ᐅ Construction of a 144 sqm bungalow in Fichtenwalde (near Potsdam)
Created on: 16 May 2021 18:56
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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)
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)
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Neubau202226 Sep 2022 06:47Over the weekend, we started moving items from the apartment to the attic.
Today, the company is coming to measure the countertops (bathrooms + kitchen). By the end of the week, or at the latest early next week, the electrician will come for the final time to connect everything.
Today, the company is coming to measure the countertops (bathrooms + kitchen). By the end of the week, or at the latest early next week, the electrician will come for the final time to connect everything.
Neubau2022 schrieb:
The distance is correct and as technically intended/requiredWhich storybook is this excerpt from? 🙂 What is the distance in cm (45…50cm (18…20 inches)?) and how tall are the upper cabinets? It feels like you can look over the top of the cabinet (in relation to the window and cabinet height).
Tamstar schrieb:
The perspective likely distorts things somewhat, but the wall cabinets appear to be very low above the cooktop... with what seems like "useless" space above them... a pity. Neubau2022 schrieb:
The distance is correct and technically required/mandated. We didn’t want to fill the space above completely because it would look too cluttered. We had already discussed the basic imbalance between the left and right sides, didn’t we?!
From what I remember, you and your wife aren’t very tall… the two outer cabinets near the windows cannot be opened from the front, only by leaning over the countertop at an angle.
Have you tried opening them yet?
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Neubau202226 Sep 2022 09:00ypg schrieb:
We had talked about the basic imbalance between left and right, right?!
From what I remember, you and your wife are not very tall… the two outer cabinets with the windows cannot be opened from the front, only by leaning over the countertop at an angle.
Have you already tried opening them?The imbalance is intentional and liked, even after the kitchen was installed. Closing off the other side was not an option, as that would contradict your statement that the upper cabinets are hard to reach.
Regarding the cabinets, my wife (1.64m (5 ft 5 in)) and I (1.91m (6 ft 3 in)) thoroughly checked with the cabinet maker how accessible everything would be. If we built the kitchen to suit my wife’s height, the cabinets—even on the opposite side—could only be up to 2.00m (6 ft 7 in) tall. The upper cabinets are meant for items used less frequently.
Even after having the kitchen for one week, we are more than satisfied.
@driver55 I am 1.91m (6 ft 3 in) and cannot see the top of the cabinets. At 2.10m (6 ft 11 in), it might be possible.
ypg schrieb:
The two outer cabinets with the windows cannot be opened from the front, only by leaning over the countertop at an angle.The other corner to the right of the stove and the window made me think even more.N
Neubau202226 Sep 2022 09:16K a t j a schrieb:
The other corner right next to the stove and the window got me thinking even more. The cabinet door doesn’t open to the right or left, but upwards. My wife and I can reach it, even when the countertop is in place. So why the doubt? I say we checked all the cabinets and can access them; you say no, you don’t believe it...
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