this case, you make the preliminary contract directly with the owner after getting to know each other, often sealed with a handshake, and you don’t become just another number like 14376. That was our experience. We never regretted it and didn’t have any major problems. If any issues did arise, they were resolved fairly for both sides through open discussion. There were no surprises during inspections or changes at the construction site. All subcontractors have known each other for years and have helped each other out when needed. The offered “standard” was actually better, and at a more competitive price, than that of the large prefab house manufacturer. The owner doesn’t have to pay for sales staff, show homes, or advertising. His advertising is his satisfied customers.
hausnrplus2512 May 2020 22:56Jeduhas schrieb:
Are we also talking about prefabricated houses here?Timber frame construction – which is probably being equated again here with prefabricated houses – is definitely not cheaper nowadays. That’s how your statement comes across!
Pay attention to the wall build-up of different companies; this shows you who builds with high quality and who does not.
Good luck!