ᐅ Renovating a Semi-Detached House or Demolishing It – While Still Using the Basement
Created on: 29 Apr 2020 14:56
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NiriachHello!
We are considering purchasing an existing property. It was built in the 1930s and has a basement, which is also dry. However, the house is just under 100 sqm (about 1,076 sq ft) and quite cramped. It would require a complete renovation, etc. My concern is that the size might not be sufficient for our needs.
In terms of costs, I have a rough estimate of about 1500–2000 euros per sqm (about 140–185 USD per sq ft) for a full renovation.
The house has a basement, so the idea came up to continue using the basement and demolish the house above it in order to rebuild. I have read a bit about this, and I am also aware that demolishing a semi-detached house from that era is not straightforward. But if I am correct, depending on the plot, basement, and so on, it may be possible to do this.
There is no building plan available.
Could you take a look at this? Would it be feasible? Maybe even a tip on who could carry out such a project? Would this be significantly more expensive than a full renovation?
Of course, all of this only if the building authority approves.
Thank you
We are considering purchasing an existing property. It was built in the 1930s and has a basement, which is also dry. However, the house is just under 100 sqm (about 1,076 sq ft) and quite cramped. It would require a complete renovation, etc. My concern is that the size might not be sufficient for our needs.
In terms of costs, I have a rough estimate of about 1500–2000 euros per sqm (about 140–185 USD per sq ft) for a full renovation.
The house has a basement, so the idea came up to continue using the basement and demolish the house above it in order to rebuild. I have read a bit about this, and I am also aware that demolishing a semi-detached house from that era is not straightforward. But if I am correct, depending on the plot, basement, and so on, it may be possible to do this.
There is no building plan available.
Could you take a look at this? Would it be feasible? Maybe even a tip on who could carry out such a project? Would this be significantly more expensive than a full renovation?
Of course, all of this only if the building authority approves.
Thank you
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nordanney29 Apr 2020 15:00Niriach schrieb:
In terms of costs, I have a rough estimate of about 1500-2000 euros per square meter for a full renovation.That is too high! For new construction, you start calculating from 2,xxx euros per square meter, but that already includes the shell and the roof.
Niriach schrieb:
There is no building plan. And what do you call this basement drawing then?
Niriach schrieb:
It was built in the 1930s. More likely much later. Such basic facts should definitely be clarified.
I see two issues that bother me: first, apparently a party wall shared with the neighboring unit, which will at least significantly complicate demolition. Second, apparently a staircase leading to a raised ground floor entrance, indicating that the finished floor level is considerably above ground level. Much more fact-checking is needed here. Honestly?
Niriach schrieb:
We are considering purchasing an existing property. “Considering” is the key word.
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Of course, I meant a development plan—so not a specific requirement itself—sorry.
We plan to take a look at it tomorrow. According to the listing, the house was built in 1932.
The price to pay basically reflects the land value. It’s really fair, considering the location is amazing.
Yes, I also assume the shared party wall.
Do the following pictures help clarify?
We plan to take a look at it tomorrow. According to the listing, the house was built in 1932.
The price to pay basically reflects the land value. It’s really fair, considering the location is amazing.
Yes, I also assume the shared party wall.
Do the following pictures help clarify?
Niriach schrieb:
We plan to take a look at it tomorrow. And yet you think it’s completely built over? — I take that as a sign that the floor plans for the other levels are also known. Then show them!
Niriach schrieb:
According to the listing, the house was built in 1932. If only real estate agents were held accountable for every mistake...
So far, I’m quite sure that’s not the case.
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Gladly
The note about the top edges means that—in order to even consider whether it’s worthwhile—you would need to raise the ground level to install the foundation slab for the larger new house to be built there, correct?
I will definitely ask about the year of construction—which period are you thinking of? That would be important for asbestos, etc.
Built in such a way that I don’t really see the possibility of accommodating two children, an additional bathroom, and so on—that’s just due to the size, I’d say. 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft) is 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft).
The note about the top edges means that—in order to even consider whether it’s worthwhile—you would need to raise the ground level to install the foundation slab for the larger new house to be built there, correct?
I will definitely ask about the year of construction—which period are you thinking of? That would be important for asbestos, etc.
Built in such a way that I don’t really see the possibility of accommodating two children, an additional bathroom, and so on—that’s just due to the size, I’d say. 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft) is 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft).
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