Fix & Flip is the king’s discipline of active real estate trading: buy cheap, target improvements, sell for a profit. Sounds simple — it’s not. Realistic net margins range between 15 and 25 percent, the holding period is between 6 and 12 months, and from the fourth sale in five years you automatically become a […]
Additional costs in Germany – It can be maddening trying to understand the German real estate laws and regulations. Below we explain the most important additional costs, and hidden fees which you may not know about. This short how-to guide should let you know a lot about what to consider when buying a house in […]
Infrared heating – Even though conventional heating systems have proven themselves, infrared heating is definitely an alternative that should be considered. Heating with electricity is generally considered expensive, but there are other relevant factors that make heating with electricity economical. You can find out which points are important and when heating with electricity is worthwhile […]
Wind turbines are most commonly seen in wind farms, where several horizontal axis wind turbines are erected on a large area. You can see them from far away and already the wind turbines have integrated themselves into our landscape. They are probably the clearest witnesses of the steadily advancing energy turnaround in Germany. But what […]
Cook, heat, wash and watch TV with self-produced electricity. Being independent from energy companies and, best of all, earning a little extra money. Until recently, these advantages were reserved for entrepreneurs. Since recently, the purchase of a photovoltaic system also works without the tax office and brings many advantages for the owners. Photovoltaic systems and […]
