Author: Harry Mohr
Few things are as fundamental to one's life as home. In a representative study by Interhyp, 76 percent of respondents expressed a desire to own their own property. Yet Germany remains a nation of renters, […]
One important structural element is often overlooked during renovations: the chimney. This is according to the Association of Private Building Owners (VPB). When the old heating system is replaced with a modern heating system based on low-temperature or condensing technology, […]
Especially in southern Germany, Mother Holle has already dumped large amounts of snow this year, causing chaos and accidents on roads and paths. In Munich, a snowstorm occurred in 2018 […]
With its ruling last autumn, the Federal Court of Justice strengthened landlords' rights. According to this ruling, an additional ordinary termination notice issued for rent arrears does not automatically become invalid if the tenant subsequently pays their debts. In Berlin […]
The good old tiled stove, which provided cozy warmth in grandma's living room in her day, is enjoying increasing popularity. According to the German Association for Sanitary, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (ZVSHK), it is primarily young families who are opting for the ceramic stove with […]
The new year 2019 brings several changes. On November 30, 2018, the German Bundestag approved the planned amendment to tenancy law to ensure that housing remains affordable despite steadily rising rents. This amendment essentially tightens […]
Vibrant, colorful, social, smart, networked, and multifunctional – that's how architects and urban planners envision the city of the future. One thing seems certain: the future belongs to the city. The trend toward urbanization will continue […]
The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) remains a mystery to many. Since May 25, 2018, the new regulation has also been binding in tenancy agreements. A minefield for housing companies as well as private landlords […]
Using rainwater instead of paying sewage fees: Rising prices for drinking water and sewage – coupled with an increased appreciation for clean water – have led in recent years to significantly greater interest in rainwater harvesting systems or private wells […]
Innocent until proven guilty does not protect against punishment. A ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in February of this year caused a stir and sparked debate: A property owner who commissioned a tradesman to carry out repairs must be held liable for damages caused by that tradesman […]
