When is it worth renting instead of buying for real estate owners

Munich It is the dilemma in which many homeowners are currently stuck: They are aware that a new heating system would make sense for their property. However, many lack the up to 30,000 euros that such a conversion costs depending on the type of energy. Even with a state subsidy of up to 45 percent when replacing an old oil heating system, this would remain a five-digit amount that homeowners would have to pay for themselves.

A still young alternative are rental models, with which new heating systems can be used for up to 15 years for a monthly payment. The so-called heat contracting solutions are often all-round carefree packages that include maintenance, repair and replacement in the event of damage.

It is still a niche product, but with increasing pressure to have to replace old systems, interest is growing. Here are answers to the essential questions.