Asbestos – Asbestos is a mineral fibre material that used to be frequently used in wall or ceiling cladding in buildings. As asbestos poses a high risk to health if it becomes airborne, for example during home renovation or refurbishment, it is no longer used in the construction of properties in Germany today. In the […]
Architect – The supervision of a building project, starting with the planning of the new construction or reconstruction and the ongoing management or supervision of a property, is the responsibility of the architect. More on construction: property construction. Normally, the architect is also the contact person for questions from the client or owner. The fees […]
Home Office (Definition, Meaning) – A home office is defined as a workspace within a private household. The regulations regarding the financing of a home office have become significantly stricter or limited in recent years. In order to determine who can claim which costs for tax purposes, it is advisable to consult a tax advisor. […]
Abutters – Abutters are all property owners whose property borders on public land or other properties. Every adjacent owner has precisely defined obligations and rights, especially when it comes to securing and developing the property. In case of non-observance of these duties, the affected abutting owner is liable, e.g. in case of neglect of the […]
Alternative energy – Alternative energy is the generation of energy with inexhaustible or quickly reproducible means. Some very well-known examples are solar energy, wood heating, geothermal energy or biogas. In the normal real estate trade alternative energies have a small relevance. If you get the electricity or the energy from the green energy provider, alternative […]
Old building (Definition, Meaning) – An old building is colloquially a term for real estate that was built in 1950 or earlier. There is no fixed definition for this term in the housing industry. A renovated old building is a very high-quality and valuable investment, which are highly sought-after residential properties in inner city areas […]
Alarm system – An alarm system is a system for securing one’s own property, it is mostly used in high-end private properties but also in business and commercial properties. The systems of the individual alarm systems are very different. Explore Lukinski. Some of them are in direct connection with the police and send an immediate, […]
The Old Town of Düsseldorf is not only the “longest bar in the world,” but also one of the most expensive pavements along the Rhine. Those who want to sell a condominium, a historic townhouse, or an investment property here are operating in a market where location, heritage protection, and buyer profile deviate dramatically from […]
Degerloch is one of Stuttgart’s most desirable residential areas — the Filderhochfläche above the Talkessel offers not only panoramic views and cooler summers, but also an infrastructure that is rarely so densely concentrated in a district: rack railway, urban rail junction, Waldorf school, own market hall, TV tower. Those who sell here are operating in […]
Selling property in Mitte – selling an apartment, apartment building or your own property. Together with Stuttgart-Nord, Mitte and Degerloch, Stuttgart-Mitte is on the list of Stuttgart’s most attractive residential areas. Are you planning to sell your property here? With our free guides on selling property in the popular city centre, you’ll be well prepared! […]
Things to know about selling a house in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler – The city of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is located in the northern part of Rhineland-Palatinate and is not only known for its historic city center, but also as a state-approved spa. You have decided to sell your real estate property in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler and are now […]
Successful real estate sales in Idar-Oberstein – The small town of Idar-Oberstein is the most populous settlement in the Birkenfeld district. Known as a gemstone and garrison town, Idar-Oberstein has established itself as an attraction for tourists and new residents. Owners who want to sell their apartment or house here will quickly find an adequate […]