Hello dear experts!
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots of land, then the allocation will be done by lottery. Unfortunately, we are completely overwhelmed and have to submit our preferences in just two weeks.
To the west and north of the development area, there are very busy roads, so those plots are not really an option for us despite planned noise barriers. We are afraid that the traffic noise will still be too noticeable there. All the plots to the south would be great, but unfortunately, they exceed our budget quite a bit. We would rather not live right next to the playground, as we currently do, and find it quite annoying.
We would be so, so grateful if you could help us.
- We would like to build a two-story single-family home of about 180 sqm (1,940 sq ft).
- Like probably everyone, we want to feel relatively “alone” despite being in a large housing development and not have thousands of people able to look into our garden or house.
- We would like the living/dining/kitchen area to have a large glass front facing the garden and want to be able to ‘live’ there with a good feeling, without feeling observed — the same also applies to the garden.
- Is it better to choose a plot with the south facing the back of the house or the front?
- We could imagine bordering the plot with a fence and taller growing trees; would that be allowed if the garden were in front of the house? (See local building regulations points 6+7)
- What would be your 3 favorite plots? A plot size of up to about 700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) would be feasible, smaller would also be fine if it is well located and allows for privacy.
Oh man, this is such an important decision.. Many, many thanks for your help! THANK YOU!
We are allowed to apply for 3 plots of land, then the allocation will be done by lottery. Unfortunately, we are completely overwhelmed and have to submit our preferences in just two weeks.
To the west and north of the development area, there are very busy roads, so those plots are not really an option for us despite planned noise barriers. We are afraid that the traffic noise will still be too noticeable there. All the plots to the south would be great, but unfortunately, they exceed our budget quite a bit. We would rather not live right next to the playground, as we currently do, and find it quite annoying.
We would be so, so grateful if you could help us.
- We would like to build a two-story single-family home of about 180 sqm (1,940 sq ft).
- Like probably everyone, we want to feel relatively “alone” despite being in a large housing development and not have thousands of people able to look into our garden or house.
- We would like the living/dining/kitchen area to have a large glass front facing the garden and want to be able to ‘live’ there with a good feeling, without feeling observed — the same also applies to the garden.
- Is it better to choose a plot with the south facing the back of the house or the front?
- We could imagine bordering the plot with a fence and taller growing trees; would that be allowed if the garden were in front of the house? (See local building regulations points 6+7)
- What would be your 3 favorite plots? A plot size of up to about 700 sqm (7,535 sq ft) would be feasible, smaller would also be fine if it is well located and allows for privacy.
Oh man, this is such an important decision.. Many, many thanks for your help! THANK YOU!
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UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 09:08Hausbautraum20 schrieb:
30,000€ roughly corresponds to a 12 sqm (130 sq ft) house.
So instead of 180 sqm (1,940 sq ft) for 500,000€, it would be just 168 sqm (1,810 sq ft) for 470,000€, which is more than enough...
What criteria are used to allocate the plots?
I would have taken a completely different approach and chosen the "least popular" plots to increase my chances of getting any plot at all ;-) Thanks for the tip! Which plots would you consider those? I hope that’s okay...
U
UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 09:09hanghaus2000 schrieb:
So where is north then? Or did I miss something?North is at the top of the picturesU
UnserGlueck4 Jul 2021 09:32W
How do you approach this correctly?
Ysop*** schrieb:
With a budget of 600k, only 400k remains for everything except the land. That’s not much. First, make a cost calculation and then see which land is financially feasible.
How do you approach this correctly?
UnserGlueck schrieb:
Overall, the costs should not exceed 600,000 euros.If that’s the firm total budget limit, I think 200,000 just for the plot with the desired area is too high. Calculate backwards: 600,000 budget minus 500,000 for the house including additional costs leaves 100,000 for the plot. Now the plot can only be 400 m² (about 4,300 sq ft) — or you have to go with a smaller house.UnserGlueck schrieb:
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How should you proceed correctly in this case?Well, a budget review or financing plan is needed. What can we contribute ourselves for the entire house building project? The cost items include land, house, additional construction costs, garage, landscaping, and a buffer…With a current total of 600,000 euros (about 600,000 USD), 200,000 euros (about 200,000 USD) for the land is unrealistic. I see 100,000 euros (about 100,000 USD) as the pain threshold, 400,000 euros (about 400,000 USD) for the house (maximum 160 m² (1,720 ft²)), 100,000 euros (about 100,000 USD) for additional construction costs, plus the remainder for other expenses.
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