Hello,
we have a few questions regarding heating systems.
As we are considering purchasing an older house, the question arises about which heating system to choose.
For example, we have a property in mind where there is currently no heating system installed, since it was previously heated with coal (the stove has been removed).
The house currently has 67 sq m (721 sq ft) of living space and has potential for expansion (attic as well as an extension possible) (ground floor and first floor with attic/second floor).
We are leaning towards gas or district heating, but what about installation, connection, and material costs (approximate values)?
What other affordable alternatives are there, such as pellet stoves or similar?
Is there any kind of funding or subsidies available?
Since we don’t have any background knowledge yet, I would appreciate active participation :-)
we have a few questions regarding heating systems.
As we are considering purchasing an older house, the question arises about which heating system to choose.
For example, we have a property in mind where there is currently no heating system installed, since it was previously heated with coal (the stove has been removed).
The house currently has 67 sq m (721 sq ft) of living space and has potential for expansion (attic as well as an extension possible) (ground floor and first floor with attic/second floor).
We are leaning towards gas or district heating, but what about installation, connection, and material costs (approximate values)?
What other affordable alternatives are there, such as pellet stoves or similar?
Is there any kind of funding or subsidies available?
Since we don’t have any background knowledge yet, I would appreciate active participation :-)
svenmel schrieb:
...Yesterday, we looked at a house, but only from the outside (it appealed to us emotionally :-) ). Today, I will try to arrange a viewing appointment (there is no heating installed). It is an older house with potential for expansion. Every existing property has some potential for expansion 😉 The real question is: at what cost?
Most older properties turn into energy drains! The assumption that you can buy a property cheaply is often wrong. The majority of existing homes have significant deficiencies regarding energy performance. The additional or retrofit work required to upgrade the energy efficiency to an acceptable level is often substantial! Non-experts rarely can assess these lasting financial implications accurately.
Apparently cheap to buy – usually much more expensive in the long run! Sellers’ price expectations are often unrealistic;)
Best regards.