Old oil heating in a boiler room in Germany: When there is a change of ownership, the new property owner must also think about replacing the heating system.
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Berlin Many Germans inherit houses and land – according to the Federal Statistical Office, the value of this has almost tripled from 2010 to 2021 to 21.4 billion euros. But there are hidden costs, especially in older houses, which you only see at second glance.
Because in Germany there is the so-called renovation obligation, which not only affects heirs of houses, but also other new homeowners. Specifically, the Building Energy Act (GEG) stipulates that old, inefficient heating systems must be replaced when there is a change of ownership if the old owner has not yet done so.
Who is affected by the regulation, what exceptions are there and how the obligation to rehabilitate is controlled – an overview.
Do I need to replace the heating system when buying an old house?
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