The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Where in Germany it now pays to buy a home instead of renting Have you been wondering whether it’s better value to rent or to buy a flat or house? After analyzing hundreds of cities and districts across the country, a German market research institute offers some insights. https://www.thelocal.de/20180508/where-in-germany-it-now-pays-to-buy-a-home-instead-of-renting Tue, 08 May 2018 17:14:18 +0200 where-in-germany-it-now-pays-to-buy-a-home-instead-of-renting No wartime paperwork? Tear down your home A German pensioner has been ordered to demolish her own home - because the house, built at the start of World War II, did not have planning permission. https://www.thelocal.de/20140513/woman-75-ordered-to-demolish-house-instead-of-selling-it Tue, 13 May 2014 10:58:00 +0200 woman-75-ordered-to-demolish-house-instead-of-selling-it Revamped ruin and a former royal seat This fortified church located in a river valley in the Baden-Württemberg countryside is on the market for just under €950,000. The home is the first to be featured in The Local’s Property of the Week series. https://www.thelocal.de/20130926/52099 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:10:00 +0200 52099 Nine injured in fire at home for asylum seekers At least nine people were taken to hospital after a fire swept through at a home for asylum seekers in Stuttgart early on Saturday morning. https://www.thelocal.de/20120825/44569 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:14:00 +0200 44569