ᐅ We want to build – what are the next steps? Land plot, home builder
Created on: 16 Apr 2019 09:14
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2Häuslebauer
Hello,
We want to build a house! But what is the best way to start?
We are still looking for a plot of land (there are a few options close by), but unfortunately our "dream" plot has already been sold. We are actively searching and hope to find something soon.
We have visited four model home parks. We found 2-3 houses that we immediately liked. These were from Weberhaus, Schwabenhaus, and our favorite from Viebrockhaus.
Now, we need to decide whether to go for a solid brick and mortar house or a typical prefabricated house. I have read a lot online, and both options seem to have pros and cons. However, we are leaning toward a solid brick house (Viebrockhaus), since we also liked their overall concept best – but it seems quite expensive.
Now to our questions:
What is the best way to proceed? Viebrockhaus appears expensive. We have already obtained a price list, but it is not very detailed. Presumably it will be even more expensive once you add some custom requests (bay window, small changes to the floor plan). Are there discounts off the listed price?
Weberhaus also appealed to us, but the floor plan did not fit as well as for example Viebrockhaus. Also, Weberhaus seems quite expensive for a prefabricated house builder. Is that true?
Schwabenhaus seems much cheaper, but is the quality good? There is relatively little information online about this manufacturer.
Should we just go to a builder and ask for advice? I guess they immediately notice if you don’t know much.
How do you best compare the different builders? Each offers such extensive construction specifications that it is hard to understand as a layperson...
Thanks and best regards
P.S. Our house will be built in NRW, near RLP.
We want to build a house! But what is the best way to start?
We are still looking for a plot of land (there are a few options close by), but unfortunately our "dream" plot has already been sold. We are actively searching and hope to find something soon.
We have visited four model home parks. We found 2-3 houses that we immediately liked. These were from Weberhaus, Schwabenhaus, and our favorite from Viebrockhaus.
Now, we need to decide whether to go for a solid brick and mortar house or a typical prefabricated house. I have read a lot online, and both options seem to have pros and cons. However, we are leaning toward a solid brick house (Viebrockhaus), since we also liked their overall concept best – but it seems quite expensive.
Now to our questions:
What is the best way to proceed? Viebrockhaus appears expensive. We have already obtained a price list, but it is not very detailed. Presumably it will be even more expensive once you add some custom requests (bay window, small changes to the floor plan). Are there discounts off the listed price?
Weberhaus also appealed to us, but the floor plan did not fit as well as for example Viebrockhaus. Also, Weberhaus seems quite expensive for a prefabricated house builder. Is that true?
Schwabenhaus seems much cheaper, but is the quality good? There is relatively little information online about this manufacturer.
Should we just go to a builder and ask for advice? I guess they immediately notice if you don’t know much.
How do you best compare the different builders? Each offers such extensive construction specifications that it is hard to understand as a layperson...
Thanks and best regards
P.S. Our house will be built in NRW, near RLP.
2Häuslebauer schrieb:
These were from Weberhaus, Schwabenhaus, and our favorite, Viebrockhaus. [...] if you have a few extra wishes (bay window, small changes in the floor plan). All of these target the "brand-conscious" buyer, who is willing to pay a bit more even without a bay window. That doesn’t really fit with the Cologne saying "machste misch ene jute Preis" (roughly: "give me a good price").
2Häuslebauer schrieb:
So, do you just go to a provider and ask for advice? They can tell right away when you don’t know much After visiting twice as many model homes, you’ll realize that the salespeople don’t really know much either. "Consultation" at these providers usually means little more than "get away from the competitor’s product." Other than recognizing that the commission-driven sellers don’t really (or can’t) advise you, I wouldn’t expect much.
Easter is just around the corner, a nice long weekend for browsing forums (and walking through building areas). The "big players" aren’t all bad, but I suspect you’ll be happier with an owner-managed construction company.
2Häuslebauer schrieb:
P.S. Our house is going to be built in NRW, near RLP. Left bank of the Rhine (EU/AW) or right bank (SU/NR)?
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