The reason the house hasn’t been sold yet is probably because it’s too far out of the way for most people. As mentioned, the travel time to Düsseldorf is about 70 minutes. And the purchase price may already be too high for many for a semi-detached house. At such an amount, it becomes difficult for the middle class to finance it. I consider myself middle class as well, but we have a slightly better starting position or have received a bit of a head start. Otherwise, it wouldn’t work for us either. For me, that would be too risky then.
Buy or build? When building, you can try to commission the first stages with individual contracts, if the general contractor cooperates. So earthworks, foundation slab/basement, and shell construction. If these services are commissioned individually and accepted upon completion, then at least you retain the tax advantage for those.
It will be a purchase. It is turnkey except for the topsoil, landscaping, and garage. These are not included. The house is basically already standing. So from the outside, it looks finished. The interior finishing is still completely missing.
No, I wish you lots of success that it works out. Let’s see what the general contractor says. They are special species with a lot of stamina...
Thank you very much! Yes, we have already noticed that too. I will report on how it went.