Tag: property redevelopment
Is a quick installation now worthwhile?
Dusseldorf The federal government wants to advance the heat transition with the new building energy law. The consequences for homeowners and tenants are far-reaching: from next January, every new heating…
Heat pump buyers have to wait that long for money from Bafa
heat pump Bafa is responding to criticism over the past few weeks by promising to speed up the processing of applications. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Office of Economics and…
What to look out for when sharing heating costs with neighbors
Heat pump at the family house When it comes to heat pump sharing, there are numerous regulations to be observed. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf High energy costs and the climate crisis…
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…
Is your home fit for the energy transition?
The federal government wants Germany to be climate-neutral by 2045. In order for this ambitious goal to be achieved, property owners should also help to save energy. After all, according…
How useful is the heat pump in the old building really?
heat pump 500,000 heat pumps are to go into operation in Germany every year from 2024. (Photo: dpa) Berlin 500,000 heat pumps are to be put into operation in Germany…
What you should pay attention to in the 2022 annual statement
Settlement of heating costs 2022 According to the consumer centers and the German Tenants’ Association, every second heating bill is incorrect. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Ohde) Dusseldorf Tenants will receive their heating…
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…
“I don’t see how that can work” – Minister of Construction Geywitz against stricter energy standards
Klara Geywitz (SPD) The Minister of Construction advocates carefully considering how a building can become more environmentally friendly. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Building Minister Klara Geywitz (SPD) has expressed skepticism about…
What is changing for real estate owners
heating device There is now a deadline of 2045 for the replacement of oil and gas heating systems. (Photo: imago images/ULMER press photo agency) Berlin Shortly after the coalition committee,…
New subsidy program to help with heating replacement – what homeowners need to know now
Servicing a heat pump The federal government wants to promote the switch to climate-friendly heating systems. (Photo: In Pictures/Getty Images) Berlin The federal government has agreed on a draft law…
The federal government is planning a construction boom for its own buildings – despite escalating costs
Government district in Berlin The federal government is planning new buildings and renovations for several billion euros. (Photo: IMAGO/Jürgen Ritter) Berlin The new headquarters of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND)…
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…
This reduces the heat loss in your house by 20 percent
insulation Insulating the top floor ceiling can reduce heat loss in a house by up to 20 percent. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Frankfurt In many cases, it is already mandatory in…
The ministry expects the new heating systems to cost nine billion euros
Gas heater chimney Existing oil and gas heaters can continue to be operated, broken heaters can be repaired. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The federal government estimates that private households in Germany…
Ban on oil and gas heating: This is planned
Gas meter in a residential building There is now a deadline of 2045 for the replacement of oil and gas heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Bihlmayerfotografie) Berlin Shortly after the coalition committee,…
Ban on oil and gas heating: This is planned
Gas meter in a residential building There is now a deadline of 2045 for the replacement of oil and gas heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Bihlmayerfotografie) Berlin Shortly after the coalition committee,…
Tenants and homeowners are burdened by an EU renovation obligation
Insulation for older buildings becomes mandatory Craftsman laid insulating wool in the attic. If the EU has its way, millions of buildings in Europe will have to be better insulated…
Tenants and homeowners are burdened by an EU renovation obligation
Insulation for older buildings becomes mandatory Craftsman laid insulating wool in the attic. If the EU has its way, millions of buildings in Europe will have to be better insulated…
Climate protection: How buildings store CO2
Construction site If straw is used as a building material, it is no longer waste and, like wood, binds CO2 in the long term. (Photo: dpa) Buildings are commonly seen…