Vacancy in Feucht: CSU visit brings no solutions for tenants!

Vacancy in Feucht: CSU visit brings no solutions for tenants!

The housing shortage affects not only large cities, but also smaller communities like Feucht in the Nuremberg region. Representatives of the CSU recently met here with the board of the Bauhilfe Nürnberger Land housing association. The aim of the meeting was to determine the reasons for the vacancy of apartments that is observed between the school and the Weißenseesiedlung in Feucht. There are over 370 apartments in the region, but at the same time there is a waiting list of up to 400 people waiting for a free living space. This creates a tense situation, especially since around 2 million apartments nationwide are empty in Germany wohnungswirtschaft.online reported.

Rents are often a hot topic in the housing policy debate. There is a shortage of affordable housing in many metropolises, while at the same time rural areas like Feucht are also affected by vacancies. Especially in the new federal states there are high vacancies of over 10 percent, while in prosperous regions there are often less than 3 percent vacancies. However, vacant apartments in Feucht do not always mean unoccupied. Many cooperative apartments are in demand because they can be rented without a rental deposit but with membership in the cooperative.

The challenges of construction assistance

The Bauhilfe Nürnberger Land housing association, which was founded in 1945, has a clear focus: providing attractive and affordable living space. Every year, 10 to 12 bathrooms are renovated here; particularly low rents after the renovations are another goal. “We want the rents to remain cheaper than average after the renovation,” emphasizes board member Gert Linkmann. Regional companies are usually commissioned to do the work. The maintenance, modernization and construction of new apartments are the focus of their work.

As stated in another report n-land.de As can be seen, there is currently no progress in the construction of new housing in Feucht. Nevertheless, several streets, such as Schulstrasse and Friedrich-Stoer-Strasse, are in focus for possible future projects. The attractiveness of the properties remains high due to the long-term rental agreements, some of which last for over 50 years. Moves within the cooperative are unbureaucratic and enable adjustment to the changing living situation of the members.

Demographic developments and vacancies

On the causes of the vacancy wohnungswirtschaft.online already pointed out. Demographic developments could lead to more vacancies in the medium term, while at the same time the social challenges of immigration are not solved. This poses the risk that empty apartments not only cause costs, but also reduce the attractiveness of the housing market.

Overall, it is clear that the challenges in the housing market are complex and often do not receive enough attention. According to a study on boeckler.de was published, there is a lack of around 1.9 million affordable apartments in major German cities. While certain locations are affected by excessive rental price developments, there are also rural regions that suffer from a high number of vacancies. Solutions are urgently needed here to ensure fair housing for all population groups.

A little light at the end of the tunnel may come from innovative approaches to social housing, which are at least being discussed. The reintroduction of non-profit status could be one of the many necessary steps towards a fairer housing policy. The CSU and the housing associations are called upon to adapt and initiate their strategies so that a good home can be achieved for everyone in Feucht and beyond.