Building a House Series Part 8: Is there really such a thing as a 'house you must never choose'?

Hello everyone!
I have been in the construction industry for 37 years now.
Having worked in this industry for a long time, I have truly learned so much.
Those of you reading this Note are likely in various positions, such as:
“I want to build a house in the future”
“I am interested in housing”
“I work in the housing industry”
I love houses myself, so I often watch housing-related videos on social media and YouTube.
However,
there is something that has been bothering me a little latelyand it is increasing.That is—

“The XX you must never choose”

“This equipment is no good!”
“Ranking of things I regretted buying”
It is the fact that information based on“negation”is increasing.
Of course, buying a house is said to be a once-in-a-lifetime major purchase.
I don't want to fail at all.
I feel the same way.
But, as someone who has been in this industry for many years, there is one thing I want to tell you all.
That is,

“There is no such thing as a perfect product”

is what I mean.
It is cheap,
looks stylish to everyone,
has high functionality,
you will never get tired of it in your lifetime,
does not get dirty,
does not break,
and requires no maintenance.
Unfortunately, such a dream-like product does not exist.
Of course,
“It is expensive but breaks immediately”
is not acceptable.
However, every manufacturer always creates products with the idea of “wanting to please this type of person.”
There is always a reason for that.

The “cost-cutting mindset” I noticed when choosing a car

A long time ago, I was torn between family cars from two major manufacturers.
The price difference was about 200,000 yen.
Both had a good ride and looked good enough.
But after buying the cheaper car, I noticed something.
The automatic gear display part.
Usually, the “D” or “N” parts light up at night, right?
However, that car did not light up.
At first, I even thought, “Is it broken?”
But when I looked closely, there was a proper display on the meter side, and it did not hinder driving at all.
In other words, the manufacturer thoroughly reviewed the parts where
“it is not a problem if it doesn't light up”
and cut costs there.
Necessary things are included.
But unnecessary parts are trimmed.
That accumulation becomes the price difference.
Conversely,
“No, I hate it if that part doesn't light up!”
If you feel that way, you should just choose the more expensive one.

Housing is the same

Building a house is actually very similar to this.
There are price differences in housing equipment and building materials.
And there is a proper reason for that difference.
For example,

• Making a design that is easy to mass-produce

• Lowering the material grade by one level

• Adjusting costs in hidden areas

• Making it an option so only those who need it can add it

Through thesecorporate efforts, they have realized a “price at which many people can own a home”for many people.
In this world,
even if you think, “I want to have everything top-of-the-line!”
there are many families who realistically struggle with their budget.
That is why manufacturers strive to make the best possible products within a limited budget.
Yet, on social media recently,
“This equipment is no good”
“This manufacturer is dangerous”
“You must never do this”
There is no shortage of such extreme statements.
Of course, it is up to you to look at the information.
I do not intend to deny that.
I just don't want you to “swallow the information 100%” without question.

What is important is “whether it suits you”

Even expensive things break when they break.
Even cheap things can last a long time.
That is why what is important is
“whether it suits us”
is the key.
If you have any concerns, please ask the sales representative or the manufacturer directly.
“Why doesn't this feature come with it?”
When you ask that,
“You can add it as an option”
is actually a very common answer.
Instead of judging only by information on the internet,

• What do we want to prioritize?

• Where do we want to spend money?

• Where can we compromise?

Please try building your house while thinking about these things.

The reason people say, "You won't be satisfied until you've built a house three times"

In the housing industry, it has long been said that
"you won't be satisfied until you've built a house three times."
There are so many things you just don't know until you actually live in one.
That is why, rather than making yourself miserable by striving for perfection,
I want you to aim for "building a home that is uniquely yours."

Next time, I would like to talk more specifically while giving examples of actual housing equipment and home building.
Please look forward to it!

I also run the Oversize Club blog!

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"Oversize Club! ~Being big is inconvenient but interesting~"

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