Courage to buy? How rising interest rates will turn the property market upside down in 2025 Rising interest rates will change the property market in 2025 - noticeably for buyers, sellers and investors. Financing will become more expensive, negotiations will become more sober and price sensitivity will increase. If you want to be successful now, you need two things: solid figures and a clear strategy.

Small flats, big opportunities: why the new space trend is shaking up the market Compact floor plans, cleverly planned: Small flats - from micro-apartments to 2-room city flats - are moving into the focus of owner-occupiers and investors. Rising construction and energy costs, changing lifestyles and a growing number of small households are driving the trend. For owners and

Countdown for drinking water: property owners must replace old lead pipes now Lead pipes in drinking water installations pose a twofold risk: health and economic. For property owners, this means that action is needed - and not just when a sale or new tenancy is imminent. The revised Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV 2023) prohibits the use of lead pipes in domestic installations; health authorities can

Tax hammer 2026: Depreciate properties faster - how landlords benefit Those who rent out properties usually think in terms of long periods of time. Until now, this has also applied to tax depreciation. However, this could change from 2026, as faster depreciation for residential buildings is planned. Higher depreciation rates or a declining balance model will shorten the depreciation period.

Bavaria tightens the rent freeze - what this means for owners and tenants in 2026 The rent freeze remains a key issue on the Bavarian property market. It is expected to be tightened up in Bavaria from 2026: The „tight housing market“ area is expected to be updated and the application practice will become stricter. The basis for this is the nationwide rent law, which

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