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...
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....
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...
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+)....
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...
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...
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...
The expectations of real estate investors with regard to European residential real estate are high. A study by Savills and Savills IM shows that 42.6 percent of respondents expect a significant increase in the proportion of residential real estate in their portfolio by 2025. The study is based on the responses of around 70 investors who together manage more than one trillion euros. Currently...
Two rooms, 63 square meters, 592 euros per month: according to immobilienscout24.de, this is currently the most popular apartment among Germans. However, the apartments available on the market are often larger and more expensive, which does not meet the needs of many prospective tenants. In cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Freiburg im Breisgau, competition for rental apartments is...
The situation on the real estate financing market appears to be stabilizing according to the latest data from construction finance broker Hüttig & Rompf AG. The decline in new business for residential construction and mortgage loans for private households has slowed. "Prospective buyers thus appear to be hesitantly adapting to the new interest rate conditions for mortgage loans," says...
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