Tag Archive for: Investment property

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 […]

Garage and carport: architecture, weather resistance, differences

Garage and Carport – A garage or carport for one or two cars is very popular with homeowners. If a carport or garage is included in the listing, potential buyers will be more interested than if the vehicle is parked on the street or unprotected in front of the house. Installing a carport or garage […]

Roof: planning, construction and renovation of roof trusses & roof coverings

Roof – Modern roofs can have different shapes. For centuries, the classic gable roof was the most common roof shape in Germany. It was often modified to a hipped roof and equipped with dormers, in order to be able to use the space under the roof slopes effectively. Tent roofs are used in the new […]

Liability: defects, compensation and reduction of the purchase price

Liability – When selling a house, owners have to consider numerous things. This includes, for example, the topic of liability. Who can be held responsible if defects appear after the sale that were not previously reported? When is the buyer entitled to damages or a reduction in the purchase price? You will learn all this […]

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 […]

Real estate balance sheet / profitability: income properties, real estate purchase and cash flow optimisation

Real estate balance (Source: Alex Fischer) – Do you want others to help build your wealth? In this video, you’ll learn how certain income properties can give you another six for every one you pay! A comprehensive look at the economic part of real estate, both for cash investors, those who buy real estate for […]

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 […]

Dream houses: financing, security, efficiency

Dream houses – The concept of the dream house is defined very differently by a future homeowner. There are builders who understand behind it a luxuriously equipped house with a small low-maintenance garden in a central location. Others wish themselves a house in calm situation and take for it gladly a longer journey to the […]

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 […]