ᐅ Who should you build with? Is that the right approach? Many questions...
Created on: 1 Dec 2014 15:35
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Bauherrinnen
Hello everyone,
after reading along here for a while, we have now signed up and of course already have some questions ready.
We are still at the very beginning of our house-building project. We had an appointment with the first company on Saturday. The person seemed quite well-informed and competent. First, we were asked about our wishes and what is important to us in the house. We are thinking of a bungalow with about 80-95 square meters (860-1,020 square feet) of living space, with underfloor heating, a large kitchen, and my wife would like a small porch with two columns (I think you know what we mean). The representative will prepare an offer for us, which we will receive next Sunday.
What surprised me at the end of the conversation was that he insisted on receiving documents for possible financing right away and explained that we should sign this year (there is a withdrawal clause) because prices will increase everywhere next year, and we would then have to pay about 4,000-5,000 euros (4,400-5,500 US dollars) more. I’m feeling a bit pressured. The company has been on the market for several years.
What do you think about this?
How many companies have you researched beforehand?
What should we pay attention to in such meetings?
after reading along here for a while, we have now signed up and of course already have some questions ready.
We are still at the very beginning of our house-building project. We had an appointment with the first company on Saturday. The person seemed quite well-informed and competent. First, we were asked about our wishes and what is important to us in the house. We are thinking of a bungalow with about 80-95 square meters (860-1,020 square feet) of living space, with underfloor heating, a large kitchen, and my wife would like a small porch with two columns (I think you know what we mean). The representative will prepare an offer for us, which we will receive next Sunday.
What surprised me at the end of the conversation was that he insisted on receiving documents for possible financing right away and explained that we should sign this year (there is a withdrawal clause) because prices will increase everywhere next year, and we would then have to pay about 4,000-5,000 euros (4,400-5,500 US dollars) more. I’m feeling a bit pressured. The company has been on the market for several years.
What do you think about this?
How many companies have you researched beforehand?
What should we pay attention to in such meetings?
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toxicmolotof13 Dec 2014 22:45I just wanted to comment on what nonsense this is.
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toxicmolotof13 Dec 2014 22:52We built with an architect and local craftsmen, so we don’t have a recommendation. However, good planning meant it was neither more expensive nor cheaper than major prefab house providers. It was, however, much more customized to our needs.