They’re very hard to come by, because usually it stays in the family.
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lukstru@lemmy.world 1 week agoTIL about housing cooperatives, and that about 6% in Germany live in one. Thanks!
jol@discuss.tchncs.de 1 week ago
Muehe@lemmy.ml 1 week ago
I moved into one recently and the the process was pretty much like any other flat I rented before. You apply, get invited to visit the flat, you say yes or no, they say yes or no, done. The only difference was that instead of a deposit I was paying for shares of the cooperative. Maybe it’s different in smaller towns though, this was in a university town.
rikudou@lemmings.world 1 week ago
Fairly common in Czechia, though it’s not that great. You formally own a share of the house which might come with the benefit of a flat. The cooperative can decide to move you out. Sure, you’ll still own the share, but if enough shareholders decide you’re out, you’re out. You want your kids to inherit the flat? Same thing applies, better hope there’s not someone who can sway others to not do it.
Shit like this isn’t something that happens often, but I personally know of three similar cases. Which is not a huge amount, but on the other hand I’m just one person. Definitely wouldn’t like those odds.