Solar greenhouses in Spain

Spain, with its warm climate and abundant hours of sunshine, offers ideal conditions for the use of solar greenhouses. These special greenhouses are designed to make optimum use of sunlight while providing plants with the necessary protection from extreme weather conditions. As we are also frequently involved in the sale of agricultural land, sustainable agriculture is always an exciting future field for us.

The use of solar greenhouses in Spain has increased in recent years, especially in the commercial sector. Large agricultural businesses and mega-projects have recognized that this method is not only environmentally friendly, but also offers considerable advantages.

Cultivation area for solar greenhouses in Spain

The cultivation area for solar greenhouses in Spain has increased considerably in recent years. This is mainly due to the growing demand for sustainably grown food and the increased use of renewable energy sources. Large agricultural companies and mega-projects are increasingly investing in solar greenhouses in order to increase their yields and reduce their environmental footprint at the same time.

How a solar greenhouse works

This video explains the important considerations and elements when building a passive solar greenhouse. These include positioning in relation to solar radiation, choice of glazing (polycarbonate), building materials (wood and fiber cement panels), insulation, thermal mass, ventilation options, preparation of planting beds and automation of processes such as ventilation and irrigation. This overview provides useful information for building an efficient passive solar greenhouse.

Example of agriculture in Almería: challenges and opportunities

Almería, a region in Spain, is known for its plastic greenhouses, which cover an enormous amount of land. These greenhouses play a crucial role in supplying Europe with fruit and vegetables, and they provide between 40 and 50 percent of these products. However, intensive agriculture in Almería has both positive and negative aspects. I recommend the video below on the subject.

Positive impact on the economy and technology

The greenhouses in Almería have brought an economic boom to the region. They enable year-round production and contribute to economic development. State-of-the-art technology is used to increase productivity and minimize the need for pesticides.

Working conditions and social controversies

Despite their economic importance, the working conditions in the greenhouses are controversial. The predominantly immigrant workforce often faces low wages, insecure employment and health risks from pesticides. This has led to public controversy and social challenges.

Environmental impact and sustainability

Intensive farming in Almería also has an environmental impact. Plastic waste and pesticides pollute the environment. Nevertheless, progress is being made in water use and recycling in order to minimize the environmental impact. The region uses less water per capita than many other regions in Spain.

Consumer behavior and demand

The demand for cheap, year-round fruit and vegetables in Europe has driven intensive farming in Almería. Consumers play an important role in this model, as they demand low-priced products.

Intensive farming in Almería has both positive and negative aspects. It provides Europe with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, but the working conditions and environmental impact are controversial. The future of this agriculture depends on the willingness to tackle these challenges and raise consumer awareness of their impact.

Fighting pests in an ecological way

Almería benefits from abundant sunshine, even in winter, which makes it possible to harvest ripe peppers and tomatoes all year round. This locational advantage has led to an increase in organic farming in the region in recent years. According to Yamato (source: YouTube), who works for the Association of Vegetable Growers in Almería:

“the proportion of land under organic cultivation has risen from 1.4 percent to an impressive 10.3 percent and continues to show strong growth.”

In the greenhouses of Almería, biological pest control is used to reduce the use of pesticides. Various predatory insects such as predatory mites, ladybugs and lacewings are used to keep pests such as aphids at bay. This ecological approach helps to minimize the environmental impact of agriculture.

More on this in a moment.

Mass with class! Almería from above

Despite these positive aspects, there are also challenges. In the hot months, pests can multiply quickly and cause considerable damage to the plants. The use of plastic in agriculture, which is used to cover greenhouses, also has an environmental impact. One solution is to fully recycle the plastic and work on optimizing water consumption.

Sustainable fruit and vegetables from Europe

Another example is the program“It’s Greenhouse. Sustainable fruit and vegetables from Europe” provides a range of key figures and information on sustainability and its application in the Spanish fruit and vegetable sector. Here are some of the key figures:

Growth of solar greenhouse cultivation

The area of solar greenhouses in southern Europe, particularly in the Spanish region of Andalusia, has grown from 515 hectares in the 2006/2007 season to more than 27,863 hectares in the past 2022/2023 season.

Biological pest control

The program emphasizes the use of biological pest control in the solar greenhouses. This includes the use of auxiliary fauna to control pests and diseases without using synthetic pesticides.

Top 7 products with biological pest control

The top list of natural pest control:

1. Paprika leads the way in the use of biological pest control with 100% of its area,
2. Followed by tomatoes,
3. Cucumbers,
4. Eggplants,
5. Zucchini,
6. Watermelons
7. Melons

Sustainable agriculture and renewable energies

Solar greenhouses have become an important element of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy in Spain. The area under cultivation is growing steadily and their benefits are attractive for mega-projects and agricultural companies alike. The combination of energy efficiency, year-round cultivation and environmental protection makes this cultivation method a promising solution for the future of agriculture in Spain.

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Building project of the future with 0 emissions

The Saudi Arabian government has unveiled the first images of the 500-meter-tall rectilinear city called “The Line” to be built as part of Neom, near the Red Sea. “The Line” will be a car-free and equally carbon-free (CO²) city the size of the country of Belgium.

• The Line / Neom – official website

Spectacular! The Line meets Red Sea

This is how spectacularly “The Line” meets the red sea. With exclusive berths for yachts and lots and lots of sand.

Why is Saudi Arabia building “The Line”?

As mentioned before, “The Line” will be a car-free and equally carbon-free (CO²) city the size of the country of Belgium. So much for the grand plan. Will the XL construction project succeed? The FT’s Andrew England explores the Saudi crown prince’s pet project.

Visualization: Video from Neom

Neom is a government-projected planned city, with an attached technology park, in the northwest of the country, not far from the Gulf of Aqaba, and on the Red Sea coast.

Big city rethought: transformation

What if you were to completely rethink a major city like London, with a population of 9 million?

Location of “The Line”: Satellite view

“The Line” from the view from space.

Here a little closer, with connection to the Red Sea.

Photos: First visualizations of The Line

The interior of Saudi Arabia’s 150-kilometer mirrored line skyscraper:

Skyscrapers and tropical forest

The project combines city and “tropical forest”.

Sports stadium in the middle of the line

View from above: Desert meets tropical forest

In this published picture you can see once again very nicely how the contrast of desert and tropical forest looks from above.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on “The Line

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on “The Line” project. Here are 3 short excerpts and statements.

Source: Neom.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, “At the launch of ‘The Line’ last year, we committed to a civilizational revolution centered on people and based on radical change in urban planning. The designs for the city’s vertically layered communities unveiled today will challenge traditional flat, horizontal cities and create a model for protecting nature and improving people’s quality of life. ‘The Line’ will address the challenges humanity faces in urban living today and demonstrate alternative ways of living.”

He added, “We cannot ignore the quality of life and environmental crises facing our world’s cities, and ‘Neom’ is at the forefront of finding new and imaginative solutions to these problems. ‘Neom’ is leading a team of the brightest minds in architecture, engineering and construction to make the idea of building upward a reality.”

He continued, “The ‘Neom’ will be a place where all people from around the world can make their mark on the world in creative and innovative ways. NEOM remains one of the most important projects of the Saudi Vision 2030, and we are determined to make ‘The Line’ a reality on behalf of the nation.”

Largest mirrored building

Largest mirrored building – The Maraya Concert Hall in Saudi Arabia I must show you! A real architectural highlight and certainly a hotspot of this world in the future. Al-Ula is a unique region in Saudi Arabia that was hidden from tourists until September 2019. Now the whole world has the opportunity to discover ancient places that are more than 6,000 years old.

• Mirrored concert hall

Architecture is one thing. Ideas are something else. This one is… wow. The Maraya Concert Hall.

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Real estate company: Start a business

You want to buy your first property and rent it out? You have inherited a property and now you want to be active in property management, property administration and other related areas or even more, you want to become a property investor yourself? Then the big question is, which company is right for you? What is the first step?

Basically, you have many different possibilities and options how you can set up your business for the future. Roughly explained, everything starts with the sole proprietorship and goes over individual and cooperation models such as OHG and UG to the GmbH.

To give you a first overview, I have written this guide to the different types of companies for you. Here you will get to know the different possibilities you have as a founder in Germany. Definitions, tips for founding, advantages, disadvantages, as well as taxes. Everything you need to have a good basis for decision-making.

Factors: Property type, rental, structure

There is the right type of company for every type of property (condominium, apartment building or property in need of renovation), for the type of rental and structure, depending on your personal requirements. If you later have several properties in your portfolio, you will also choose different company types for the individual properties.

If you are facing the question for the first time: Which company should I found? Here is an overview of all company forms

From the beginnings, as an individual businessman & businesswoman, to simple forms of cooperation with other business partners, to the real estate GmbH and finally AG.

Company: List

1. Sole trader / sole proprietor
2. Civil law partnership (GbR)
3. Registered businessman (e.K.)
4. General partnership (OHG)
5. Limited partnership (KG)
6. Entrepreneurial company (UG)
7. Limited liability company (GmbH)
8. GmbH & Co KG, GmbH & Co OHG
9. Stock corporation (AG)

Also in focus:

1. Real estate GmbH / Asset management GmbH
2. Family Foundation

Tip. According to the company list I still have:

1. Tips for your first real estate purchase
2. Tips on the start-up process

The larger the company, the more tasks and resources have to be delegated.

Let’s start the sole proprietor and sole trader:

Sole trader / sole proprietor

The sole proprietorship is a German legal form which – as the name suggests – is founded and managed by a single person. This includes freelancers, small traders and registered traders. Would you like to become self-employed and learn more about the topic of “forms of business law and the real estate industry”? Learn everything you need to know about sole proprietorships here.

• Sole proprietorship

Registered businessman (e.K.)

Eingetragener Kaufmann (e. Kfm.) / Eingetragene Kauffrau (e. Kfr.) / Registered merchants (e. K.) – The registered merchants embody a German legal form variant, which is based on the corporate legal form of the sole proprietorship (EU). This is therefore a company that is founded and managed by a single person and is also obliged to be entered in the commercial register – hence the name.

• Registered businessman / registered businesswoman (e. K.)

Civil law partnership (GbR)

A civil law partnership is a German legal form established by two or more persons for a certain period of time in order to conduct a certain business together or to achieve a common goal. It is therefore always for a specific purpose and usually exists only as long as the joint venture has not yet been completed. As the name suggests, it is governed by civil law and is therefore often referred to as a BGB partnership. Would you like to join forces with other people and learn more about the topic of “forms of business law and the real estate industry” in advance? Learn everything you need to know about setting up a GbR here.

• Civil law partnership (GbR)

General partnership (OHG)

The general partnership is a German legal form founded by two or more persons and managed by at least one partner. As the name suggests, it is primarily geared towards commercial business and is thus subject to the German Commercial Code (HGB) in the legal sense. Would you like to join forces with other people and learn more about the topic of “business legal forms and the real estate industry” in advance? Let’s start, step by step, the OHG.

• General partnership (OHG)

Limited partnership (KG)

The limited partnership is a German legal form founded by two or more persons and managed by at least one partner. The main feature of this legal form of company is the division of liability risk: at least one partner has unlimited liability and at least one partner has exclusive business liability with his contribution.

• Limited partnership (KG)

Entrepreneurial company (UG)

Unternehmergesellschaft / UG (haftungsbeschränkt) – The Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt) is a German legal form based on the legal form of the Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH). It is considered to be the little sister of the GmbH and is therefore often referred to as the “mini-GmbH”. In principle, there are only minor differences between the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and the GmbH from a legal perspective.

• Entrepreneurial company (UG)

Limited liability company (GmbH)

GmbH, GmbH & Co KG, GmbH & Co OHG – The limited liability company is a German legal form that is founded by at least one person and managed by at least one shareholder. As the name already indicates, this legal form of company is characterised by a limitation of liability for its shareholder(s). Everything you need to know about taxes and real estate trading.

• GmbH: Limited liability company

Real estate GmbH / Asset management GmbH – Special

Immobilien GmbH / Vermögensverwaltende GmbH / Immobiliengesellschaft – In this article you will learn the basics about real estate companies. Who would think of founding a limited liability company when buying a house or a condominium? Admittedly, this makes no sense for owner-occupation, but it does for renting.

• Real estate GmbH / Asset management GmbH

Here still special case GmbH & Co KG, GmbH & Co OHG, no person GmbH, one person GmbH, two person GmbH and the organs of a GmbH.

GmbH & Co KG

GmbH & Co KG – The GmbH & Co KG is a German legal form which combines the corporate legal form of the limited partnership (KG) with a limited liability company (GmbH). Thus, the greatest advantages of both legal forms – the separation between general partner & capital provider typical for the KG plus the limitation of liability of the GmbH – intertwine and enable an innovative, new form of structuring for start-ups.

• GmbH & Co KG

GmbH & Co OHG

GmbH & Co OHG – The GmbH & Co OHG is a German legal form which combines the corporate legal form of the general partnership (OHG) with a limited liability company (GmbH). Thus, the greatest advantages of both legal forms – the uncomplicated formation typical for the OHG as well as equality of all shareholders plus the limitation of liability of the GmbH – intertwine and enable an innovative, new form of organization for start-ups.

• GmbH & Co OHG

No-Person-GmbH

No-Person GmbH – The model for a GmbH without shareholders! By appointing new shareholders or leaving existing shareholders, the limited company model you choose can easily change. Whether it’s a one-person company, a two-person limited company or even a company that operates without shareholders at all…. In each case, there are specifics that you should be aware of as they deviate from the norm of the traditional limited liability company.

• No-Person-GmbH

One-person limited liability company

One-person GmbH – The GmbH model for solo founders! By appointing new shareholders or leaving existing shareholders, the GmbH model you have chosen can easily change.

• One-person limited liability company

Two-person limited liability company

Two-person GmbH – The GmbH model for founding duos! By appointing new shareholders or leaving existing shareholders, the GmbH model you have chosen can easily change.

• Two-person limited liability company

Corporate bodies of a limited liability company

A limited liability company consists of several bodies. The managing directors deal with the day-to-day business and other matters of the company and represent their company externally in accordance with the GmbHG. The supervisory board is required by law above a certain number of employees and acts as a controlling body of the company by appointing and advising the management, but also by monitoring and, in case of doubt, dismissing it. Alternatively, its establishment can also be determined within the framework of the articles of association. The shareholders’ meeting acts as the decision-making body of the GmbH.

• Corporate bodies of a limited liability company

Stock corporation (AG)

Aktiengesellschaft (AG) – The stock corporation is a German legal form founded by at least one person and organized by different bodies. Instead of a managing director, the company is managed by a board of directors consisting of at least one person. As the name already indicates, this corporate legal form primarily stands for share trading.

• Stock corporation (AG)

In addition, the special case of real estate stock corporations (REIT-AG).

Real estate stock corporation (REIT-AG)

Real estate stock corporation / REIT-AG – You don’t find the idea of a stock corporation bad at all and are now wondering how you can combine your capital company with the real estate industry? A real estate company is a company that serves the financing, development, realization, leasing, or marketing of real estate – starting with a single property up to a real estate portfolio in the three or multi-digit range. The management of real estate property or third-party real estate on behalf of third parties can also be handled by a real estate company.

• Real estate stock corporation (REIT-AG)

Types of shares

Types of Stocks – A corporation, as the name suggests, deals with stock trading. I’m sure you’ve heard that stocks can go up and down. You may also know someone who has invested their wealth in stocks. But what exactly is a share? In a nutshell, a share is a document that determines your entitlement to the share capital of a public limited company and guarantees you a fixed share of the profits. In this context, there is often talk of “securitising a claim”.

• Types of shares

AG in detail: Management Board and Supervisory Board

The management board of a joint stock company deals with the day-to-day business and other matters of the company and represents the joint stock company externally.

• Board of directors

The Supervisory Board is a legally prescribed self-monitoring body that appoints and monitors the individual members of the Management Board and, in case of doubt, also removes them. Furthermore, it is responsible for the written reporting of the annual financial statements as well as for business reports.

• Board of directors

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting acts as the decision-making body of the stock corporation.

• Annual General Meeting

Limitation of liability for AG bodies

Limitation of liability for AG executive bodies – In the event of a loss, the stock corporation as a legal entity under private law is, to a certain extent, subject to a limitation of liability, because the liability – apart from a few rare exceptions – exclusively burdens the business assets of the company. In the external relationship, therefore, only the share capital is liable for any losses. In the internal relationship, however, the liability claim may vary depending on the governing body of the AG.

• Limitation of liability for AG bodies

Societas Europaea (SE)

Societas Europaea (SE) – The Societas Europaea is a legal form that was introduced with regard to harmonization efforts at the European level. In German usage, the terms “Europäische Gesellschaft” or “Europäische Aktiengesellschaft” and Europa AG are therefore also commonly used. Characteristic features of a Societas Europaea are, above all, the simplification of cross-border business activities in EU member states and EEA countries through largely uniform legal bases and the personnel policy framework with regard to the co-determination rights of employees of the company.

• Societas Europaea (SE)

Foundation / Family Foundation

Saving taxes with real estate – In this special article I will take a deep look into the subject of foundations, family foundations, real estate purchases, taxes and tax optimization. The establishment of a foundation, more specifically a family foundation has many advantages for you. From tax-free capital gains after speculation tax to low, 15 percent taxation of rental income. In this article you will learn how this works, how you can set up a foundation and how your grandchildren will still benefit from it.

• Family Foundation

Founding a company: Process, costs, requirements, legal forms – 7 steps checklist

You want to found your first company? Requirements for you as a founder, share capital, shareholder agreements, costs for the foundation, legal forms and checklists. This sounds complicated for beginners, but it is actually quite simple. The process of founding a company is usually relatively the same. I have summarized the foundation here once in simple steps, for you. Learn how to start your own business. After the great guide to all legal forms or types of companies, today a detailed look at the establishment of a (real estate) company for beginners.

• Form a company

Company formation in 7 steps: checklist

In the article you will find the foundation of a company explained in 7 simple steps. So you have a quick overview.

Checklist to start a company in 7 steps:

1. Type of company: What should I start?
2. Share capital: amount and forms of enterprise
3. Company shares: Who brings / gets what?
4. Shareholder agreement: Preparing the foundation and the business
5. Notary: Arrange an appointment for the foundation
6. Business account: Basis financial transactions
7. Commercial register, trade, tax office and IHK

When setting up a company, you move from theory to practice, so to speak. First of all, of course, it’s about the type or structure of your company. Step one is very basic: you have to choose the right company for your (personal) construct. What factors influence the choice? The factors influencing the choice of company include: Share capital, number of founders or shareholders, liability criteria but also taxes. Learn more about founding a company in 7 steps here:

• Establish a company (real estate)

Tax for companies: Taxes in Germany

Buying your first real estate: Getting Started

The first property is your real “seed money”. A good location is the biggest advantage when it comes to returns.

So if you want to start your business, you need good real estate that will give you a solid return, which in turn will allow you to make new investments. To do this, you need to learn about the selection and purchase process: how do you find good properties and how do you buy them?

Location, valuation and appreciation

There is a world of difference between a condominium in Dortmund and luxury real estate in Hamburg. An apartment building in Braunschweig is easier to get hold of than a villa in Berlin-Grunewald. At the same time, the apartment building (as a type of property itself) is much harder to get than the condominium itself. So it’s not just apportionment, but also property type, i.e. house type and apartment type. Add to that time, do you need to buy something “right away” or do you have time to research and compare?

Your 3 key factors in buying:

1. Location
2. Property type / property
3. Time

All this and more, must be included in the property valuation and this requires, depending on the type of property, location, demand and supply on site and also the purchase desire. Do you want to buy the property for your portfolio or do you want to live in the property yourself and sell or rent it later, after two, three or four years? Here again comes the value appreciation end game, especially of properties in very desirable locations, such as Berlin, Hamburg or Düsseldorf.

After the macro perspective, the micro perspective

After the macro perspective comes the micro perspective. What features does the property offer? And what construction costs were incurred? How does all of this affect the property, the land, and the future return on rent? From the carport for the modern family home, to the spa area for the luxury villa, all factors play into the property valuation.

After finding the right real estate, it is about the real estate valuation. The evaluation of house and apartment is very difficult, especially for beginners and beginners. Facts are, for example:

• Construction costs of the object
• Land value
• Increase in value
• Demand and supply (on site)

Evaluate and buy: More tips

Learn more about buying real estate here:

• Buying real estate
• Value real estate

Here you will find more specific tips for each type of house and apartment:

• Buy apartment
• Buy a house
• Buy apartment house
• Buy a villa
• Buy land

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Please note, this article is written with a focus toward the German market, but very similar rules apply everywhere.

Timber House – Sustainable, Cheap & Comfortable Living

Due to the advantages and the cozy aura, the wooden house has established itself throughout Germany and is appreciated by many families. With the timber house one differentiates generally between three building types. The classic is the log house, closely followed by the Umgebindehaus and the timber panel house. Only the log house is a pure timber house, while the other two house types are only made of wood in the basic framework and the interior fittings and wall surfaces are made of stone or composite materials. As a living material, wood is very maintenance-intensive and must be regularly protected against the weather. Nevertheless, a wooden house can be a feel-good oasis, which convinces both optically, haptically and in feeling.

1. Log Cabin
2. Container House
3. Wooden Panel House

What Advantages do Wooden Houses Have?

The biggest advantage of wooden houses is the independence from ground conditions. Due to the lower weight of the building materials, you can build practically anywhere with wood, whereas a massive stone house makes higher demands on the static conditions. A short construction phase and the completely free planning, if you do not buy the timber house as a prefabricated house, prove likewise as advantages of a real estate from the natural raw material.

Long drying processes during the construction phase are eliminated and the house can be occupied just a few months after the first stroke on the drawing board. In terms of environmental protection and energy efficiency, wooden houses are an ecological choice made with nature. Since wood is a heat-storing material, your heating costs will be significantly reduced and are far below the consumption in a solid house. In the summer months, it is pleasantly cool in a wooden house and in the cold season the heat stays inside the house, while the cold from outside cannot penetrate through the wood. Timber houses develop practically no house dust, whereby they are particularly suitable for Allergiker and provide for an increase of the well-being in closed areas.

In the building and renovation costs timber houses lie clearly under massif houses, so that you make a favorable and easily financeable decision. With a timber house you refer an energy-efficient and cosy real estate. Conversions with inventory real estates are by far simpler than with massif houses, since wood can be worked on easily and co-ordinated in such a way with your requirement. Due to the energy efficiency, you save money with a wooden house and can halve the previous heating costs. If you want to finance the property, energy efficiency has a positive effect on your options. For example, you can use split financing.

High-rise buildings made of wood? Actually there is such a thing!

Does a Wooden House have Disadvantages?

The advantages and disadvantages of wooden houses are close together. Since wood is a natural material, you have to consider that the material works. Especially when laying cables and pipes, the mobility of the material must be calculated and included as compensation. In order to make the material weather-resistant and avoid moisture in the wood, regular painting and impregnation of the outer walls is necessary.

If you prefer a quiet, silent house, a wooden house is not necessarily suitable. When the weather changes, the material creaks and especially in the cold season you can assume that it cracks more often in a wooden house. If you are willing to protect your wooden house regularly from weather and moisture and feel the smell of wood pleasantly, there is no disadvantage in your decision for a wooden house.

How does the Value Retention of a Wooden House Work?

Wooden houses are among the properties with particularly high value retention. According to professional valuation, the lifespan of modern houses in wooden construction is 150 to 200 years and is therefore in no way inferior to a massive house made of stone. Also with banks timber houses are in the focus in the financing, since the lender pays attention explicitly to the quality assurance and the longevity of the financed real estate.

Timber construction will continue to establish itself in the future and replace the massive construction method in the long term. It has also been proven that a timber house does not have a higher fire risk than a massive construction. All these factors, as well as the longevity of the natural material ensure a high value retention and distinguish timber houses as a forward-looking decision.

If you would like to buy and finance a timber house, you should not do without a market value determination. This does not only serve the lender as a basis for the loan, but excludes that you pay an excessive price for your real estate. In a modern timber house you profit from optimal sound insulation, which also has a positive effect on the market value and thus on the value retention of the property. Who already thinks about the possible resale value when buying a house, is very well advised with a wooden house. With optimal care of the wood a depreciation is practically impossible, so that you can sell a timber house at a high offer price and be pleased about a positive market value determination. The value preservation with real estates from wood is based also on the fact that a timber house practically does not mold and belongs to the objects, where humidity in the external walls is not to be feared. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure the long life of the building material, your wooden house needs a new exterior paint coat every two to four years.

Timber houses in Scandinavian style: A NewTrend

Block plank houses and timber houses in the Scandinavian Design belong up-to-date to the real estates rising in popularity. Whether in classical red or in white: The timber construction from Norway, Sweden and Finland or Denmark has established itself in Germany. The characteristic of Scandinavian timber houses is based on the natural design in the interior. While the façade is treated against external influences, the interior finishing is usually kept in natural wood.

With the Scandinavian timber house, wall coverings with wallpaper or plaster are completely avoided, so that the rooms inspire with a very homely, warm and harmonious aura. Stylistically no borders are set to the own desires to the Scandinavian house, since it is built single-storey and multi-storey, with a flat or a pointed roof.

For some years now, more and more owners have been opting for a log house made of wood and are orienting themselves towards our Nordic neighbors in the design of their property. In Scandinavia, building is done on any type of ground. Timber houses can be built on mountain slopes, on rocks and on loose ground in equal measure. Also that is a reason, why Scandinavian timber houses are to be found ever more frequently also in Germany. Despite their low weight, wooden houses are stable and weatherproof. In the front and interior design they offer endless possibilities to live out your creativity and still not to cancel the charming effect of wood.

Real estate as capital investment: special

1. Part: Classical or exotic investment – Which real estate is suitable as capital investment?
2. Part: Real estate as capital investment – What do I have to pay attention to?

Contact for wooden houses!

Are you interested in a wooden house? Then we at Lukinski offer you professional advice and support you in making your dream of a house made of the natural raw material wood come true. There are many advantages that you will get by choosing the wooden construction method and that will have a positive effect on your quality of life and well-being.

Since wooden houses have a long life span and thus a high value retention, you make a decision that will provide you with advantages in the future as well. Would you like to finance your dream house made of wood? As experienced real estate agents and financial advisors, we at Lukinski are the right people to talk to. We will accompany you from the idea to the realization of your wooden house and help you on the way to your own four walls.

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The retro trend is interpreted in a modern way – velvet has not been outdated for a long time already

Velvet has often been in and out of fashion, not only in the fashion industry but also in home trends. Meanwhile, velvet is considered retro and a bit kitschy, but the trend is reinterpreted and adapted to modernity, which is why it appears in a whole new light. Bright colors, offer the velvet new dimensions, because today you can find it in pastel shades, bright colors but also in subtle tones, such as gray. Combined with modern metal tables and marble accessories, velvet fits elegantly into a modern living space. Those who are not so keen on experimenting can also approach the trend slowly and furnish their home with discreet decorative pieces, such as velvet cushions, blankets or curtains.

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Cocooning – how velvet is changing the way we live

Our home is our retreat, the place where we want to feel comfortable and secure, a warm and cozy living space where we can relax and recover from the stressful everyday life. Here we return to ourselves and spend the much needed ‘me-time’. The trendy material, with its suppleness and soft qualities, adapts exactly to our needs. The strong colours offer a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere in which to find the relaxation we need. Combined with modern design, velvet can be interpreted in a contemporary way and thus offers many possibilities for individual design in living spaces.

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What is velvet? – Origin, production & care

Velvet is a fabric that is woven from cotton or synthetic fibers. The special feature are the so-called pile threads, which form the soft surface, which is also called pile. They are worked into the basic fabric by different weaving systems. Loops are created over the base fabric, which are cut open at the end, thus creating the velvet surface. This gives the velvet not only its shimmering surface, but also its soft fall and the soft surface that characterize the velvet.

Velvet can be divided into different types, which determine the quality. Among the noblest belongs, for example, warp velvet & Genoa velvet, which have a very high-quality processing. In cheaper types of velvet, such as velvet, the fibers are only glued on, which of course deteriorates the quality.

Even today, velvet is still considered a royal fabric, which is due to the fact that it was reserved for the nobility for a long time. There it was used in furniture, living accessories, wallpapers and finally in clothes, which makes it popular until today.

Cleaning velvet has become much easier over the years, because in the past it was woven from silk, which made it not only more valuable, but also more sensitive. Today, where it is made of cotton or synthetics, it is usually enough to clean it regularly with a vacuum cleaner. For impurities, a clothes brush can help – but here only brush in the direction of the stroke, otherwise patterns can appear in the fabric. Damp dirt should be dabbed off as quickly as possible with upholstery shampoo, a cloth and some warm water, but be careful. Velvet definitely does not belong in the washing machine. For small accessories, such as velvet cushions, a hand wash in lukewarm water is sufficient.

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Integrate velvet in any living space – it’s all a question of balance

Velvet is a very dominant material and offers great accents in living spaces. However, the well-known rule ‘less is more’ applies here, because velvet in the overload quickly reminds of royal houses in old times and does not seem modern at all, but rather flooded. With a few simple tricks, velvet can be combined, however, very modern. This creates unique room atmospheres with a very special flair.

Velvet furniture – modern combinations of sofas, armchairs, cushions & co.

There are some parts with which velvet gets along particularly well, this includes especially metal, brass, static shapes but also patterns, such as marble. Also plants can be combined well with the material, a favorite composition is old pink velvet combined with large bright green cacti. A great mix of elegance and innovation that gives a room a special flair.

Since the velvet makes a statement, it should be integrated into the room by modern elements, because thus you create a great atmosphere, in which both retro elements, as well as modern together. Of course, there is no manual how to design the perfect room with velvet, because there is definitely own creativity needed. However, the rule ‘less is more’ is important here because velvet should appear as the highlight of a room and not flood the space. So a statement piece of velvet is quite enough to give a room that certain something. A few cushions on the sofa, a velvet armchair or rather a velvet carpet, all these possibilities hold the versatile fabric for you.

But velvet – apart from its great look – has other advantages that have made it a deservedly trendy fabric. Velvet is known for its incredibly beautiful and soft surface and let’s be honest, who does not like to stroke over a fluffy soft velvet sofa and then let himself fall into the upholstery? In addition, velvet, especially a higher quality is quite easy to maintain, if you know the right handles for it and use them skillfully.

But velvet can also be used quite unconventionally. An example of this would be a velvet wallpaper, which is certainly not easy to find, but can enhance a room very much. The shimmering surface and the color that changes depending on the incidence of light results in a great room atmosphere and is something very special. Also here but the most important rule not forgotten, because a wall or a piece of a wall with velvet wallpaper to upgrade is a great idea and gives the room a very special atmosphere, velvet on all four walls, but would oppress the room and make it seem smaller than it actually is. For your home design with velvet, there are many inspirations and suggestions.

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