Category Archives: Immobilienwissen

The energy certificate is mandatory for sale and rental

Neoclassical historical building with a bright stone facade and columned portal

The energy performance certificate is a document issued under standardized normative boundary conditions. It provides information on the energy quality of existing buildings or on energy requirements for new constructions, extensions, and renovation measures. This allows the energy performance certificate to enable a comparison of the energy costs of individual buildings.

Space for retreat: How to turn a balcony into a wonderful oasis

Deck chair on a balcony with colorful blooming flower pots

Quickly stepping outside from the apartment. For about half of the apartments in Germany, this is not a problem. According to an Immowelt study, they have a balcony. Anyone who is lucky enough and wants to turn it into a place to retreat must pay attention to a few things: In addition to personal taste, these are the size and location of the balcony. Good results are achieved by anyone who starts from scratch when designing their big-city oasis and parts with the old in the process.

Stress-Free Moving – How to Master Moving Day with Ease

Elegant stairwell with multiple curved flights of stairs and a light-colored railing

Anyone who has a move ahead of them also has a lot of work. But it pays off! The reward for it is a beautiful, new home. To make sure everything goes smoothly on moving day, you need one thing above all: good organization. The better you prepare everything in advance, the faster the move will go. And the sooner you can put your feet up in your new place, take a deep breath and feel at home.

The difference between refurbishing, renovating and modernizing

White single-family home with a red gable roof and autumn-colored trees

When it comes to improving an apartment in terms of its appearance or technical equipment, various measures are available. The well-known terms „sanieren“ (rehabilitate/restore), „renovieren“ (renovate), and „modernisieren“ (modernize) are quickly confused here. Nevertheless, there are clear distinctions between the three common processes, all of which ensure better living conditions in different ways.