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 wonder about two things:
1. Why are good advice and suggestions still being given here when they clearly are not wanted by the original poster (OP)?
2. Why does the OP even ask for the forum’s opinion if they are not interested in it anyway?
I probably will never understand either of these...
1. Why are good advice and suggestions still being given here when they clearly are not wanted by the original poster (OP)?
2. Why does the OP even ask for the forum’s opinion if they are not interested in it anyway?
I probably will never understand either of these...
This is what my 156 m² (1,680 sq ft) bungalow from 1995 looks like. It is occupied by two people.
View from the back, taken from the kitchen. Each room gets plenty of natural light. The furniture is about 30 years old.
When entering the house from the front (we enter from the back), you can see all the way through to the back without facing a wall.
View from the back, taken from the kitchen. Each room gets plenty of natural light. The furniture is about 30 years old.
When entering the house from the front (we enter from the back), you can see all the way through to the back without facing a wall.
DaSch17 schrieb:
I wonder about two things:
1. Why are good advice and suggestions still given here when the original poster obviously does not want them?
2. Why does the original poster even ask for the forum’s opinion if they are not interested in it anyway?
I probably will never understand either... I also wonder about two things:
1. Why is it always expected that EVERY suggestion must be followed? It comes across as arrogance and overestimation.
2. Did I say anywhere in the initial post that I needed help with the planning? It was actually meant to be a sort of building diary. But if that is not wanted and the thread is used for trolling, then please close it.
I will never understand either :-)
DaSch17 schrieb:
I wonder about two things:
1. Why are good advice and suggestions still being given here when the OP clearly doesn’t want them?
2. Why does the OP even ask for the forum’s opinion if he’s not interested in it anyway?
I guess I will never understand either of these...I’ve already implemented two things (bathroom + front door). However, this is either simply ignored, or people just read the last two posts and go along with the trolling...
evelinoz schrieb:
This is what my 156 m² (1,679 sq ft) bungalow looks like, built in 1995. It is occupied by two people.
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View from the kitchen looking out the back, nice and bright in every room, furniture about 30 years old
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When entering the house from the front (we enter through the back), you can see all the way through to the back and don’t face a wall immediately.
[ATTACH alt="my house hallway.jpg"]62683[/ATTACH] Nice floor. We would like something similar. Right now we are undecided between hardwood flooring or wood-look tiles.
A large mirror will go on the wall. This helps to disguise the space very well.
Best regards
DaSch17 schrieb:
I wonder about two things:
1. Why are good advice and suggestions still given here when the original poster obviously does not want them.
2. Why does the original poster even ask for the forum’s opinion if they are not interested anyway.
I probably will never understand either... What I don’t understand even more is the third thing: why some people’s learning curve is so poor that thread starters expect advice to be an offer and not a compulsory package that they must accept completely if at all. I’m happy to advise even those who ignore my opinion about the unnecessary nature of garage connection doors when choosing their tile size.
evelinoz schrieb:
This is what my 156sqm (1680 sq ft) bungalow looks like, Where is it located? English language with partly metric units?
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/