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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thoughtless86
18 May 2021 19:07
Well, it seems like twins in spirit/building project have found each other, that fits perfectly!
DaSch1718 May 2021 19:23
@Ybias78 is back again? Reincarnation! How wonderful! I’m happy!
11ant18 May 2021 19:37
thoughtless86 schrieb:

Well, it seems like kindred spirits or projects have found each other—perfect match!

Some things seem to cluster here as if certain years were cursed: we have several guys born in ’78 with bungalows, also of similar size, and the difficult divas who, after three hundred verses of counting rhymes, still haven’t gotten anywhere, tend to gather in the ’86 group 🙂
DaSch17 schrieb:

@Ybias78 is back? Reincarnation! How wonderful! I’m excited!

I’m afraid you’ve misunderstood something there.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
DaSch1718 May 2021 19:42
11ant schrieb:

I’m afraid you misunderstood something there.

Such a coincidence is quite unusual, isn’t it? 😉
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ypg
18 May 2021 19:44
Acof1978 schrieb:

And what would be your solution? Double the size of the living room window?

Consider it during the planning stage. Avoid covered areas, or counter the design, for example.
Join the floor plan discussion...
It will definitely be dark. With a covered terrace, I would personally always plan for additional window area as compensation. Ultimately, you can also say: this is not the final design if you want it to be bright.
I would probably just counter it and then take a closer look at everything. The bedrooms also benefit from this: in winter, the children's rooms are dark as it is now.
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Acof1978
18 May 2021 19:51
DaSch17 schrieb:

@Ybias78 is back? Reincarnation! How nice! I’m happy!

It wasn’t my fault, and the duplication was not intentional 😎

@11ant You just find everyone :p

We have already included all the furniture in the plans. The living room furniture is currently in our apartment, which has an 18 sqm (194 sq ft) living room, and it fits very well here 🙂

Regarding the brightness. My wife and I discussed it. It will stay as planned. Why? We currently live in an apartment with an 18 sqm (194 sq ft) living room. The living room has a 1.70 m (5.6 ft) window front (see photo). We have a covered balcony. No other windows. And we are more than satisfied with the brightness. In the house, we will have:
A) a 3 m (9.8 ft) window front, which is higher
B) additionally, a floor-to-ceiling window
C) on the other side, the kitchen with a 2 m (6.6 ft) wide window.

It will definitely be brighter than in our apartment. So more than enough.

Bright dining area with wooden table, glass cabinet and window front; houses and trees visible outside.