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Energy certificate when selling a house: Obligation, costs, validity

A current energy performance certificate for a house sale, which provides information on the energy condition of a property, is one of the essential documents. Since the Building Energy Act (German: Gebäudeenergiegesetz, abbreviated to GEG), such an energy performance certificate is mandatory if you are selling your property. Below, we explain the most important questions regarding the energy performance certificate obligation when selling a house and present the two different types of certificates.

  • 6 min read
  • 01.04.2026
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What is a green building certification?

Achieving green building certification has created a buzz in the commercial property space over recent years. It says something about your company’s commitment to the future, the planet and the wellbeing of your employees or building users. So just what is a green building certification and how do you go about obtaining it?

  • 4 min read
  • 27.11.2019
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Standard land value Lübeck

The standard land value in Lübeck provides information on the average land price per square meter within certain standard land value zones. The expert committees in Schleswig-Holstein publish the current figures every other year. The standard land value for Lübeck allows property sellers as well as prospective buyers to get an first impression of the land values in the various locations of the Hanseatic city. But what exactly does the standard land value say? Is it helpful in determining property prices for sale in Lübeck?

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How to obtain the standard land value for your property in Flensburg

The standard land value is of central importance for property buyers and owners. It indicates how much a plot of land is worth and is also taken into account in property taxation. The standard land value is made up of various factors and differs from the market value of a property. If you would like to find out the standard land value for a plot of land in Flensburg, our real estate agents will support you with Know-how and experience.

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Broker commission: Reform 2020

In May 2020, the Federal Cabinet finally discussed the reform of estate agent commission - since then, sellers and buyers have shared the costs of the estate agent when buying a property. This law rejects the so-called ordering principle. In particular, the law makes the division of the estate agent's commission between the buyer and seller of a property, which has not been uniformly regulated in Germany to date, fairer. In the following, we explain exactly what changes the reform to commission entails and why it now pays off more than ever to commission a real estate agent.

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What does a real estate agent do?

The broker’s fee is one of the biggest cost factors arising from property sales for owners and buyers. But what does a real estate agent do for the brokers fee you pay and why does it pay off?

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What to consider when letting furnished apartments

To furnish or not to furnish? As a landlord, it’s one of the key questions. If you’re wondering whether or not you need to invest in some furniture for your property before you rent out, there are a few things you need to consider so you can make the right decision.

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  • 12.11.2018
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