insgruene
2011-05-08 00:21:29
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Hello everyone,
after a long search, I have found a plot of land and reserved it.
I have been in contact with Town & Country for some time and have already had a friend who is an architect look over the construction contract, which he liked because everything is really detailed, and in the conversation with the Town & Country salesperson, all possible costs were discussed and calculated.
On this side, I feel quite well taken care of.
The plot has not yet been purchased, but I am supposed to sign the construction contract now, which also includes the classic clauses for withdrawal. It's good that this forum exists because I suspect that I should not sign anything before buying the plot, right?
What would be the best course of action since some things cost money that need to be clarified in advance and are included in the Town & Country services like the soil survey and building permit application?
I can only apply for the building permit after I have purchased the plot, right? Then the logical steps would be:
Have the soil survey done (I have to pay initially)
Buy the plot
Apply for the building permit (I have to pay for the architect’s services initially, but maybe the Town & Country architect could do it and later have it credited?)
Sign the construction contract after the building permit has been granted
Has anyone done this with Town & Country before and how did it go?
What do I do if Town & Country does not agree to this (they mediated the plot for me, I’m not sure how much influence they have on the realtor to not sell it to me)?
Thank you very much
insgruene
after a long search, I have found a plot of land and reserved it.
I have been in contact with Town & Country for some time and have already had a friend who is an architect look over the construction contract, which he liked because everything is really detailed, and in the conversation with the Town & Country salesperson, all possible costs were discussed and calculated.
On this side, I feel quite well taken care of.
The plot has not yet been purchased, but I am supposed to sign the construction contract now, which also includes the classic clauses for withdrawal. It's good that this forum exists because I suspect that I should not sign anything before buying the plot, right?
What would be the best course of action since some things cost money that need to be clarified in advance and are included in the Town & Country services like the soil survey and building permit application?
I can only apply for the building permit after I have purchased the plot, right? Then the logical steps would be:
Have the soil survey done (I have to pay initially)
Buy the plot
Apply for the building permit (I have to pay for the architect’s services initially, but maybe the Town & Country architect could do it and later have it credited?)
Sign the construction contract after the building permit has been granted
Has anyone done this with Town & Country before and how did it go?
What do I do if Town & Country does not agree to this (they mediated the plot for me, I’m not sure how much influence they have on the realtor to not sell it to me)?
Thank you very much
insgruene