ᐅ Building a Plot - Is It Still Possible to Build Without a Developer Today?
Created on: 1 Dec 2019 12:29
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blaekridor1 Dec 2019 12:29Hello everyone,
We are planning to build a house in the outskirts of Leipzig. There are offers from developers that include both house and land. However, I would like to stay in control of the process and build with an architect. For this plan, I have spent six months searching for land. The result: it is almost impossible to find a plot, even in the more rural areas. Most of the available land has already been secured by developers (such as Heinz von Heiden, Kern, Rensch-Haus...).
So far, my land search has been through well-known online portals and local municipalities.
Do you have any tips on other ways to find land?
Do architects also help with finding land? They should have an interest in planning a house for their clients.
Looking forward to your replies.
Best regards
Martin
We are planning to build a house in the outskirts of Leipzig. There are offers from developers that include both house and land. However, I would like to stay in control of the process and build with an architect. For this plan, I have spent six months searching for land. The result: it is almost impossible to find a plot, even in the more rural areas. Most of the available land has already been secured by developers (such as Heinz von Heiden, Kern, Rensch-Haus...).
So far, my land search has been through well-known online portals and local municipalities.
Do you have any tips on other ways to find land?
Do architects also help with finding land? They should have an interest in planning a house for their clients.
Looking forward to your replies.
Best regards
Martin
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blaekridor1 Dec 2019 12:45hegi___ schrieb:
Check maps to see where vacant lots are available and knock on neighbors’ doors. That’s how we acquired three plots. Thank you. That is a good approach.
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HilfeHilfe1 Dec 2019 12:51Unfortunately, developers pay the highest prices and buy packages of lots (the 1a to 1z properties).
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blaekridor1 Dec 2019 12:55HilfeHilfe schrieb:
Unfortunately, developers pay the highest prices and take packages of prime (1a to 1z) plots. How does the whole system work? Developers usually have local sales agents (who, in my experience, often run a regular real estate office). Do the developer companies own the plots, or is it more like an option agreement?
Can you buy plots from the developers? Has anyone had experience with this?
Version one. The developer buys land, builds on it, and then sells the completed property. Terraced houses or semi-detached settlements often come about this way.
Version two. The builder acquires land. He transfers it to the client when the client signs the construction contract with him. This allows some flexibility regarding the land transfer tax. The land belongs to Landhaus GmbH, managed by his wife. He owns Homecastlebau. With some luck, the tax office only charges tax on the land itself.
Version three. The builder pretends to own land. He has connections that arrange land for him when needed. He shows his gratitude in return. He only brokers the land after he has sold a house. Karsten
Version two. The builder acquires land. He transfers it to the client when the client signs the construction contract with him. This allows some flexibility regarding the land transfer tax. The land belongs to Landhaus GmbH, managed by his wife. He owns Homecastlebau. With some luck, the tax office only charges tax on the land itself.
Version three. The builder pretends to own land. He has connections that arrange land for him when needed. He shows his gratitude in return. He only brokers the land after he has sold a house. Karsten
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