Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

2022-12-08 10:19:01

That's kind of how it seems to me too. Fortunately, my husband got a good raise. But if things keep going like this, it will be eaten up. Next summer we're going to MV to the family property, which costs us hardly anything for accommodation, and in autumn to an affordable holiday home in the Black Forest. Flying again is not possible. We've been together for almost 14 years, now have 2 children, but we haven't been able to afford a flight trip yet – first because of studies, then the kids with studies, then we bought a house (which we don't regret and we don't want to complain!!). We just thought, yeah cool, now it's time, we have the money and bam, it gets unbearably expensive. I don't want to complain, we're definitely doing well. But somehow you'd think it should be possible to take a flight trip sometime. Even if it were Bulgaria. Something at least.

Yes, OF COURSE it is still very much possible currently:
We were in Turkey in October (during holiday season!!). (14 days without a single cloud. Dreamy!!).
1 week round trip in beautiful Cappadocia in very good 4-5* hotels and 1 week by Side in a 5* LUXURY hotel. (which we would never do otherwise... even cheaper outside holiday season!!)
... for under €1100 half board :)
But that's just by the way ;)

2022-12-08 10:27:59

What kind of regulation is that? Honestly, I've never heard of it before. I also installed that stuff myself, and such a test was never required.

PS: Another thing on the topic, I was whispered to today that next year a price increase of up to 50% is expected for concrete. We'll see if that's true, I already thought that was quite steep. Info comes directly from the source....concrete plant.

We are about to award our shell construction (basement) made of WU concrete. From 1.1, an additional €28.50 per cubic meter of concrete would be due—unless we order or award beforehand. Crazy.

2022-12-08 10:30:01

We have been doing this for the entire heating season so far. It still works for us without having to run the underfloor heating. Ground floor 23-24°C in living rooms, upper floor 21°C and attic 20°C.

Great!! That's how it should be!!!
Where do you get all the wood from?
And how much do you pay for it? That is certainly very interesting for some.
We still have quite a bit from the reduction of trees/branches on our property and, of course, all the leftover construction wood from this year's building.

What kind of heating system do you have?

2022-12-08 10:33:12

2x car insurance 200 euros more. Luckily, one is paid off and the second car only costs 220 euros per month.

I can recommend everyone to simply call the insurance company and ask if an adjustment to current tariffs or similar is possible....
After repeated increases, I also called two days ago and asked if something could be done. Voilà, no problem, new tariff adjustment without any further changes and 160 EUR / year cheaper.

Vacation this year oh dear, sure you can stay in Germany but every region that offers a bit is insanely expensive. If you want to go away e.g. Turkey 2 weeks from 5000 euros for 4 people. Alternatively, by car to Croatia or Italy, with fuel prices and local room prices not any better either.

Vacation in summer with family has unfortunately actually become unaffordable, almost no matter where the trip is supposed to go.
Turkey in autumn, however, is reasonably affordable and still warm compared to many other (more expensive) destinations.

I don’t want to complain, we are definitely doing well. But somehow one might think it should be possible to take a flight trip at some point. And if it were Bulgaria. Something at least.

Bulgaria? In my view, the times when Bulgaria could be called a "cheap travel destination" have been over for 20 years.

2022-12-08 10:45:23

Oops, no problem, new tariff adjustment without any further content changes and 160 EUR / year cheaper.

That's somehow this "if the existing customer doesn't resist, then we add a good amount every year" and why many people change their car insurance annually. On the one hand, it's good to know that they will reduce it again if you just ask, on the other hand, it's a bit sad that they added it in that form in the first place.

2022-12-08 10:47:42

I am now also wondering what kind of cars or insurances you have. Mine increased for HP+TK from €295 to €305. With a €200 increase, I would definitely look to see if something better can be found with the competition...

Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

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