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)

Grundriss eines Hauses: Wohnzimmer, Küche, Schlaf-/Kinderzimmer, Bad, Flur, Terrasse.
Mahri237 Dec 2021 11:05
Did you secure your construction site with a building fence or barrier?
I think I included that in my construction contract, but fortunately, nothing was stolen.
The neighbors kept a watchful eye on the site, and usually, some contractors were present as well.
The site was unattended on very few days.
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Tom1978
7 Dec 2021 11:23
Mahri23 schrieb:

Have you fenced off your construction site with some kind of building fence?
I think I included that in my building permit / planning permission. Luckily, nothing was stolen.
The friendly neighbors kept a watchful eye on the site. And there were usually some contractors on site as well.
The construction site was unattended only on very few days.

This week, a building fence will be installed. Otherwise, I also hope our neighbors will keep an eye on things 😎
Tolentino7 Dec 2021 11:27
For months, we had bricks, windows, and other building materials lying around on our almost open construction site. The only thing stolen was a shovel.
The portable toilet was knocked over several times, but it was also placed in front of the property.
Mahri237 Dec 2021 11:46
We also moved the porta potty behind the construction fence. You never know who else might have "used" it otherwise.
Since most materials were delivered just in time, we hardly had anything lying around. 🙂
Tolentino7 Dec 2021 11:49
Justin Time had winter, spring, summer, and autumn breaks with us. Logistically, nothing really worked out.
But it also had to do with my own trades; I can’t (entirely) blame the general contractor for that.
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Tom1978
7 Dec 2021 12:03
Tolentino schrieb:

Justin Time had winter, spring, summer, and fall breaks with us. Logistically, nothing really worked out.
But it was also related to my own trades, so I can’t completely blame the general contractor.

Our bricks were now purchased by the general contractor because a price increase is expected starting 01.01. The general contractor wanted to save a bit there. 😎