Chorin: 'Bretterbude' sold for 19,000 euros – laughter on social media!

Chorin: 'Bretterbude' sold for 19,000 euros – laughter on social media!

A house sale in Chorin is currently causing considerable amusement on social media. The property, known as a “shack”, has prompted many users to comment ironically on the condition of the building, which is in dire need of renovation. The starting bid for the auction is 19,000 euros, plus an 18 percent premium, which amounts to 3,420 euros. Despite its questionable condition, the property is attracting attention for its low prices, with speculation that it could be rented for €19,000 per month in a major city. Photos of the property show, among other things, a garden chair in the bathroom and a glass door on the first floor, which encourages users to make further ironic comments.

The property, which was built around 1930, is known for more than just its obscurity. A crucial legal aspect is the lack of an energy certificate. The creation has currently been commissioned, but the presentation of the ID is legally required. A circumstance that could pose serious legal problems for sellers in Germany, as selling without a valid energy certificate is considered an administrative offense. According to the Building Energy Act (GEG), there are fines of up to 15,000 euros if the energy certificate is not presented. This is reinforced by the fact that fines can reach up to 10,000 euros even for minor violations, such as failing to provide required information in property advertisements.

Legal consequences due to missing energy certificate

The GEG regulates the obligation to present an energy certificate and makes it clear that sellers must provide energy-relevant parameters in their real estate advertisements. In addition, the energy certificate is required at the latest during the inspection, although the digital version is not sufficient. This obligation applies to almost all buildings, with a few exceptions, including listed buildings and properties under 50m².

Additional legal points are that if there is no energy certificate, sellers must also assert claims for damages from buyers in the event of a sale. Buyers have a limitation period of five years in this regard. Brokers are obliged to point out the energy certificate requirement and must provide correct information in the property advertisements. Failure to comply can result in both fines and liability risks for sellers and brokers. The energy quality of the building also has a significant impact on the market value, as energy-efficient properties usually fetch higher prices.

A seller who takes the legal and financial risks associated with the energy certificate seriously and acts early can avoid significant problems. In this particular case in Chorin, the humorous public perception of the “Spider’s Web House” is an interesting example of how social media often plays a role in the contextual dialogue about real estate that goes far beyond mere viewing. It remains to be seen how this extraordinary case will develop.

For further information about the energy certificate requirement and the legal consequences associated with selling a property without a valid energy certificate, we recommend taking a look at the detailed description Real estate worker Frankfurt.

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