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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Benutzer 1001
3 May 2022 08:00
Neubau2022 schrieb:

Can I just sit back and drink cheap whiskey with cola? 😎

No, you still have responsibilities on your part. :p

Expansion joints, so off to the tile or parquet installer, etc.

Leave space for the fireplace.

At least that was what could be deciphered. The 35° (95°F) setting is only there so you can’t lock it at 30° (86°F) if your electricity usage is too high.

What’s good is that the rooms were calculated with realistic values and the heating circuit lengths were followed.

Heating loops in the shower are great.
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Neubau2022
3 May 2022 08:07
Offtopic schrieb:

No, you have responsibilities on the construction side :p

Movement joints, so those go to the tiler/parquet installer, etc.

Leave space for the fireplace.

At least that’s what could be made out. The 35° is just there so you can’t fix it at 30 if your electricity consumption is too high.

What’s good is that the rooms were calculated with realistic values. And the heating circuit lengths were followed.

Heating loops in the shower are great.


Everything is already taken care of. The construction company is coordinating everything. Also, tiles will be installed instead of parquet, which they already know. Except for the rooms where vinyl will be installed, that will stay.

Shell construction site interior: Unplastered concrete walls, multiple power outlets, tiled floor and construction elements.
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Neubau2022
3 May 2022 11:37
Just took a fresh photo of the floor heating installation. The workers will be getting their pizza soon 😎

Underfloor heating: pipes laid on insulation board, wall manifold visible in the construction room.
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TmMike_2
3 May 2022 11:42
@Neubau2022 I know that feeling. Watching the progress of the physical work is extremely satisfying, isn’t it?
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Neubau2022
3 May 2022 12:01
TmMike_2 schrieb:

@Neubau2022 I know that feeling. Seeing the progress of physical work is extremely satisfying, isn’t it?

Yes. That’s why here are two more photos :-)

Underfloor heating: white pipes arranged in circuits on insulation layer, central manifold visible


Construction site room with underfloor heating: white pipes laid in spiral on insulation base, door leading outside.
Mahri233 May 2022 13:39
You definitely won’t have to worry about freezing. It looks really good. 😉
How is your controlled residential ventilation system doing? Is it still on schedule?