Destatis reports a +3.3 percent increase in new construction prices for February 2026. While construction activity declines, costs continue to rise — a classic stagflation scenario. What this means for developers, buyers, and investors.
The German Tenants’ Association estimates the housing deficit at 1.4 million units. Compared to an annual demand of 400,000 units, only 215,000 are completed. An analysis of the causes, regional distribution, and long-term consequences.
The new interest rate level — a permanent structural break Anyone who financed a property in 2021 knew mortgage rates below 1 percent as the norm. That chapter is closed. For 2026, a structurally different interest rate regime applies, forcing buyers and investors to fundamentally rethink their calculations. Current mortgage loan conditions (as of May […]
After the price drop from 2022–2023, real estate prices in 2026 show clear signs of recovery. ETW average 3,265 €/m², EFH +3.2 % YoY — what analysis institutes predict and why prime locations are leading the way.
Is it worth buying real estate in 2026? Yes – for most buyers, 2026 is the best entry point in at least four years. After the decline in 2022–2023, property prices have stabilized, construction interest rates have fallen from their peak (over 4%) to 3.2–3.8%, and the supply is significantly larger than in 2021. Those […]
How much inheritance tax do I have to pay on a property? – This depends on two factors: the degree of kinship and the value of the inherited property. Spouses and children pay significantly less than siblings or friends. The first step is always: check the tax exemption. Exemptions for inheritance tax 2026 Relationship Exemption […]
The land transfer tax is a matter for the federal states – each federal state sets the tax rate itself. Overview 2026. How high is the land transfer tax in 2026? State Land transfer tax Example: 500,000 € Bavaria 3.5 % 17,500 € Saxony 3.5 % 17,500 € Hamburg 4.5 % 22,500 € Baden-Württemberg 5.0 […]
A listed building is a structure that is protected as a heritage site – officially recognized by the heritage protection authority of the respective federal state. The special charm: whoever buys and renovates a listed building can deduct the renovation costs significantly more favorably for tax purposes than with normal real estate. Heritage depreciation: Tax […]
Property or stocks? Anyone thinking about building wealth knows this question. With the reform of state-subsidised retirement provision, there’s a new answer: the Altersvorsorgedepot (retirement investment account). The law passed by the German Bundestag opens up, for the first time, the possibility of saving for retirement in ETFs and stocks with state support — without […]
Federal Election Polls determine the political mood in Germany and influence bond markets, interest rate decisions, and the investment climate. Anyone buying, selling, or holding real estate should know the current Sunday question – because every new government configuration changes the rules of the housing market, often months before the actual election. Sunday Question: Six […]
Sell your villa in Düsseldorf – Selling a villa is not a process that happens regularly. All the information about Buying real estate in Düsseldorf in our overview. Most owners only face this decision once in their lives. That is why orientation is crucial: a clear process, realistic benchmarks, and well-founded decisions. This guide is […]
Sell your villa in Düsseldorf – Selling a villa is not a process that happens regularly. All the information about buying real estate in Düsseldorf in our overview. Most owners only face this decision once in their lives. That’s why orientation is crucial: a clear process, realistic benchmarks, and well-founded decisions. This guide is aimed […]