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Basement: From Storage Room to Living Space – Everything You Need to Know
Converting a basement into a main living space (apartment, playroom, guest room) is one of the most common urban planning interventions. However, the line between legal use and arbitrariness is thin. 🔍 What is defined as "basement" today? According to the New Building Regulations (NOK), a space is considered a basement when its ceiling does not exceed 1.20 m from the final ground level. Please note: Before 2012 (under GCR '85), this limit was 1.50 m, which often causes confu
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11 hours ago2 min read
Arbitrary: All changes in fines and settlement until 2028
In a recent interview with Eleftheros Typos, Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Nikos Tagaras clarified the situation regarding unauthorized constructions and semi-open spaces. The main points of the announcements concern the extension of deadlines, the "penalty" on prices, and the future of Category 5. Deadlines and Charges The TEE platform will remain open for submissions until March 31, 2028 . However, the delay is now proving costly: 40% surcharge: Applies to all
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6 days ago2 min read
The Apartment Building as a "Value Multiplier":
Why Your Home Doesn't End at Your Doorstep In the current upward trend of the real estate market, we often focus on renovating the interior of an apartment. However, the true value of a property is judged before the prospective buyer even crosses the threshold. The condition of the apartment building and the quality of management are the invisible but decisive factors that either boost or "bring down" the sale or rental price. The 3 Points That "Steal" Value First Impressions
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Feb 191 min read
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