ᐅ Construction of a 144 sqm bungalow in Fichtenwalde (near Potsdam)
Created on: 16 May 2021 18:56
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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)
We visited Szczecin today to update the quotes for the interior and exterior doors. Costs are within the planned budget, around 12,000 euros for 6 interior doors and 1 exterior door, including installation and transport. (The exchange rate used was a cautious 4.25 PLN = 1 euro. The current rate is 4.65 PLN = 1 euro). The final quote will be provided after the measurements taken by the company (February 2022) and will reflect current prices. So here @driver55 we have everything under control for now 😎
All interior doors opening to the hallway will be flush with the door frame, regardless of which side they open to (I don’t know the English technical term 🙂 ). Also, all are equipped with magnetic catches. The door frames will be a bit more elegant than the ones shown in the picture. All are coated with multiple layers of paint. The exterior door closes automatically, has a day/night lock, a security lock, and also meets the requirements of the KFW 55 standard due to its excellent performance.
All interior doors opening to the hallway will be flush with the door frame, regardless of which side they open to (I don’t know the English technical term 🙂 ). Also, all are equipped with magnetic catches. The door frames will be a bit more elegant than the ones shown in the picture. All are coated with multiple layers of paint. The exterior door closes automatically, has a day/night lock, a security lock, and also meets the requirements of the KFW 55 standard due to its excellent performance.
DennisW schrieb:
Where exactly in Stettin were you?Labradoor. They offer doors, windows, roller shutters also with Somfy systems. There is also a second company specializing in bathrooms. However, it is best to speak Polish there.
Hello.
I am currently looking into electrical systems and smart home technology. We received our first quote some time ago. It won’t be a complex KNX system but rather a few basic features that can be controlled via smartphone or panel, such as lighting, heating, shutters, video doorbells, and possibly cameras. I watched some videos about the Busch-Jäger system on YouTube and I’m quite interested. What do you think about it?
What bothers me a bit is that the devices the electrician suggests are about 20-40% more expensive than the retail prices I find as a consumer. I understand issues like warranty and so on. I would accept a 10% markup without complaint. However, some prices are up to 40% higher. On top of that, there are of course installation costs…
Example: Busch-Jäger panel. According to Google, retail prices are about 350 € gross. The electrician’s price: 478.62 € = 36.7% markup…
I am currently looking into electrical systems and smart home technology. We received our first quote some time ago. It won’t be a complex KNX system but rather a few basic features that can be controlled via smartphone or panel, such as lighting, heating, shutters, video doorbells, and possibly cameras. I watched some videos about the Busch-Jäger system on YouTube and I’m quite interested. What do you think about it?
What bothers me a bit is that the devices the electrician suggests are about 20-40% more expensive than the retail prices I find as a consumer. I understand issues like warranty and so on. I would accept a 10% markup without complaint. However, some prices are up to 40% higher. On top of that, there are of course installation costs…
Example: Busch-Jäger panel. According to Google, retail prices are about 350 € gross. The electrician’s price: 478.62 € = 36.7% markup…
Tom1978 schrieb:
Hello.
I’m currently working on the electrical system and smart home setup. We received our first quote some time ago. It’s not going to be an extensive KNX system, just some basic features where you can control things like lights, heating, blinds, video doorbells, and possibly cameras via phone or panel. I watched some Busch-Jäger system videos on YouTube and am quite interested. What do you think about it?
What bothers me a bit is that the devices the electrician recommends are about 20-40% more expensive than the retail prices I can find as a consumer. I understand the issues with warranty and such. I’d accept a 10% markup without complaining. But some prices are up to 40% higher. Plus, of course, there are installation costs...
Example: Busch-Jäger panel. Retail prices according to Google are about €350 gross. Electrician’s price: €478.62 = 36.7% markup...That is normal. Otherwise, you have to install it yourself.BJ is however a good brand.
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