Which heating option is the most cost-effective?

Hello,

we have a few questions regarding heating systems. Since we are considering purchasing a house (old building), the question arises which heating system to choose. For example, we have a property in mind where there is currently no heating system because it was previously heated with coal (the stove has been removed). The house currently has 67 sqm and is expandable (attic as well as extension possible) (ground floor and 1st floor with attic 2nd floor). We are leaning towards gas or district heating, but what about the installation and connection as well as material costs (approximate values). What other inexpensive alternatives are there... how about pellet stoves or similar. What about subsidies?

Since we have no background knowledge so far, I would appreciate active participation :-)

Hello,

..Since we are considering purchasing a house (old building), the question arises which heating system.

No one can reliably answer this question here because the basic data are simply missing.
Especially with existing buildings, you can quickly be off the mark and the whole thing becomes a costly affair.
I can only recommend consulting an independent expert (building services engineering), as a future-proof overall concept is required here. In addition, the applicable Energy Saving Ordinance regulations must be observed.
There are sufficient subsidies from a primary energy perspective, but they are not always really economical for the operator. ;)
Some properties can be sensibly optimized energetically, with others you end up paying significantly more.

Best regards

Ok, thanks for the reply.

But can you not say at all whether gas, pellet system, or district heating develops more advantageously or which is the cheaper alternative?

...But can you really say whether gas, pellet systems, or district heating will develop more advantageously or which is the cheaper alternative?

You would have to be a psychic for that. ;) However, I very much doubt whether that can be the basis for a long-term investment decision. I accompany many prospective buyers during property viewings. Unfortunately, the majority are guided by emotional impressions. The bill for heating energy consumption always comes only after the purchase! Then questions arise, among others: "oh, if only we had known that before!" Best regards

YES and precisely for that reason it is important to us that we want to inform ourselves in advance.

Yesterday we looked at a house, but only from the outside (emotionally it appealed to us :-) ) now I will try to get a viewing appointment today (there is no heating installed). It is an older house with potential for extension. Are there any tips on what to definitely look out for?

On everything, of course. Mold, construction type, installed windows, whether insulation is present or not, condition of the roof, etc.