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An inherited plot of land is like winning the lottery if you want to build something. But there are pitfalls: not everything can be built everywhere. It is important for a piece of land to have building rights. This also affects the value of your property.

Roof battens, screws, cables—building materials for real estate are currently becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This is because many materials are being exported abroad. This has serious consequences for the renovation or construction of real estate in Germany. Anyone who wants to renovate or rebuild their property before selling it will find it almost impossible to find tradespeople, because they can hardly obtain building materials, or if they do, only at very high prices. Even work that has already begun may be significantly delayed and become more expensive due to the shortage of materials.

"As much as necessary, but as little as possible!" That is the principle behind the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). What does that actually mean for the sale of real estate? When a property is sold, data is exchanged—from contact details to credit checks. Quality brokers know what data may be collected and how it must be protected.

Many seniors have already experienced this: the little house they bought in the prime of their lives has become too big for them and maintaining the property is too much work. This is what happened to Elisabeth and Dieter L.

When owners decide to sell their property, one of the first and most important questions is how to set the right price. Owners often start by researching the internet to find out about the current situation on the local real estate market. In doing so, they come across terms such as market price, asking price, and selling price. But what exactly is the difference between them?

For years, real estate prices have been moving in only one direction: upward. However, a recent analysis by Deutsche Bank predicts that the boom will come to an end in 2024. Will this lead to a decline in real estate values?

The requirements for energy performance certificates for existing residential buildings have been tightened once again as of May 1, 2021. Additional information, including greenhouse gas emissions for the property, is now required. As a result, energy performance certificates will—how could it be otherwise?—become more expensive in many cases and even more complicated to obtain. You will always need an energy performance certificate if you want to sell or rent your property.

A house viewing is essential when selling real estate. But nowadays, not every interested party necessarily has to be shown around during an on-site appointment. Potential buyers can first view their dream property from the comfort of their laptop or smartphone. A 360° tour has been proven to help owners sell their property faster and at a better price.

Dividing property during a divorce presents spouses with difficult questions—and that during an emotionally stressful time in their lives. What options are available for division, and what problems can you expect to encounter? Our checklist will help you keep track of everything in this situation.

In some regions, the search for a property currently seems almost hopeless. Many prospective buyers are desperately scouring search portals and wondering whether there are other ways to find a property with better chances of success. And there actually are: according to experts, around 30 percent of the real estate market is "invisible." What exactly does that mean, and how can an experienced professional real estate agent help you find properties beyond the major marketplaces?

Many owners are stuck in a property that no longer suits them. High demand and low supply in the real estate market often make it difficult to find something new at present. So the family of four is forced to stay in their apartment that is too small, and the elderly couple continues to live in their single-family home that has become too large. A property swap could be the solution. The easiest way to find suitable swap partners is with the help of a professional real estate agent.

Katja has not yet had time to mourn her grandfather. He left behind a house and numerous heirs. The community of heirs quickly agreed to sell the property in order to divide the inheritance more equitably. Together with her siblings Sina and Ralf, Katja agreed to take care of clearing out the house and selling it. But she only gradually realized how much work this would involve.