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The Bundesrat has approved a bill to extend the rent cap until the end of 2029. The German Tenants’ Association (DMB) expressly welcomes the chamber’s decision and calls for swift implementation.
How much does a complete energy-efficient refurbishment really cost? And is it financially worthwhile? A new analysis of real cost data by the non-profit consultancy co2online shows that anyone upgrading a detached house for energy efficiency must expect to invest 108,000 euros in a complete refurbishment.
A new factsheet explains the rules and obligations that apply to blocks of flats with individual heating systems and individual stoves. It was produced by Zukunft Altbau, an information programme funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment.
The share of income spent on rent in Germany remained largely stable between 2014 and 2023. This is the central finding of a recent study by the property owners’ association Haus & Grund Deutschland.
Disputes between tenants and landlords repeatedly end up in court. The German Tenants’ Association’s (DMB) litigation statistics show how the figures have developed in recent years and what the disputes concern.
84 per cent of Germans actively monitor their energy consumption, but see little scope for further savings. Two thirds would like greater transparency in consumption data.
Under certain conditions, part of the cost of tradespeople’s invoices and household-related services can be deducted for tax purposes. Property owners can benefit from this too.
Various legislative changes will take effect at the turn of the year. The Wohnen im Eigentum (WiE) consumer protection association provides an overview of the changes that matter to condominium owners and condominium owners’ associations.
Demand for owner-occupied flats across Germany rose by 63 per cent within a year. In the major cities, demand from buyers increased by 78 per cent. A recent ImmoScout24 analysis shows which flats are currently most sought after in Germany and its eight major cities.
