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.
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Kati2022
25 Aug 2022 11:18
Neubau2022 schrieb:

Are such door fittings unusual in Germany? The builder saw them for the first time 🙂
We have aligned all interior doors flush with the hallway wall, no matter which way they open. We will have white doors. The pictures are just samples 🙂
Concealed hinges have been on the market for a long time. My sister built her house 15 years ago and installed these door hinges.
We will also have all doors with concealed hinges. The best ones are reportedly from Si-mons-werk.
However, you need to be careful about one thing. If you make all doors flush with the hallway wall and the door opens inward, you can only open it up to 90 degrees because of the door frame.
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Neubau2022
25 Aug 2022 11:28
Kati2022 schrieb:

Concealed hinges have been available on the market for a long time. My sister built her house 15 years ago and installed these door hinges.
We will also have all our doors fitted with concealed hinges. The best ones are reportedly from Si-mons-werk.
One thing you need to watch out for: if you make all doors flush with the wall and the door opens inward, you can only open it up to 90 degrees because of the frame.

Thank you, we are aware of that; the door supplier on site showed us this. I was just surprised that the building official didn’t know about it...
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motorradsilke
25 Aug 2022 14:22
kbt09 schrieb:

That's how it was installed... you can clearly see it in the last photo.
Then you must be seeing something different from me. I mainly see just a few centimeters (inches) of offset, only one spot has a bit more.
Floorboards would be laid out very differently—sometimes up to half a plank, sometimes just a few centimeters (inches), sometimes a quarter, etc. Not like with "stair treads."
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Neubau2022
25 Aug 2022 17:44
The terrace will probably be finished tomorrow 8-)

Modern house terrace made of gray paving stones; glass sliding door, construction equipment on the left, leftover cables hanging.
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Benutzer 1001
25 Aug 2022 18:42
The layout is fine; it could perhaps have been designed more freely, but this is how it is now.

However, where you will have problems is with the terrace.

Modern glass front door with black frame, paved entrance area and steps.


Why does the gravel directly touch the plaster there? Or what is that?
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Neubau2022
25 Aug 2022 19:04
Offtopic schrieb:

The installation is okay; it might have been arranged in a more creative way, but this is how it is now.

However, the problem will be the terrace.


Why is the gravel touching the plaster directly there? Or what is that?

How should this be done correctly? It could be gravel, yes.