Tag: Construction industry
“Something is happening on the market”
Old buildings in Berlin “The purchase prices are low, but the rents are higher than in previous years,” says Schick. (Photo: IMAGO/Sabine Gudath) Munich The broker Jürgen Michael Schick, who…
“Something is happening on the market”
Old buildings in Berlin “The purchase prices are low, but the rents are higher than in previous years,” says Schick. (Photo: IMAGO/Sabine Gudath) Munich The broker Jürgen Michael Schick, who…
New EU obligation could overwhelm homeowners
Craftsman applies insulation A proposal by the EU provides for the renovation of the most energy-inefficient buildings – this can quickly become expensive. (Photo: imago images / Westend61) Berlin The…
Living by the water: Prepare for rising water levels
Fornebu Bridge in Oslo Culture, living, working, leisure – with good planning, everything can come together on the water. (Photo: Aesthetica Studio) Cologne Waterfront properties are popular in Europe. This…
Why more and more Germans are buying in Italy
Tuscan villa Capital investment or second home: Since 2021, inquiries from Germany for Italian real estate have almost tripled. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Rome The three-storey stone house is newly renovated,…
What will my property be worth in the future?
property And how well is the house insulated? Recording with a thermal imaging camera. In fact, it’s a sure-fire success. Old building, three rooms, balcony, floorboards, 500 meters to the…
What is my house worth?
property And how well is the house insulated? Recording with a thermal imaging camera. In fact, it’s a sure-fire success. Old building, three rooms, balcony, floorboards, 500 meters to the…
Confederation launches property promotion for families
new building From June, KfW will be promoting the purchase of residential property for families with low and medium incomes. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Berlin The federal government supports the…
This is how you succeed in replacing the heating system
What you need to know about the heat transition. Anyone who currently owns a house sooner or later faces a decision: How will I heat in the future? In mid-April,…
How Munich’s surrounding area wants to create affordable housing
Excellent new construction This residential complex in Garmisch Partenkirchen stands for the change in the metropolitan region as the winner of the Prize for Building Culture. (Photo: BBDarch Architects) Dusseldorf…
The income from the real estate transfer tax collapses
new building If you buy a property in Germany, you have to pay real estate transfer tax. (Photo: IMAGO/teamwork) Berlin Income from real estate transfer tax fell drastically this year…
Funding for new construction secured until the end of 2023 – increase by 888 million euros
New construction of single-family houses The new construction subsidy provides, among other things, to support families with low and medium incomes in particular in building their own house and at…
Asking rents in major German cities are rising significantly
Apartments in Berlin Asking rents in the capital have risen particularly sharply over the past five years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The situation on the housing market in major German cities…
New home ownership support for families starts on June 1st
Berlin It should be a little easier for families to buy an apartment or a house. Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz has confirmed that she intends to start promoting home…
Housing construction targets missed – These are the biggest government cost drivers
Construction of apartment buildings Many cities oblige private investors to create price-regulated housing. (Photo: imago images/teamwork) Berlin The number of newly built apartments in Germany has only increased marginally. According…
Associations warn of discrimination against large landlords
Berlin The plans to replace the heating system continue to cause unrest. The Central Association of the German Housing Industry (GdW) and the German Tenants’ Association (DMB) accuse the federal…
Heat pump guide: How to replace the heating system
What you need to know about the heat transition. Anyone who currently owns a house sooner or later faces a decision: How will I heat in the future? In mid-April,…
Owners need to consider this when adding to their property
Residential house with extension Owners have a few things to keep in mind with such projects. (Photo: Schwöret Haus/J. Lippert) Dusseldorf When life circumstances and family relationships change, the demands…
Big plans for timber construction
wood hybrid construction Wood plays a major role in the construction of the headquarters of the Bavarian Supply Chamber. (Photo: Rendeffect GmbH) Dusseldorf, Munich In March 2023, the British architect…
Where buying real estate is now particularly worthwhile for commuters
Real estate in the Berlin area More and more property seekers are now looking into the suburbs of the big cities. The 49-euro ticket has now changed the calculation again.…