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Bundestag election 2021

On the federal election - an overview of the party programs for renting accommodation

September 22, 2021 in General, Information for buyers, Information for sellers, Information for landlords and tenants

In Germany there are around 4 million private landlords who rent around 60% of the available living space and make up around 5% of the total German population. For most private landlords, renting is just an extra income or a security for old age. 45% achieved net income from 0 to 4.999 €, only 19% were the ...

Berlin and the nationwide rent cap

September 22, 2021 in General, Information for landlords and tenants

Who would not have seen this coming, the Constitutional Court actually overturned the Berlin rent cap in the spring. Although the highest court ruled only formally because the Senate was not responsible, it can be assumed that the experiment might be successful in terms of content. The reactions were to be expected: “Shame”, “Scandal” resounded from the Berlin town halls. Fun…