About us -Get to know us

About us –
Get to know us

What defines us, what drives us

We are Leine Heimat. A housing cooperative with over 1,100 flats in Neustadt. Our motivation: affordable, secure and good housing for our members – for over 100 years.

Your advantages at a glance

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Lifelong right of residence through permanent use contracts
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Fair user fees instead of rents to maximize profits
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Reflow of income into maintenance & modernization
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Right of co-determination through general meeting
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Social counseling – when life doesn’t go according to plan

In short: living with us means arriving, helping to shape things, and being happy.
Welcome to the community that creates a home.

Our membership –
How to become part of Leine Heimat

When you move in with us, you don’t just become a tenant—you become a member of our cooperative.
You acquire shares in the business, which means you are not only a partner, but also help shape the future of your home region.

One share currently amounts to € 310

The shares are not a rental deposit. They are your contribution to the cooperative’s equity capital.

Depending on the size of the apartment, 2 to 5 shares are required (e.g., $620 for an apartment up to 50 square meters).

You receive an annual dividend on your business assets. The amount is determined by the resolution passed at the relevant general meeting.

Even though we hate to see you go, you can cancel your membership at the end of a fiscal year. Important: We must receive your written cancellation by September 30 of the current year at the latest. Your shares will be paid out after the annual balance sheet has been finalized. This means that you will usually receive your credit balance after the general meeting in June of the following year.

Our history –
From then to now

What began as an idea grew into a strong community.
In 1925, committed citizens of Neustadt joined forces to make a difference:
they wanted to create safe and affordable housing. Since then, not only has our
housing stock grown, but so has the trust in our cooperative.

Our milestones

1925

Foundation of the Neustadt Building Association – the first apartments are built

1950s–1970s

Boom years for residential construction – over 700 new apartments, including some for seniors for the first time

1990

Establishment of the subsidiary for third-party management and property development services

2000–today

Focus on modernization, climate protection, and quality of life

2025

Bauverein becomes Leine Heimat – with a new brand name, a fresh look and the same promise: secure, social, solidarity. You are not only a partner, but also help shape the future of your home region.

Our philosophy –
What drives us

Leine Heimat stands for more than just living. It is an attitude and a community. Our values form the foundation for everything we do – day after day.

1

Taking responsibility

We design living spaces with an eye to tomorrow. Fair, well thought-out and economically sustainable. What we do: forward-looking planning, energy-efficient refurbishment, sound financing

2

Living community

Living is a neighborhood and it thrives on encounters, openness and cohesion. What we do: Neighborhood festivals, cooperations, social counseling, participation of our members

3

Show appreciation

Open doors, short paths, honest communication. People are what count for us. What we do: personal contacts, transparent processes, eye-to-eye communication

4

Act sustainably

We think in generations. Ecologically, socially and economically. What we do: solar systems, heat pumps, e-charging stations, durable building standards

What we do specifically –
Our 3 pillars