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?
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?
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hohensteiner10 Feb 2015 21:40I know from personal experience that turnkey apartments often have some issues. Manufactured materials are not always of good quality, typical mass production... It is better to complete the interior finishes separately.
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Bauexperte11 Feb 2015 12:03Hello,
Expect a lot; you will be disappointed 😉
"Turnkey" is not a protected term, but it usually means that you receive the key to the single-family house and are able to complete remaining work inside—such as floor and wall coverings. A kitchen is "only" included with budget providers and usually means there is a basic kitchen unit installed, while any upgrades will cost quite a bit.
You will find out exactly what your chosen provider means by "turnkey" if you carefully study their specification sheet. Always keep in mind: anything not mentioned is considered not included!
Regards, Bauexperte
Rachdens schrieb:
If a company promises that the house "is completely turnkey, so you only have to bring in your furniture and move in" (e.g., on the homepage), I actually expect the house to be "ready to occupy," including floors, painting, a fitted kitchen, etc.
Expect a lot; you will be disappointed 😉
"Turnkey" is not a protected term, but it usually means that you receive the key to the single-family house and are able to complete remaining work inside—such as floor and wall coverings. A kitchen is "only" included with budget providers and usually means there is a basic kitchen unit installed, while any upgrades will cost quite a bit.
You will find out exactly what your chosen provider means by "turnkey" if you carefully study their specification sheet. Always keep in mind: anything not mentioned is considered not included!
Regards, Bauexperte
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Doc.Schnaggls11 Feb 2015 13:54hohensteiner schrieb:
From my own experience, turnkey apartments always come with some problems. Manufactured materials are not always good quality, typical mass production... It is better to complete the interior fittings separately.Sorry, but this is a very general misconception...
You get exactly what is stated in the scope of work—no more, no less.
Special requests cost extra and can then achieve the personally desired quality level.
Both our apartment (which we bought 14 years ago) and our house (handover was last Friday) were ordered turnkey (meaning ready to move in for us) and upgraded with a few additional paid options.
And neither in the apartment nor in the house have we experienced “some problems” or “not always good quality”…
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