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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driver55
24 Jun 2021 12:18
Acof1978 schrieb:

What about tiles and the feeling of cold?

You surely have tiles in your bathroom at home and feet as well.
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driver55
24 Jun 2021 12:20
Tolentino schrieb:

I haven’t experienced this in real life yet, but maybe you could just buy a tile, heat it up to 25°C (77°F) with a hairdryer, and place it on your stomach. The ultimate tile test.

What’s the point of that? Do you walk on your stomach?
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driver55
24 Jun 2021 12:25
And regarding the bathroom and the positioning of the fixtures: good planners take this into account already when designing the floor plan. It doesn’t make sense to allocate four walls and a certain number of square meters to the bathroom and then try to squeeze the fixtures in afterwards.
Tolentino24 Jun 2021 12:34
driver55 schrieb:

What’s the point? Are you crawling on your stomach?
Aren’t you?
No, but children do lie on their stomachs when playing in the living room.
I wouldn’t really consider adults’ feet to be critical when it comes to underfloor heating.
11ant24 Jun 2021 12:35
Myrna_Loy schrieb:

Vinyl flooring would be the last choice I would consider for an apartment or house. It’s basically a PVC floor dressed up to look stylish. It cannot be repaired and is not durable.
It might be interesting to hear @KlaRa’s opinion on this ;-)
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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Acof1978
24 Jun 2021 13:15
We are open to suggestions regarding the flooring :-)