Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

Our energy consultant for KfW70EE renovation is charging 9,998€, just 2€ below the maximum amount that is subsidized by 50%

That is why, for example, a Heidelberg wallbox is now available for 249 € instead of 849 €, when the subsidy was still available ;)

Yes, I understand. But he also has a lot of effort. Several on-site appointments, inventory, calculating the whole house, construction supervision and application submission and...

So you do get something for the money. If there were no funding, it would probably still be only €5,000 as a bill :cool:

Therefore, for example, a Heidelberg Wallbox is now available for €249 instead of €849, as it was when the subsidy was still available ;)

Today on mydealz, seen it, I also don't find subsidies appealing. No matter which ones, they became price drivers and the homeowner never benefited.

Many are currently abandoning their construction projects due to rising interest rates and various crises. Construction companies are losing orders. However, if I look at the [Erdgaspreis] right now, it is plummeting and has long fallen below the pre-crisis level. The crude oil price is below that of 2011. The same goes for wood prices. This should gradually be noticeable in the material market, and thus in the house construction costs. Or am I overlooking something?

I also believe that the current peak price level has been reached and will not rise any further. I consider it impossible that construction prices will decrease overall, since wages will also increase significantly in the coming years. However, because wages are now rising quickly and construction prices only increase by 2% per year, in my estimation building will become more affordable again in 3-4 years compared to today. The still high house and construction prices then will not be as problematic with higher wages. Provided that interest rates do not rise further.

Not only the wages.. Daimler pays record bonus. And that despite short-time work in 2022. I have many acquaintances and friends who work there, on the assembly line you earn 70,000-80,000 euros gross. Of course, that is not a reference but they are doing well. And [igm] negotiates 8% over 2 years and back payments etc..