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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Neubau202231 May 2022 18:01Hausbau 55 schrieb:
Tell us about the heating capacity of your fireplace. Probably around 7 kW. Enjoy your second or third burn… Sauna vibes guaranteed.
You’ll probably just accuse me of rambling again. No, this is pure practical experience. Our previous house, also with a thermal transmittance of 0.2 HT, had a water-heated fireplace with 10 kW. A high-quality product from Spartherm. The important part was the distribution: 80% to the 1000-liter (264-gallon) storage tank and only 2 kW for the room. Still, after the second burn, it got warm…
For a low-energy house, I wouldn’t install something like yours. It will be filled with storage stones, so the residual heat will be much lower but last longer. And I assume a 65-year-old master stove builder will know more than you… I have already discussed these matters with him.
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Benutzer 100131 May 2022 18:04Neubau2022 schrieb:
And I assume that a 65-year-old chimney builder will have more expertise than you... I have already discussed these matters with him.If he is the type who always says, "We've always done it this way," then no!N
Neubau202231 May 2022 18:06Offtopic schrieb:
If he is the type who always says "that's how we've always done it," then no!No, he is not like that, rest assured. If he had bad reviews, our building supervisor would not work with him. He has quite high expectations and quality standards.
I also checked in advance just to be safe.
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Hausbau 5531 May 2022 18:09Neubau2022 schrieb:
No, it’s not, don’t worry.Neubau2022, where do you get your certainty from? You seem a bit naive or overly optimistic in some matters.N
Neubau202231 May 2022 18:17Hausbau 55 schrieb:
Neubau2022, where do you get your certainty from? You seem a bit naive or overly optimistic in some matters.I am well prepared and often well informed. Like at work, I tend to be a control freak and ask about things five times, often annoying the site manager. So far, about 70% of the construction has had no issues, rather very good workmanship...
Also for your information. This is not a discussion or complaint thread, but rather an information thread or construction diary to keep you updated. If this is unwanted, just say so...
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Hausbau 5531 May 2022 18:19Neubau2022 schrieb:
Secured and frequently informed. Like in my job, I tend to be a control freak and ask questions five times, often bothering the site manager. So far, about 70% of the construction has gone smoothly, with mostly very good workmanship...
Also, for your information: this is not a discussion or complaint thread, but rather an information thread or construction diary to keep you updated. If this is unwanted, just say so... Could you please share the specification label of your fireplace?