09. December 2024
The energy performance certificate: an indispensable document for property owners and tenants
The energy performance certificate is a key instrument of the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) and serves to transparently present the energy consumption of buildings. In Germany, it is required by law for almost all residential and non-residential buildings when they are rented, sold or leased. But what exactly is an energy performance certificate, what information does it contain and why is it so important?
What is an energy performance certificate?
The energy performance certificate is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a building. It provides information on how much energy a building consumes on average for heating, hot water and ventilation. The aim is to make the energy requirements of a building comparable and to create incentives for energy-efficient renovations.
04. December 2024
Renting or buying in Arnsberg: a decision-making aid
Arnsberg, the charming town in the Sauerland region, offers a high quality of life, scenic surroundings and a wide range of leisure activities. If you are thinking about living in Arnsberg, you are faced with an important decision: To rent or to buy? In this article, we would like to give you some suggestions and information to help you make this decision.
26. January 2024
Combine heat pumps with existing radiators?
22. January 2024
The Federal Fiscal Court ruling brings a welcome change for property heirs: Anyone who takes over an inherited property together with others and sells it within ten years no longer has to pay income t...