Older, detached single-family houses are often ideal for dividing into two residential units once the children have moved out.
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Dusseldorf The children have moved out, and retirement can begin – but please don’t move. Almost half of the retirees in Germany live in their own family home, which they often no longer use fully. Instead, the empty children’s rooms become a burden, in terms of work and finances. This form of building use is not sustainable anyway.
A division of the building can be a solution for them. Especially when the space could accommodate multiple generations, a caregiver, or a tenant.
A clear spatial demarcation is a prerequisite for conflict-free coexistence. This is rarely a problem with detached single-family houses, because they can often be structurally designed in such a way that two separate residential units are created. This ensures the privacy of everyone involved and gives room for changes in the residents. However, there are some structural and legal pitfalls in the Home Ownership Act (WEG) to be aware of. Here are five tips on how best to divide up your own house.
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