ᐅ Planning a Semi-Detached House? Cost Comparison Between a Semi-Detached House and a Detached Single-Family Home? Experiences?
Created on: 26 Aug 2018 21:19
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BonkoHonko
Hello,
Until now, I have only been reading in this forum. Since a new residential development is being built near us that we are interested in, we now want to gather more information about which building plots might be suitable for us.
The initial consultations at the bank and general conversations with acquaintances who have built homes show that we can no longer (or do not want to) fulfill the dream of a detached single-family house in our area. Therefore, as a compromise, only a semi-detached house is still an option. According to the development plan, both single-family houses and semi-detached houses are permitted with a defined length.
- Is there a rule of thumb for how much you save with a semi-detached house compared to a single-family house?
- Assuming we get a building plot, how can I estimate what kind of semi-detached house can be built on it?
- How are semi-detached houses planned if the homes have not yet been designed? When you apply for a plot, aren’t you basically buying a pig in a poke? Perhaps you “have” to bite the bullet and build a single-family house after all, for example, if you don’t get along with the neighbor?
- Do you have any experience with getting along with neighbors in a semi-detached house?
- Since I am quite tall, a comfortable ceiling height is important to me. How can this be practically planned when building a semi-detached house?
I have uploaded the usable area template. I have the following questions:
- A and B are clear to me. But C and D are not: a hip roof or a pyramid roof with a roof pitch of 0-10 degrees?
- I have not found any definition of the different building types, for example a1 or a3. Where are these normally defined?
Thank you very much for your answers!
Until now, I have only been reading in this forum. Since a new residential development is being built near us that we are interested in, we now want to gather more information about which building plots might be suitable for us.
The initial consultations at the bank and general conversations with acquaintances who have built homes show that we can no longer (or do not want to) fulfill the dream of a detached single-family house in our area. Therefore, as a compromise, only a semi-detached house is still an option. According to the development plan, both single-family houses and semi-detached houses are permitted with a defined length.
- Is there a rule of thumb for how much you save with a semi-detached house compared to a single-family house?
- Assuming we get a building plot, how can I estimate what kind of semi-detached house can be built on it?
- How are semi-detached houses planned if the homes have not yet been designed? When you apply for a plot, aren’t you basically buying a pig in a poke? Perhaps you “have” to bite the bullet and build a single-family house after all, for example, if you don’t get along with the neighbor?
- Do you have any experience with getting along with neighbors in a semi-detached house?
- Since I am quite tall, a comfortable ceiling height is important to me. How can this be practically planned when building a semi-detached house?
I have uploaded the usable area template. I have the following questions:
- A and B are clear to me. But C and D are not: a hip roof or a pyramid roof with a roof pitch of 0-10 degrees?
- I have not found any definition of the different building types, for example a1 or a3. Where are these normally defined?
Thank you very much for your answers!
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BonkoHonko29 Aug 2018 21:00Regarding green roofing:
I would prefer a roof where water simply drains away without any maintenance needed. Also, I have little confidence that the roof will remain watertight for 30, 40, or 50 years. If it ever leaks, finding the source of the problem can be complicated, since the leak has to be located first, and so on. This is less important for a garage. If water drips onto my bed, I find that critical...
But maybe I am being too cautious :-)
Rent-wise: We pay about 1050 euros (including garage) per month, excluding utilities.
I would prefer a roof where water simply drains away without any maintenance needed. Also, I have little confidence that the roof will remain watertight for 30, 40, or 50 years. If it ever leaks, finding the source of the problem can be complicated, since the leak has to be located first, and so on. This is less important for a garage. If water drips onto my bed, I find that critical...
But maybe I am being too cautious :-)
Rent-wise: We pay about 1050 euros (including garage) per month, excluding utilities.
BonkoHonko schrieb:
Rent: We pay about 1050 euros cold rent, including the garage.Honestly? Make yourselves comfortable there and feel at home. You won't find anything cheaper. Once the kids are grown, you can make that great bargain with a smaller bungalow, just for the two of you 🙂
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BonkoHonko1 Sep 2018 09:24Thanks for the feedback. It's not always that easy after all :-)
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