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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driver55
2 Sep 2022 12:37
Tolentino schrieb:

Is it the camera, the time of day, or is the living room really that dark?
It is dark. He was warned about it several times over a year ago but chose to ignore it.
(It was always bright enough for him, on paper)
Tolentino2 Sep 2022 12:41
Yes, I remember. However, my first question was genuinely innocent and not intended to be confrontational.

Maybe that's enough for him personally as well. Anyway, I had my external blinds down almost all summer. We only sometimes tilted the slats slightly to let a bit of light reach the plants.
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Neubau2022
2 Sep 2022 12:44
Tolentino schrieb:

Yes, I remember. But my first question was really meant innocently and not to rub it in.

Maybe that's enough for him personally.
Anyway, I had my external blinds almost completely down throughout the summer. We only sometimes adjusted the slats a bit so the plants could get some light.


We will see when we move in. On the left, there is still a large floor-to-ceiling window, but there are trees about 3m (10 feet) away. We hope the neighbors will build next year as announced; then it will naturally get brighter. I don’t mind a bit more shade given the unbearable temperatures.
Tolentino2 Sep 2022 12:48
It’s possible that your whiskey consumption will increase significantly during the winter... 😉
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Neubau2022
2 Sep 2022 13:41
Tolentino schrieb:

It might just be that your whisky consumption increases dramatically in winter... 😉

I assume that will happen anyway 😎
Mahri232 Sep 2022 14:34
Neubau2022 schrieb:

I’m assuming that either way.
then I know what we can bring to the next party... 😀

P.S. and a chainsaw... 😉