In a series of art “interventions” Berlin-based artist Jakob Wirth invokes questions about the use of public space in modern cities, and hints at potential solutions to Germany's dire housing shortage.
A new study shows that renovations for energy efficiency in single-family homes pays off in Germany. Investments made today would result in net savings before 2045.
Germany is known for its strong tenants' rights, helping protect renters from rip-off rents and unfair evictions. But what are the reasons tenants can legally be evicted from their homes?
When temperatures start to get up to 30C or more in Germany, a familiar debate begins. It often starts with a simple question, asked by a new arrival to the country: 'Why don’t German homes have air conditioning?'
Buying property in Germany specifically to rent out has increased in popularity over the last few years - even as overall home ownership remains low relative to the rest of Europe. So who should consider it here in Germany? We spoke to an expert.
Landlords who rent out properties for less than the market rate are set to get lucrative tax breaks in future, according to new plans to boost social housing in Germany.
As extreme weather events are becoming more common and more costly, homeowners are struggling to insure their homes in certain places. The Local takes a look at insurance options and flood risks in Germany.
The housing market in Germany has been turbulent over the last few years for both buyers and sellers. We take a closer look to explore whether it's a good time to buy a home and what the outlook is.
Few experiences in Germany will take you through the full German bureaucratic, tax, and legal experience the way buying property here will - and there are plenty of fees. Here's what you need to know about extra charges so you don't face a nasty surprise.
The Berlin Tenants' Association says rents rose by 21 percent last year, and a recent report confirms a similar increase. Germany's rent price brake put in place in 2015 was intended to hold rents steady, so why are they continuing to soar?
Rental scams are on the rise in Germany, and fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated than you may think. We spoke to a couple who were scammed in Berlin to put together tips to stay safe while house hunting.
From offering landlords extra money to posting on social networking sites, our readers have tried everything in their search for the perfect apartment in Germany. Here are their best tips for a successful house hunt.
Unused office space has been transformed into new apartments in some German cities. Ramping up office-to-housing conversions won’t end the housing shortage, but it could be a promising step in the right direction.
With Berlin in the grip of a worsening housing crisis, the capital has become a prime environment for fraudsters and con artists. We spoke to a couple who spent €7,000 on their dream apartment in Neukölln - only to find out it was a scam.
Last year, prices for residential property were cheaper than in the previous year in around 96 percent of all regions in Germany, according to the newly published Housing Atlas.
According to Germany’s new heating law, many newly installed heating systems need to be powered primarily with renewable energy - but there are also hefty state subsidies on offer for eco-friendly heaters.
As tenants in Berlin struggle to find affordable housing, a recent ruling against illegal holiday lets could potentially put thousands of properties back on the rental market.
For most people a mortgage is needed to buy a house, and in Germany they are available for both citizens and foreigners who meet a few requirements. Here's what you need to secure one.
With the housing crisis making it near impossible to find rental properties in Germany, more and more people are turning to furnished flats. But experts are concerned about high prices and a lack of transparency.
Property prices have plummeted in Germany since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Is the rental market set to go a similar way - or will rents keep rising?
