Building a house at 21 years old .. too young?

I simply like this well-thought-out, fast yet very precise construction method of the houses. I think it also has a lot to do with the modern construction method.

I already suspected that: prefab houses are not more well thought out, and they only look fast (because the builder only sees the crane unloading the finished walls). This also applies to the lesser-known brick, expanded clay, and other wall panels, so it is not a wood frame specificity. Modern construction was once, today I see the ETICS of many solid buildings technically on par with the thermal insulation integral system like the classic prefab houses’ insulation between rafters.

I would rather wait another year or two. Then the crisis will have reached the construction industry as well. If you still have a secure job then, you can build cheaper.

Order books that are declining may appear soon – but I see the trend towards second-choice plots (steep slope location, pipe elbow, pile foundation, contaminated site, pentagon at the cul-de-sac, proximity to highways, semi-detached house postage stamp) at least continuing, if not even increasing.

That’s why we want to thoroughly inform ourselves on Sunday in a model home park.

“Model home park” and “thoroughly” is almost a contradiction in this sense, as model home parks reflect the market in a distorted way: the most recommendable providers (regional solid house builders, regional carpenters) are hardly represented there. You see there a disproportionately high number of classic wood panel prefab builders, solid stone on stone only the big names of cooperatives/franchisers, and occasionally a formwork stone builder in between.

"Musterhauspark" and "thorough" is almost a contradiction in terms, as model home parks reflect the market in a distorted way: the most recommendable providers (regional solid house builders, regional carpenters) are hardly represented there. You predominantly see classic timber frame prefab builders out of proportion, for solid stone-on-stone construction only the big names of cooperations/franchisers, and occasionally a shuttering stone builder in between.

What do you think would be the first proper step? Only request offers from regional providers? I really don't have much experience and want to gather as much information from you as possible. I also try to find many answers to my questions on the internet, but they are always insufficient.

the plot of land probably already exists. Therefore, the development of land prices and quality do not matter here. Only the construction costs do.

the plot of land is probably already available. Therefore, the development of land prices and quality do not matter here. Only the construction costs.

Correct, the plot of land is already available.

P.S.: Actually, many "show houses" should rather be called "bogus houses" – partly because there should often be a note saying "Illustration shows special equipment," but not least because many show houses were not really built by the providers promoting their products there. Visitors usually naively think the houses were built by the companies using them and reflect the current status of their construction service descriptions. Unfortunately, this is not the case: the builders are of course the first users, but when changes occur, the houses remain in their old condition, and instead of being demolished, once they have served their purpose, they are often rented out to a competitor. It can even happen that a provider brand switches from "prefabricated" houses to "solid" houses and keeps their show houses. When you see a BMW at an Audi dealer, you know you are in the used car department and that it is a foreign product – in a show house park, the visitor believes the logos on the flags.

What do you think would be the first proper step? Only get offers from regional providers?

For "stone upon stone," I would clearly prefer regional / owner-managed providers; apart from a few exceptions, I see the small carpenters not much beyond what the industrial wood craftsmen of fifty years ago were. However, regardless of the construction method, I see the first step as actively defining the desired house – otherwise, you get sold whatever "just happens" to fit your purchasing power exactly, especially since the big players in the industry empty your wallet down to the millimeter.

The plot is probably already available. Therefore, the development of the land price and quality plays no role here. Only purely the construction costs.

Here, probably yes – but I always write with a view to the 900% silent readers lurking in the shadow of the visible questioners, and for the general decision "now or 2022," still without land, it would look different.

Model home parks are important

You see rooms, sizes, catalog floor plans furnished, and then you notice uh narrow bed, the door can’t open properly there, etc.

You can coordinate tastes and ideas with your partner. By the time it comes to choosing the fixtures, you know that angular shapes are a no-go for her and pink tiles are a reason for separation for you.

In model home parks, you deal with salespeople who only want your best interest (money)
If you don’t get a salesperson who just spouts phrases, you can actually learn interesting things.

Ask a salesperson what is standard and what costs extra. A saleswoman, better a consultant, walked through the house with us and explained that the door was discontinued, the bathroom tiles are standard, etc.
She also told us quite a bit about the house, wall structure, and the company.

Otherwise, yes, it’s just as 11ant wrote. You have to laugh when the salesperson knocks on the wall and praises the great construction, and two years ago it was a different company in the house.

Listen around among other home builders.