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
20 Jul 2022 21:48
Reggert schrieb:

Fingers crossed the pump arrives soon! It looks really good so far.

I also always thought that with a ground source heat pump, one person does both, but it turns out they are separate, very interesting.

The heating technician connects it. The installation of the collectors is done by someone else. Many thanks :-)
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Neubau2022
22 Jul 2022 06:28
The topic now is outdoor lighting. We have 5 ceiling spots planned in front of the large entrance area, then one spot on each side to the right and left. On the sides, there are two spots each, and at the back, above the roof terrace, there are another 5. We have already purchased the spots from Paulmann. Now the questions:

a) Which type of base should be used for the LED bulbs? Does it matter whether I use GU10 or GU5.3? In my opinion, GU10 seems to be the more suitable base for ceiling lights.

b) How strong should the LED bulbs be? Are there any guidelines or recommendations for outdoor lighting?
Mahri2322 Jul 2022 09:14
Hello,

I got 10-watt LED recessed spotlights for the bathroom. You can set them to three different color temperatures, and they are also suitable for outdoor lighting.

We really like them, and they are now lit in "neutral white."

Night view of a white building with large glass sliding doors and outdoor lighting.
Tolentino22 Jul 2022 09:18
No offense, but to me, this somehow has the vibe of a commercial property. For me, less is more, and definitely warm white!
Mahri2322 Jul 2022 09:57
I agree with you, it does look quite cool in the picture. Unfortunately, it can’t be photographed any other way. In real life, it looks better. 🙂 We tried all the options, and my wife simply liked this one the most.
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Neubau2022
26 Jul 2022 16:44
Moving forward. Next week will be exciting because the tiler is coming to install the favorite wood-look tiles from @11ant 😎

Construction site: green drywall partition, flush tank installation; open passage on the right.


Niche with green drywall, visible screw holes, base plate and leftover building materials.


Chimney made of red bricks in unfinished interior, viewing window, rough ceiling construction.