Tag: construction financing
“Housing is the social question of the next decade”
Helmut Schleweis The President of the German Savings Banks and Giro Association is calling for a drastic reduction in property transfer tax for owner-occupied residential property. (Photo: Marc-Steffen Unger for…
How to defend yourself if the property developer demands additional payment
Construction site Builders’ budgets are often planned down to the last euro. All the more dramatic when companies suddenly demand thousands of euros more during construction. (Photo: IMAGO/Rupert Oberhäuser) Dusseldorf…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Berlin Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz has announced more support for families when buying a house. “We have a lot of old houses and we have a growing need for…
Interest rate peak for building interest rates reached? This is what real estate experts now expect
New development Mainly because there was a massive collapse in new construction, the volume of construction financing fell significantly. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates…
Significantly more customers are taking them to court
Postbank There are significantly more lawsuits against Postbank before the Bonn Regional Court this year than in 2022. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Postbank is confronted with significantly more complaints from customers.…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Klara Geywitz The minister countered allegations that the recently passed Building Energy Act would lead to the “expropriation” of owners of older properties. (Photo: IMAGO/Daniel Kubirski) Berlin Federal Construction Minister…
Bafin is now also criticizing deficiencies in construction financing
Frankfurt Julia and Stefan Fischer actually wanted to move into their new single-family home in the Brück district of Cologne with their three-year-old daughter last Monday. But nothing came of…
Renovating a house through building savings – is it worth it?
Family in their own home When it comes to financing the energy-efficient renovation of your home, building savings are becoming more of a focus. (Photo: IMAGO / Shotshop) Munich The…
Building savings are popular again – but it’s not worth it for everyone
Dusseldorf In the early 2000s, building societies outdid each other with their TV commercials and slogans. With success: building savings was on everyone’s lips and the demand for corresponding contracts…
Where a house is still worth it
Dusseldorf That a house is a good investment – this conviction is currently being put to the test. After a boom on the German real estate market that lasted more…
This is how real estate prices are developing in the second quarter
The old town hall at the Naschmarkt in Leipzig The Saxon metropolis stands out in the development of real estate prices in the second quarter of 2023. (Photo: IMAGO/Hanke) Frankfurt…
This is how real estate prices are developing in the second quarter
Leipzig The Saxon metropolis stands out in the development of real estate prices in the second quarter of 2023. (Photo: EyeEm/Getty Images) Frankfurt A new study gives hope that property…
This is how real estate prices will develop in the second quarter of 2023
The old town hall at the Naschmarkt in Leipzig The Saxon metropolis stands out in the development of real estate prices in the second quarter of 2023. (Photo: IMAGO/Hanke) Frankfurt…
These banks have the highest interest rates for existing customers
banknotes The business with savings accounts such as call money is the door opener for new customers. (Photo: IMAGO/Shotshop) Munich Almost four percent on the daily allowance? An opportunity that…
How bidders get the bid in a foreclosure sale
house purchase So that the dream of owning a house does not turn into a nightmare, bidders have to pay attention to a number of things in a foreclosure auction.…
How to find the right loan for financing
thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Dusseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag.…
How to find the right loan for financing
thermal image The demand for loans for the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential properties is increasing. (Photo: imago/Marius Schwarz) Dusseldorf The heating law has not yet been passed in the Bundestag.…
How buyers and builders save tens of thousands of euros
new buildings Follow-up financing is now pending for many properties that were financed in 2013. (Photo: Westend61/Getty Images) Munich According to the analysis company Barkow Consulting, construction loans of 88.7…
How buyers and builders save tens of thousands of euros
new buildings Follow-up financing is now pending for many properties that were financed in 2013. (Photo: Westend61/Getty Images) Munich According to the analysis company Barkow Consulting, construction loans of 88.7…
In this way, builders can save tens of thousands of euros
new buildings Follow-up financing is now pending for many properties that were financed in 2013. (Photo: Westend61/Getty Images) Munich According to the analysis company Barkow Consulting, construction loans of 88.7…