Gaál/Arapovic: “Everything’s future”: Action week for the 3rd birthday of restructuring consultancy with a future

2023-09-24 07:31:06

Register now: Free consultation days from October 2nd. until 5.10.

Vienna (OTS) – “The future of houses is 3!” From October 2nd to 5th, 2023, an action week will take place in the service center of the renovation advice for houses with a future at Stadiongasse 10. At four special information afternoons, property managers and owners of houses or apartments with renovation potential have the opportunity to find out more. The most important questions are answered in high-quality group consultations on the most popular topics such as renewable energies, heating replacement, insulation or subsidies. Registrations for the consultation days are now possible via “Hauskunft” hotline under 01/4028400 possible.

“Renovation and ‘get out of gas’ are die Future issues of the city. The ‘Hauskunft’ offer is in high demand and the team at the free wohnfonds_wien service point is constantly developing new service offerings. At the location near the town hall, Hauskunft now provides even more information and provides unbureaucratic advice on all questions relating to renovation. The ‘House Future’ helps to make our city fit for the climate and the future for the next few decades. During the action week there will be consultations and lectures on key topics. Register and stop by!”, invites Vice Mayor and Housing Councilor Kathrin Gaál to the action week in Hauskunft.

“For three years, ‘Hauskunft’ has been providing outstanding consulting work in the area of climate-friendly renovation of buildings and individual apartments and is making a significant contribution to making Vienna even more livable. The expertise and commitment of your employees are more important than ever today as we face the urgent challenges of climate change. Every single consultation and every successfully implemented renovation has a double benefit: They not only contribute to the decarbonization of our city, but also reduce energy requirements and thus costs for citizens. “I would therefore like to extend my warmest congratulations to the entire team and wish them all the best for the (climate-fit) future,” said NEOS housing spokeswoman Selma Arapovic.

During the campaign week, each consultation day starts with a 30-minute expert lecture on one of the key topics. Following the inputs, there are tables for group consultations. Each table is supervised by at least two experts from Hauskunft and one of the speakers. Visitors’ questions are answered here in the best possible way. Recordings of the lectures will then be available on the “Hauskunft” website.

New service for apartment buildings

For the first time there is a special one Information evening for apartment building owners and administrations as part of the action week. As a new fixture of the ‘Hauskunft’ services, this event with different focuses will initially take place quarterly. For the first time, the important aspects of financing and the motivation of the co-owners are also discussed.

Program and focus of the action week:

• 2.10: Detached homes – planning and execution of the renovation

• 3.10: Buildings with apartment owners – communication

• 4.10: Homes in the settlement network – energy communities

• 5.10: Apartment buildings – tax law”

It starts at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Registration via “Hauskunft” hotline under: 01/ 402 84 00

Strong balance after 3 years: 6,300 consultations

“There is great interest in the renovation of residential buildings in Vienna. We are currently conducting more than 200 consultations per month,” say Gregor Puscher, managing director of wohnfonds_wien and Nicole Büchl, head of Hauskunft. In total, around 6,300 free consultations have been carried out in the 3 years since operations started in October 2020. The focus of interest among both owners, managers and planning offices is currently thermal renovation, heating replacement in combination with renewable energies and possible subsidies.

Twice a month from autumn onwards: information evening for apartment owners

Since 2023, in addition to the classic consultations, there has been a special offer for apartment owners. From autumn onwards, questions will be answered twice a month as part of a separate information evening. The new offer for apartment buildings is a further building block of the future of the house at the beginning of a future-fit renovation.

Further information events are planned in October and November together with the urban renewal area management on important renovation topics. The focus is on the shared exchange of experiences and mutual networking. The dates are on the “Hauskunft” website to view.

“Hauskunft”, the renovation consultancy for houses with a future, provides advice in the restaurant at Stadiongasse 10 in the 1st district. As the central service point of the City of Vienna, “Hauskunft” supports those wanting to renovate with individual and practical advice. In order to achieve the city’s climate goals, the high-quality renovation of Vienna’s buildings is an important factor.

Competent advice from “Hauskunft” to show renovation potential and optimal solutions for switching to climate-friendly heating systems plays a central role. As an essential element in overcoming the challenges posed by climate change, the “Hauskunft” offering is constantly being improved and expanded. / Ending