Building plot, soil condition

Hello builders!

I am a bit overwhelmed with the construction planning... so, my husband and I are still at the very beginning and right now I am not quite managing.

Here’s the situation: We have a plot in mind, 870 sqm for 30,000 euros, developed. The plot is not located in a new development area. What is necessary to build a house there? Do you need something like test drilling or reports on soil conditions? We are interested in using a heat pump as a heating system, what data is necessary for that?

If we buy this plot, there will be an additional 1.5% property transfer tax and 3.5% notary fees, is that correct? Or is there something else? According to the building authority, connection for wastewater, electricity, gas etc. costs 2,000 to 3,000 euros per connection... which connections are still needed?

Adjacent to this plot, the seller is also offering a garden plot with 1,000 sqm for 8,000 euros. That means we would have a total of 1,800 sqm for relatively little money. That sounds quite nice at first, but am I forgetting important details? Do the 1.5/3.5% also apply to the garden plot??? So many questions... it would be great if someone could help me!

Thank you very much in advance!

Best regards, Cosmic

Hello Cosmic,

The whole thing sounds quite good at first, but the following points should be considered by you.

Is the plot a building gap, or is it located in an outer area (possibly building according to §35 would hardly be feasible)?
Is there a development plan, or must building be done according to §34?
Does this development plan or the neighboring buildings show that you are allowed to build your desired house there as you want?
Is the price per square meter customary for the area?
Do the orientation and dimensions of the plot and the access regarding the cardinal direction fit your building wishes?
What impression do the possibly existing neighbors make on you? You will probably have to get along well with them for a very long time.
Is it a hillside location or relatively flat, entrance area-, terrace-, and garden planning?
If you like a large garden and enjoy gardening, I would also acquire the garden part. If necessary, it can initially be left fallow.
Maybe the children can build there someday in the second row; then the plot would already be available.

The fees (real estate transfer tax and notary fees) are due for the entire purchase price.

I hope this helps a little.

Best regards from the Osnabrück region
Thomas Brandenburg