by Bettina Beyer | May 17, 2019 | Real Estate Politics
The discussed regulations for the housing market will miss their target. The consequences for the market and especially for private investors could also have a negative effect on the tenants and thus increase the tenants’ resentment towards the real estate...
by Bettina Beyer | Nov 16, 2018 | Real Estate Politics
Neither a regulation of brokerage fee nor a reduction of real estate transfer tax can promote home ownership or relieve buyers. Due to the high demand for residential property, the seller has little competition and will price marketing costs in the purchase price. The...
by Bettina Beyer | Jul 25, 2018 | Real Estate Politics
The property tax C for building land mobilization is intended to curb speculation with undeveloped land. The effect of the measure is controversial, especially since it was ineffective in the 60s. But the positive effect of the building land tax could be an...
by Bettina Beyer | Jun 1, 2018 | Real Estate Politics
The expansion of attic floors and the addition of existing buildings can help to minimize the lack of housing in major cities. However, it is not easy to raise the potential of infill-development. The obstacles are varied and slow down the decision-making and...
by Bettina Beyer | Apr 9, 2018 | Real Estate Politics
Lack of building initiatives in Berlin prevent the implementation of the goal of building 1.5 million new homes nationwide in the next 3.5 years. The number of approved apartments has fallen. At the same time, Berlin continues to experience a strong influx. What has...
by Bettina Beyer | Feb 5, 2018 | Real Estate Politics
In this article at cash-online.de, Nedeljko Prodanovic discusses which measures the cities themselves can take to get people into their own home. Real estate is a good retirement investment, but more middle-income people can not afford it. It is time for a new federal...