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)
Tom1978 schrieb:
I only lived in Berlin for 9 months Time seems to run differently there.
With your so-called cousins, you’ve actually been here longer and will still be living in Berlin for at least a few more months.
You naughty Berliner, you 😎
I wish you a smooth and stress-free construction phase.
In der Ruine9 Nov 2021 08:11Thank you for the insights into your construction process. It is interesting to see even the small steps. Please continue just like this. Thank you.
11ant schrieb:
I had completely forgotten about this point regarding the tree removal. Would you have been allowed to leave some trees at the front?Yes, leaving some trees would have been allowed. However, there was only one tree that could have been affected. We didn’t want to remove it because of our plans. We want to build a carport at the front and who knows what else. Later on, getting approval for tree removal is very difficult in Fichtenwalde due to local tree protection regulations.
Holzhäuschen9 Nov 2021 18:20How lovely with the birdhouses and bat boxes! We have installed 8 bat boxes so far; 2 more are still needed.
Hello, we are planning to build just around the corner from you in Borkwalde and have similar conditions. I have a few questions. You had budgeted €25,000 (about $27,000) for the land conversion. Was your plot forest land? Did you have a formal clarification ordinance or was it already designated as building land? Somewhere I read that you had to pay 4??? thousand euros (about $4,300) to the forestry authority—was that compensation for tree felling? Could you have offered replacement land instead? Are the nest boxes a requirement from the forestry or nature conservation authorities? Lastly, did you have any issues with the Teltow building authority? You have the same case officer in the planning department, and she is giving us a hard time—claiming the building is too large and bulky, the garage is not attached to the house, and every week my mood gets worse.
Thank you in advance for your answers, and I wish you the best of luck with your project.
Thank you in advance for your answers, and I wish you the best of luck with your project.
MG-Paint schrieb:
Hello, we want to build just around the corner from you in Borkwalde and have similar conditions. I have a few questions. You budgeted €25,000 for the land conversion. Was your property forest land? Did you have a clarification statute or was it already designated as building land? Somewhere in between I read that you had to pay 4??? thousand euros to the forestry authority—was that the compensation for tree felling? Could you have also offered replacement land? Are the bird boxes a requirement from the forestry or nature conservation authority? Finally, did you have any problems with the Teltow building department? You have the same caseworker in the planning department who is causing us a lot of trouble—too big, too bulky, garage not attached to the house, every week my mood gets worse.
Thank you in advance for your answers and I wish you good luck.The woman at the building department is just complaining. She misfiled our documents so they were never forwarded to the forestry authority. I called after 3 weeks, and then it came to light. You have to stay persistent. Also, she never kept the appointments she promised us, when we were supposed to receive the building permit. At some point she was sick and I politely but firmly “demanded” that someone else handle the building permit. Then it suddenly moved forward within 1.5 weeks...
The plot was forest land but within the inner development area. The costs for the conversion (1,462 sqm (15,732 sq ft)) were:
- €10,000 (replacement planting—you have to find it yourself, I worked with the Brandenburg Land Agency)
- €10,750 for felling (I can recommend a very good and reliable tree feller)
- €4,800 to deposit with the forestry authority in case the first trees do not grow back
- about €2,000 to the forestry authority for processing the conversion
We were required to install 3 bird boxes and 1 bat box.
It took us 10 months to get the building permit (application submitted at the end of December). In addition, there were 3 weeks for the approval to build a construction access road and for the use/crossing of the sidewalk.