Anyone working today as an investor, property manager, or developer with artificial intelligence will eventually face an uncomfortable question: Where do the data actually go that you type into a chat window? When summarizing an exposé, this may seem trivial. But as soon as tenants’ names, bank account details, creditworthiness data, land register extracts, or […]
Elections decide more than government coalitions. They determine whether new housing is built, how rents are regulated, which tax benefits homeowners enjoy, and how the ECB’s monetary policy unfolds in the German context. Investors who ignore political developments risk missing important market signals. The 2025 federal election has fundamentally changed the political landscape — and […]
Selling an apartment with a tenant – selling a rented condominium can be a profitable way to free up capital, reinvest tied equity, or strategically restructure a portfolio. However, the process comes with significant peculiarities: tenant rights, notice period restrictions, right of first refusal, and a significantly smaller pool of potential buyers lead in practice […]
Cosmetic repairs – Cosmetic repairs are by definition minor, non-essential repairs to the apartment, such as painting, wallpapering or painting doors and heating systems. Landlord and tenant must agree before moving in and include desired clauses regarding cosmetic repairs in the lease. Our guide: moving checklist. If nothing is stipulated in the rental agreement, the […]
Rental agreement – The rental agreement is a written contract prepared by the broker for the tenant and landlord. More on Lukinski. This contract must form the basis of any tenancy in order for the relationship to stand up legally for both parties. The lease contains the obligation of the landlord to grant the tenant […]
Cold rent – The cold rent refers to the rental price, without the inclusion of additional costs. More financial tips: financial planning. Many landlords demand an advance payment for ancillary costs in addition to the cold rent. Depending on whether the actual consumption was higher or lower, the tenant is refunded the difference at the […]
Many landlords are worried about their property and don’t trust their tenants. They have heard too many horror stories of filthy apartments, sick pets or messies and therefore want to take a look at your property regularly. However, these cases are definitely the exception to the rule, as most tenants treat the rental property with […]
