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)
Neubau2022 schrieb:
The tiles are called: ATLAS CONCORDE HEARTWOOD MALT AL7E 20X120CM RECTIFIED 9MM.
In my opinion, they were quite expensive. About 50 € / sqm (5.20 $ / sq ft).Atlas Concorde always offers good quality. Ours are also from AC, but stone design, not wood. About 9 years ago, they cost around 70 €/sqm (7.30 $/sq ft), so yours are a real bargain :p
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Neubau202211 Aug 2022 13:36ypg schrieb:
Atlas Concorde always have a good range. Ours are also from AC, but stone design, not wood.
About 9 years ago, they cost around 70€/sqm (about $75/sqft), so yours are quite a bargain :p To be honest, we thought we would find something good for the 25€/sqm (about $29/sqft) included in the construction specification. Since we ordered the bathroom tiles from Poland (manufacturer: EVO), we assumed that at least for the floor tiles we would order from the general contractor’s supplier so the tiler wouldn’t complain... In the end, he was very relaxed.
For the tiles from Poland, 4 boxes were missing (after the tiler planned everything) and 3 boxes were defective. So now I have to go back to Szczecin on Wednesday to pick up the missing boxes. They are already ordered and the corresponding batches are in stock.
In the end, I have to say that the tiler’s extra charges are higher than expected.
1. Edge trims are metal instead of plastic as stated in the construction specification.
2. Expansion joints are also metal, with replaceable rubber parts.
3. Tiles are larger, so there is an extra charge.
4. Drywall niches in the bathrooms and a 2m (6.5 ft) LED strip will still be installed.
I think we will easily reach a €6,000 ($6,900) surcharge. But it is what it is, you have to go through it :-)
Neubau2022 schrieb:
In the end, I have to say that the additional costs for the tiler are higher than expected.
1. Edge trim will be metal instead of plastic as stated in the scope of work.
2. Expansion joints are also metal with a replaceable rubber insert.
3. Tiles are larger, so there is a surcharge.
4. Fan units in the drywall in the bathrooms and a 2m (6.5 feet) LED strip will also be installed.
I think we’ll easily reach an additional cost of €6,000. But oh well, it has to be done 🙂 No.. you don’t really have to accept that.. All of these things, for example, are absolutely not important to me… So in your case, I would have easily saved €6,000. ;-)
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Neubau202211 Aug 2022 13:49Steffi33 schrieb:
These are all things that don’t matter to me at all, for example… So in your case, I would already have saved around 6000 EUR. ;-)This is also about making sure things stay nice for a longer time 😎
And you don’t mind about shelves in the bathroom? Like in the shower or above the bathtub, for example? Do you bring the shower gel from the storage room into the bathroom each time?
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motorradsilke11 Aug 2022 14:04Neubau2022 schrieb:
This is also about making sure things stay looking good for longer 😎
And you don’t mind having shelves in the bathroom? Like in the shower, for example, or above the bathtub? Do you bring the shower gel from the storage room into the bathroom then?There are definitely other options for the shower gel. For us, shelves wouldn’t have been possible at all because of the exterior wall on one side and a glass wall on the other.N
Neubau202211 Aug 2022 14:07motorradsilke schrieb:
There are definitely other alternatives for the shower gel. For us, niches would not have been possible at all, since one side is an exterior wall and the other side is a glass wall. Any free options? We used drywall to create the shower partition, and the tiler will install a niche there measuring 70cm (28 inches) long, 30cm (12 inches) high, and 9cm (3.5 inches) deep.
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