Tag: housing
“The situation is worse than ever”
Berlin, Dusseldorf In the construction and housing industry, concerns about a reduction in capacity in companies are growing in view of the stagnation in housing construction. “The housing market is…
Housing start-up Nokera receives 200 million euros
Apartment building by Nokera Nokera produces houses made of wood, among other things, for publicly subsidized housing. (Photo: Nokera) Stegelitz, Zurich Norbert Ketterer prefers actions to words. Instead of giving…
Municipalities incorrectly bill the federal government for housing and heating costs
Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil visiting a job center The Federal Court of Auditors accuses the minister of negligence in spending control. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Berlin When it comes…
In the future, there will be a shortage of millions of apartments for the elderly in Germany
mural In 2040, around 3.3 million age-appropriate housing units are likely to be needed. (Photo: imago/Eckhard Stengel) Berlin According to a study, there will be a massive shortage of apartments…
“Federal Building Minister Geywitz is a queen without a country”
detached house People who move to the country often want a house. (Photo: dpa) Munich He rarely needs a clue when it comes to explaining the context of the German…
“Federal Building Minister Geywitz is a queen without a country”
detached house People who move to the country often want a house. (Photo: dpa) Munich He rarely needs a clue when it comes to explaining the context of the German…
“Federal Building Minister Geywitz is a queen without a country”
detached house People who move to the country often want a house. (Photo: dpa) Munich He rarely needs a clue when it comes to explaining the context of the German…
Which apartments a ZIA real estate advisor is currently openly advising against
apartment building The new refurbishment obligation could overwhelm many homeowners’ associations. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Sven Carstensen is CEO of Bulwiengesa, one of the largest independent consulting, analysis and valuation companies…
Government postpones subsidy program for non-profit housing
housing The SPD believes that social and non-profit housing companies must be better off than players who aim for maximum returns. (Photo: dpa) Berlin If housing companies commit themselves to…
How affordable housing could be created quickly
building modules Adding storeys, closing gaps or densification can be achieved faster with serial construction than with conventional construction. (Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images) Berlin Prefabricated bathrooms float as a room module…
We need subsidized housing for the middle class – A commentary
housing The middle rental price segment is particularly affected by the latest developments. (Photo: dpa) Affordable housing is a central social task of our time. The traffic light coalition has…
The traffic light coalition makes too many empty promises
Robert Habeck Instead of complaining about leaked internals, it would be better for the economy minister to come up with a solution. (Photo: IMAGO/Frank Ossenbrink) An outburst of anger like…
The traffic light coalition makes too many empty promises
Robert Habeck Instead of complaining about leaked internals, it would be better for the economy minister to come up with a solution. (Photo: IMAGO/Frank Ossenbrink) An outburst of anger like…
Real estate: More cancellations in residential construction
Construction site Too few apartments are being built in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf In residential construction in Germany, the number of cancellations of orders is increasing again, further exacerbating the…
Sylt and the escalating dispute about housing
In mid-January, a dry bundle of reeds sticks out of the man-high container. It is the last visible remnant of the Frisian house that stood until a few days ago.…
With higher rents against the housing shortage
Housing construction site in Dusseldorf To date, politicians have tried to alleviate the housing shortage, especially in conurbations, with new buildings. Three scientists think this is the wrong way. (Photo:…
Real estate: number of building permits falling
Berlin The number of building permits for apartments in Germany continued to decrease over the course of 2022. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the construction of 354,400 apartments…
Real estate: number of building permits falling
Berlin The number of building permits for apartments in Germany continued to decrease over the course of 2022. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the construction of 354,400 apartments…
Building permits for apartments will fall by 6.9 percent in 2022
housing According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the construction of 354,400 apartments was approved last year. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The number of building permits for apartments in Germany continued…
The hunt for cheap rent has its pitfalls
line of people The need for rental apartments, especially in the big cities, is great. (Photo: © Design: TSP | imago-images, stock.adobe.com) Berlin Five euros rent per square meter per…