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)
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motorradsilke1 Oct 2021 05:53In our area (also Brandenburg region), an official site plan was created during the initial survey. I received a copy of it. With that and the boundary markers, you have the exact fence line and can mark it out yourself.
Tom1978 schrieb:
But what about a fence? Don’t I need the exact points to be able to set up the fence?If you want to place the fence exactly on the boundary line, then yes. 😉 With private neighbors, you might be able to agree on the placement, but with public land boundaries, that’s usually more difficult. As I said: we just had that topic recently...motorradsilke schrieb:
With that and the boundary markers, you have the exact fence line and can stake it out yourself.That assumes there are permanent boundary markers at all relevant points, which in my experience is not always the case. So a surveyor will still need to come, or you have to rely on your own measurements.M
motorradsilke1 Oct 2021 07:10K1300S schrieb:
If you want to place the fence exactly on the property line, then yes. 😉 You might be able to agree on the boundary line with private neighbors, but with boundaries adjacent to public areas, that will likely be more difficult. As I mentioned, we just dealt with this issue...
But this assumes that permanent boundary markers exist for all relevant points, which, in my experience, is often not the case. So, a surveyor will probably have to come, or you can try to measure yourself.
What are all the relevant points in your case?
We have a boundary stone exactly at one corner of the property and another one at the opposite end of the property on the adjacent field path. Then there are more on the road (each two properties away), and at the rear end of the properties on the field path there.
One of these had to be searched for by the surveyors first, as it was hidden in the ground.
That should allow for a reliable measurement. If necessary, you can keep a 5cm (2 inch) distance on your own property, which guarantees you are on the safe side.
motorradsilke schrieb:
This should allow for a reasonable measurement. You should not assume that your situation applies everywhere else. In our case, for example, existing markers were removed during the construction of access roads. As I said: Based on my experience, official boundary markers are not always found.
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motorradsilke1 Oct 2021 07:26K1300S schrieb:
You cannot assume that your situation applies everywhere else. In our case, for example, existing markings were removed during the construction of the site access road. As I said: In my experience, official boundary markers are not always present.Ok. Until now, I thought they must exist. Hopefully, that is the exception in your case. But you can usually tell from the site plan you receive with the building permit / planning permission documents.K1300S schrieb:
If you want to place the fence exactly on the boundary line, then yes. 😉 With private neighbors, you might be able to agree on the exact position, but with boundaries to public land, this is usually more difficult. As I said, we’ve just been dealing with this issue...
However, this assumes that permanent boundary markers exist for all relevant points, which in my experience is often not the case. So the surveyor will have to come, or you will have to take your own measurements.Yes, there is no boundary stone or markings on the left side (woods). The boundary is about 73m (240 feet) long. I will review the quote carefully, then decide. I will probably mark the boundary first with wooden stakes and barrier tape for the tree removal crew. Once the house is built, we will decide whether to have a proper marking done.
Thanks for the many replies 😎
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