The semi-detached house at Schwedengasse 5
According to the available documents, this is a two-storey, solid-construction semi-detached house. The building forms part of the historic town-centre development. It is structurally connected to the neighbouring property at Schwedengasse 3.
The stated living area of approximately 110 m² is distributed across the ground and first floors. According to the documents, the ground floor comprises three rooms; the first floor contains three rooms and a hallway. The attic has not been converted. All area and room details must be verified on site or against the binding documentation.
The building is in a condition requiring major renovation. Sections of the ground-floor flooring are missing, while some remaining floor areas are severely damaged. The floor structure must be secured, professionally investigated and is likely to require comprehensive replacement. Severe damp penetration is present in several areas. Possible causes stated in the available information include leaking or damaged gutters and downpipes. The cause, extent and consequences of the moisture must be established by suitably qualified professionals before work is planned.
One wall is severely damaged and has a large area of missing masonry. Only a professional structural or construction assessment can determine whether and to what extent this affects the stability of the building or adjoining components. Areas at risk must not be entered until they have been formally declared safe.
Because the building is structurally connected to Schwedengasse 3, damage and necessary safety work may also affect shared or interacting structural components. Before purchasing, the condition, safety measures, responsibilities and sequence of work should be clarified with the municipality, the affected owners and suitably qualified designers or engineers.
Priority work requiring assessment
- Secure hazardous areas and have accessibility professionally assessed
- Assess the structural stability of the damaged wall, ceilings and floor areas
- Identify and remedy sources of moisture in the roof, gutters, downpipes, façade and masonry
- Replace missing and damaged ground-floor areas
- Inspect and renovate the roof structure, roof covering, façade and windows
- Fully inspect and probably replace the electrical, plumbing, sanitary and heating installations
- Have older roof panels and other materials tested for possible hazardous substances
This list is not exhaustive and does not replace a building survey or a structural, energy-efficiency or hazardous-material assessment. Only an appropriate professional investigation can establish whether roof panels or other building materials contain asbestos or other hazardous substances. Suspected components must not be worked on or removed without professional advice.
Potential funding: Depending on the planned renovation concept, federal programmes, schemes offered by the Free State of Bavaria or municipal funding may be available. Funding conditions change regularly and should be checked with the relevant bodies before any work is commissioned.
Application, selection and viewing: Only Markt Nordhalben can provide information about the current application status, deadlines, selection criteria and any possible viewing. The plot and building must not be entered without permission.
Building and renovating in Nordhalben: Before submitting a planning application or starting renovation work, owners and prospective buyers can obtain information and advice from Markt Nordhalben's urban regeneration management service. The advice includes guidance on the municipality's design regulations. Appointments for building inspections throughout the municipal area can also be arranged.
Requests for advice can be addressed to Ms Stefanie Kübrich in the municipal administration's management office at Nordhalben Town Hall: by telephone on +49 9267 914048 or by email at stefanie.kuebrich@nordhalben.de .