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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Neubau20229 Jun 2022 11:23Another question. Securing the front door. The front door will be installed next week. What is the best way to secure it during the rest of the construction phase? I have read about using cardboard and caution tape. How did you handle it?
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motorradsilke9 Jun 2022 11:38You’re no longer in the construction phase you’re currently in. For us, the door was installed together with the windows, so before plastering and screeding. The plasterers and screed installers taped off the doors and windows themselves (since I was always on site, I could make sure they did it properly 😉). After that, there’s nothing else that could cause damage, as long as the tradespeople are careful. At least, we were advised against using adhesive tape, because it tends to come off poorly quite quickly.
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Neubau20229 Jun 2022 11:42motorradsilke schrieb:
Not anymore in the construction phase you are currently in. For us, the door was installed together with the windows, so before the plaster and screed were applied. The plasterers and screed installers masked the doors and windows themselves (since I was always on site, I could also make sure they did it properly;)) After that, nothing comes along that could cause damage, as long as the tradespeople are careful. At least we were advised against using adhesive tape, as it apparently does not come off cleanly after a while. The plastering is still to be done. And drywall, electrical, and plumbing work are also still pending. I am on site every day, so I can monitor the work but cannot prevent incidents if something happens...
If you happen to be at the construction site in the evening, always take a close look at the door. This way, you can quickly notice if there is any “damage” and know who was inside the house that day. It might also be a good idea to take a photo every time.
Unfortunately, our worst-case scenario happened exactly on the day of the house handover. The builder’s plastering team had been inside the house the day before and had made it ready for handover, but added a note that our own installed front door was scratched. 🙄
Of course, there was quite a bit of discussion on the handover day. In the end, however, we were able to resolve the issue with the company management through their liability insurance.
The damage amounted to about 4,500 euros.
The wooden front door had to be specially ordered and manufactured again by the door manufacturer for us. This took a good quarter of a year. 😱
Unfortunately, our worst-case scenario happened exactly on the day of the house handover. The builder’s plastering team had been inside the house the day before and had made it ready for handover, but added a note that our own installed front door was scratched. 🙄
Of course, there was quite a bit of discussion on the handover day. In the end, however, we were able to resolve the issue with the company management through their liability insurance.
The damage amounted to about 4,500 euros.
The wooden front door had to be specially ordered and manufactured again by the door manufacturer for us. This took a good quarter of a year. 😱
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Neubau20229 Jun 2022 12:40I was just at the building plot and met with the managing director of the construction company. He said that the plasterers will still protect the doors and that the tape being used here can stay in place for several weeks.
We also discussed the drainage system and the further process. 😎
We also discussed the drainage system and the further process. 😎
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Neubau202210 Jun 2022 19:32This is what our fence will look like. Height 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in). The mailbox will be integrated to the left of the gate. The gate will be electric, and the pedestrian door will have a doorbell.
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