There are supposed to be areas where existing buildings cause almost the same costs as a new building on a randomly assigned plot...
I fully understand anyone who doesn’t want to pay 350k for an old building + 100-150k for renovation/remodeling and would rather build new for 500k...
I have full understanding for that. I’m no better and built new myself because I don’t feel like renovating. However, I didn’t bring up any environmental arguments.
Quite simple. For my mother who unfortunately lives alone recently and is increasingly overwhelmed with everyday life. Is that reprehensible?
And yes, 300€ more per month make a huge difference. If you have that kind of money, you can gladly set up a standing order for me.
If all this had been known with proper lead time, then one could have planned very differently. That’s the real outrage.
KFW Bank out of responsibility
The abrupt stop is of course ridiculous. You’re right and no, there is nothing reprehensible about it. Many do that, and I would probably consider it too, but you are building an apartment for your mother that is only possible in terms of equipment/size with money from the general public. And sorry, I find that reprehensible. That is a luxury problem from the highest shelf. The funding is actually not intended for something like that.
I find it pretty harsh what most builders and future builders are accused of. In my circle of acquaintances and family everyone wants to build and it’s impossible because it’s just so expensive! Plus, I live in Hamburg. But even if you drive half an hour out of here, it’s still very expensive.
I myself live here in the commuter belt and know what you’re talking about. But there are still plenty who can afford it. Otherwise, the prices wouldn’t be where they are. And if I look at my circle of friends, it’s no wonder why it’s too expensive. Blinded by social media when it comes to equipment and no motivation to do it yourself.
Simply saying that anyone relying on KFW funding has calculated too narrowly and is out of luck, I find pretty harsh. Many people have the dream of owning their own property and bust their backs for it.
With some compromises, you can still own your own property. Just without the 2k rain shower. That’s the joke. The funding is used as embellishment in many cases.
You won’t find any old buildings anymore and if you do, they’re at extremely overpriced prices. A renovation is no longer worth it because you’re already almost at twice the price of a new build.
That’s of course true. But then you don’t have to bring up the environment. That’s exactly what funding should be for. Then gladly even twice as high. Because those are saved emissions that can actually make a difference. And not 5m³ gas less per year.
Just for your information: We are affected by the stop. Our KFW funding application was submitted on Thursday and has not yet been approved. That means our financing at this condition is lost.
I thought those are still being reviewed? At least that was the case earlier... I haven’t read the whole thread though.
The stop of this funding sends the wrong signal. In the future, only the wealthy will be able to afford new builds.
That’s simply wrong. You yourself say you just build a level "worse." Basically, you contradict yourself.
This is a moral debacle happening right now in this country. Deadlines are not met and programs are stopped early. Recovery certificates are suddenly only valid for 3 months instead of 6 months... but that only applies to politicians... the whole thing reminds you more of countries like Turkey, Russia... where the media always points fingers. What’s happening here is by no means better!!
The government has been in office for a few months and messes up one thing after another. The best, in my opinion, is our sleeping pill of a health minister. When I see him on talk shows, I wonder from which institution he escaped. How the election went is well known. Unfortunately, there is a lack of alternatives in politics. We now have to live with it.
No, that is the completely wrong way.
Funding must be tied to the purpose. If I want to create living space, I have to promote multi-story residential buildings – regardless of who builds them.
You’re absolutely right, of course, and I expressed myself poorly. The thing is, in my opinion, this funding was way too often used for upgrading and the cost/benefit ratio was terrible. Somewhere there was a very nice comparison regarding the environmental balance (old building renovation vs new build). You yourself also explained in your post as an example how it would make sense.