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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Benutzer 1001
25 Aug 2022 20:10
If there is moisture present, the plaster will deteriorate. A waterproofing layer is necessary here, but at least a membrane should be installed under the foundation.
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Neubau2022
25 Aug 2022 20:14
Offtopic schrieb:

If there is moisture present, your plaster will deteriorate. There needs to be waterproofing, or at least a membrane installed beneath the foundation.

How likely is moisture here if:
- the terrace has a slope
- the column is covered.

I will pass this on and they should at least waterproof it.

PS. I spoke with the landscaping contractor. They will protect it against moisture. Thanks :-)
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Benutzer 1001
25 Aug 2022 20:26
He also did it at the back by the patio door.

Are you still at the construction site?
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Neubau2022
25 Aug 2022 20:40
Offtopic schrieb:

He also did it at the back by the patio door.

Are you still at the construction site?

Yes. He secured everything everywhere. No, but the landscaping contractor is almost available 24/7 :-) Always on call, really :-) Even though I don't expect him to respond in the evenings.
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Neubau2022
30 Aug 2022 06:03
Offtopic schrieb:

If there is moisture, it will eventually cause your plaster to come off. A waterproofing layer belongs there, but at the very least a membrane should be placed underneath the foundation.

I spoke with the external construction supervisor yesterday, and then with the landscape gardener. He will apply bitumen or mineral slurry to the column, just like on the walls.
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Neubau2022
30 Aug 2022 20:59
Concrete pillars are almost finished. Today, the inverter was installed. The handover will take place tomorrow, and the feed-in can begin.

Baustelle im Vorgarten: Sand, Ziegel, Zaunpfosten; blaue Bau-Toilette, geparkter blauer Mercedes.


Baustelle: niedrige Steinmauer mit Metallzaun, Bauwerkzeuge, Paletten auf Sand; Wohngebiet dahinter.


Weißer Solar-Wechselrichter an der Wand, Kabelstränge laufen nach unten neben Schaltschrank.