Operating costs & tax return

Why it sometimes takes a bit longer Drawing up the annual operating costs statement is a recurring administrative process that raises many questions – understandably so. Over the past few weeks, we have received an increasing number of phone calls and emails focusing on two main topics: These are valid questions – and with this

Ageing safely

Fake police officers on the phone, the ‘grandchild scam’, dodgy ‘tradespeople’ at your front door: fraudsters often specifically target older people. As your housing co-operative, we want you to feel safe in your own home and in your everyday life. That is why we would like to draw your attention – and that of your

Summer on, heating off! 

From 1 June to 15 September, DSW switches off the heating in most of its properties. Things work differently in flats with individual heating controls. Anyone who continues to use the heating there during the summer will end up paying more than necessary.  Why the heating needs a break in summer  It’s 28 °C outside,

Full steam ahead with wool

Dear members, ‘mieteinander’ was quickly rebranded as ‘MÄHGAZIN’, and more than half of you thought it was a good idea. 55 per cent of those who took part in the survey voted for the new name and the slogan ‘Well looked after in the spirit of co-operation’. To be honest, we’re really pleased about that.

The future begins on our doorstep

In 2015, 193 countries agreed on 17 shared goals: to make the world a fairer, cleaner and more liveable place by 2030. It sounds like high-level politics and something far removed from everyday life. But it isn’t, because anyone living in the DSW is already right at the heart of some of these goals, without