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.
Nida35a21 Oct 2022 12:09
Hamwa is from a different company as well,
moist fingers and cloths sometimes work and sometimes don’t.
The beeping remains with us; it confirms that the touch input has been registered.
Malle Zwabber21 Oct 2022 12:10
Tolentino schrieb:

We have the same, it can be annoying at times but it works. Moist fingers don’t work well, so always keep a towel within reach. Also, check the manual to see if you can turn off the beeping with every press. That gets really irritating.

Bora offers the Professional 3.0 cooktop. It still uses traditional rotary knobs. The stainless steel rings can be easily removed for cleaning. Overall, a pretty neat solution.
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Steffi33
21 Oct 2022 12:46
Neubau2022 schrieb:

No touchscreen. It’s an Elica Nikola Tesla Switch.
I watched the video of the device…and saw the price… Honestly, I’m just too stingy for something like that… 😉 My stove cost 600 EUR (about $640), and the oven is included in that price.
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motorradsilke
21 Oct 2022 13:26
Steffi33 schrieb:

I watched the video about that device… and saw the price.. Honestly, I’m just too stingy for something like that.. 😉 My stove cost 600 EUR (about $650), and that even includes the oven.

I feel the same way. Especially, the extractor fan in the middle would bother me. I’d always worry that something might spill into it. And I don’t think it would be easy to clean, especially if something boils over and gets into the gaps.
Tolentino21 Oct 2022 13:30
I can speak from experience here. Everything can be removed, and there is a special catch basin and a filter inside. If there is really too much water running around, the cooktop will shut off completely. But yes, I find myself wanting to clean the cooktop more often than with my old ceramic hob. However, that might also be because it is located right in front of a window. My old one was in a darker spot—you would cast a shadow on it yourself, and I didn’t provide any extra lighting except from the range hood.
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motorradsilke
21 Oct 2022 13:34
I was referring more to the usual wiping. With a regular cooktop, you just wipe over it once. But with this one, you always have to clean inside the rings and their gaps separately, or take everything apart each time, right?