As people age, they develop new needs and requirements for their homes. To meet these needs, many structural changes would have to be made to the home. How can age-appropriate living be achieved? […]
Given the increased awareness of nature due to alarming news such as bee deaths and insect decline, it's no surprise that naturalness and sustainability are the number one garden trend for summer 2019. More than just a […]
The new neighbors bought the house next door last year for €350,000? Surely you can ask for the same price then? Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple. Anyone wanting to sell for the best possible price […]
If adding a balcony to the attic is not possible or too costly, a roof loggia in a gable or pitched roof can be an interesting alternative. Nestled into the roof, as if cut into the building, it is […]
84% of German citizens would prefer to live in their own home rather than rent. This is the opinion of both those who live in their own homes and those who still rent […]
The removal of a decaying birch tree in the garden of an apartment building led to a legal dispute. The landlord wanted to pass on the costs of felling the dead tree to the tenants as part of the operating expenses. One of the […]
Furniture made of light wood, fabrics of velvet and silk, accessories in pastel shades: This year's interior design trends are diverse and range from simple, natural, self-made products in the spirit of "back to nature" to extravagant […]
Moving is stressful. At least it used to be. But increasingly, digital tools are making the move much more relaxed. It starts with choosing the right moving company, calculating the number of moving boxes, and ends […]
The growing interest in healthy and organic food has revived a centuries-old tradition: the medicinal herb garden. Cultivating medicinal herbs is a rewarding endeavor and can be done both in the garden and on the balcony […]
Advanced age can protect against eviction. In a recent ruling, the Berlin Regional Court strengthened the rights of elderly tenants. According to the ruling, seniors can demand the continuation of their tenancy solely on the grounds of their advanced age. […]