ᐅ Perfect Plot – Suboptimal Home Builder?

Hello everyone,

While searching for a plot or house, I found a perfect plot, but, as is often the case, a homebuilder already has a claim on it.

I discovered this plot through the company Schwabenhaus and was initially quite impressed by my first impression. I had also heard from various sources that Schwabenhaus generally has a good reputation.

However, after doing some research, I unfortunately found very negative reports about the sales representative M.S.

The problem is that plots in locations like the one I’m looking for are virtually impossible to get from private owners. They go to real estate agents, who immediately pass them on to builders.

Among my friends and acquaintances, I have an architect, a plumber, and a lawyer. All of them would help me draft a watertight contract with clear deliverables and later also supervise the construction.

What do you think: Should I stay away from anything involving Mr. M.S., or would I be dealing with other, hopefully competent professionals after signing the contract anyway? Would expert advice help me to get the house built properly?

The problem is that the owners have already signed with Schwabenhaus, so I can’t avoid them if I want to build there. And the location is just fantastic—you don’t find something like this easily again.

Thank you very much
insgruene

Hello,

insgruene schrieb:
...while searching for a plot of land or house, I found a perfect plot, but as often happens, a homebuilder already has a claim on it ... After that, I googled and found very negative reviews ... The problem is that the owners have already signed with Schwabenhaus, so I can’t avoid dealing with them if I want to build there.

First of all: none of your acquaintances will be able to help you, as the provider is unlikely to change the contract terms just so that you can buy and build on the plot. If it really is, as you describe, the perfect plot, other interested parties will be found who will sign without any “ifs” or “buts.”

The next point: I personally arrange plots of land from private owners because, for various reasons, it is more practical for homebuyers, including saving the brokerage fee. For this, I conclude an option contract with the plot owner that lasts for “x” months under the condition that no other providers are allowed to market the plot during this time.

However, many plot owners do not realize that by having their property marketed by multiple agents, they reduce the value of their plot; they have “open” agreements with various providers. You seem to – at least this is how it reads – know the owner of the plot, so I would advise you to simply ask whether and, if yes, how long their option with the above-mentioned provider runs and if there might be a possibility for you to buy the plot directly from them.

That is definitely better – even if it means giving up the plot – than knowingly stepping into an unpredictable risk.

Kind regards

Hello construction expert,

thank you very much!

I don’t intend to change the contract itself. However, I expect my specialists to tell me whether the contract I receive puts me on the safe side. If not, the whole thing is off anyway.

I can’t avoid dealing with the company for this plot of land partly because it is a semi-detached house, and one party has already signed.

Would you still not look at the contracts at all?

Best regards
insgruene

Hello,

insgruene schrieb:
Would you still not look at the contracts at all?

If you ask me, no.

I have been in this business too long – I know too many competitors and their policies, as well as sometimes frequently changing personnel, to confidently say yes.

Kind regards

Okay, understood. You're right. You should definitely trust your gut feeling.

Thank you!