More housing through densification

In recent years, attention has increasingly been centred on the possibility of creating more housing through densification. For one thing, it has entailed that in matters concerning social housing renovation, a "comply or explain" principle is to be applied when determining whether social housing should be added.

Densification may be achieved by building on free areas, adding to existing buildings, utilising top storeys or by demolishing existing buildings and building new, larger buildings. Densification involving various types of housing and ownership may contribute to creating a diverse neighbourhood.

We assist our clients in buying and selling housing organisations' sites or top storey areas and with cadastral or owner-occupied flat conversion. We also advise on issues relating to planning basis, additional purchase price and easements and encumbrances as well as