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.
11ant24 Jun 2021 15:00
Holzhäuschen schrieb:

for my dog, which is easy to clean
Acof1978 schrieb:

My wife doesn’t like cleaning
Women who like cleaning usually have other quirks. But I’d also like a dog that’s easy to clean (that would excite me more than ceramic “wood”) *LOL*
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Holzhäuschen24 Jun 2021 15:38
11ant schrieb:

But I would also like a dog that is easy to clean (I’d be more excited about that than ceramic “wood”) *LOL*
Up to a certain age, the animal was really low-maintenance, but as is often the case—things get a bit more difficult with increasing age 😀
Tigerlily24 Jun 2021 19:33
No matter what, the main thing is that you enjoy sweeping ;-)
Acof1978 schrieb:

My wife doesn’t like cleaning 🙂
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Acof1978
24 Jun 2021 20:33
What should be considered when choosing parquet flooring? Engineered hardwood is the obvious choice, but is there anything else to keep in mind with underfloor heating?
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Acof1978
26 Jun 2021 17:14
We just spent two hours with the bathroom planner, and the first plan has finally been confirmed as the final version. The cabinet next to the bathtub will be used for laundry. That means: open it, put in dirty laundry, and close it again. So, there’s no need to stand in front of it. We will decide on the tiles before placing the order.

The suggestion from @ypg was very good, but we realized that installing the flush system might cause problems and require building two drywall partitions. This way, only one is needed.

Bright bathroom with bathtub, toilet, glass shower, window with blinds and plants on the windowsill


Modern bathroom: corner bathtub on the left, toilet in the middle, glass shower on the right, plants by the window.


Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, wooden vanity, window with plants, wooden floor.


Modern bathtub, wooden washbasin, window with roller shutters, plants.


Bathroom with white vanity, round basin, black faucet, mirror, plant, wooden floor


Modern bathroom with glass shower, oval basin on a wooden countertop, and black faucet.
Nida35a26 Jun 2021 17:36
I like it, and no one is hiding behind shear walls.