Holiday home: buy and rent out property by the sea, lake or in the mountains & achieve a return on your investment

Buying a holiday home – Hardly any other type of property is more suitable as an investment than a holiday home. It is not only characterized by an excellent location, but through modern media and Internet portals, the re-renting of these houses has become very easy. This makes it much easier to generate income with […]

Half-timbered homes: buy, renovate or sell historic homes with beams? Comparison & tips

Buying a half-timbered house – Investing in a property or selling a house is always a question of the right approach. This is especially the case with historic buildings such as half-timbered houses. The cute, historic buildings are especially common in our latitudes, but is it worth the investment in such an old masonry or […]

Single-family home: buy or build? Everything about floor plan, size and advantages & disadvantages

The single-family house – is probably the most popular house type in Germany. Besides other types of houses such as the bungalow, villa or solid house, the single-family house is one of the most popular types. The single-family house has long ceased to be traditional and just an ordinary terraced house. It encompasses a wide […]

Semi-detached house: buy your own home or build a new one? Checklists, tips and more

Buying a semi-detached house – Choosing the right property, whether as an owner-occupier or investor, is not easy. Buying a house or building a house, or even selling a house requires appropriate preparation, and you should always be as well informed as possible about your property. There are countless house types, such as the villa, […]

Bungalow: build, buy or prefabricated house? Features and options for investment

Buy a bungalow – You want to invest your money in the construction of a property and create your own home? Whether building, buying or even selling a house: a bungalow is an ideal capital investment and investment in the future. There are different types of houses for families, such as a solid house, a […]

Additional Costs – Buying House in Germany, Property Investment, Hidden Fees, More

Additional costs in Germany – It can be maddening trying to understand the German real estate laws and regulations. Below we explain the most important additional costs, and hidden fees which you may not know about. This short how-to guide should let you know a lot about what to consider when buying a house in […]

Heating: Solar, Oil, Gas, Heat Pump, Pellets – Comparison, Costs & State Subsidies

Heating & Types – The topic heating is not only interesting for building owners, but also for real estate owners. Heaters are not only necessary in a real estate, but also legally required. Which types of heating are there, how do they have to be maintained and are there legal subsidies for the construction of […]

KfW Special German Loan – How & When to use, for Whom + More

Construction Loans – KfW loans are an important and cost-saving component of construction financing in Germany. As a private real estate buyer you can profit from these subsidized loans and decide on an optimal supplementary component of your construction financing. An exclusive promotion over a KfW loan is impossible, since the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau only […]

Build or buy an apartment house? Construction Costs, Interest & Financing

Building multi-family houses – The effective interest rate for mortgage loans (construction interest) fell by -6.4% from 1994 to 2018 (last survey) to just 1.4%. You’re convinced you want to buy? Then you can find our guide here: Buy an apartment building. Build an Apartment House: Building Interest and Construction Financing Construction interest rates have […]

Construction Loans: Calculation, Current Interest, Interest Rate, and Interest Rate Development

Construction loans – What do you need to consider? For your construction financing, a construction loan with a favourable interest rate should be your first choice. In order to make the right decision, you should compare the target and effective interest rate and do not forget that the general conditions are an important part of […]

Construction interest rate comparison for your property – repayment rate, interest rate comparison & various influencing factors

Building interest comparison for your real estate – building interest or also mortgage interest, of different credit institutes need you, in order to be able to lock a construction financing. The comparison is important to find the best and cheapest construction financing for their dream property. Especially the Internet offers an incredible number of financing […]

Infrared heating: old building, new building and all the advantages and disadvantages

Infrared heating – Even though conventional heating systems have proven themselves, infrared heating is definitely an alternative that should be considered. Heating with electricity is generally considered expensive, but there are other relevant factors that make heating with electricity economical. You can find out which points are important and when heating with electricity is worthwhile […]