Buying a house renovated 2 years ago, what else should we pay attention to?

I didn’t mean to say that there are the proverbial skeletons in the closet there :) Despite the situation among acquaintances, I recommend putting all agreements etc. into a contract – even if it seems petty. This also applies to things that remain in the house and are taken over. And remember – since it is an existing property – to separate any items taken over, e.g. [Küche], [Kaminofen] etc. from the purchase price. This way, taxes and notary fees can be reduced.

Thanks for the answers :)

We spoke again with our bank advisor last night, and without us knowing, he sent someone there to look at the house because he knows both prices. So once the price she paid back then and the one we are paying now. It seemed strange to him and he just wanted to make sure that the bank doesn’t lose out in the worst case. The inspector who was there estimated the house at 330k and found nothing to criticize.

The house costs 280k, which sounds like a lot in my opinion, but when you know what the houses around there are supposed to cost, and some of them are in a condition... they were mostly built between 1950 and 1970 and nothing has happened since then.

We had looked at another house before, which should have cost 225k, but we would have had to do all sorts of things there...

The things we will take over are also listed, the notary and the bank advisor have already mentioned that.

I see it the same way... she wouldn’t sell us any "junk" if she’s staying in the neighborhood, just a house away. I think it’s more that it’s such a big investment, it’s normal to have concerns about it.

The reason why they are only now buying the bigger house is easy to explain. The said house has always pleased her, but it was occupied. She wants to become self-employed soon, which wasn’t an issue before. The couple who currently live there, or rather own it, have separated and the house is being sold, well over 400k plus renovation. So one thing led to another :)

At least I’m reassured now and looking forward to the house :D

PS: Why Schauerland? o_O;)

You don't sell a house with hidden defects and then continue to live in the neighborhood. That would be extremely unwise.

And then to acquaintances who are just as well connected in the neighborhood. But the expert has apparently already confirmed that everything is fine. Have fun in your new home!

So if even the expert estimates 330k, you got an amazing bargain with 280k :D

If you compare the incidental purchase costs of England and Germany, it is immediately clear why no one in Germany spontaneously changes houses. Up to 10% of the purchase price simply disappears here.

Our house in England incurred 9% incidental purchase costs in 2016. The broker was cheap, usually paid by the seller. It's not that much less. However, the equivalent to real estate transfer tax is graduated between 0 and 5% based on the purchase price. The higher the purchase price, the higher the tax. Brokers are allowed to charge up to 6% plus VAT.

PS: Why Sauerland? o_O;)

When the windshield wiper turns on on the A45, you know you have arrived. :D

This was built in 1955, has about 150 sqm of living space, minus the slants about 120 sqm, on 2 floors

And if you measure exactly, or look at the plans, is it then only 100 sqm?
Do you have plans/exposé etc.?