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Multi-generational living: How shared living is becoming the answer to Germany's housing crisis New builds are stalling, financing has become more challenging, and at the same time, the demand for affordable, accessible housing is rising. In this situation, multi-generational living is coming into focus as an intelligent, marketable solution – for owners who want to future-proof their homes, and for buyers who are flexible

Property Tax Shock 2025: Why Homeowners Now Need to Rethink City Limits In 2025, the new property tax will come into full effect nationwide. For many owners, this means: same property, new assessment – and sometimes noticeably different amounts. The trigger lies less in the house itself and more in the town sign: municipalities set their own multipliers independently. This means that...

Bundesfinanzhof has its turn: will owner lawsuits tip the new property tax? The new property tax starts in 2025 – and with it a wave of objections. Numerous owners have identified errors in their assessment notices or doubt the logic of the valuation. Now it's up to the Bundesfinanzhof (BFH): in several proceedings it will clarify how strict the

Heat pumps are taking over the German property market – efficiency becomes a selling point German property market reassesses energy efficiency: not only location and layout are decisive, but increasingly long-term operating costs and the CO2 balance. Heat pumps have thus gone from a „nice-to-have“ to a solid selling point. Buyers are calculating the total cost of ownership, banks are inquiring about the

Virtual home staging: How emotion, rather than property brochures, will drive property sales in 2025 Prospective buyers rarely make decisions based on spreadsheets – they make them based on images. By 2025, „digital-first“ will be the norm in property sales: purchasing decisions will be made online before the first viewing takes place. In this environment, emotion trumps even the most objective property description. Virtual home staging combines architecture and interior design

Heat pumps are booming – why buyers are now opting for green technology Whether it’s a detached house, a city villa or an investment property: demand for properties with heat pumps is rising noticeably. Prospective buyers are now paying closer attention to running costs, energy efficiency and future regulations. Green building services are no longer just a ‘nice-to-have’, but a measurable driver of value. For sellers, this means that anyone who

Continuing professional development requirement abolished: What estate agents and property managers need to know about the new law The legislator is abolishing the previous continuing professional development requirement for estate agents and residential property managers (previously 20 hours over three years under the MaBV). What does this mean in practice? This article summarises the consequences, opportunities and risks, and shows how responsible

BIM is taking the renovation sector by storm: how 3D laser scans make refurbishments faster and more precise Anyone carrying out refurbishment work on an older building faces decisions involving millions. Unexpected misalignments, concealed pipework or unclear structural integrity cost time, money and cause stress. This is precisely where Building Information Modelling (BIM), combined with 3D laser scans, comes into its own: precise as-built data, clear planning, fewer changes to the contract. As an estate agent

Legislation remains stable: Why reports on shortened remaining useful life are now in particularly high demand In volatile markets, reliability counts. This is precisely where the good news comes in: the legal framework governing the shortened remaining useful life (RND) remains unchanged – and with it, the possibility of demonstrating a building’s actual useful life through a qualified valuation report. For owners, buyers and