Sanierung Meaning Explained – Renovation in German Real Estate Market

Germany – What is the meaning of a Sanierung? What’s the difference between a Sanierung and Renovierung? Here, we explain all the details you need to know about renovating real estate in Germany. Renovation of a house means the repair and modernization of the building. Insulation, new heating systems and windows bring the building up […]

New Build Home: Prices, Finances, Advantages + Disadvantages

Buying a new build home – Most families do not want to wait long from the idea to the realization of their dream of owning their own home. This is where a new build home proves to be a practical solution, as its nature means that it takes far less time to build and therefore […]

Renting out an Apartment & House: What to Consider? Property, Tax & Advice

Renting a property can be a great extra income, but it can also become your main job. Landlords have many duties towards the tenant and have to take care of the property. However, if this is successful, a lot of profit can result. We will explain how you can best let your property and how […]

Buy or Build a Wooden House: Construction Forms, Tips & Trends

Timber house buy or build – With timber houses, most humans think of a vacation in Scandinavia or in the Black Forest. There, the timber house has tradition and belongs to the house types which are built most frequently. Please note, this article is written with a focus toward the German market, but very similar […]

Real Estate Loans: Bank, Loan, Equity, Interest, Comparison + Tips

Real Estate Loan – If you want to buy a house or apartment and finance it, a real estate loan is a suitable decision. In principle, a construction financing and a real estate credit do not differ fundamentally. But if you buy an existing property, you usually apply for a real estate and not a […]

Valuing a house: Estimate purchase Price or have it Estimated? Valuation

If house or dwelling were bought not too long ago, building costs or the purchase price offer first approximate values with the house evaluation. On the Lukinski real estate portal you can get more information about the current value of your property by comparing it with properties in similar locations, of the same size and […]

Sell your House: Without a realtor?! Documents, taxes & costs – what to consider?

Selling a house – Single-family houses are characterized by the fact that they are inhabited only by a family, a couple or a person living alone. They have a garden, which is also owned by the owner. Not all single-family houses are inhabited by their owners. There is also the possibility to rent a family […]

Real estate abroad in Spain: Find your dream property

Foreign property in Spain – you just come back from vacation and ask yourself why you actually live in Germany, if in the south is generally much better weather? If you think about it longer, you come to mind to invest in a foreign property to have the opportunity to fly more often to the […]

Holiday home & holiday apartment: Buy instead of rent! Financing, taxes and renting

Holiday home & holiday apartment – The dream of a holiday home exists for many city dwellers. Whether it’s a house by the sea, in the warm south or simply a retreat in the countryside. However, there is a lot to consider when making such a big decision and you should plan well before you […]

Mortgage interest rates: Development, building interest rates & calculator free of charge

Mortgage interest – The term mortgage interest is replaced today by the term construction interest. The construction interest rates, or mortgage interest rates decide whether a construction financing is cheap or expensive. Due to the current historically low construction interest rates, you can finance your property very favorably and secure an advantage that has a […]

Wiesbaden-Schierstein real estate market: Renovate or store?

“Riviera on the Rhine” or “Gateway to the Rheingau”: Wiesbaden-Schierstein has a great reputation for sophisticated living! The desire to own residential property there is correspondingly great – to use it yourself or to rent it out. Selling your own property in Wiesbaden-Schierstein should therefore not be a problem. However, if you enter the hot […]

When is an energy certificate required for the sale of a house?

With an energy certificate you have a document which evaluates a building energetically. In Germany, the issuance and use of an energy certificate is regulated in the Energy Saving Ordinance. When is there an obligation to present an energy certificate? Property owners who wish to sell their property must present an energy certificate at the […]