The Funke media group's portal wmn.de shows how minimalist living works. The first step is to get rid of unnecessary items. Not everything has to be disposed of, but the items can also be resold or given away. When choosing furniture, look for simple colors, storage space and clear lines and shapes. The walls should be...

Real estate investors in Europe want to make their real estate portfolios more sustainable in the future. In Germany, 73 percent of the real estate investors surveyed plan to invest in the sustainable refurbishment of their portfolios, in France the figure is 72 percent and in the UK 57 percent. In addition, it is also important to them that the properties have a corresponding sustainability certificate.

Anyone interested in "Public Building with Wood" can take part in several online events organized by the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR) this year. The series of events will kick off on Thursday, March 24 (9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) with the topic "Building in existing buildings". The program includes presentations by architects, construction managers and lawyers such as...

The GdW Federal Association of German Housing and Real Estate Companies and the energy services group Getec are offering a "Heating Check Online" for housing companies. The aim of the heating check is to increase system efficiency, lower energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. The heating check comprises four steps. Step 1 involves an inspection of the system and the...

Under the title "These rules really apply", the portal "test.de" has summarized interesting facts about neighbourhood law. It looks at various topics such as "greenery", "barbecues" and "optics". Reference is also made to various judgments that have been handed down by courts in this context. However, before a court deals with the...

The consumer advice center points out how those affected can best behave when cleaning and sorting out furnishings after a flood or inundation. As faeces or heating oil may have entered the home as a result of the water, it advises those affected to protect themselves well. The home should not only be well ventilated during the...

The Immowelt Group has compared the asking prices for existing apartments with 40 to 120 square meters in 78 major German cities with those of the previous year. The result is that owners will have to pay up to 31 percent more between 2020 and 2021. The most significant price increases were recorded in smaller cities. In Erfurt, the price per square meter for...

Who is the best carpenter in Europe and the world? That will be determined from July 5 to 8, 2022 at the European Carpentry Championships in Cologne and from October 12 to 17, 2022 at the WorldSkills in Shanghai. The team management and coaches have now announced the German squad. Journeyman Philipp Kaiser from Rot an der Rot will be competing as a candidate for both the European and World...

Waterbeds are equipped with integrated heaters. On the one hand, this provides the necessary warmth. On the other hand, this heat ensures that perspiration evaporates. However, waterbeds also give off heat to the room through the integrated heaters. This is particularly the case when it is cool in the bedroom. The Saarland consumer advice center advises using a waterbed for a week in winter.

The energy performance certificate must also be made available to prospective buyers and tenants during the property viewing. It must be clearly displayed or presented without being asked. This has now been pointed out by Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH). In the case in question, the DUH found that the obligation to provide information had been disregarded during two open apartment viewings. The...