Construction progress: Duplex with WU basement and developed attic

Apart from the fact that the word “lump-sum contract” does not guarantee a move-in ready house, it is relatively simple to explain and has nothing to do with being scammed. Do you know the scammers on classified ads who offer you a new iPhone for 400€ and then disappear with the money after the transfer and you don’t get the phone? Although everyone knows that you can’t get a new iPhone for -50% of the price, hundreds of victims still fall for it.

Well, and it happened to you on a “larger” scale. You ended up with someone who probably never planned to build you exactly the house according to the construction specification, because it is simply impossible from a calculation standpoint. You never questioned the too low price until it was too late.

We worked with an architect and individual tradesmen of regional craftsmen with a very good reputation, where the trades have been working together for years and have even attended school together in some cases. The construction coordination was carried out by a private construction coordinator. We were at the construction site twice every day and made decisions on a daily basis.

The house with cellar was ready to move into after just under 9 months.

The question is what it will cost you in the end, and I don't mean money.

Time and nerves, but I have gotten used to that by now.

This is not the lawyer's construction company, but a company known to him, and I really don't believe he would recommend a company he is not convinced of. Because if disputes were to arise here again, he may not represent this company against me, as I am his client, a so-called conflict of interest. Besides, nothing has been decided yet; there are other alternatives as well.

Apart from the fact that the word "flat-rate contract" does not guarantee a move-in ready house, it is relatively simple to explain and has nothing to do with being fooled. Do you know the scammers on classifieds who offer you a new iPhone for €400 and then disappear with the money after the transfer, and you never get the phone? Although everyone knows that there is no new iPhone for -50% of the price, hundreds of victims still fall for it.

Well, and it happened to you on a "large" scale. You ended up with someone who probably never intended to deliver exactly the house according to the construction performance description, because it is simply impossible from a calculation standpoint. You never questioned the too low price until it was too late.

That is your/your group's opinion that it is impossible. I, along with several others (expert witnesses, lawyers, construction managers), see it differently. And your comparison is flawed. The alleged seller is anonymous and therefore can hardly be held accountable.

If GU3/construction company three takes over the lawyer's role at some point. Who will pay them then? Is there a realistic way for someone to pay you for that?

GU2 must remedy its defects. Either through its SUBs (if he can still get hold of them) or he must cover the costs himself. He is legally obligated to do so and cannot avoid it. Since he caused many problems himself and there are no real contracts with the SUBs, he will probably go bankrupt afterward and will no longer be able to complete the work. Then, first of all, his performance bond will be due. I still have enough money myself for continuing the construction. So that would not be a problem. It is important to determine the exact amount of the defect correction costs.

That is exactly your problem, you want to listen to people you pay. We are a construction forum here and without exception everyone has told you that it is not possible. Unfortunately, you keep getting the bill for exactly that unreflective behavior. We have all built and know the prices. My architect calculated 400€ pure construction costs per cbm including exterior shell and ceilings 3 years ago.

That is exactly your problem, you want to listen to people you pay. We are a construction forum here and every single person has told you that it is not possible. Unfortunately, you keep getting the consequences for precisely that unreflective behavior. We have all built and know the prices. My architect calculated pure construction costs of 400€ per cubic meter including the outer shell and ceilings three years ago.

Of course I listen to people I pay. They have to implement it after all. What do you think I can do now with all your great advice? Absolutely nothing! Should I turn the semi-detached house into a single-family house now and leave one half as a building ruin? Rob a bank so I can finish both halves or what??? Sell it as it is or renovate it with warm insulation??? My God, just let me do it and take care of those who can do something with it and ask you for advice.