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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Neubau2022
31 May 2022 16:21
Finally some action again. The stove installer is in the house 😎

Black wood stove with glass door standing on a construction site; in front, a green toolbox.


Construction site: black wood stove with glass front and metal handle, next to a green box and tools.
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Hausbau 55
31 May 2022 17:09
Neubau2022 schrieb:

Finally, some action again. The chimney installer is in the house 😎
With six construction dryers running, your builders will sweat less on their foreheads...
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Neubau2022
31 May 2022 17:14
Hausbau 55 schrieb:

With six dehumidifiers running, your builders will have less sweat on their foreheads...

That might be the case, but I hope they don’t stay there until the end of the construction 😎
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Hausbau 55
31 May 2022 17:49
Neubau2022 schrieb:

That might be the case, but I hope they won’t remain in place until the construction is finished 😎
That would be just as pointless as their current use. However, you don't want to listen to some of the advice.
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Hausbau 55
31 May 2022 17:58
Neubau2022 schrieb:

Finally, some action again. The chimney installer is in the house 😎

Tell us about the heating capacity of your fireplace. Probably around 7 kW. Enjoy the second or third burn... Sauna vibes.
You will probably just accuse me of nonsense again. No, purely practical experience. Our previous house, also with a heat transfer coefficient of 0.2, had a water-driven fireplace with 10 kW. A quality product from Spartherm. The important thing was the distribution: 80% to the 1000-liter (264-gallon) storage tank and only 2 kW for the room. Still, it got warm after the second burn...
I wouldn’t install something like yours in a low-energy house.
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Neubau2022
31 May 2022 17:59
Hausbau 55 schrieb:

That would be just as unreasonable as the current use. But you don’t want to listen to some advice anyway.

I spoke with the site manager as I had mentioned before. He stands by the decision. I’ve already said that some people only read what they want to read. If I turn off the drying equipment myself now and something happens, guess who would be to blame? I’d rather pay the few hundred euros more.