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)
ypg schrieb:
Don’t say that:
A staircase is a basic element to move from one floor to another. Your house will have a very uncomfortable staircase, namely the loft ladder, but it is still a staircase.
Others simply plan for a more stable, conventional staircase, which has proven practical. However, the staircase might only be used once a week, and the layout of a bungalow is more convenient since there are no stairs, so I don’t have to carry things like dirty laundry up and down. As I said before, it all comes down to personal preference.
Acof1978 schrieb:
However, the staircase might be used only once a weekTwo years after moving in, the staircase will likely be used only once every 6 to 8 weeksypg schrieb:
Some people just prefer to plan for a slightly more robust standard staircase, as that has proven reliable. There is also a bungalow in my family circle. And there, a fixed staircase is installed at the house entrance/hallway. People gladly use it to go upstairs to retrieve or store something.
With a "chicken ladder" it’s rather different (we had one in my parents’ house), so, as already mentioned, the upper level is only accessed every few weeks. From my point of view, this means that this storage space is not really used as such.
But it doesn’t matter to me, I don’t have to go up there. 😀
Acof1978 schrieb:
What are the basics?Here is the brief summary again:
driver55 schrieb:
- A bright, inviting, light-filled bungalow definitely looks different.
- The entrance doesn’t work well, as it faces the dressing room/bedroom wall and then makes a "left turn" toward the living/dining area.
- I would never consider penetrating the roof covering with expensive spotlights in a new build (maybe in an old building or renovation, if no other option...).
- Although hallways are always challenging in bungalows (you need to access other rooms somehow), I find the ratio of hallway to living/dining space—20 m² (215 sq ft) to 30 m² (323 sq ft)—not appropriate. On the other hand, the kitchen with pantry seems too large in comparison. I also think furnishing the living/dining area will be difficult (quite tight). If you place the dining table directly next to the kitchen (where else?), the wide access to the hallway gives the impression you are sitting "in the hallway."
- In my opinion, the wall between the kitchen and living/dining area is already disruptive in the plan.
- The bedroom plus dressing room at just under 20 m² (215 sq ft) is actually sufficient. However, this layout lacks enough wall space for wardrobes. (How is the dressing room supposed to be used? Only the 3.11 m (10 ft) wall, L-shaped, or a full U-shape?)
- I don’t see any storage space. Did I overlook an attic?
- The terrace is also at the borderline, especially its depth of 2.46 m (8 ft).
driver55 schrieb:
Here again is the brief summary:I have already refuted a few points. And it should be clear that it only concerns the covered terrace, which is being extended. The covered area is for the rainy season, so that breakfast and other activities can still be enjoyed outside.
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motorradsilke20 May 2021 21:13driver55 schrieb:
There is also a bungalow in the family. And there, a fixed staircase is installed in the house entrance / foyer. This makes it easy to go upstairs to retrieve or store items.
With a "chicken ladder" style staircase (as was in the parental home), this is less common, as already mentioned, so that the upper area is only accessed every few weeks. From my point of view, this means that the storage space is not really used as such.
Or you simply store up there only the items you need access to every few weeks. Summer clothes in winter and vice versa, camping gear that doesn’t fit in the garage, guest beds, and so on. That’s why a bungalow was chosen in the first place — to avoid constantly having to use stairs.
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