ᐅ What can you expect from a "turnkey" home?

Created on: 9 Feb 2015 11:26
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Rachdens
What can I expect when a house is built "turnkey" – what has been your experience with this?

When a company promises that the house "is completely turnkey, so you only need to move in your furniture" (for example, on the homepage), I generally expect the house to be ready to move into, including floors, painting, a fitted kitchen, etc. Am I correct in this assumption, or could I be disappointed?
Cascada9 Feb 2015 13:14
A company makes promises... = advertising ;-)

What it is supposed to deliver = scope of work...
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Kikolool
9 Feb 2015 13:16
For us, turnkey means excluding the exterior landscaping (obviously), flooring (except tiles), and wallpaper or similar finishes. Naturally, the kitchen is not included either 😉 too bad
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HilfeHilfe
9 Feb 2015 13:24
ypg schrieb:
Such costs are generally the responsibility of the builder, meaning the landowner.

In our case, EVERYTHING was included (except for special requests, e.g., Villeroy & Boch). Also, ALL utility connection fees were covered. We had it confirmed in writing.
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ypg
9 Feb 2015 13:33
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
So with us, EVERYTHING was included (except for special requests like Villeroy & Boch). Also ALL development costs. We had it confirmed in writing.

Was it a developer in your case?
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HilfeHilfe
9 Feb 2015 13:40
ypg schrieb:
Was your builder a developer?

Yes, exactly.

The developer bought the entire building site from the city (with the condition that they would cover the infrastructure development costs).

You could only build with or buy through them.

They simply recouped the development costs through the price.
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ypg
9 Feb 2015 13:56
Yes, BT is of course excluded. I always make the mistake or have the mnemonic that BT is also the landowner and therefore the client...!
He is the client, yes... but when is the land actually transferred? Is it before the start of construction?