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)
K1300S schrieb:
Because the window would no longer be shaded by the roof and it’s partly on the south side, right? I also think the outcome will be more favorable, at least in practice. As a layperson, you don’t know to what extent the niche is taken into account in the calculations.
In the end, it will probably add around 8 sqm (86 sq ft) of living space, but no additional window area for the calculation 🤨
Acof1978 schrieb:
More windows on the left side would only cause more heat, since the sun moves from north (5 pm) to south (11 am) there North? 5 pm? Moving to the south? 🙄 I don’t get it. More heat than at night? 😎
We also have a 2-meter (6.5-foot) table. [blabla: If I’d had more money during construction, I would have made the house 2 meters (6.5 feet) longer and the table 3 meters (10 feet) long—for 2 people. I can’t fit my large serving platter between the plates with less than 95 cm (37 inches). Of course, decoration stays on the table while eating… blabla]
… and craft stuff is allowed to spread out 😉 Especially with a child.
Acof1978 schrieb:
The question was whether changes were still possible. The application is for about 140 sqm (1507 sq ft). Now it will be 150 sqm (1615 sq ft) with the change. That was already answered last Friday, the original question.
Schimi179116 Aug 2021 17:44driver55 schrieb:
Space cannot be replaced by anything except more space.;)
(Saying originally from cars with engine displacement, but that’s history now…)The same goes for grill surface area… 😎… … …
ypg schrieb:
I also think the result will be more positive—at least in practice. As a layperson, you can’t really tell how the niche is factored into the calculation.
In the end, it’ll probably be about 8sqm (86 sq ft) more living space, but no extra window area counted for the calculation 🤨
North? 5 p.m.? Moving to the south? 🙄 I don’t get it. More heat than at night? 😎
We also have a 2-meter (6.5-foot) table. [blabla: If I had more money when building, I would have made the house 2 meters longer and the table would be 3 meters long. For two people. I can’t fit my large serving platter between the plates if the table is less than 95cm (37 inches) wide. Of course, decorations don’t get cleared away during meals… blabla]
… and craft supplies are allowed to spread out too 😉 Especially with a child.
The original question was already answered on Friday. This concerns subsidy 461, not the building permit / planning permission.
We had an appointment with the construction company today. We discussed the floor plan and the possible enlargement of the living room. We have now decided against it. Reasons:
- Additional costs would be around €10,000.
- The building permit / planning permission process has already taken 8 months. If the change were included, it would likely be extended until winter.
We will only reduce the size of the fireplace (without shelf and wood storage) from 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) wide to about 1 m (3 ft 3 in) wide. Then everything will fit as we want.
- Additional costs would be around €10,000.
- The building permit / planning permission process has already taken 8 months. If the change were included, it would likely be extended until winter.
We will only reduce the size of the fireplace (without shelf and wood storage) from 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) wide to about 1 m (3 ft 3 in) wide. Then everything will fit as we want.