the prices here are (partly) significantly higher. Existing properties are only sold when it really pays off. Prices have also risen enormously in new development areas (more expensive infrastructure, etc.). You won't find land that easily. But it should be doable in 6 years. I don't like these "towel plots" with dense construction either. That is simply due to the costs. Some also do not want a garden... The higher construction costs in southern Germany do their part. And there are also plenty of people with leftist views here. But not comparable to Berlin. A house with a "small" plot quickly costs 600k€. I would also prefer an apartment with 120m2. You have more space there. But the Swabians are known for building little houses... Homeownership can and is not affordable for everyone. Many just don't want to admit that. The plot mentioned by the OP is certainly in a nice location. Well connected, etc... a thousand times better than in a big city. These areas finance Berlin. It is the only capital in the world where the GDP would increase if you wiped it off the map.