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)
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pagoni20209 Dec 2021 09:37Tom1978 schrieb:
And this in a thread where the original poster is a foreigner themselves. This is what you call everyday racism. People rarely think before they speak. Thanks for the hint @pagoni2020. However, I’m quite sure the admins won’t do anything about it. They prefer to issue warnings when, in their opinion, someone is off-topic or when forum sponsors are portrayed negatively 😎 I will keep an eye on this and continue to report it… the worst that can happen is getting banned, and under the circumstances, I would rather consider that an honor.
By the way: When I first traveled to my now favorite city Krakow without knowing much, I also had such prejudices (we all carry some of that inside us; we just need to become aware of it). In fact, I was worried about my car. After driving 50km (30 miles) inland and stopping at the first gas station, I felt ashamed of my thoughts. That stuck with me because I mostly met polite, pleasant people and noticed how remarkably clean everything was. When I talked about a vacation in Poland, people would smile at me, but my sons and I knew that those smiles were misplaced.
I have already mentioned a few times what I experienced in Chile. They watch TV all day long, and it mostly shows uncritical content. If a bicycle falls over in Santiago, 30 camera teams cover it on TV, YouTube, and elsewhere all day long. Yet in the evening, people in Punta Arenas, at the quiet end of the world, go outside fearing, without any real reason, that their own bike might have fallen over too.
They genuinely believe they live in the midst of severe crime. They fence in their properties and blaring alarm sirens are a constant background noise in malls, parking garages, and pedestrian zones alike. Objectively, from an outside and sober perspective, they actually live in paradise in terms of safety. But more and more of this negativity sticks, and eventually it becomes a feeling of personal reality against which they feel the need to defend themselves. It’s the same with us – see cameras, security systems, fences, and so on. I’m not saying this to blame anyone; I find it rather sad.
Fear tends to show up at night in the forest, even though that is actually the safest place.
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AllThumbs9 Dec 2021 09:39pagoni2020 schrieb:
Then don’t write it like that—or better yet: Don’t even think about it!He was actually just quoting his building materials supplier, wasn’t he?AllThumbs schrieb:
He basically just quoted his building materials supplier, right?Does that make it any better? For example, if I quote Höcke without clearly distancing myself from it at the same time, it’s as if I said it myself...
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AllThumbs9 Dec 2021 09:56Tom1978 schrieb:
Is it better now? Yes, because in a narration you don’t need to evaluate every word quoted from others again. At least not if the quote is not used to support your own position. But never mind. I thought you just overlooked it and I don’t want to start a discussion about it.
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pagoni20209 Dec 2021 10:16AllThumbs schrieb:
Yes, because in a narrative you don’t need to reassess every word that was cited from third parties. At least not when the quote is not used to support your own position.
But whatever. I thought you had just overlooked that and I don’t want to start a discussion about it. Just try to imagine for a moment that you, your family, your profession, your children, your religion, your sexual orientation, etc. were being referred to. Believe me, then it sounds different to you as well. As an outsider who thinks they are on the “right” side, it’s not so easy to feel that.
The third party’s account was not critically addressed here; instead, it was presented as if that were acceptable.
It’s like with humiliation, bullying, depression, and so on—you have to be willing to listen to those affected. Saying “he just wanted to play” or “don’t make such a big deal, he’s usually a good guy” doesn’t help the person in their pain.
People are usually much more sensitive about what affects them personally than they expect from others.
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AllThumbs9 Dec 2021 10:25Yes, as someone from Brandenburg, I also felt personally offended by @Tom1978. That's true.