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Under certain circumstances, borrowers may soon be able to terminate their existing mortgage loans early at a lower cost, as a clause in loan agreements criticized by consumer advocates has been overturned by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH). For example, the Aurich Savings Bank had included this clause in its contracts […]
The "Germany Makes Plus" campaign has restarted, and homeowners modernizing their oil heating systems can likely secure subsidies from the heating oil industry again until December 31, 2017. Heating oil customers can receive around €3,200 in subsidies
RE/MAX Germany Southwest increases revenue by nine percent. The total revenue of the RE/MAX Germany Southwest real estate network rose by nine percent in 2015. And this despite the fact that there are still far more prospective buyers than […]
This way, mold doesn't stand a chance. Proper ventilation is especially important during the colder months. To prevent mold growth and still save on energy costs, you should ventilate by opening windows wide for short periods at least twice a day. As a rule of thumb: […]
In light of the refugee influx, some cities are resorting to rigorous measures. For a long time, a decline in Germany's population was assumed. Now, demographic forecasts must be revised. The large influx of refugees last year […]
Today we have an update on our moving preparations for the new office! The plumbers and electricians have left, and the interior fitters have bricked up old doorways, created new openings, and installed new doors and windows […]
Smoke detector requirement in Saarland – and a test by Stiftung Warentest (a German consumer organization) is on the subject. In Saarland, homeowners now have until December 31, 2016, to install smoke detectors in their houses and apartments. The requirement applies to the following rooms: Bedrooms: […]
Modernization surcharges to be restricted. Tenancy law will also be tightened this year. To protect tenants from skyrocketing costs, the grand coalition plans, among other things, to limit the passing on of modernization costs in its second package of tenancy law amendments. […]
Decluttering clears your mind. A new year is dawning, and everyone is surely full of good intentions. The inner couch potato is put on a leash, gyms are booming, and fat cells are melting away. But there are also […]
Property owners and landlords are facing some changes. What will 2016 bring? "EnEV 2016" From January 1st, the next stage of the Energy Saving Ordinance EnEV 2014, also known as "EnEV 2016", will come into effect. Homebuilders who […]