Tag: Building construction & civil engineering
Why builders in Germany despair – and how that can be changed
Careful, new build Building in Germany is currently like a nightmare. The costs of building a house are increasing immeasurably, and many property developers are giving up their projects. Instead…
Apartments urgently needed – but they are missing everywhere
The construction industry is in the middle of difficult times. Price surges in energy-intensive materials such as steel, glass and cement make construction much more expensive. At the same time,…
Why builders in Germany despair – and how that can be changed
Careful, new build Building in Germany is currently like a nightmare. The costs of building a house are increasing immeasurably, and many property developers are giving up their projects. Instead…
IG Bau union calls for state entry at Vonovia after new construction stop – SPD leftists are open
housing Experts fear a further reduction in capacity for housing construction. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After Vonovia announced that it would stop new construction, criticism of Europe’s largest landlord has intensified.…
Which requirements have to be met for the perfect efficiency house
housing in Germany Whether new construction or refurbishment of existing buildings: High requirements have to be met for state subsidies. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Berlin From the new heating system in…
These are the new conditions
new building Houses that meet special requirements for sustainable construction receive additional funding. (Photo: imago images/blickwinkel) Berlin How will the state bank KfW promote new construction in Germany in the…
Orders have collapsed in the German construction industry – sales are also shrinking
housing Material shortages, increased prices and higher borrowing costs are affecting the construction industry. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The slump in construction is getting worse – with dramatic consequences for the…
Orders have collapsed in the German construction industry – sales are also shrinking
housing Material shortages, increased prices and higher borrowing costs are affecting the construction industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The German construction industry lost orders at the end of 2022 due to…
Rents in big cities are increasing twice as fast as in previous years
Cologne folding rule In the cathedral city, too, rents increased more in 2022 than in previous years. (Photo: imago images/Future Image) Dusseldorf Rent growth in the 14 largest cities has…
8 Real Estate Market Facts You Should Know
housing Apartments like the one here in Berlin are still in demand, but the rules of the market have changed over the past year. (Photo: dpa) Munich In the past…
Funding for new construction starts in March – the construction industry is disappointed
new building Many apartments in Germany will not be built in the next few years – despite the great demand. (Photo: dpa) Berlin From March, builders should again be able…
Eight facts about the real estate market that you should know
housing Apartments like the one here in Berlin are still in demand, but the rules of the market have changed over the past year. (Photo: dpa) Munich In the past…
Luxury doesn’t need a lot of space
Van B in Munich Bay windows and mobile walls should make smaller units look spacious. (Photo: Bauwerk Capital) Cologne When prospective buyers ask Michael Reiss whether he only brokers luxury…
Even for high earners, the dream of owning a home is becoming a thing of the past
detached house On average in the seven largest cities, the proportion of affordable single- and two-family houses for the highest-income 20 percent of households has halved. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It…
The supply of single-family homes is also becoming small for high earners
detached house On average in the seven largest cities, the proportion of affordable single- and two-family houses for the highest-income 20 percent of households has halved. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It…
More apartments from 2024? The wondrous optimism of Klara Geywitz
Berlin The perspective could hardly be more different. While the construction and housing industry is complaining about the falling number of permits for the construction and conversion of apartments and…
The number of new apartments will fall sharply in 2023
Housing shortage in Germany There is a shortage of housing, especially in the metropolitan areas, but housing construction has plummeted in the past year. Housing experts do not see any…
Number goes down by more than 16 percent
Housing in Hanover The federal government has set itself the goal of creating 400,000 new homes every year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In times of rising interest and material costs, the…
Ancillary costs will continue to drive the total rent in 2023
Berlin After the increases in heating costs last year, owners and tenants will have to be prepared for further burdens in 2023. “Especially in the case of heating costs, there…
Ancillary housing costs will continue to drive the total rent in 2023
Berlin After the increases in heating costs last year, owners and tenants will have to be prepared for further burdens in 2023. “Especially in the case of heating costs, there…