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House sale documents: obligation, costs, validity

An up-to-date energy performance certificate for house sales, which provides information on the energy status of a property, is one of the essential documents. Since the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) of 2014, such an energy certificate is mandatory when you sell your property. In the following, we explain the most important questions about the energy certificate. You can also find more information on the topic of energy efficiency in our guide to energy-efficient refurbishment.

Tips and tricks for a successful sale of flats

Here you can find out everything you need to know about selling your condominium.

Transferring property as a gift: what you need to know

Many people decide to gift their property—such as a residence or a plot of land—to their relatives during their lifetime, rather than bequeathing it. But how does the gifting of a property work? What tax-free allowances apply to gift tax? And what costs are involved? We aim to answer these questions for you in detail here.

Selling an inherited house: tax considerations

Find out what tax applies when you sell an inherited house and when a tax-free sale is possible!

What is the best heating system to install when renovating an old building?

When renovating an old building, it is also important to consider the heating system. There is no clear-cut answer as to which new heating system is the best for an old building. The local and structural conditions have just as much influence on the choice of heating system as the costs and the legal regulations. While heating systems with storage tanks need plenty of space, solar thermal energy needs a sunny roof, preferably facing south, in order to achieve its full potential. Some homeowners want to save costs during renovation and therefore only replace the heating system as a single measure. If the insulation is not sufficient and there is no underfloor heating, a heat pump is not always the best choice. But it is precisely these heating systems that use renewable energies and are thus on the federal government's priority list. The subsidy programmes for the purchase of new heating systems are correspondingly generous. But when choosing a new heating system for an old building, there are other interesting alternatives.

AI in real estate 2026: Intelligent solutions for buying, selling and property assessment

The real estate market is becoming more complex and simpler at the same time: artificial intelligence is changing how properties are valued, marketed, and sold. What used to be time-consuming and often uncertain is now becoming faster, more transparent, and data-driven.

The Individual Renovation Roadmap (iSFP): What it contains, who benefits, and who issues it.

Buying Holiday Homes in Germany: What are the Prices?

The real estate consultants at Engel & Völkers provide expert guidance for the purchase of holiday properties. As an international real estate network with over 1,100 locations in 35 countries, our local agents offer extensive knowledge of the residential and vacation markets in nearly every major holiday region.

What you need to know about the standard land value

How do you calculate the value of a plot of land? How does the price of a property come about? For these and similar questions, the so-called standard land value is a decisive factor. It serves as the basis for calculating the value of real estate and land.

Positive news from the residential real estate market

The growth trend in Hamburg's residential property market continues: after inflation and construction interest rates rose as a result of the pandemic years and buyers tended to be cautious, a normalisation trend has now set in. We are seeing increasing momentum, particularly in the continuously developing markets of north-east Hamburg, namely in Alstertal, the Walddörfer, Rahlstedt and Marienthal.

Private subletting - what is permissible and what is not?

You want to sublet your apartment? Whenever a contract is signed, the signatories should be aware of the applicable legal situation in order to avoid any subsequent disputes resulting from inadequate knowledge of the law. This also applies to subletting your own four walls. We would like to inform you about the most important legal principles by answering frequently asked questions.

House sale checklist: 30-point list for an overview

Keeping a house sale checklist often saves not only time but also nerves - because selling your own house is a time-consuming and extensive undertaking. Especially for owners with little experience, marketing the property can quickly become confusing. In order to make the process of selling your house efficient and seamless, we provide you with the following 30-point list, which outlines the most important issues. With our house sale checklist, you are well prepared for every marketing phase.