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The study "Living in Germany 2020 - Differences between urban and rural areas" examines and compares real estate and rental prices in German core cities and metropolitan areas with price developments in the Speckgürtel and rural areas. An important aspect of the research relates to the effects of the Corona pandemic and the resulting increase in commuting...

Spring is just around the corner: that's when it's time to spruce up the patio. Homeowners or tenants who have a sandstone surface on their terrace or balcony should start cleaning it as soon as possible. Because sandstone is a stable rock, but porous due to its natural structure, care should be taken when cleaning. Damaging...

For those who own an electric car, a "wallbox" offers a good solution for charging the e-car. This can be easily installed outdoors on a house wall or carport as well as indoors, for example in a garage. If the intelligent wall charging station is to be installed in an apartment building, consultation with the other homeowners or the...

The tenants of an 85.65 square meter apartment in Berlin are suing their landlord for the pro-rata repayment of the rent paid to date (AZ VIII ZR 369/18). The tenancy has existed since 2016, a net cold rent of 1,199 euros was agreed in the lease. This corresponds to a price per square meter of 13.99 euros. The previous tenants only paid a net cold rent of 485 euros. According to the...

Feng Shui is a theory of harmony from China, which aims to create a connection of man with his living and living space. This is characterized by harmony and unison. Thereby Feng Shui pursues the goal to let the life energy Chi or also Qi called, flow better in the living environment and to improve thus the living and quality of life. With the right use of colors and...

Whoever realizes a housing project depends on the availability of sufficient building materials. The raw material gravel is needed for the production of concrete and is therefore very important for residential construction. However, gravel supplies in Germany are scarce and prices are high. This is because the occurrence and extraction of gravel is much lower than the actual demand. The study "Gravel -...

Anyone who buys a condominium or a townhouse simultaneously becomes a member of the condominium owners' association (WEG). This has many advantages, as any repairs and necessary renovation and modernization work on the common property is borne financially by the community. However, before any work can be carried out, a joint decision must first be made as to which...

For those who want to renovate their roof, a facade renovation with the slate system offers a good opportunity to save energy and heating costs. If you also install the appropriate solar elements between the slate panels, you can produce your own green electricity for small-scale consumption at the same time. A slate system offers not only a visually appealing, ecological and economical...

In a legal dispute (AZ 39 C 114/20), a landlord terminated the tenancy of a tenant without notice, alternatively with notice and demanded the eviction and surrender of the apartment. In the letter of termination, the landlord gave several reasons for termination. For example, the tenant had not fulfilled her duty of care pursuant to Section 536c (1) of the German Civil Code (BGB), as she had failed to report any defects in the rented property.

Everyone is talking about home offices. There is now plenty of information on setting up a home office and tips on how best to manage the balancing act between private interests and everyday working life. Employees are also informed that for the years 2020 and 2021, a home office allowance can be claimed in the tax return as income-related expenses or business...