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)
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)
DaSch17 schrieb:
I can't imagine that the quality can match that of the common German manufacturers. Usually, you only renovate a bathroom twice in your life: once at the beginning and once at the end 😉
Accordingly, the fixtures and fittings should ideally last 20-30 years.
Personally, I wouldn’t cut corners in the wrong places.
What is really overpriced in bathroom supply stores like Elements & Co. are the bathroom furniture pieces. For example, we buy those online and assemble them ourselves.
Our plumbing supplier's quote amounts to 38,000 euros (for everything from the wall connection onwards) for 3 bathrooms (shower + bathtub bathroom; shower bathroom; guest toilet). Of that, 13,000 euros is for furniture and accessories, which we can get for around 5,000 euros of higher quality online. We decided on a Dornbracht series, which is probably at the higher end of the price range. If you choose a brand like Hansgrohe, you can probably get similar functionality and design for a few thousand euros less.
"We asked 10 people..." and in the end got 10 opinions.
Ultimately, it’s purely a matter of taste. If you ask me personally, I would always prefer natural over imitation. So why not go directly with hardwood flooring if you like the wood look? That’s how I would (and will) do it. But you see, it’s a matter of taste.
Pro tile: Generally easier to maintain.So you assume that the specialist dealer in Poland provides worse quality than the one in Germany? What about the quality in Bulgaria, Romania, or Hungary then? Is it all poor quality? I find that quite a bold statement. What if Dornbracht also sold through these specialist dealers?
Just a small point to consider. Where do you think most windows or furniture come from, for example? Correct, from Poland. I have never seen headlines like: "Window scandal, Polish windows must be replaced every 5 years!"
I could just as well argue that Polish craftsmen are better than German ones. I have had many experiences like that. But I would never generalize.
We are still undecided between hardwood flooring and tiles. One advantage of tiles is that they perform better with underfloor heating than hardwood. In that case, the tiles would definitely need to be fully bonded (glued down).
Additionally, the specialist retailer does not only sell products from company x, but many different brands, including Cersanit, Villeroy & Boch, and others. For tiles, there are many Polish companies with a very good reputation. The selection is larger than, for example, at Elements. Interestingly, Elements is located on the same street. Ultimately, the advisor plays a big role as well, and the one at the specialist retailer was much better and took a lot more time.
K1300S schrieb:
Interesting project, although I would have bet that a situation like yours is unique in Fichtenwalde. But far from it!
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/wir-planen-im-jahr-2022-zu-bauen-die-planung-beginnt.35245/
With that said: Welcome back. 😉Thank you :-) Today, we went for a walk in Fichtenwalde and were spontaneously invited for coffee by our future neighbors.
We are now waiting for the bathroom design from Poland, and on Wednesday we have a meeting with the managing director of the construction company. We want to finalize everything so that the construction contract can gradually be prepared.
Acof1978 schrieb:
Here are some more pictures of the house. The plaster will be white, not like in the photo. And do the bright blue rally stripes make the house faster, or are the "blue" like the BMW i-models?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
11ant schrieb:
And do the bright blue rally stripes make the house faster, or are the "blue" like in the BMW i models?We asked the same question. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the answer. BMW is sadly not included in the price :-(
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