ᐅ Found a plot of land but it’s too large – looking for a building partner
Created on: 10 Apr 2025 13:01
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MT_Berlin
Hello,
I hope this is the right forum for this topic.
We have found a plot of land in Eichwalde (right on the city border of Berlin) that we really like, and everything suggests that we could build a house there according to our plans.
However, the property consists of two parcels, and we only need the front one. Together, the two are too large and too expensive. The seller has communicated through the real estate agent that he would prefer to sell both parcels together. Therefore, we are looking for a building partner who wants to build their house on this auction plot.
The rear parcel is about 650sqm (7000 sq ft) plus the narrow strip. According to §34, it is buildable, and since the neighboring houses are fairly large, a relatively large house with up to 120sqm (1300 sq ft) of footprint and two full floors would likely be permitted by the building authority. It is being sold just below the local standard land value. Apparently, there are no significant restrictions (no trees that are difficult to remove, only an old weekend cottage).
Does anyone have an idea where we could find someone? We have already reached out to acquaintances and colleagues. The real estate agent is rather unmotivated, probably because they don’t want to work too hard for a 7% commission.
I hope this is the right forum for this topic.
We have found a plot of land in Eichwalde (right on the city border of Berlin) that we really like, and everything suggests that we could build a house there according to our plans.
However, the property consists of two parcels, and we only need the front one. Together, the two are too large and too expensive. The seller has communicated through the real estate agent that he would prefer to sell both parcels together. Therefore, we are looking for a building partner who wants to build their house on this auction plot.
The rear parcel is about 650sqm (7000 sq ft) plus the narrow strip. According to §34, it is buildable, and since the neighboring houses are fairly large, a relatively large house with up to 120sqm (1300 sq ft) of footprint and two full floors would likely be permitted by the building authority. It is being sold just below the local standard land value. Apparently, there are no significant restrictions (no trees that are difficult to remove, only an old weekend cottage).
Does anyone have an idea where we could find someone? We have already reached out to acquaintances and colleagues. The real estate agent is rather unmotivated, probably because they don’t want to work too hard for a 7% commission.
MT_Berlin schrieb:
Eichwalde actually doesn’t want a second row, but the district wants more residents, so the building authority management has mandated allowing a second row. Interesting. What exactly is your plan now? Basically, you can only submit a building inquiry including the rear development here. Then you push the building authority to pressure the municipality and fight the positive approval through the courts, if there are indeed difficulties. If that succeeds, selling the rear lot should probably be a breeze.
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Ziegenhals7 May 2025 22:51MT_Berlin schrieb:
We are only buying the front part. The back part will be acquired by another partner. We have nothing to do with that. However, this partner only wanted to buy if building was allowed, and the seller wanted to sell both parts. Therefore, we can only purchase if the back part can be developed.
A few new details. According to the local building authority below, development of both parcels is possible without issues, each with a single-family house. If the municipality causes problems, according to Brandenburg Building Code §71, the building authority can carry out a substitution procedure.
The planner, who will most likely design the house and is based in KW, also has very good contacts with the building authority officer and confirmed zero problems. It will work, she has discussed it with the authority.
Eichwalde actually does not want a second row of houses, but the district wants more residents, so the building authority leadership mandates enabling second-row development.It seems you were lucky to find a very tough and highly capable planner. Congratulations! It’s a pity for all the other prospective builders in Eichwalde and the neighboring municipalities of Schulzendorf and Zeuthen, who have also wanted to build a house in a second row over the past decades but were not aware of this planner.
Janï Nes schrieb:
Can we have a discussion on the topic of "building on a second row" (i.e., construction behind the first row of buildings)? You need to tag the participants you want to involve in this discussion by using @ before their usernames (otherwise they won’t get an automatic notification, and with less frequent visitors, you might end up waiting a long time). Last but not least, you should also clearly state the purpose of the discussion: for example, are you a neighbor there and was a building permit / planning permission denied to you?
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P. S.: In Berlin, building on secondary plots is managed in such a way that it tends to be approved at a density favorable to existing residents in the neighborhood centers, while at the edges it is regulated too strictly. The surrounding municipalities formally belonging to Brandenburg do not want to become a catchment area for rejected projects.
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hanghaus202315 Aug 2025 12:44Janï Nes schrieb:
Is it possible to discuss the topic of "building in the second row"? Sure, right here in the forum. Just post your questions here, preferably in a new thread.