Category Archives: Immobilienwissen

Can the costs for an emergency janitor service be passed on to the tenant?

Artfully decorated Art Nouveau facade of a residential building in green and cream tones

Real estate can occasionally be affected by emergencies such as a burst pipe, a clogged pipe, or a power outage. In such cases, an effective and cost-conscious emergency janitorial service is needed. Many landlords ask themselves whether they can pass on the costs of the unexpected janitorial intervention to the tenant?

Why aren't plots of land developed more quickly?

Green meadow with a historic building in the background, framed by autumn trees

Vacant, buildable plots of land certainly do exist. In view of the scarce housing, especially in cities like Munich, the obvious question is why they are not being built on quickly. There is often a suspicion that the land is being speculated with. However, there are various reasons why landowners leave their building land fallow.

Housing shortage in Germany: How high costs hinder construction projects

Modern new building with a brick-red facade and numerous balconies

A lack of housing and high rents are issues that have been discussed in Germany for quite some time. Especially in metropolitan areas, affordable apartments are often in short supply. Against this backdrop, massive construction should actually be taking place in this country.

What obligations do tenants and landlords have regarding ice and snow

Snowy pavilion in the Hofgarten Munich with a winter-cleared path in the sunshine

When it snows, it often means work for homeowners: As part of their duty to maintain safe conditions, they must ensure that the sidewalk in front of their property is free of snow and ice and thus safe to walk on. However, owners of apartment buildings can transfer this duty to their tenants or hire service providers. This article reveals the rules that apply to owners and tenants regarding the duty to maintain safe conditions in ice and snow.

Baukindergeld: almost 50,000 applications – primarily in rural areas

Modern white apartment building with balconies under a blue sky in Munich

Families with children can apply for the funding after moving into a newly built or purchased house. The application must be submitted within 3 months of moving in. If the household income is below a maximum amount and the application is approved, the families receive 1,200 euros annually per child for ten years. Almost 50,000 families have applied for the Baukindergeld construction grant.

What should be considered when building a new home for old age?

Bustling pedestrian zone in downtown Munich with a view of a historic church tower

The children have long since left home and the rooms are empty: many older people are daring to take on a new construction project once again. However, since living requirements change considerably in old age, a few criteria should be taken into account when building a new home.