There are currently around 500 independent energy consultants in Germany who help private individuals analyze their energy consumption and show them ways to live and reside more energy-efficiently in the future. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) supports the advisory services offered by the consumer advice centers. Much of the advice offered is free of charge, with some...

In Munich, an owner of a condominium and part-owners' association is demanding the closure of a parent-child center in the mixed-use unit. The premises located in the basement were identified in the declaration of partition as a "store with storage" and, in the opinion of the owner, should also be used for this purpose. The plaintiff's apartment is located...

The natural building material concrete has long been used not only in the construction industry due to its load-bearing capacity, resistance and malleability, but is also considered particularly chic in interior design. Whether for the design of rooms, such as the bathroom or kitchen, or as an elegant building material in the field of furniture design, concrete can be used in a variety of ways and can be well...

In the "Germany Study" commissioned by ZDF, the economic research institute Prognos examines the housing and living situation of families in 401 districts and independent cities in Germany. In addition to the areas of money & housing, the study also evaluates the areas of education & social affairs, health & safety, and leisure & culture. The results of the study state that...

Anyone planning to build a house first needs a suitable plot of land. This should correspond to the personal wishes, have a certain size and a good location. But in order for a house to be built on the dream plot at all, the land must be fully developed and a legally valid development plan must be in place. That's why the Association of Private Builders (VPB) advises...

A micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit produces electricity and heat, which can be used to supply energy to a single-, two- or multi-family house. Powered by natural gas or other fuels, such as liquefied petroleum gas or vegetable and fuel oil, about 90 percent of the fuel is converted into renewable energy. A micro-CHP covers an electrical output of 2.5 kW to 15 kW and...

If a house has a chimney, it is possible to install a chimney cover. A chimney cover has many advantages. It provides the chimney with a protective function, for example, from sooting and from rain. It also protects against birds and bird nests nesting in the chimney and prevents the roof from being damaged by flying sparks. If the house is located in the...

Before the Bremen District Court, the owner of an apartment building demands that one of her tenants limit her pet ownership to two dogs or one dog and one cat (AZ 6 C 32/15). The background is that the tenant has taken in several animals in her 77.25 square meter 3.5 room since she moved in in 1979. These include small and large animals, including a cat,...

Parquet floors in living rooms have been very popular since the 19th century. Even today, many residents of apartments and houses want a real parquet floor. No wonder, because a floor made of wood transforms any room into a cozy home and also brings many other advantages. Thus, parquet floors are considered extremely durable and long-lasting, moreover, they are...

Due to climate change, there will be more and more extreme weather situations in the future, such as hail, heavy rain, winter storms and even earthquakes, floods and forest fires. In order to assess and reduce the risk of damage to real estate, the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) has developed the web tool "GIS ImmoRisk Naturgefahren". This...