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 […]

Solid house: large home with long life for families to build or buy

Buying a solid house – Choosing the right property is not easy with apartments, just as it is with houses: apartments and houses come in many different forms. Whether buying a house, building a house or even selling a house: knowing (s)one property can be crucial. There are numerous types of houses such as the […]

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 […]