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Rent ruling from Berlin: Court overturns caps – Jobcentres face a costly turning point A recent rent ruling by the Berlin Social Court sends a clear message:

Construction Push 2026: Multi-billion package aims to finally ease the housing shortage The housing situation remains tense: high construction costs, rising interest rates and a shortage of building plots are holding back new-build projects. With

Housing construction takes priority: Federal Government steps up efforts to accelerate new-build projects Good news for developers, investors and local authorities: housing construction is being given political priority. With

KfW launches new initiative: 75 million euros for climate-resilient urban neighbourhoods – secure grants now KfW is focusing on climate-resilient urban neighbourhoods: up to 75 million euros

Fire safety in existing buildings: Why property managers now face particular challenges with older buildings. Germany’s property stock is ageing – and with it, the number of

Property Tax Reform 2025: Why it will be a financial stumbling block for property buyers Anyone buying a property today is not only deciding on location, size and

Fire safety in transition: Why old buildings now need to undergo risk assessments Germany’s building stock is ageing – and with it, fire safety measures. What was acceptable 20

Termination without notice: When landlords are really allowed to take action - and what tenants need to know now Housing is about substance, values and

Housing construction at breaking point: Why Germany’s building sites have suddenly ground to a halt German housing construction is facing its toughest stress test in decades. Whereas just a few years ago

Guide · Letting: Discrepancies in floor area in rented flats: WoFlV, the 10 % rule, rent reduction and service charges 18 November 2025 · Reading time: 5 minutes A few centimetres too