Königswinter: Empty apartments and unused construction areas in focus

<p> <strong> Königswinter: Empty apartments and unused construction areas in focus </strong> </p>

In Königswinter, more than 700 apartments are empty

In the city of Königswinter, a remarkable grievance can be observed: Despite a widespread report on lack of housing and shortage, over 700 apartments are unused here. These vacancies represent a significant problem that affects both the city administration and the citizens. The German Tenants' Association Bonn/Rhein-Sieg/Ahr describes the situation as alarming and emphasizes that in the city there are over 800 properties with existing building law that have remained untouched. This indicates a considerable potential that has not yet been exhausted.

a previously underestimated problem

The current situation raises important questions. Ulrike Ries-Staudacher from the Königswinterer voter initiative and Dirk Lindemann from the SPD point out that the proportions of the vacancies are larger than originally assumed. A report was presented at the recent meeting of the Committee for Urban Development, which documents the dimensions of the construction area reserves and the vacancies. This information reveals that new construction areas have been actively used in Königswinter, but the vacancies in existing apartments and land remains worrying.

The financial impact on the community

The unused living spaces not only have individual but also social costs. Significant expenses for alternatives, such as residential containers for refugee people, must be worn; A situation that is still exacerbated by the existing vacancies. The city also discussed the introduction of property tax C to tax the unused construction areas more. However, this measure could be problematic for both speculative and non -speculative property owners.

causes of the continued vacancies

The reasons for the vacancy are diverse. These include inheritance communities with unclear decision structures and the high costs for construction or renovation. Many owners are faced with economic hurdles that prevent them from building. Peter Kox also points to the need to offer individual advice to give owners support for renovation or modernization projects.

suggestions for solving the problem

Various suggestions for the correction of this problem have already been discussed, such as the introduction of an occupancy right in renovation grants in order to create new housing offers. The city's technical deputy, Fabiano Pinto, draws attention to the lack of staff in the city administration, which makes it difficult to communicate and support for affected owners. Nevertheless, it is considered necessary to take proactive measures to reduce the vacancies and find future solutions.