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Preliminary studies

Before Buying or Renovating an Old House: When Do You Need a Building Inspection?

What can a building inspection reveal before buying or renovating an old house? Find out what specialists assess and when a building audit may be required.

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Architecture

Ready-Made House Plan or Custom House Design – Which Is Right for You?

When planning to build a house, you have many decisions to make. One of the first is whether to choose an existing house plan or commission an architect to create a design tailored to your needs and plot. Both options have their advantages, and the right choice depends on the type of home you want, the characteristics of your plot, and how much you want to customise the design.

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Planning

Who prepares a detailed spatial plan and who is responsible for it?

A detailed spatial plan is prepared by a planner with relevant higher education and sufficient professional experience, or an appropriate professional qualification, taking into account the type and purpose of the plan. The local municipality organises the planning procedure and is responsible for cooperation, public involvement, and the spatial planning decisions required by law. The interested party may commission or finance the preparation of the plan by agreement, but cannot simply assume the municipality’s statutory procedural responsibilities.

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