Category: News

KfW brings fresh impetus: new EH55 funding to finally boost construction projects again After months of subdued construction activity, a turning point is emerging: KfW is planning to provide targeted funding for the Efficiency House 55 level (EH55) again. Assumption: According to current announcements, as of Q1/2025, a new EH55 funding line with subsidised loans and repayment grants will be made available. For private building owners, investors

Building interest rates continue to rise - why 2025 will be a stress test for property buyers 2025 will bring a new reality for many prospective buyers: higher building interest rates, stricter bank budgets and construction costs that are only slowly easing. The combination of these factors raises the barrier to entry into the property market - and makes solid preparation a must. Assumption: The

Reverse mortgages are making a comeback: How seniors can secure new financial freedom. For many people, their own property is their biggest asset – and this is precisely where reverse mortgages come in. In light of rising living costs, care and energy expenses, and the desire to remain in familiar surroundings, they are experiencing a clear comeback. Whether a life annuity or reverse mortgage,

Federal Fiscal Court ruling on property tax: Why owners should now take a close look The new property tax will apply nationwide from 2025. Many owners have already received assessment notices for property tax values – and quite a few have lodged objections. A current ruling, or rather several decisions, by the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) are setting important guidelines: General doubts about constitutionality are sufficient for

NRW ruling overturns higher property tax for businesses – what this now means for owners A recent ruling in North Rhine-Westphalia has overturned a municipal statute that imposed a higher property tax rate on commercially used plots of land. This is an important signal for owners of commercial real estate: a flat higher tax rate solely due to its use as

Mortgage interest rates on the brink of a leap? Experts expect more expensive financing for home buyers in 2026. After a pause for mortgage interest rates in 2024 and a sideways development for many months in 2025, the signs are gathering: in 2026, owning a home could become more expensive to finance. The reasons for this are persistent inflation risks, higher long-term capital market yields, and potential risk premiums from banks.

Rents Linked to Inflation: Why the Planned Reform is Waking Up Tenants and Landlords Rents linked to inflation have gained significant importance in recent years: the rental price follows the consumer price index (CPI) and rises – or falls – with inflation. This model offered landlords predictability and a transparent logic for tenants. However

Charging stations in the basement – How e-mobility is now determining the attractiveness of residential locations E-mobility has gone from a trend to the standard. For apartment buildings and residential complexes, the ability to install charging stations in the basement is increasingly determining rentalability, vacancy risk, and long-term value development. Prospective tenants are now actively asking about charging points at parking spaces; owners are paying attention to retrofittable

Property Prices Plummeting: Why Buyers Will Have the Best Opportunities in Major Cities in 2025 After years of rapid price increases, signals in the housing market are turning: In many major German cities, supply and room for negotiation have noticeably improved. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 – a real advantage for buyers who act strategically. The reason: falling property prices.