Realistic monthly rate

that we build quite "down-to-earth." Certainly not small and in a very good location by our standards. But without golden faucets

This statement makes your construction project so interesting. Because you report price increases from 500-600k€ to almost 1 million euros and all that on still the same plot, if I understand correctly. So either you are planning a cash heating system or there are indeed "golden faucets," meaning fittings, added that we would like to see (or have listed). Or you have an architect who is bleeding you dry or you/you all have lost any cost control.

A safety reserve is when you have money to cover all fixed costs for 1..2 years.

I can understand your personal need for security due to your professional as well as private (virtually sole earner) situation and your building volume. But please do not project that so harshly onto the average employee. The reserves mentioned of 1-2 years' salary are simply dead capital for such people and not feasible with average incomes.

This statement makes your construction project so interesting. Because you report price increases from 500-600k€ to almost 1 million euros, and all on the same plot of land, if I understand correctly. So either you are planning a cash heating system or it’s actually "golden faucets," meaning equipment, that has been added which we would like to see (or have listed). Or you have an architect who is sucking the blood out of your veins or you/you all have completely lost cost control.

I think we are paying a reasonable price: 340k land (incl. incidental costs), 9k house connections, house 464k (225sqm + 60sqm attic insulated+heated+windows incl. 40sqm garage insulated and heated, skylight), about 40k all architect and engineering costs, 31k kitchen, 9k air conditioning, 30k planned exterior, 10k fireplace, 30k KNX. Currently totals 963k.

In the house there are also windows and doors for 60k and sanitary for 45k (all Villeroy and Boch, for example the round bathtub alone costs nearly 9000 EUR) in total three bathrooms and a large gallery. Also a further large staircase to the attic as well as a balcony including covering. Tiles partially at 80EUR per sqm.

All in all, I think it’s very fair. Especially I am very satisfied with the 40k for the architect. Our neighbors are building for about 1 million and pay alone for the architect >120k.

Regards, Steffen

I can understand your personal need for security, due to your professional and private (virtually sole earner) situation and your construction volume. But please don’t project that so harshly onto the average citizen in employment. The mentioned reserves of 1-2 years’ salary are simply dead capital for such people and not feasible with average incomes.

Ultimately, everyone as they like

@TE: sorry for the off-topic rambling..

The floor plan would be enough for me. It’s simply interesting and reads accordingly. Maybe "pictures" was a bit poorly worded; everyone really decides that according to their own judgment. Still, I’m sure I’m not the only one who enjoyed reading about your construction.

Can I send pictures via PM? Then I'll gladly send you the floor plan privately.

of course, gladly!

T050505 does it have to be an architect? Look Meet with local house building companies and check them out.