House with basement or without?

I rather observe a certain tendency (> 60%) for the basement here. Less than the originally estimated 80% by me, but still a clear majority.

What I would be interested in: Are those who built without a basement happy with their decision or did they regret it later? And conversely, those who built with a basement, are they satisfied or do they think in hindsight that it was actually a waste of money?

I don't think you will get an evaluable answer. One group builds a basement out of conviction (more space, no matter what for, even for bulky waste), the other prefers it more efficiently, targeted usable space and then also makes more compromises because of comfort. These are attitudes towards life - the one who builds the basement out of conviction is happy to have it. The comfort lovers are happy every day not to have to go underground.

If you have both options, you should be clear about what you prefer: more space or more comfort.

Regards, Yvonne

The questioning is pointless, or do you want to bow to the majority vote here? The common arguments have been exchanged, you have to decide for yourself.

I think you should only opt for a basement if you have more justification than "it has to be that way" or "I need it as a storage room." Otherwise, it would be an expensive affair.

I would definitely like to have one and if we were starting today, there would be one too. 2..3 years ago, the extra 100k was simply too expensive for us. Instead, we directly expanded the attic (120sqm living space). Today I would like to have both.. I'm already thinking about where I can "store" certain things long-term. For example reserve roof tiles, tiles, etc.

I don't think you will get a usable answer.

The questioning doesn't help at all, or do you want to submit to the majority vote here?

Then why do you answer at the same time?

(more space, no matter what for, also for bulky waste),

"need it as a junk room".

I'm already thinking about where to "store" certain things long-term. For example, spare roof tiles, tiles, etc.

These are presumably things needed very long-term. I wouldn't put anything extra on my own property for that, unless it came up in another context. 30€ rental storage, put an old office chair there, then it’s basically a business *cough*

Why do you reply at the same time then?

Because the OP asked for these opinions and he himself is allowed to decide what to do with them. Nevertheless, after more than 40 posts, I question the point.