ᐅ Construction of a 144 sqm bungalow in Fichtenwalde (near Potsdam)
Created on: 16 May 2021 18:56
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Acof1978
Then I would also like to introduce our building project here and keep you updated.
First, a brief introduction about us. He (42.5 years; controller in healthcare), she (38.5 years; full-time teacher), child (8.75 years; fully dependent). Our household net income is currently about €6,400 (approximately $6,800) plus performance bonuses, 13th-month salary, overtime, etc. We own a 1,462 sqm (15,735 sq ft) plot of land in Fichtenwalde. The remaining debt on the land is €37,000 (about $39,000). According to official land value guidelines, the land is valued at €146,200 (about $156,000) (€100 / sqm). The market price is around €400,000 to €600,000 (recent sale prices). We submitted the building permit application including the land conversion at the end of December. We expect approval by mid to late July.
The construction company is KB Brandis from Jüterbog. External site supervision will be handled by Bauherrenhilfe with 13 appointments.
Now about the house. It will be a 144 sqm (1,550 sq ft) bungalow plus a 12 sqm (130 sq ft) covered terrace with the following additions:
- Ceiling height 3.00 m (9.8 ft)
- Electric roller shutters (including smart home integration)
- Double-sided laminated windows (wood-colored; RC3 security rating)
- Brine-to-water heat pump with ground collectors due to water protection area (Bosch Compress 7800i LW)
- Hydraulic balancing of the underfloor heating
- Controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery (Bosch)
- Motion detectors from a security company
- 13 kWp photovoltaic system, including battery preparation
- 10 m³ (2,650 gal) cistern for rainwater use
- Doorbell with video function
- Wallbox preparation for electric vehicle charging
- Exterior lighting
Floor plan attached.
We have not yet finalized financing (although discussions have taken place). So far, we have invested up to €30,000 (approximately $32,000) from our own savings during the planning phase. This is almost all of our equity. However, we continue to save about €2,750 (approximately $2,920) per month. The monthly mortgage payment is expected to be around €1,650 (about $1,750) plus additional costs of approximately €200-250 (about $210-265) (taking into account the photovoltaic system). This means when we move into the house, we will still have savings of at least €1,500 (about $1,590) per month.
The construction contract will be signed within the next few weeks. The prices (recently discussed with the company) correspond to the offer and commitment as of September 2020.
The price per square meter of the house (according to the latest offer and full specification) will be €2,700 (about $2,870). This includes everything, such as painting, flooring, etc. The overall costs are structured as follows:
House: €378,000 (about $402,000)
Land conversion including reclassification: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Additional building costs: €40,000 (about $42,500)
Outdoor facilities: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Total financing volume: €468,000 (about $498,000)
First, a brief introduction about us. He (42.5 years; controller in healthcare), she (38.5 years; full-time teacher), child (8.75 years; fully dependent). Our household net income is currently about €6,400 (approximately $6,800) plus performance bonuses, 13th-month salary, overtime, etc. We own a 1,462 sqm (15,735 sq ft) plot of land in Fichtenwalde. The remaining debt on the land is €37,000 (about $39,000). According to official land value guidelines, the land is valued at €146,200 (about $156,000) (€100 / sqm). The market price is around €400,000 to €600,000 (recent sale prices). We submitted the building permit application including the land conversion at the end of December. We expect approval by mid to late July.
The construction company is KB Brandis from Jüterbog. External site supervision will be handled by Bauherrenhilfe with 13 appointments.
Now about the house. It will be a 144 sqm (1,550 sq ft) bungalow plus a 12 sqm (130 sq ft) covered terrace with the following additions:
- Ceiling height 3.00 m (9.8 ft)
- Electric roller shutters (including smart home integration)
- Double-sided laminated windows (wood-colored; RC3 security rating)
- Brine-to-water heat pump with ground collectors due to water protection area (Bosch Compress 7800i LW)
- Hydraulic balancing of the underfloor heating
- Controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery (Bosch)
- Motion detectors from a security company
- 13 kWp photovoltaic system, including battery preparation
- 10 m³ (2,650 gal) cistern for rainwater use
- Doorbell with video function
- Wallbox preparation for electric vehicle charging
- Exterior lighting
Floor plan attached.
We have not yet finalized financing (although discussions have taken place). So far, we have invested up to €30,000 (approximately $32,000) from our own savings during the planning phase. This is almost all of our equity. However, we continue to save about €2,750 (approximately $2,920) per month. The monthly mortgage payment is expected to be around €1,650 (about $1,750) plus additional costs of approximately €200-250 (about $210-265) (taking into account the photovoltaic system). This means when we move into the house, we will still have savings of at least €1,500 (about $1,590) per month.
The construction contract will be signed within the next few weeks. The prices (recently discussed with the company) correspond to the offer and commitment as of September 2020.
The price per square meter of the house (according to the latest offer and full specification) will be €2,700 (about $2,870). This includes everything, such as painting, flooring, etc. The overall costs are structured as follows:
House: €378,000 (about $402,000)
Land conversion including reclassification: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Additional building costs: €40,000 (about $42,500)
Outdoor facilities: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Total financing volume: €468,000 (about $498,000)
I haven’t read everything in detail yet, but have you tried furnishing the living room? It feels quite cramped, and the table seems to be placed almost in the hallway and awkwardly in front of the window. I think you’re using unnecessary space for the kitchen. Either make it open with an island for seating or have a sliding door, but then without bar stools and the space they require.
Another option to consider is closing the living room off with sliding doors and combining the kitchen and dining area into one unit. That would probably feel more spacious. But please include a large window by the dining table—I also think there’s a lack of window area there. For this design, the lift-and-slide door in the living room should be mirrored.
Another option to consider is closing the living room off with sliding doors and combining the kitchen and dining area into one unit. That would probably feel more spacious. But please include a large window by the dining table—I also think there’s a lack of window area there. For this design, the lift-and-slide door in the living room should be mirrored.
Würfel* schrieb:
I haven’t read everything in detail, but have you tried furnishing the living room yet? It feels quite tight, and the table seems to be placed awkwardly in the hallway, kind of awkwardly in front of the window. I think you’re using unnecessary space for the kitchen. Either make it open with an island for seating or have a sliding door, but then without bar stools and the space they require.
You could also consider closing off the living room with sliding doors and combining the kitchen and dining area into one unit. That would probably feel more spacious. But then please have a large window by the dining table—I also think there’s not enough window area there. For this layout, the lift-and-slide door in the living room should be mirrored.
Thanks for the suggestion. We have already furnished the room. Since there are three of us, the table will be about 1.60m to 1.80m (5.2 to 5.9 feet) and the couch approximately 2.4m x 1.8m (7.9 x 5.9 feet). We placed all the furniture we are bringing with us. Everything fit very well. Of course, it’s not going to be very spacious, but that’s exactly what we wanted; otherwise, we would have built a much bigger house.
Our approach is: “We are building for ourselves, not for others” :-)
Würfel* schrieb:
I haven’t read everything in detail,Sigh… go ahead and do it 🙂 I have often come across arguments like “we are just different” and “we don’t design for others” in planning mistakes over the years.
But it is what it is 🙂
ypg schrieb:
*Sigh*... go ahead 🙂
I've often seen arguments like "we are just different" and "we don't design for others" when it comes to planning mistakes over the years.
But it is what it is 🙂 I also know quite a few people who can’t accept others’ opinions. There are several of them here. We don’t have to implement everything you suggest, but we gladly take it into consideration and think about it. Just because someone wears a pink shirt doesn’t automatically mean it’s a planning error :-) Tastes differ, and we simply don’t want a large table in the kitchen. The wall will be built as drywall, in case we prefer an open plan layout later on.
Acof1978 schrieb:
I also know enough people who cannot accept other people's opinions.I can! But they are just opinions... (ditto 😉) In this case (#154), my response was aimed at @Würfel*. And yes: I do not confuse taste with design mistakes.Similar topics