What is a family house? And what types are there? Let's take a look at it together.

In a nutshell:

A family house is a building designed for family living
More than half of the living area must be used for housing
There must not be more than 3 separate dwelling units in a family house

What is a family house?

What do you imagine when you hear the word "family house"? A detached dwelling for one or more generations of families? You are not far from the truth. Maybe you've never thought about it, maybe it seems obvious to you, but even the family house as such is defined by a precise standard. According to ČNS 73 401, a family house is a building in which at least half of the living area and rooms are intended for living, and has at most one underground and two above-ground floors and an attic. It shall also not contain more than three separate dwellings.

A family house is defined by the following criteria:

Number of housing units
Number of floors
Percentage of living area

It follows that if you increase the number of units in your house or add a storey, you will fall into the category of apartment buildings and vice versa.

Types of houses:

But the definition is not the end of the issue of family houses. We can categorize them according to the following criteria:

According to the urban composition detached, terraced, terraced, atrium, semi-detached, four-house. This aspect includes, for example, the size of the plot, the size of the infrastructure, the proximity of neighbours, etc.

According to the position in the urban structure these are rural, urban and suburban houses. They differ mainly in size, layout and architecture. Simply because people in villages used to have and have different demands and requirements for housing.

By type of use we distinguish between residential and multifunctional family houses. As the name suggests, residential houses serve only for living, while multifunctional houses have more than one purpose. For example, you will find surgeries, offices, stables, etc.

Ownership of a family house

It is usually assumed that the property is owned by one owner. And even if there are three apartments in it. Therefore, it is not possible to divide it into separate housing units in the Land Registry and if the house should be owned by more than one owner, this is always done in the form of co-ownership.

How do we approach this?

In our office, we believe in transparency and fairness. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible conditions for the sale of their property and always help them find the optimal solution. If you are considering a buyout, we are happy to provide independent advice and help you determine the fair market value of your property.

The role of a real estate agent when selling a property

This role is crucial to the success and efficiency of the process. My main objective is to ensure that your property is sold at the highest possible price that the current market allows. As a real estate agent, I will provide you with a complete service - from setting the right price and preparing the property for viewings, to marketing activities and negotiating with potential buyers. With my experience and knowledge of the market, I can help you avoid common mistakes that can delay or complicate a sale. I will take care of all administrative and legal matters with full commitment, so you as the owner have nothing to worry about. That's why you hire a sales or letting agent - to ensure the process runs smoothly and you get the best possible result with the minimum of effort.

How do we work at RE/MAX Horizont?

Our main goal is to get you the highest price for the property you entrust to us. Our commission is considerably less than the costs associated with the purchase. In addition, we guarantee you the utmost comfort and professional approach throughout the sale. Read more about commissions in this Article.

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