Do you have a positive outlook of being at least partially compensated?
For that, I would have to be a clairvoyant with our legal system. Unfortunately, I am not.
Can you roughly quantify the total damage?
We are now at €650,000 total costs. This already includes €40,000 for various previous legal disputes and expert opinions. Also included are the fence (currently being built) with 2 x 4m gates and 2 cisterns including installation. We still need about €50,000 for completion (without terrace and outdoor facilities). So €700,000 for 420 sqm of living space plus 180 sqm basement with underfloor heating and fully tiled + WC, 4 bathrooms with high-end fittings including furnishing and 2 high-quality heat pumps.
I think, despite all the additional costs and adversities, we are still well below the prices currently paid by other builders.
It quickly became clear that the initially quoted completion price of €480,000 was unrealistic. So we can still be satisfied. Also, many additional services are now included that were not part of the €480,000.