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)
Nida35a schrieb:
I think it’s good that you’re working on the floor plan.
The extra space in the living room is a positive.
So far, nothing has been built yet; it’s all just on paper.
As for how the building permit / planning permission is affected, your general contractor or the building authority can tell you. After visiting the fireplace installer yesterday, we realized that there will be very little space between the fireplace and the low cabinet on the wall (about 60 cm (24 inches)). The fireplace is 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) wide, including shelves. The low cabinet is 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) wide. By extending the living room by about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in), we create more space between them as well as more room for the dining table. Additionally, without the terrace roof, it should get brighter even without adding windows. We can also work with awnings or similar solutions regarding the terrace covering.
Nida35a schrieb:
I think it’s good that you are focusing on the floor plan.
The extra space in the living room is beneficial. But you do realize this was already recommended over 2 months ago, right? 🙄;)
driver55 schrieb:
But you do know that this was already recommended more than 2 months ago? 🙄;) As the saying goes: Better late than never... 😎
driver55 schrieb:
But you do realize that was already recommended over 2 months ago? 🙄;)There were many recommendations, including to the twin ybias, but
he is building exactly his house and not the sum of all the forum’s recommendations.
Nida35a schrieb:
There were many recommendations, also to the twin ybias,
but
he is building exactly his own house and not the sum of all the forum’s recommendations I have to say we have thought about all suggestions and adopted one (no side panels on the doors, resulting in a smaller hallway and a larger guest bathroom and pantry). Even if it doesn’t seem like it, I am grateful for every suggestion—as long as it is a suggestion and not an imposition 😎
Nida35a schrieb:
I think it’s good that you are working on the floor plan. I don’t anymore, meanwhile; chewing gum just gets an unpleasant texture after a few hours and nothing more. Moreover, to my regret, secondly after
Acof1978 schrieb:
After visiting the fireplace builder yesterday, we realized that there will be very little space between the fireplace and the low cabinet on the wall (about 60cm (24 inches)). The fireplace is 1.64m (5 ft 4 in) wide (including shelves). Low cabinet: 2.07m (6 ft 9 in). By extending the living room by about 2.5m (8 ft 2 in), we create more space but also more room for the dining table. the penny still hasn’t dropped that it should be the fireplace, and not the terrace (roof), that should be cut; and secondly, although I had corrected this in post #69, the floor plan with north at approximately four o’clock keeps being brought up again.
Acof1978 schrieb:
Furthermore, without additional windows it should get brighter as the terrace roof is removed. That wouldn’t even be true if the Earth were flat. And mind you, with north at 12 o’clock (= the “terrace” in SSW), the value of the roof would be obvious again!
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