October 7, 2007 at 6:15 pm (Ecology, General, Land)
Tags: Building land, Situation
1. The land is situated near the village.
2. Shops, the townhall and the church are within walking distance.
3. The patch of land is about 1000 square meters.
4. It is 20 meters wide, 50 meters deep.
5. Timeframe: about two years.
Just so you know;-)
September 25, 2007 at 12:15 pm (General, Land)
Tags: Afspraak, Bouwgrond, Foto's, Immo
After a long search we found and bought a piece of land. We’ve already signed an agreement so nothing can go wrong now 
This morning we went to sign the contract. We had an appointment at half past ten. When we arrived about ten minutes early, they lady at the office said they were al waiting for us. The people selling the land had all come very early. They were three brothers with there elderly mother.
But they were all lovely people. They started telling about how they father recently died and about Mieke that lived on that patch of land years ago in a cabin of sorts. She seemed to be a notorious figure in the community. It was as if they were still trying to sell the land. They were really just a lovely family.
We brought oru youngest child along, and she behaved excellently. That was another thing the family was really coy about (‘What a sweet and lovely child!’). We were quite euphoric the rest of the day.
A few pictures…
August 16, 2007 at 8:25 pm (Architect, General, Land, Strawbale building)
Tags: Bank, Building regulation, Buy and sell, Dishonest, Finances, Land, Politeness
We had (beware, I say had, not have) finally found a piece of land. It met all of our expectations: close to the centre of town, close to a school, with shops and a busstation nearby. It was a quiet street and the building regulations were very good according to our architect: ‘you can’t find any better’.
Had, not have. Wat happened?
1. We call the owners to talk about the specifics of the land. The lady in question tells us she already has an agreement with another buyer. That’s a pitty. But, she says we could figure out a way around that agreement if we’re prepared to increase the price or do a part of the sale unofficially. We think it’s weird, because you can’t simply step out of such an agreement. The lady suggests that we call back the next day, to see if the sale with the other people goes.
2. We call back the next day and yes, the land is still for sale. We’re interested of course, but we’d like to check out a few things (the loan, the building regulations and stuff like that) before we close the deal. The lady inquires once again if we’re willing to do something unofficially. She also asks about the price we’re willing to pay. We tell her we’ll decide about that after our inquiries.
3. The next few days we run around from one place to another to ask all sorts of things regarding this piece of land. We even get our architect to come and take a look. He tells us it all looks great.
4. We call the lady to tell her we’d like to buy the land and suggest a price, slightly below the price she’s asking. But that seems to be a big problem! The lady accuses us of being dishonest.
Excuse me?
The lady now tells us we agreed on a price and she already told some other potential buyers that the land was sold. Apparently we had an agreement without knowing anything about it!
5. After another day of talking and reconsideration, we decide to agree to the price the lady asks. We call her, but she doesn’t even want to talk to us. Her friend comes to the phone and he tells us they won’t sell to us no matter what. They don’t want to sell to dishonest people.
So who’s crazy here?
May 27, 2007 at 12:52 pm (Design, General, Land, Plans, Strawbale building)
Tags: Budget, Building, City, Country living, Dreams, Environment
For a number of years we’ve been talking about moving. That always happens in the summer. During the winter season we like living in the city. You know, shops around the corner, the zoo nearby, shoppingstreets in the neighbourhood, that kind of thing. But in the summer we get that itch. And with the children it has become worse.
I want, well, i would like a house in the country. Complete with a vegetable garden, chickens, an orchard, a yurt or gipsywagon, a swimming pond and a fire place. Not bad those wishes of ours.
After a while searching for such a house, we’ve come to the conclusion that it is impossible to find it. Or rahter, not with the budget we have. To cut a long story short, we’ve discovered that most houses are too ugly, too small, too expensive or need far too much work.
So, what remains? Building!
But we don’t like regular stuff, yeah?
As far as Arq – environmentalist to the bone – is concerned, building is not done. Except when building a really ecologically sound dwelling. So that’s what we’re aiming for!
 | Van Zummeren Rudy on Definitieve plannen |
 | ktrn on Snoeiafval |
 | alex on Bouwgronden, zuuuuucht |
 | Pixie on Nog eens… |
| Mme Zsazsa on Nog eens… |
