We are landowners!

All signed and sealed, 2 days before going on holiday!

Met with the Notar, Makler and landowner to read through (in German) and sign contract.

Paying 187,500 of which the landowner will give 2,500 to the Makler and I will pay an extra EUR 6,000 to the Makler. (Normally in Germany you pay an agent 5.95% of the purchase price for the privilege of showing you the land/house, rip-off! So, managed to save a few 'k' at least).

Architect

Got an offer from the architect to work on the project, about EUR 40,000 minus the money already spent (I think I'm in the wrong job!).

Need to decide whether to go with him or build a Fertighaus.

Final offer

Met in the middle and offered EUR 185,000 - final offer.

Planning permisson advice

Unfortunately the Architect's meeting with the council was delayed 2 weeks, but they have indicated that they will allow a Halbgeschossigen house, with 40% underground, and no higher than dimensions of neighbouring house. Seems ok.

Miles apart

The owner wants EUR 190,000 for the land.

If the price is right?

We have put in an offer on the land of EUR 180,000. Let's see what happens.