In a personal or digital meeting (about 1 hour), we clarify your wishes, ideas, and priorities so that I can tailor my consultation to you as best as possible. I guide the conversation with a checklist, incorporating your existing preferences and deal-breakers from your experience, while also introducing new perspectives.

I personally accompany you to your viewing appointment, review plan documents, assess the condition of the property, and provide you with a well-founded initial assessment of renovation needs and room potential.

Yes, many of my services can be conveniently consumed online – for example, needs analyses, floor plan evaluations, or consulting on spatial concepts. I also offer online viewing support. Of course, the physical experience of a space cannot be fully replicated digitally.

Yes. In the first step, I develop individual spatial and remodeling concepts for you. If needed, I also take on interior design and planning. 

Yes. In my work, I primarily focus on interior design. Within this scope, I am authorized to submit building notifications that are not statically or building-physics relevant. In this context, I am also happy to handle the processing with authorities on your behalf with your power of attorney. Beyond this, I collaborate with other experts, so you always receive all services from a single source. 

In Vienna, any significant change to the room layout within an apartment – such as moving or removing walls – is generally subject to mandatory notification. Renovations that change the room division or the room designation usually require a building permit or at least a building notification according to the Vienna Building Code (§ 62 BO for Vienna).

This means specifically:
Moving/removing partition wall: Usually requires building notification; if load-bearing components are affected, it even requires a building permit.

New room designation (e.g., living space as office): Always requires a building permit because it involves official requirements, such as zoning and parking space obligations.

Superficial work such as painting or replacing floor coverings does not require notification.

Yes. I support you in coordinating with specialist companies, take over communication, and accompany the project until completion. For larger conversions with structural significance, building supervision or even a structural engineer may be required. In such cases, I can involve experts from my network.

Yes. Thanks to many years of practical experience, I know many contractors and understand what matters. I can support you in selecting and communicating with craftsmen or handle this on your behalf.

Viele Mängel sind für Laien schwer erkennbar. Es gibt aber Hinweise auf die man achten sollte, wie Feuchtigkeit, Risse, „schwitzende“ Fenster, fehlende Prüf- und Wartungssiegel an haustechnischen und elektrischen Installationen. In welchem Ausmaß der Zustand besorgniserregend oder normal ist, lässt sich durch Experten schnell einschätzen. Auch gibt es versteckte Mängel, die durch Fachleute eventuell schon vor dem Kauf aufgedeckt werden können. 

A hidden defect is a defect already present in a property at the time of handover but was not readily detectable at that time. This means the defect is not obvious and is often only discovered later, sometimes after some time or use. Examples include mould infestation, moisture or water damage, hidden cracks behind wall coverings, hazardous substances like asbestos contamination, pest infestations, etc. Additionally, unapproved extensions or changes in use can also be considered hidden defects, provided these were not addressed or shown in the plans.

Yes. It is essential to thoroughly review all existing documents before purchase. This is often difficult without expert knowledge. I review all documents, explain their contents, and point out inconsistencies that should be clarified before the purchase.

This includes, on the one hand, the land register excerpt, which provides information about both the current ownership status and the rights and obligations towards neighbours or the municipality.

On the other hand, it is worthwhile to review the attached plans. Do they represent the consensus, meaning, do they correspond to the version held by the authorities? Any discrepancies here can lead to additional efforts during further submissions if the consensus needs to be updated or, in the worst case, if it no longer qualifies for approval.