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
13 Sep 2022 14:59
The doors were installed today :-)

The heat pump, ventilation system, and passive cooling unit arrived on Monday and will be installed.

White interior door with multi-level panel design and silver handle, light visible at the edge.


White interior door with multi-level decorative frame and silver door handle on the right.


Technical room with boiler on the left, hot water storage tank, Bosch control unit, wall-mounted device on the right.
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Neubau2022
13 Sep 2022 21:28
Photos from today. Progress is going well.

Technical room with open door, large gray cabinet, boiler, and boxes on wooden floor.


Heating room with Bosch heating unit, hot water storage tank, copper pipes, and boxes on the floor.


White Bosch heating unit on the wall with piping and ventilation ducts, window to the outside.


Heating room with boiler, hot water storage tank, copper pipes, and Bosch control unit.
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DennisW
14 Sep 2022 08:33
Good morning,

then your time is coming soon.
If I remember correctly, you already live in FiWa and are well established in the community.
Have you also contracted local trades?
How large is your utility room in square meters (square feet)?
Where do you get your internet from? DNS Net?
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Neubau2022
15 Sep 2022 11:56
DennisW schrieb:

Good morning,

then it will be happening for you soon.
If I remember correctly, you already live in FiWa and are settled in the community.
Did you also contract local tradespeople?
How large is your utility room in square meters?
Where do you get your internet from? DNS Net?


We live in Beelitz, about 10 km (6 miles) away. Our daughter has been attending the primary school in Fichtenwalde since the start of the school year, and she likes it very much.
Our utility room is a little over 10 sqm (108 sq ft). We are building with a regional contractor who contracts all trades to local companies. However, due to the limited options, we outsourced the interior and exterior doors to a company in Poland. We also sourced the bathroom tiles from Poland.
A few months ago, in our rental apartment, we switched our internet provider from Vodafone to Telekom. Telekom provided free internet for a few months for the new build. When we move in, we will transfer the rental contract with 175 MB/s (108.5 Mbps).
Nida35a15 Sep 2022 21:33
Neubau2022 schrieb:

We are building with a local general contractor who subcontracts all trades to local companies.
We presented this as our main argument two years ago,
back when the Excel analysis of the construction scope was still your specialty. 😉
It has also proven to be an important factor for your personal dream home, congratulations on your success.
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Neubau2022
17 Sep 2022 18:52
The fence with the neighbor was installed yesterday. The one at the front will follow in 2–3 weeks.
Starting Tuesday, the cabinetmaker will come with built-in wardrobes, a coat rack, bathroom furniture, and the kitchen.

Sand pile and soil along a metal fence next to a house; path clear.