Prefab house - yes or no?

hmm.. yeah definitely not informed enough yet

so I'm also not interested in the extra gifts. But I came across Scanhaus Marlow, which advertises that you only pay once the house is standing. I just don’t understand why so many complain that in the end you pay almost twice as much as planned. I know that building a house doesn’t always go smoothly and that you need to factor in a buffer of capital or extra costs because of that. But can’t a lot be decided and fixed before the start of construction so that the extra costs afterward are minimal??

There are also solid construction prefab houses. Is the only difference that everything is already finished in the factory and with conventional methods everything is built stone by stone on site?

Regards

But can't many things be determined and fixed before construction starts so that the extra costs afterward are minimal?? Greetings

Yes, definitely, you just have to do it, know everything in advance and think far enough ahead. For us, it has been almost a year since we dealt with the topic. Getting quotes, comparing, one describes points that are obvious to the other. You can find countless information and discussions on every topic, especially here in the forum. I made an Excel sheet and wrote down every tiny detail that was not or not clearly clarified in a construction and service description. Every detail that any provider mentioned in their offer I also noted. From the total amount of all open points, I confronted every provider still in the running with this very long list and demanded that every point must be covered by the construction and service description. From most, I received feedback that it is very unusual or rare that someone has already thought so much in advance (whether out of surprise or because they were annoyed with me, I don’t know). From this, I conclude that many probably don’t do it that way. The principle is: you are the one with the money and you decide what is in the contract. The other party only makes you a proposal about a contract. But they will not offer you one upfront that puts them at a disadvantage. Also: oral agreements are an absolute no-go. Communication only in writing or by email so that it is traceable. Contractually important agreements only in writing with a signature, always.

Above all, do not let yourself be pressured into signing a contract for work.

And the little word "bauseits" in the construction service description means nothing other than that it is *not* included in the price.

But if you look at how many installments you pay the house in, you should reconsider your approach.

Actually, everyone else has a reasonable payment plan.

Much more important is what is built for the money. You have to live with that for the rest of your life.

And that's where the construction service description comes into play again.

Regarding your actual question. By the way, people do not build with prefabricated timber frames because they are cheaper than solid construction, but because of other advantages.

But if you choose how many installments you pay for the hut, you should reconsider your approach.

Actually, everyone else has a reasonable payment plan.

It is reasonable until something unforeseen happens. And yes, something happens very often.

Take a look at Danwood. They build the house for you ready to move in, including painting, flooring, and so on.
A possible house is priced at a base price of about €135,000. You can calculate an additional €30,000 to reach a "normal" standard (laminate instead of carpet, electric shutters, etc.)
Then there are about €40,000-50,000 in ancillary construction costs plus the land.
No idea what it's like where you are. For the land, about €50,000 would remain. You can get something decent for that here...

with us, you would get about 250m² for that