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Real estate maintenance

Energy efficiency and insulation: how can I better insulate my property?

When it comes to saving energy, the first thing many owners think of is replacing their heating system. At the same time, you must not neglect the insulation of your property. Your heating system can be as modern as it is – if the windows are leaky or the facade insulation is inadequate, the heat escapes immediately and ensures poor energy efficiency. We explain simple tips on how to better insulate your property and effectively save on heating costs.

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Fassade
Real estate market

Comeback of existing properties?

In the past, when investors had a choice between a newly built property and an existing property, the choice usually fell on the new construction. That has changed. New construction in Germany has been in crisis not only since the start of the war in Ukraine. Shortages of materials, increases in construction costs and the explosion in energy costs make new construction projects difficult to calculate. More and more real estate experts now suspect a comeback of the old building.

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Real estate purchase

Is the investment of a vacation property worth it?

Who does not dream of their own four walls in a paradisiacal place? Never again fully booked hotels, instead sun, sea and relaxation as often as you like. The advantages are obvious: you can design the property exactly according to your own ideas, you are not dependent on seasonal prices and you can go on vacation spontaneously at any time. In addition, you will get to know the local culture in a completely different way than a normal vacation visitor. However, investing in your own property is only financially worthwhile if the purchase is well considered. We explain what you should look out for.

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Real estate purchase

Special features when buying old buildings

The climate debate has also long since reached the real estate sector. However, energy efficiency and resource conservation are not only an issue for new buildings and are often part of the legal requirements. The same applies to old buildings: Buyers can no longer avoid energy-efficient housekeeping and modernization. But what do homebuyers actually need to pay attention to?

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Real estate market

Rent index, rent brake and comparative rent explained in brief

In Germany, many tenants have the problem of finding affordable housing. Terms such as Mietpreisbremse, Mietspiegel and Vergleichsmiete are particularly relevant to this issue. For laypersons, these are often difficult to understand and distinguish. In this blog post, we’ll explain what these terms mean and how they relate to each other.

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