21 construction defects per new building is the sad norm. The resulting additional costs can easily amount to 50,000 euros for the builder, not to mention the associated frustration. This book is on your side, explaining how to avoid mistakes and recognize risks early on. It supports you in planning and decision-making. "The Safe Way to Your Own Home" is a guide that will accompany you throughout the entire preparation and construction phase. Practical and with the greatest possible avoidance of technical jargon, you will find step-by-step answers to questions that arise in the various phases. Starting from choosing the plot, financing the construction, the notary contract, the building application, through planning, selecting the construction company, to the actual construction phase on your site.