The “Baulast” or building encumbrance is an important criterion for builders and buyers when deciding whether to purchase a plot of land. Interested parties who want to build should inform themselves in advance about existing building encumbrances. It is not enough to look at the extract from the land register: Read more…
It is common knowledge that you need a building permit if you want to build a home or a bigger building. However, a permit shall be required in Germany for many different kinds of constructions. A permit may also be required if a conversion, extension or expansion is planned. Mere Read more…
Let´s say you need your kitchen sinkt to be repaired, or the toilet, the tiles have broken and you need to replace them… who do you call? Of course, a craftsman. We will all agree on that: this is not an easy job and yes, things can go wrong. Who Read more…
Compensation for damages and construction law: not an easy one Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court; Order from 17.05.2021 23 U 81/20 In 2006, the plaintiff commissioned the defendant to renovate the roof of a winter garden attached to its house, which had been damaged by a storm. However, it could not Read more…
Our attorneys are experts in real estate law. We advise on real estate transactions, in contractual design of purchase / usage / projects agreements, we legally support you in the financing of a transaction, in the project development and in the use of a property (tenancy law / tenancy agreements). Read more…