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Burglary protection: condominium owners must obtain consent
Structural alterations to protect flats in condominium owners’ associations against burglary always affect jointly owned property.
Upward trend in building permits
The construction of 19,300 homes was approved in Germany in August 2025, 5.7 per cent more than in August 2024.
Multigenerational living: more popular with older people than younger people
The older the respondents, the greater their support for multigenerational living.
IVD residential price index: high rents make ownership more attractive
Financing costs are often on a par with rent, and home ownership is becoming more affordable again.
Property from an estate agent: up to 9.1 per cent cheaper
Analysis shows that buying from a property professional tends to be cheaper: private sellers ask 9.1 % more for flats and 7.3 % more for houses than estate agents.
Heizspiegel 2025: gas heating significantly more expensive again – heat pumps cheaper since 2022
Heating costs in Germany are rising noticeably this year. Households with gas heating are particularly affected, according to the latest Heizspiegel.
Techem survey: knowledge gaps about energy performance certificates
Private landlords in particular are not sufficiently informed about current statutory obligations, yet failure to comply with the legal requirements can result in substantial fines.
From stepped rents to the rent cap: what you need to consider when increasing rent
Read which options landlords have for increasing rent and where the limits lie.