Building site, how do you see the chances?

The official assessment is that there is hardly any chance

It doesn't matter at all how someone assesses something. In the end, you see the result. You have to try everything.

We will do that too, but now we know our chances and can prepare for them. The disappointment is then not as great if it doesn’t work out, as it would be if you apply there with high expectations.

Just try and expect anything. What shouldn’t be forgotten: they have obviously made the application possible for non-locals. It often happens that only locals are allowed to apply, especially in very small towns that don’t want groups of outsiders forming in the town (at least that was the reason I was once given). So I do see it that at least a small number of building plots will be allocated to new residents. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

So far, we have only been able to register as interested parties. I guess they themselves are surprised in the town that there are so many interested parties. At least, that's how it sounded. How the process will continue is not known.

Thank you for keeping your fingers crossed, that's kind.

in very small towns that do not want groups of strangers forming in the town (that was at least the reason I was once given).

When you hear something like that... you really have to ask yourself seriously, in which century they are living. I understand that they want to give the children of the local older generations the opportunity to settle in their own homeland. But at the same time excluding "strangers" just because they are "strangers"... quite bold and probably only still works in Bavaria or here in Saxony. Sad

Well - that is a bit one-sided now, Mottenhausen. It is definitely in the interest of the communities to "retain" such citizens who have already actively participated in community life. As far as I know, this also always gives extra points when awarding [something], if you are in various clubs, with the fire department, the local water rescue service, the music band, etc. Clearly, they want to keep such citizens - and prefer them during the allocation. I can certainly understand that.

On the other hand, I definitely know communities (yes, even here in Bavaria!!!) that actively involve their new citizens. As an example, I would like to mention Irsingen from the municipality of Türkheim in Unterallgäu, which invites all new citizens who have moved in during the past two years to a new citizens' meeting every two years, where all clubs introduce themselves and all village internal activities are presented to the "newcomers."

We have friends who moved there, both not Bavarians, who immediately had connections, are now involved in the fire department, stock shooting club, and after one year practically know the whole village and feel very comfortable and accepted - so that exists as well.

So I wouldn't say "exclude outsiders" - locals are preferred. But for example, anyone who buys an existing property is not affected by that.