Why maintenance protects your property
A property is more than just a home – it is a long-term investment. Regular maintenance helps to preserve its liveability and safeguard its market value. Neglected repairs often lead to higher follow-up costs and reduce the value of your property.
How often should you carry out maintenance?
Regular inspections of your property are essential:
- Every 2–3 years: Inspections carried out by the owners themselves.
- Every 5–10 years: Professional inspection for hidden damage.
- Technical installations: These should be checked more frequently.
Older properties in particular require more intensive maintenance, whilst new-builds incur lower costs due to less wear and tear.
Set aside funds for maintenance
To ensure that repairs can be carried out promptly, property owners should set aside funds:
- Recommended reserves: 7–12 euros per square metre and year.
- Older properties: Higher reserves are required.
- New builds: Lower reserves are sufficient.
Tax benefits for maintenance work
Maintenance costs can be claimed for tax purposes:
- Deductible costs: 20 %: work-related and travel expenses up to 6,000 euros per year.
- Maximum tax savings: 1,200 euros per year.
- Cost of materials: Non-refundable.
Tax-related measures include:
- Bathroom renovations
- Heating system upgrades
- Thermal insulation measures
- Facade renovations
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Legal notice: This article does not constitute tax or legal advice in individual cases. Please have the facts of your specific case checked by a lawyer or tax consultant.
