Plot with some special features - various questions

Every person probably carries this and similar experience with them; I know it too. But there are also other examples where there has been no lasting impairment of neighborly relations.

Of course, and fortunately that is rather the rule than the exception. But we still wouldn’t want to try it.

I always like to learn, but I am still relatively sure that it didn’t go beyond the priority notice of conveyance.

The apartment building that was built next door? That is finished and already inhabited.

Because they assume that the seller will hardly want to oppose a notary appointment?

For some reason the company did put it up for sale. And I don’t think they did so without any prior discussion. But it doesn’t matter anyway.

I have a file in which I keep track of who is looking for which property where; also those who can afford to spend a bit more. Maybe the conditions suit an interested party

Okay, that’s a good basis. I’ll send you a PM about this because everything further is probably less interesting for the public.

If you look at newer used houses, there are also nice things - even if not in the immediate desired location! But this one is worth a look!

Take a look!
[ImmobilienScout, Scout ID 83355505]

P.S. I am not in favor of tearing down intact houses. That is just disproportionate. It’s somehow like putting down a limping dog to get a healthy puppy that can keep up when jogging. However, I could be wrong, as in large metropolitan areas it is common practice to demolish houses from the 60s.

There is definitely this trend of shortening the useful life of residential properties in valuation. Until now, residential properties were assumed to last about 80 years (range 60-100), but that often no longer matches reality. For commercial properties, it is even more dramatic, with demolition sometimes happening after just 15 years.

The trend arises from the (desired) use: the old houses no longer meet today’s energy requirements and desired layout, which often increases renovation costs so much that new construction becomes worthwhile.

In the present case, I am also sure that the owner could get even more out of it if he himself demolished and (partly) marketed it.

Best regards
Dirk Grafe

The plot is now being sold in quarters.

Very, very unfortunate, because the developer who has already been mentioned here builds 10x10m houses. That is too small for us. You are also not allowed to add a stepped floor. And to build a house with 160m², where the rooms are basically at least 3m² smaller than in our current apartment, no thanks.

Too bad.

He called again today. Now he is willing to sell the one half of the plot in one piece. And it would even be conceivable that I build the house with my own architect. I was on the plot today and from my point of view, it would fit quite well.

With the larger plot, it would be possible here to build a house of 12x12 meters. Adequate garden and spacious driveway area possible.

Before buying something like this, should one generally obtain a soil survey? Is that necessary if it is a plot where a house already stands that will be demolished, or is it rather only useful for newly developed residential areas?

There is very old tree stock on the plot. Among other things, two very very tall trees. They take a lot of light on one side, but I think they can also enrich the garden somehow. You are not allowed to just fell something like that so easily, are you?

Now I first have to get properly organized about what I have to clarify here. That is a bit difficult, as some of the land area is used for the shared access road. Surely I have to pay attention to something there as well.

I would very much like to post the floor plan, but unfortunately you are not allowed to insert links here. Or is there a way I can show the floor plan here? That would make it easier to discuss....

A soil survey must actually always be carried out, as it contains the foundation recommendation and thus provides planning security for the future homeowner. If you are almost sure that this is the plot you want, I would make the investment in the soil survey before the purchase! With us, you need a felling permit to cut down trees, which is issued depending on the time of year, unless the trees are marked in the development plan and designated to be preserved or for other reasons, such as local planning (tree is the central view of the neighborhood / character of the quarter / namesake of the street or something like that).