How to deal with construction defects
If construction was sloppy, the consequences often only become apparent years later. If you take the right approach, you can still complain about defects later.
Real estate
Follow-up financing: How to set it up flexibly
The rising interest rates are causing some homeowners to sweat. This is what you need to know about follow-up financing. The sunny times for property
Record drop in demand for construction financing
The energy crisis, inflation and rising interest rates are causing uncertainty among consumers. New business in construction financing is particularly affected. Demand for construction financing
Building society savers can hope for reimbursement
Consumer protection groups have sued a building society that charges fees during the savings phase – and won. What this means for building society savers.
Real estate prices fall despite high inflation
Everything is getting more expensive – only home ownership is suddenly becoming cheaper. But that is not a good sign. Owning your own property has
Can you buy back building land if the contract is breached?
Anyone who does not build on a piece of land for decades despite being obliged to do so should sell it again. The Federal Court
Inheriting real estate: Why it will be significantly more expensive in 2023
The annual tax law indirectly increases inheritance and gift taxes. This can become a problem for real estate heirs. The most important things at a
This deadline expires at the end of 2022
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that account fees are not permitted during the savings phase of building society contracts. However, a deadline expires
Rise in property prices slows down significantly
Prices for single- and two-family homes have shot up the most in sparsely populated areas. Overall, however, the increase has been slower than it has
Back payments expire after New Year’s Eve
If the landlord delays paying the utility bill, this may be advantageous for the tenant, as he or she will not have to pay. Those