Dear community,
We are choosing between four plots of land that we could buy from a private seller. Specifically, these are the four plots numbered in the development plan.
Plots 1 and 2 are approximately 500 m² (5,380 sq ft) in size. Plot 3 is somewhat smaller. Plot 4 is around 400 m² (4,300 sq ft).
The development plan requires a driveway width of at least 5 m (16.5 ft).
We are planning to build a single-family house of about 150–180 m² (1,615–1,940 sq ft) with a garage.
Which of the plots would you recommend and why?
We are choosing between four plots of land that we could buy from a private seller. Specifically, these are the four plots numbered in the development plan.
Plots 1 and 2 are approximately 500 m² (5,380 sq ft) in size. Plot 3 is somewhat smaller. Plot 4 is around 400 m² (4,300 sq ft).
The development plan requires a driveway width of at least 5 m (16.5 ft).
We are planning to build a single-family house of about 150–180 m² (1,615–1,940 sq ft) with a garage.
Which of the plots would you recommend and why?
roteweste_123 Sep 2023 17:06Funny enough, we are experiencing the same situation. Unfortunately, there is still a high demand for building plots here, and I seriously doubt that the prices will become more favorable for us in a few years.
For us personally, the children are, of course, a crucial factor in our desire to build. In 10-15 years, in my opinion, owning a house will provide too little benefit, even if the conditions might have improved by then (which is also just a bet on the future).
For us personally, the children are, of course, a crucial factor in our desire to build. In 10-15 years, in my opinion, owning a house will provide too little benefit, even if the conditions might have improved by then (which is also just a bet on the future).
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WilderSueden23 Sep 2023 19:51I can only say that at the end of 2020, the development area had a waiting list. Since then, several people have moved up, and a spot recently became available. My neighbor, who also moved up from the waiting list, is still unsure if he can really afford to build and is waiting. He still has a year before the building obligation expires.
As for you, I wouldn’t build at any cost. What you spend on the land will be missing later for the house. €300 per square meter (about $300 per square meter) is a price for a good location with all daily infrastructure within easy walking distance and 5 minutes by bike. I just don’t see that there. You will almost certainly need two cars there. And personally, you’re paying a high price for being close to a specific employer. I would try to avoid that risk if possible. Who knows what the automotive industry will look like in 5 to 10 years? If things don’t go well for Daimler, what alternatives do you have in the Nagold area?
As for you, I wouldn’t build at any cost. What you spend on the land will be missing later for the house. €300 per square meter (about $300 per square meter) is a price for a good location with all daily infrastructure within easy walking distance and 5 minutes by bike. I just don’t see that there. You will almost certainly need two cars there. And personally, you’re paying a high price for being close to a specific employer. I would try to avoid that risk if possible. Who knows what the automotive industry will look like in 5 to 10 years? If things don’t go well for Daimler, what alternatives do you have in the Nagold area?
roteweste_2 schrieb:
I have a small update. Private sellers are asking 450 euros per square meter.
The other building plots will likely be sold by the municipality by the end of the year for 300 euros per square meter.
What would be your realistic asking price considering this background? roteweste_2 schrieb:
For us personally, the children are of course a decisive factor when it comes to wanting to build. In 10-15 years, I believe there will be too little benefit in owning a home, even if conditions might improve by then (which is just a gamble on the future anyway). That is a reasonable attitude; and a "realistic asking price" directed at whom exactly?
In my opinion, the plots discussed here are of acceptable quality, but there is no need to panic as if they are irretrievable treasures, nor to justify paying more than they are worth. I would gladly leave them to fools who want to pay yesterday’s or tomorrow’s prices. When looking for suitable properties, one should not forget that a good family home for children has very different quality criteria than what adults might consider. For a child, for example, having playmates nearby is important, and in adolescence, window-darkening options and Wi-Fi performance are the most important factors anyway.
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roteweste_124 Sep 2023 11:03I believe I forgot to mention that the plot is four houses away from my in-laws' house. This is a very important factor for us. On the other hand, the proximity to Daimler / Stuttgart does not matter to us at all.
If this were not the case, we would probably decline anything over 300 euros per sqm (square meter) without hesitation.
If this were not the case, we would probably decline anything over 300 euros per sqm (square meter) without hesitation.
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Fuchsbau3524 Sep 2023 15:58roteweste_2 schrieb:
The issue is that we want to build here in the greater Stuttgart commuter belt. The only thing that really matters there is the commute time to Daimler, which I still consider reasonable at 30 minutes. roteweste_2 schrieb:
I think I forgot to mention that the plot is four houses away from my parents-in-law’s home. That is obviously a very important factor for us. The proximity to Daimler / Stuttgart, however, does not matter at all. But you’re contradicting yourself there! What exactly is important to you about the location?
Learning about a plot of land so close to the in-laws only after it’s already on the market should give you pause – then the latecomer’s surcharge is well deserved. The early bird catches the building plot.
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