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Housing: Home ownership decisive for satisfaction

Satisfaction with the housing situation depends largely on home ownership. This is the result of a survey commissioned by immoverkauf24 and ImmoScout24. The survey shows that homeowners are happier with their homes than tenants. Gender also plays a role in this context: women who live in a home of their own feel particularly happy with their...

Luxury properties: rental prices of almost 20,000 euros per month

A study by ImmoScout24 reveals the enormous rental prices in Germany. Seven of the ten most expensive rental apartments in the country are located in Berlin. At the top of the list is a designer penthouse in Mitte, which can be rented for 19,500 euros per month. Contrary to expectations, Munich is not among the ten most expensive cities for luxury real estate rental prices. The...

Energy efficiency: homeowners focus on renovation and solar technology

The majority of German homeowners are showing a growing interest in energy-efficient living and are planning corresponding renovation measures. This is according to the TechnologyRadar 2023 published by the German Academy of Science and Engineering, the Körber Foundation and the Center for Interdisciplinary Risk and Innovation Research at the University of Stuttgart. According to the study, around 80 percent of...

Residential real estate: stable in value and inflation-proof according to study

Residential real estate in Germany is still considered one of the most stable asset classes that offer reliable protection against inflation. This is the result of the latest ACCENTRO Housing Cost Report. The study, which was conducted in cooperation with the Cologne Institute for Economic Research, focused on the inflation protection and value stability of German residential real estate in...

Housing: Tenants favor transparent living concepts

Many tenants in Germany are now focusing on sustainability, future-proof infrastructure and transparency on the part of landlords, particularly with regard to ancillary costs. This is the result of a recent study commissioned by Aareal Bank. One of the main problems from a tenant's point of view is the lack of openness and transparency on the part of landlords, particularly in the area of service charge billing....

Fiction: Study on the safest places in Germany

In the event of a hypothetical zombie apocalypse, the Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm is the safest place in Germany, according to a study by the portal "rentola.de". For example, it scores points for the number of supplies it has, such as food, fuel and medicine. The districts of Freyung-Grafenau and Vulkaneifel ranked second and third in the safest places in Germany. The districts can boast...

Housing: Properties with a poor energy balance lose value

Residential properties with an inefficient energy balance are becoming increasingly unattractive on the market and are recording rising price discounts. This is according to an analysis by JLL for the first quarter of 2023. The asking prices for apartment buildings in the worst energy classes G and H are on average around 28% lower than those in the best energy classes (A/A+)....

Study: Great desire for home ownership

According to the "Living in Germany 2023" study by the Sparda banks, the desire for home ownership is strong in Germany. For example, 74% of residents would like to own their own home. However, the home ownership rate has been below 50 percent for a decade, putting it at the bottom of the European league. More complex market conditions, rising construction costs and interest rates have led to increased uncertainty...

Building a house: what builders would do differently

From preparing the building plot to interior design and electrics - many aspects can be decisive in making the construction of your dream home run smoothly. The experience of former clients is therefore a valuable asset for future builders. They can avoid mistakes when building a house. Former construction manager Marco Fehr has gathered the opinions of former builders and...

Protection: Young generation relies on real estate

Young people are stepping up their efforts to secure their finances and are increasingly investing in shares and real estate. This is the result of a Swiss Life pension report. The pension report shows that the average age of those investing in retirement provision and security has fallen by 1.5 years to 35.4 years over the past ten years. The demand for real estate and...

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