2021

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...

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...

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...

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...

Whoever becomes the owner of a house has, on the one hand, many rights and freedoms that he may exercise on his property and in his house. For example, the house can be sold or rented, renovated and changed in the interior. It can also be vacant or encumbered. The rights of homeowners are governed by Section 903 of the German Civil Code. These apply as long as and to the extent that they...

Especially in times when restaurants and bars are closed and people spend more time at home, the desire for their own home bar is growing among many. Whether as a bar counter, bar counter, standing or bar table, depending on the spatial conditions and tastes, the living room can be quickly transformed into a cozy and sociable place. For those who have little space available,...

According to the Rent Index 2020 published by the research company "F+B Forschung und Beratung für Wohnen, Immobilien und Umwelt", rents are still rising in many German cities. However, the evaluations clearly show that the steep rise, which even led to a doubling of rental prices in recent years, is slowly slowing down even in metropolitan...

In buildings, the regulations from the DIN 18015-3 standard apply to the laying of power cables. The areas in which cables are laid and the power supply is guaranteed are called installation zones. If drilling is carried out outside these zones, amateur craftsmen can usually be sure that no power cable will be damaged. However, if a cable is hit during drilling, the...

The Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) has increased subsidies for energy-efficient urban redevelopment in neighborhoods. The "Energetic Urban Redevelopment - Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation in Neighborhoods" funding program has been in effect since the beginning of April and supports, among other things, the creation of a green infrastructure and the establishment and expansion of climate-friendly mobility. Digitalization and a...

In a condominium owners' association (WEG), it was decided by majority resolution at the owners' meeting on June 7, 2018 to have the maintenance of the outdoor facilities carried out by a specific company. Two condominium owners filed an action for annulment against this resolution at the beginning of July. However, this was rejected in the last instance (AZ V ZR 71/20). Because the plaintiff owners...