ᐅ Construction of a 144 sqm bungalow in Fichtenwalde (near Potsdam)
Created on: 16 May 2021 18:56
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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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Neubau202218 Aug 2022 08:32Kati2022 schrieb:
Do you have the recessed toilet brush holder from Emco or a cheaper alternative?It’s from Emco. I couldn’t find a cheaper alternative, not even in Poland. I was a bit surprised that such a simple box costs over 350 € (approximately 370 USD).
ypg schrieb:
So, is that an awning mounted on cables with posts? Wouldn't a "regular" awning have been enough?A regular awning at almost 5m (16 feet) length and 5m (16 feet) width would have too much leverage on the fixings, so it would always have to be retracted in the wind. That’s why we chose the sail shade: it only puts tension load on the wall and is electrically controlled from the table indoors.
Neubau2022 schrieb:
Is it mounted to the wall? We don’t have a concrete slab as an intermediate ceiling because it’s a bungalow. The question is whether it can be attached that way.We also have a bungalow without an intermediate ceiling. The wall is about 4.7m (15.4 ft) high, made of 42cm (17 inches) Liaplan blocks with a ring beam. Mounting is not an issue because it only needs to handle tension.What I wanted to say is, build the patio floor without fixing anything for umbrellas.
After moving in, rearrange your furniture freely, find your favorite spot, observe the sun’s path and the shade, and consider partial or full shading the following year.
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Neubau202218 Aug 2022 11:01Nida35a schrieb:
We also have a bungalow without an intermediate ceiling; the wall is a maximum of 4.7 meters (15 feet) high, made of 42 cm (16.5 inches) Liaplan blocks, with a ring beam. Fixing is not a problem because it is only under tension.
What I actually wanted to say is: make the terrace floor without fixtures for umbrellas.
After moving in, freely rearrange your furniture, find your favorite spot, observe the sun’s path and shadows, and consider partial or full shading the following year. Good tip, thanks. 😎 I will do it that way.
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Neubau202218 Aug 2022 18:05The second coat of plaster has been primed. The columns have only been primed by the painters so far, but they should be plastered. That will be done later. Otherwise, work continues with the main bathroom.
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Neubau202219 Aug 2022 11:10Are such door fittings uncommon in Germany? The building supervisor has seen this for the first time :-)
We have aligned all interior doors so that they are flush with the corridor wall, regardless of which way they open. We will have white doors. The pictures are just examples :-)
We have aligned all interior doors so that they are flush with the corridor wall, regardless of which way they open. We will have white doors. The pictures are just examples :-)