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Rents are exploding: Why living in German cities will become a luxury in 2025 In Germany's major cities, the rental market situation will worsen further in 2025. Declining construction activity, increased financing costs, and continued migration are meeting an already scarce housing supply. The result: advertised rents are rising sharply, while existing rents are following more slowly – the gap will

The Heat Transition 2025: How New Renovation Obligations Will Shake Up The Property Market The heat transition will gain new momentum in 2025. For owners, buyers, and investors, renovation obligations and efficiency requirements will move to the centre of every transaction. The background to this is the modernised Building Energy Act (GEG), rising CO2 prices in the building sector, and stricter expectations from banks and tenants regarding energy efficiency. Those who, now

Housing construction on the upswing: Why rising building permits now bring hope for homeowners. After months of subdued construction activity, residential building permits are picking up again. For homeowners, this is more than just a side note: a growing backlog of permits signals that additional housing units will enter the market in 12–24 months. This shifts expectations and creates

Video disputes in apartment buildings: When cameras offer security – and when they are forbidden. Video surveillance in apartment buildings is a sensitive topic, balancing the need for security with privacy. Whether in the stairwell, at the building entrance or in the underground car park – even a misaligned lens can trigger conflicts. This article examines when cameras in residential complexes are legally permissible.

Rental Law 2026: What Landlords Now Need to Know About New Obligations and Opportunities 2026 will be a year of crucial decisions for landlords. Some legal requirements will reach their deadlines, many municipalities are updating their qualified rent indexes, and energy efficiency regulations will have a direct impact on ancillary costs, contract design, and returns. Early planning prevents conflicts.

Housing shortage curbs recovery: How 1.4 million missing homes are becoming an economic brake. The lack of housing is no longer just a social footnote, but a central growth factor for the German economy. If families, skilled workers and founders cannot find suitable accommodation, labour market dynamics slow down, consumption plummets and investments are postponed.

Inheritance tax in the crossfire: Why homeowners should now take a closer look Rising property prices, new valuation methods, and increasing tax burdens: For homeowners, inheritance tax is no longer a fringe issue. Anyone who owns residential property today should set the course early on – otherwise, unwelcome surprises or even pressure to sell could arise in the event of inheritance. As professional real estate agents, we advise

Interest rate tension 2026: Why every property professional is looking at the ECB now When the key interest rate breathes, the property market moves. In 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) will remain the benchmark setter for financing costs, yield expectations, and valuation ranges. For owners, project developers and buyers, the interest rate channel determines whether properties belong on the shelf or in the deal flow. Crucially,

Living Goes Digital: How AI Will Revolutionise Property Sales in 2026 The property market in 2026 will be data-driven, fast, and transparent. Buyers expect precise, real-time information, seamless virtual viewings, and clear pricing logic. For homeowners, this means that anyone wanting to sell efficiently, visibly, and legally secure will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an amplifier – from the initial price signal

Construction turbo fails to ignite: Why Germany's new construction is stalling despite a surge in permits At first glance, the statistics seem encouraging: building permits are picking up again in several regions. However, things remain quiet on the building site in many places. As professional estate agents, we experience on a daily basis why the „building permit boom“ is not yet turning into a construction boom - and which