Buy land in Potsdam with huge oaks?

When I look at the remaining buildings, I would assume that there is a problem with the property that is not yet reflected in the purchase price. Basically the last gap that has not yet been developed.

Hello,
basically I can contribute to living with oaks: beautiful trees that require a lot of work. We have three and I dread the autumn! I love and I hate them. And sometimes I wish for a property in a barren development area.
Best regards Jasmin

that there is a problem with the property

Yes, that is obvious. And it is the size. If you look at the properties in the area (which have all been newly developed), 98% of the properties are significantly smaller. Probably, due to the protected oaks, you cannot divide it into three lots - that would be the size of normal development. You should drive through the streets with Street View.

which is not yet reflected in the purchase price.

The purchase price is fair. You even get the building permit for an exclusive single-family villa included.

Yes, that is obvious. And it is the size. If you look at the plots in the area (which have all been newly developed), 98% of the plots are significantly smaller. Probably, because of the non-fellable oaks, you cannot make three plots out of it - that would be the size of normal development.

But that is, as long as the money is available, no problem.

But that is no problem, provided the money is available.

"Problem" is relative. Compared to two years ago, fewer people can afford it. Maybe the seller even bought the plot more expensively 2.5 years ago than today (land reference values in Düsseldorf, for example, have fallen by 20-30% in the really good locations compared to last year) and now there's no money for the house because interest rates are too high. And the approved villa cannot be built. Who knows...

Many thanks for all the answers. In fact, the building area was still relatively "affordable" 1-2 years ago. About 400 euros/sqm, now we are at double that because there simply is no more supply here. The seller bought the plot back then in the city's bidding procedure, you could bid starting from 900k at that time, how much he ultimately paid, we do not know.

There is already a building permit for a house with 600sqm living space (see picture) which would not be suitable for us. We would plan more "humanely," of course, we are still aware that it will be an expensive matter. The house was planned 22x9m, but it stands very close to the oaks. The oaks are protected, they should not be cut down, which would also be a pity. Only, for example, the oak processionary moth comes to mind, branches falling down due to storms (we have children and would also like them to play around the house carefree).

The crowns are about 12m wide, so these are really huge trees.