Can we buy the upstairs apartment to turn it into a family home?

Questioner

Dear reader, My partner and I live in 1 apartment (downstairs) and would like to buy the upstairs apartment. This is not a building but a kind of upstairs and downstairs apartment, the VVE is formed by 2 owners, my partner and the owner of the upstairs apartment. My question is: can/may we buy this and turn it into a family home? I am financially able to apply for the mortgage on my own if necessary. Thank you in advance

Lawyer

You want to make one house out of two houses, that removes a house from the offer and is usually prohibited in zoning plans. (merging houses) You must inquire about this with your municipality. I can also investigate all possibilities for you in an extensive report offered for a fee.