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If the basement is under water, a remedy must be found quickly. Because if the basement is not properly dried or even remains damp, mold can develop and spread rapidly. That is why the Association of Private Builders (VPB) advises private homeowners to contact an abdominal expert in the case of damp and wet basements. This can examine how large the...

The online portal energiesparen-im-haushalt.de deals with the offer and use of environmentally friendly technologies in the field of living, building and renovation. With numerous practical examples and tips, the online portal regularly reports on how energy can be saved in the home and the living climate improved. The editorial team works closely with experts and energy consultants to...

In the declaration of partition of a residential complex consisting of four houses and an underground car park, the responsibilities for the management and maintenance of the residential buildings are stipulated under § 3 "Separation of the apartment buildings and the underground car park". The complex consists of houses A to D, of which house C is an old building, whereas houses A, B, D and the underground car park are newly built.

An old wooden staircase is an eye-catcher in any hallway. The building material wood is so popular because it is characterized by its stability and strength and is particularly environmentally friendly. Wood has a high load-bearing capacity with a relatively low dead weight, has good insulating properties and also looks good. No wonder, then, that the natural building material is popular with many...

In its "Changing world of work" study, the real estate consulting firm JLL examines the effects of the increasing demand for remote working or the shift of work to the home office as a result of the Corona crisis. These changes in the labor market have implications for the real estate market. The study experts observe an increasing demand for larger living space as well as the...

If a residential building is to be protected from heat in the summer, a green facade is particularly suitable. It not only provides natural heat protection for the occupants and the property, but also looks good. In addition, it brings many ecological advantages. However, before the greening of the exterior facade is started, the condominium owners' meeting (WEG) should...

Owners of an apartment in a residential complex who want to install a connection for an e-charging station for their electric car need the approval of the condominium owners' association (WEG). This is because the legal situation for the installation of a connection for e-power contains two major weaknesses. On the one hand, there are still no regulations in the Home Ownership Act on which majority there is in a...

Anyone who moves into a property concludes a rental agreement with the landlord. In most cases, this is an open-ended rental agreement agreed in writing. Standardized and comprehensive contract drafts, so-called form rental agreements, are offered, for example, by real estate agents, homeowners' and landowners' associations or publishers. Many of the contract clauses contained therein...

Those who have a balcony in their apartment are interested in having enough privacy outdoors. With a suitable balcony cladding residents protect themselves from prying eyes from the outside and also provide sufficient wind protection. Basically, a distinction is made between two types of balcony cladding. While one type of cladding is installed directly during balcony construction,...

In cooperation with the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI), Postbank has again this year published the Housing Atlas, which is published once a year. The Postbank Housing Atlas 2020 provides information on purchase price developments on the German real estate market at regional and district level. The experts' forecasts extend to the year 2030 and provide detailed statements about...