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
23 Aug 2022 18:00
Steffi33 schrieb:

Phew… the laying pattern is unusual.. but knowing you, it’s probably supposed to be like that 😉

Honestly, we didn’t interfere; he should do it the way he knows best. However, we didn’t perceive it negatively. :-)
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Neubau2022
24 Aug 2022 18:53
A few new pictures from today. Progress is going very well, day by day :-)

Newly built house front with large glass sliding doors, gravel and earth piled up in front as construction preparation, forest in the background.


Room under renovation: partially laid wooden floorboards, workbench, bucket, yellow tripod.


Laundry room on the left with washing machine against the wall, wooden floor panels, hoses and water taps.
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TmMike_2
24 Aug 2022 19:03
That is a really unusual tile laying pattern—or rather, no pattern at all, more like a random arrangement. Does your tiler not feel like working?
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Neubau2022
24 Aug 2022 19:17
TmMike_2 schrieb:

That’s really a strange laying pattern – or rather none at all, a ‘random bond.’
Is your tiler not motivated?!

It does have a pattern. We like it very much because it still looks more like wood.

I will get a better view tomorrow when I can get fully inside and will post more pictures.
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Neubau2022
24 Aug 2022 19:35
TmMike_2 schrieb:

That’s a really strange tile layout – actually no pattern at all, more like a random arrangement.
Does your tiler not feel like doing it?

If you look here, you can see a staircase pattern.

Wood laminate floor in the hallway, staircase with railing on the right, white walls, door leading to the next room.
OWLer24 Aug 2022 19:47
Neubau2022 schrieb:

If you look here, you can see a stair-step pattern.
And that is exactly what must not happen with a random bond. But of course, it always depends on what you have ordered.