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.
Tolentino2 Dec 2021 09:27
There are things he has to do and things he can do. At the same time, there are things you can do as well.
I would always pull every possible string that could contribute to success, even if it seems repetitive. Especially when they cost me very little.
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Tom1978
2 Dec 2021 11:55
Fresh photos. The work is not yet 100% complete. The construction supervisor will come later due to other appointments but is documenting everything. Photos of the final result before pouring will also be provided by the managing director. The company prepares a construction log after each trade.

If the weather cooperates in the new year, bricklaying will start on 10.01.

Reinforcement steel mesh for a concrete slab, wooden formwork surrounding the construction area, forest in the background


Foundation with steel reinforcement on protective film; blue cistern, excavation, forest in the background.


Construction site foundation with reinforcement steel mesh, sand/soil piles and surrounding forest.
Nida35a2 Dec 2021 12:43
The bricks are on pallets and protected with plastic wrap from the factory.
The manufacturer doesn’t know if they will be used right away or stored outside for a year.
Each pallet has a production date and an earliest processing date printed on it.
We photographed every label but rarely needed the pictures.
This applies to the labels on insulation, buckets, roofing felt, adhesives, basically everything.
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Tom1978
2 Dec 2021 12:44
Nida35a schrieb:

The bricks come on pallets and are wrapped in plastic by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer doesn't know if they will be used immediately or stored on site for a year.
Each pallet has a production date and an earliest processing date marked on it.
We photographed every label but hardly ever needed the pictures.
This also applies to the labels on insulation, buckets, roofing felt, adhesive—basically everything.

I discussed the matter with the structural builder and the project manager of the construction company. They said nothing further needs to be done since the materials are already protected. A construction fence will be installed for insurance reasons, and that's all.
11ant2 Dec 2021 14:10
Tom1978 schrieb:

Freshly taken photos. They are not 100% finished yet.
Don’t forget the most important photo subject: the foundation grounding 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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Tom1978
2 Dec 2021 17:05
11ant schrieb:

Don’t forget the most important photo subject: the grounding system 🙂

More photos for you :-) According to the construction supervisor, it’s a couple (husband: civil engineer, wife: architect); everything has gone perfectly.

Construction site: foundation with steel reinforcement, workers in yellow helmets; excavator and white delivery van.


Reinforcing steel mesh over a freshly poured concrete slab; construction workers in protective clothing visible.


Construction site: circular concrete foundation with reinforcing bars, steel mesh, and formwork.


Excavation and foundation with steel reinforcement in a residential area, houses in the background


Construction site: reinforcing steel mesh as foundation in an excavation pit, house in the background.


Reinforcing steel mesh lying on blue construction foil during foundation work at a building site.


Construction site with foundation reinforcement, pipes, construction workers; excavator in the background


Construction site with reinforcing steel mesh on blue tarp; worker with yellow helmet.


Reinforcing steel mesh on construction site over concrete slab; materials and construction machinery in the background


Construction site scene: wrapped pink insulation panels and foundation with steel reinforcement.