ᐅ Home Construction in Saxony: How Can I Plan Realistically?

Created on: 18 Jun 2021 22:00
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BertramK
Hello building experts,
I want to build a KfW55EE bungalow with 100m2 (approximately 1,076 sq ft) turnkey with Heinz von Heiden in Saxony.
The plot is provided by my parents, 1800m2 (about 30x60m / 98x197 ft), relatively flat.
A sewage connection was laid and paid for years ago. A few small shrubs and trees need to be removed.
I am 52 and my wife is 47 years old, so we don’t have much time left to pay off a loan.
I currently earn €3000 and my wife €1500. We still live in Bavaria at the moment and will have to change jobs anyway because we need to move. We currently rent and pay €1250 including utilities for 115m2 (about 1,238 sq ft).
We have around €100,000 in savings, but we only want to use about €45,000 as equity in the financing to keep sufficient reserves for the upcoming move and any unforeseen expenses.
The turnkey bungalow, including groundwork and soil survey, should cost €178,000. We plan to do some work ourselves, such as painting walls and installing the flooring. We also plan to build a prefabricated garage, 6x4m (about 20x13 ft), for one car, bicycles, and garden furniture storage (around €10,000).
What additional building-related costs should we plan for, and which of these costs should be included in the financing?
We would be very grateful for any advice.
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Acof1978
19 Jun 2021 18:03
Heinz von Heiden is similar to Town & Country. It can work out well, but it can also go seriously wrong. €1,780 per square meter (approximately $1,940 per square yard) is more than just affordable, especially for KfW 55 standard. Is the foundation slab included?
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BertramK
19 Jun 2021 18:21
Yes, the foundation slab and groundwork are included.
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Acof1978
19 Jun 2021 18:26
BertramK schrieb:

Yes, the ground slab and groundwork are included.

However, it will hardly be possible to keep the price offered by Heinz von Heiden. Even €2,000 per square meter (about $185 per square foot) will hardly be achievable, especially given current prices. Have the construction specifications, for example, checked by a building consultant.
11ant19 Jun 2021 19:45
BertramK schrieb:

We are currently renting and paying 1250€ including utilities for 115m² (1235 sq ft).
In which areas are you planning to downsize?
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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Pinkiponk
19 Jun 2021 19:56
BertramK schrieb:

Hello Pinkiponk,
Thank you for your reply 🙂 Feel free to share your cost list.
How far along are you with your build? Who are you building with?

Simply remove any items from the list that are not relevant for you. Once I have the individual amounts in euros, I can provide those as well. It will take a little longer though.

We are building in the Leipzig district. Would you like to tell us which region you will be building in?



















































































Assignment of house number
Transfer of data from cadastral map
Certificate of preemptive purchase rights
Court fees for land registry notice
Entry in land registry, deletion of notice
Fees for notarizing land charge
Review of house offer/contract
Building encumbrance register information
Property maintenance until construction start
Kitchen
Garage/carport with workshop/tool shed
Exterior landscaping
Garden and tool shed
Refreshments for construction workers
Tips for construction workers
Double burden of rent and loan payments
Moving costs
Construction supervisor/building expert/surveyor
Topping out ceremony
Housewarming
Building permit (simple?)
Structural engineer
Police street closure
Confirmation of KfW funding criteria
Lawn/hedges/shrubs
Mailbox





















































Earthworks
Gravel (clean layer)
Slab foundation
Foundation formwork
Scaffolding
Shell construction
Roof frame
Roof tiles
Drainage
Concrete
Eaves flashing
Structural calculations
Building materials (gravel/sand)
Scaffolding
Chimney
Construction electricity/water supply
Building application and architectural services
































































Property transfer tax
Notary fees
Real estate agent commission
Property tax (assessment notice)
Gas connection
Public drinking water supply
Confirmation of secured infrastructure
Telephone connection
Public sewer system
Decision on drainage application
Electricity connection
Soil survey
Surveying/site plan
Site plan 1st revision for building permit
Site plan 2nd revision for building permit
Development plan
Sewer connection
Entry of land charge in land registry
Miscellaneous
Structural calculations






































































































































Roof pitch 30° instead of 22°
Storey height increase by 20cm (8 inches)
Additional interior wall
Additional interior door
Additional interior glass door
Additional shower
Windows according to our plan
Electric roller shutters instead of manual
Somfy Tahoma box (central control)
Intercom system
Network sockets
High voltage connection
Additional outdoor water tap
Floor drain
Vapor-permeable wall construction
Additional cost for underfloor heating
Flat plate solar collectors
Chimney
Photovoltaic system
Plastering work
Wallpapering
Floor coverings ground floor 65sqm (700 sq ft)
Floor coverings upper floor 57sqm (613 sq ft)
Retractable attic ladder
Window grids for all windows/doors
Window surrounds
Window shutters
Slab foundation
Permit fees
Structural and, if necessary, verification calculations
Surveying and fees
Construction site setup
Construction electricity, water, and energy costs
Earthworks
Sewer work
Waste disposal, container
House connections
Soil test, regulations, geotechnical report
Building application and architectural services
Structural calculations
Custom exterior wall design
Preparation
Material selection
Building permit fee Saxony














































Front door
Doors
Windows
Roof windows
Interior plaster
Paint
Tile adhesive
Tiles
Fireplace + connection
Paint
Stairs
Window sills
Exterior plaster
Gutters
Laminate flooring



































Heating system (gas condensing boiler with solar thermal)
Heating system accessories (buffer tank, etc.)
Underfloor heating
Thermostats
Hot water pipes
Wastewater pipes
Washbasin
Fittings
Toilet
Bathtub + shower tray
Towel radiator


































Electrical cables
Flush-mounted boxes
Small parts
Lighting fixtures
Electrical panel
Electricity meter
Earthing rail
Meter registration
Electrical installation inspection
Foundation earth electrode
Satellite/cable system






















Builder’s liability insurance
Construction all-risk insurance
Construction helpers accident insurance
Home and land liability insurance
Fire insurance for shell construction
Completion insurance
Builder’s legal protection insurance





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ypg
20 Jun 2021 02:13
BertramK schrieb:

Yes, the concrete slab and groundwork are included

Up to 30cm (12 inches), no more.

@Pinkiponk
There seems to be a lot of confusion. I think this is misleading.