ᐅ Preliminary planning guide: Design of boiler room with basement
Created on: 14 Oct 2013 12:09
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janS34
Hello dear house experts,
I am planning to build a kind of staggered adjoining house together with an acquaintance, meaning two separate houses connected to each other with a shared heating system located in a utility room in the basement (without a shared staircase).
The issue is that my acquaintance wants to start building as soon as possible, preferably still this year. I, on the other hand, plan to start in about 1 ½ years.
Now I am wondering what needs to be planned in advance or what I need to consider, since I partly have to be involved in the planning process.
It would be great if you could share your experiences and list everything I should keep in mind, especially the points that a layperson might not think of.
Best regards
PS: If you need plans, data, or other information, I will be happy to provide them later
I am planning to build a kind of staggered adjoining house together with an acquaintance, meaning two separate houses connected to each other with a shared heating system located in a utility room in the basement (without a shared staircase).
The issue is that my acquaintance wants to start building as soon as possible, preferably still this year. I, on the other hand, plan to start in about 1 ½ years.
Now I am wondering what needs to be planned in advance or what I need to consider, since I partly have to be involved in the planning process.
It would be great if you could share your experiences and list everything I should keep in mind, especially the points that a layperson might not think of.
Best regards
PS: If you need plans, data, or other information, I will be happy to provide them later
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HilfeHilfe16 Oct 2013 12:47janS34 schrieb:
With both options, we couldn’t reach an agreement because the nice natural aspects and the light clash. So, we decided on the slightly offset option, since both sides have their pros and cons, and no one has only disadvantages. The original idea was to build together to save money, but now they need to move quickly (a child on the way), and financially it’s still not feasible for us. The plot will be divided because you can never be sure if one of us will have to sell their house.
Since the property is also an inheritance for both of us, the option of choosing something else is not really on the table. I have to accept the circumstances as they are and try to find the best compromise between our own interests and a mutual agreement. Sorry, I’m a numbers person, and here is the biggest objection. To build, you need either money or a bank loan. You say it’s not financially feasible for you yet. How do you plan to start building at all? First, you estimate the costs, have the bank assess the financing, and only then do you proceed with detailed planning.
Here, you’re already getting into details even though it’s still unclear how much financing or total construction cost will be available.