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
21 Sep 2022 09:14
Kitchen cabinets are almost finished. The countertop is still missing and will be measured on Monday.

White built-in cabinets on walls, wood-colored floor, open passage to a small room


Modern kitchen with white high-gloss fronts, built-in oven, wooden base, and large window front.


Kitchen under construction: white upper cabinets, wood-colored lower cabinets, island section, large window
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Neubau2022
21 Sep 2022 13:48
The wardrobe and built-in closets are ready.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, oven, and hardwood floor.


Open built-in closet with clothes rail and shelves in a renovated room.


Wardrobe with two sliding doors, one door open, interior shelves visible, light floor.


Modern niche with vertical wooden slats, black bench seat, and upper/lower cabinets.
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Tamstar
21 Sep 2022 14:37
The perspective probably distorts some things, but the upper cabinets seem very low above the cooktop... with “unused” space above them... such a pity.

The black wardrobe cabinet (if that’s what it is) looks great!
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Neubau2022
21 Sep 2022 15:38
Tamstar schrieb:

The perspective probably distorts things a bit, but the upper cabinets look very low above the cooktop... with "wasted" space above them... such a pity.

The black wardrobe (if that’s what it is) looks great!

The distance is correct and as technically planned/required. We didn’t want to fill the space above because it would look too cluttered. The opposite side is already fully extended up to the ceiling.

The wardrobe is anthracite.
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Benutzer 1001
21 Sep 2022 17:28
Which manufacturer made the kitchen, and what price range did you end up in?

Also, please insulate the heating pipes.
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Neubau2022
21 Sep 2022 19:47
Offtopic schrieb:

Which manufacturer made the kitchen and what price range did you end up in?

And please insulate the heating pipes.

The heating pipes will probably still be insulated, as we still have the insulation material and haven’t finished yet.

The furniture comes from a Polish cabinetmaker. The kitchen without appliances and countertop + 2 sink base cabinets, each about 2m (6.5 ft) without countertop, a wardrobe + 2 built-in cabinets cost a total of 67,000 PLN, roughly €14,500. Measurement, delivery, and installation are all included. In addition, the natural stone countertops for the bathrooms and kitchen cost about €7,000.

I think this is a very good offer. Just the sink base cabinets with a simple countertop would have cost around €6,000 from a bathroom supplier alone.