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Since April 15, 2026, the German government subsidises EV charging stations in multi-family buildings with up to EUR 2,000 per parking space. At the same time, HOA owners have a statutory right to install a wallbox. How to secure funding, pass the right resolution, and avoid common pitfalls – the complete guide.
The escalation in the Persian Gulf has sent energy prices soaring: Brent at $104/barrel, heating oil up 25%, natural gas up 60%. What does this mean for HOA fees, advance payments, and Germany's CO2 cost-sharing model? A practical guide for property owners and landlords in the Rhine-Main region.
Only days left until the deadline: anyone who modified their property in 2025 must report it to the tax office by March 31, 2026. Frankfurt's tax rate has surged to 854.69%. What property owners and HOA managers in the Rhine-Main region need to know.
The German government has published key points for the Building Modernization Act (Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz, GMG): the controversial 65% renewables mandate is being dropped, a gradual “Bio-Staircase” from 2029 takes its place, and BEG subsidies continue. What HOA communities and property managers need to know about ongoing heating projects.
Germany's draft Tenancy Law II (Mietrecht II) by Justice Minister Hubig brings sweeping changes: index rent capped at 3.5%, new transparency rules for furnished apartment surcharges, and a 6-month limit for short-term leases. All details for landlords and property managers in the Rhine-Main region.
Everything about the German utility cost statement: deadlines under §556 BGB, allocable costs, common mistakes and practical tips for landlords in the Rhine-Main region.
Own rental property in Germany but live abroad? Tax obligations, EU energy certificates, tenant management & digital property management – everything international owners need to know in 2026.
The deadline has passed: Since January 12, 2026, operating lead pipes in drinking water installations is prohibited in Germany. For property managers, HOAs, and landlords, this means concrete obligations — and violations carry severe consequences.
On December 31, 2026, the transition period of Germany's revised Heating Cost Ordinance (HKVO) expires. By then, all heating and hot water meters must be upgraded to remotely readable technology. A comprehensive guide to deadlines, costs, and legal consequences.
From the 65 percent rule for heating systems to the extended rent cap -- which regulatory changes property owners, landlords, and managers need to be aware of this year.
Since December 2023, condominium owners in Germany are entitled to a certified property manager. A comprehensive overview of the legal framework, IHK examination, equivalency rules, and implications for HOA management.
Legal requirements for building energy efficiency are increasing. How can homeowners' associations master the challenge of energy renovation?
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