Turnkey handover – When a building is handed over ready for occupancy, it is referred to as a turnkey handover. This means that all work on the house is the responsibility of the developer or the contractor. In contrast to the ready-for-move-in handover, the interior fittings are usually missing in the case of a turnkey […]
Cosmetic repairs – Cosmetic repairs are by definition minor, non-essential repairs to the apartment, such as painting, wallpapering or painting doors and heating systems. Landlord and tenant must agree before moving in and include desired clauses regarding cosmetic repairs in the lease. If nothing is stipulated in the rental agreement, the statutory provisions of tenancy […]
Statics – Statics is a branch of mechanics and by definition refers to the load-bearing capacity of buildings as calculated by the architect. The synonym of statics is also used in the field of medicine. Here it is mostly used to refer to biostatics, which describes the laws between organism structures and functions. The calculation […]
Senior housing – Accessibility and good accessibility are the basic requirements for senior-friendly housing design. The demand for senior housing and assisted living is steadily increasing due to the aging population. However, in times of old-age poverty, hardly any pensioner can afford to buy a senior apartment without assistance. Therefore, more and more elderly people […]
Insulation – Insulation refers to a covering of roof surfaces and facades that prevent the loss of heat inside and the penetration of cold from the outside. The most commonly used materials for insulation are rock wool and polystyrene. When insulating individual floors in the house, the insulation is placed under the screed or the […]
Roof Terrace – The roof terrace is the usable outdoor area of an attic or the supporting flat roof of a garage. The most important thing when building or extending is the construction. The load-bearing capacity must be large enough and structural regulations such as the securing by a railing must be implemented. This can […]
Roof slope – Roof slopes are sloping side walls occurring in the attic. The usable area limited by the roof slopes is only partially included in the calculation of the living space. Rooms with roof slopes are often used as storage space. In the case of living rooms with sloping ceilings, questions often arise as […]
Attic – By definition, the attic refers to the top floor of a building that is habitable. The attic of a house often has sloping ceilings. Depending on the ceiling height, part of their area is included in the calculation of the living space. The difference between this and the attic is that the attic […]
Firewood & Fireplace Wood Storage – Larger quantities of firewood, are often stored on properties, either for heating or for your own fireplace. The garden or a barn are readily used for storage. Larger quantities of firewood, once stored on a property, must be stored in a fire protected location. This measure is regularly checked […]
Dual Tenancy – A dual tenancy occurs when the landlord enters into a lease with two tenants at the same time, or before the previous tenant has moved out, enters into a lease with a new tenant. The rule is that the first tenant has more rights than the new tenant. In such a case, […]
Semi-detached house – A semi-detached house refers to a property consisting of two units. As a rule, the semi-detached houses are structurally separated from each other and are only connected by two exterior walls that lie together. These exterior walls are usually provided with fire and sound protection. Depending on the segment and the cost, […]
Monument protection – A monument protection is a legally defined protection of a building, which is awarded based on certain criteria. These are besides the age, the architecture or the historical significance. From when a property is listed, is sometimes not directly comprehensible, so they should always inquire as a buyer of a potentially listed […]
