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Eight guests – that's how many can fit into the bar planned by the American space company Space Perspective in the stratosphere at the edge of space. The space bar is located at an altitude of almost 32 km and lies approximately two […]
What happens to jointly owned property is usually one of the most difficult questions in a divorce. A crucial factor is who owns the property and what marital property regime both future ex-partners had. […]
Experts agree: The need for renovation in German real estate is enormous. Approximately 70 percent of all houses in Germany are in poor energy efficiency. Therefore, buyers of single-family and two-family homes in Germany face a significant challenge […]
The calculation of property tax was reformed because the Federal Fiscal Court ruled it unconstitutional. As a result, around 35 million properties will have to be reassessed by the end of 2024. The new property tax will […]
We have just experienced a long period of low interest rates, which allowed many to take out a mortgage. Currently, however, high repayment rates are deterring many from their dream of homeownership. The looming explosion in utility costs is also causing uncertainty. […]
Many private households still heat with oil and gas. These fossil fuels remain important energy sources, especially for older buildings. A press release from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) dated July 21, 2022, reveals […]
Even though interest rates and ancillary costs threaten to rise exorbitantly, homeownership remains a dream many people want to fulfill. This is especially true when a family is on the way or when relocation is necessary. Often, it then becomes necessary to […]
For homebuyers, it makes sense to approach the purchase of a house, apartment, or plot of land in a well-structured manner. This includes securing financing and clearly defining in advance what needs and desires the new home must fulfill. […]
The German government missed its target of building 400,000 new apartments in 2021. This is according to a press release from the Federal Statistical Office dated May 23, 2022. Meanwhile, housing shortages are widespread, especially in […]
Buildings across Europe are to become climate-neutral by 2050. This also has implications for owners of single-family and two-family homes. But what does this mean specifically for those building new homes and owners of older properties who live in their own homes? Climate protection […]