Unpredictability of construction costs - Will the project fail because of it?

1. The expansion joint at the room transition looks perfect. 2. 2.5 years ago, I still sealed most craftsman orders with a handshake. Who can still imagine that nowadays... That was the 'pre-contract' back then. And people stuck to it.

Those were the days, unimaginable. And today, not even signing an offer is enough.

Sorry, but you mean the Fleischerhaus writers_IN??!!!!

No, she is finished by now, right? I’m talking about January, when the kfw funding was discontinued.

That is of course correct. I have to say, the loan has not yet been officially cancelled, we still have to send a letter. Redesigning is out of the question for my husband and possibly as a short-term alternative we might have a condominium. With a garden, garage, underfloor heating, fireplace, laundry room, better infrastructure in the town, a 60 km shorter commute per day for both of us, we only need to take out a €170,000 loan and would thus have a much more relaxed financial future. I think that should definitely be considered before diving again into the adventure of building yourself when you have no idea about it.

That sounds like a good alternative.
However, building with a reasonable general contractor is also demanding but not such a drama as it seems to you now. It’s just that everything has come together for you now and has thrown you into a panic. That’s why I meant first to calmly gather your thoughts and consider.

That sounds like a good alternative.
However, building with a reasonable general contractor is indeed exhausting, but not such a drama as it seems to you now. It’s just that everything has come together for you now, and has caused you to panic. That’s why I meant, first gather yourself in peace and think it over.

That definitely caused me to panic. Not to mention the tense market situation.

I think everyone has to make the decision that seems best for them individually. Engaging in a years-long legal dispute can cost a lot of energy, money, and joy of life. In my opinion, losing a few thousand euros is not so bad. Some door will open eventually. If not now, then in the coming years.

I would now actually be interested to know what the current status is. :D After having gone through all the entries from her/him, I’m even more curious about what the comment here was supposed to mean.

You know what I think is great? That after your first unpleasant experiences with the topic of building a house, you already have a bit of energy for/interest in other unfortunate house-building stories again. ;-) If I understood correctly, one of the two semi-detached houses is now ready to move into or has already been occupied. :) In any case, I conclude from what was said earlier that the topic of building a house is not yet completely closed for you, and I hope that the enthusiasm for building a house will return. ;-) You are always warmly welcome here, even if there was a bit of harsh headwind, which you first have to process.