May 2021

Judgment: cat net on balcony allowed

The following case shows that a cat net installed on the balcony can lead to a court dispute: The tenant of an apartment in Berlin wanted to allow her cat to go out onto the balcony and install a cat net to protect her animal. The landlady, however, was against this and prohibited the tenant from installing the net. Thereupon, the tenant filed a lawsuit before the district court...

Tips: Living in a motorhome

Anyone who dreams of living in a mobile home faces a number of hurdles. If the home of one's own or the rented apartment is permanently exchanged for mobile accommodation, the question of a registration address and the legal situation first arises. On the blog Campofant, interested parties can find numerous tips about living in a mobile home. Even if there is no clearly formulated law that governs the...

Home ownership: maintenance and upkeep costs

According to a survey by the opinion research institute YouGov, around 29 percent of the German population live in their own home. The survey was commissioned by the German Real Estate Association IVD. In addition to many of the advantages and conveniences that homeowners have, the IVD points out that prospective buyers should inform themselves in advance about the regular costs...

Architect house: building with an architect

Those who want to plan and realize their own home together with an architect benefit from many advantages. Because an architect's house convinces by its uniqueness and offers planning security as well as a high measure of individuality to the owner. Thus, in the first draft of the architect all the wishes and ideas of the future homeowner are taken into account with regard to the...

Study: Green district heating for Germany

In cooperation with the Hamburg Institute (HI) and the Forschungsgesellschaft für Energiewirtschaft in Munich (FfE), the study "Green District Heating for Germany - Potentials, Costs, Implementation" was published in March 2021. The subject of the studies is the necessity of green district heating for the implementation of climate-neutral heat supply on the way to climate neutrality in...

Judgment: Termination due to own need

Condominium owners have the option of terminating an existing tenancy due to their own needs. This right is stipulated in Section 573 (3) Sentence 1 of the German Civil Code (BGB). In the letter of termination, it must be proven that the owners or their family members as well as the members of the household have a concrete reason or a justified interest in taking over the apartment. A...

Furnishings: Modern eat-in kitchen

Open space concepts with multifunctional eat-in kitchens have long been part of our understanding of modern life and are an integral part of our everyday lives. To ensure that the merging of the kitchen with the dining room and the living room does not appear cluttered and blends into a coherent and cozy overall picture, there are a few things to keep in mind. Thus, straight lines and shapes characterize the...

Study: Crowdinvesting in the real estate sector

The term "crowdinvesting" refers to a financing model in which several people participate in investments with comparatively small contributions. This grouping of small investors is also called "swarm financing", since numerous investors often have to invest in order to reach the required capital sum. In real estate investments, too, the...

Dream of own home on small plot

Anyone looking for a suitable plot of land for their own home is often amazed at today's land prices. Even with a larger financial margin, the search for a suitable building plot can be quite difficult. Building land is becoming increasingly scarce, especially if the home is in an attractive location. That's why it's worth looking out for...

Thermal detector detects weak points on the house

With a thermodetector, homeowners have the opportunity to quickly and easily detect weak points in the house. This is because if there are impairments in the masonry or in the building structure, such as thermal bridges, they are not visible to the occupants with the naked eye. Rather, the walls and the rooms feel cold, the heating costs appear high or it forms...

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