Finding the right building plot - Leipzig outskirts

I myself do not earn that much, but that is often the picture one gets about Munich conditions

I am by no means under the misconception that in Munich you generally have golden spoons in your paycheck. But what is probably a fact: you would need them there at least, and without a capital city surcharge even on the income side you don't get far. But the nurse apparently still doesn't have it :-(

Now to our question, for which I hope to get a few tips: how does one even get hold of plots of land?

While reading a Leipzig daily newspaper today, you came to my mind again: Due to the coal phase-out, two places will now not be "undermined" after all, the already abandoned houses are being sold/renovated, as well as the undeveloped plots of land. 80% of the two places belong to the coal mining company, which will now discuss with the mayor what can/should be done with the property. Maybe there are also places in your desired region where plots of land and houses are unexpectedly coming up for sale.

80% of the two locations belong to the coal mining company, which will now discuss with the mayor what can/should be done with the property.

Apart from the opportunities for the OP, this is doubly macabre: years ago, plots and houses were "purchased by expropriation." Now the assets are certainly worth much more - and the coal company is negotiating about resale. :oops: Under these circumstances, it should only be allowed to sell everything again at the same (purchase) prices - with a right of first refusal for the former residents.

Aside from the opportunities for the OP, this is doubly macabre: Years ago, plots of land and houses were bought "by expropriation." Now the assets are certainly worth much more—and the coal company is negotiating a resale. :oops: Under these circumstances, it should only be allowed to resell everything at the same (purchase) prices—with a right of first refusal for the former residents.

As far as I know, the people received newer and better houses in return, but I do not know the details. If things are as you say, I agree with you.

I studied in Leipzig (00-06) and I remember that it was common to give flatshares (sic!) one or two months rent-free plus a few treats to get the renovated Art Nouveau buildings occupied again. Does anyone else know this "should-have" moment? But where to get the money as a student to buy a multi-family house in Stötteritz or even Lindenau :D

We did that back then because our landlord wanted to sell and asked us. With a lot of misgivings, we then bought, even though we never wanted to own a home. Because we didn’t want to move out, the price was fair and manageable, and we thought, despite all the naysayers (who would buy anything in Stötteritz!), it probably wouldn’t lose value.

Regarding the original question: A friend found her house in Beucha through intense word-of-mouth. From an older lady without internet-savvy descendants who wanted to get rid of her house through intense word-of-mouth. And she actually sold based on sympathy, because she was promised (and it was kept) that the house would not be demolished. It is located in an older settlement, I’d guess from the 30s to 50s, where quite a few older people still live. However, you then have to accept that these houses are sometimes, um, special.

I really like finding a gas station nearby. :) When you get an insane craving for sweets at 2:00 AM (it's a woman thing ;-) ) you can quickly get supplies...

I go to the kitchen for that :cool: