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Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that construction interest rates had reached a 17-year high, making the dream of homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many Germans. Citing a BILD report from October 20, 2026, which quoted Interhyp, he explained that the interest rates for real estate loans with ten-year fixed rates were around 4.5 percent. Such a figure had last been reached in 2009; in May, the average interest rate was still 3.9 percent. According to Boeminghaus, this increase meant almost 200 euros of additional burden per month, or about 2,400 euros per year, for an average financing. High construction and financing costs, as well as a lack of equity, were therefore particularly complicating home purchases for young families. The report he referred to cited concerns about inflation due to the Iran war and rising energy prices as reasons for the increase in interest rates. A quick easing was not in sight, according to Interhyp, while pressure was growing on property sellers to lower their pricing expectations. https://t.co/hG01K6v6HJ #Bauzinsen #Immobilien #Wohnungsmarkt (translated)

Torsten Heinrich wrote that he has never rented from a corporation, but from private individuals who had invested in real estate alongside their jobs. He knows at least seven people who over decades built up to 150 apartments through saving and loans. Two of them constructed and rented out multi-family houses with loans; several started from scratch, including one person from a refugee family. Heinrich argued that private real estate investments also need to be measured against other investment options. Real estate has already performed poorly compared to government bonds or index funds; the main argument for them is the possibility of value appreciation, which is tax-free after ten years. However, this is countered by high renovation costs, as well as work and hassle with tenants. In contrast, paper investments require hardly any effort and, according to him, do not entail additional payments, such as for new insulation or heating regulations. According to Heinrich, the abolition of tax exemption after the holding period is another reason not to invest in real estate. Anyone assuming that the taxation of private real estate sales has no impact on construction activity is effectively making an intellectual capitulation statement. #Immobilien #Investment #Vermietung (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that the abolition of tax-free property sales is being discussed again and that property owners may face permanent taxation. The Bundestag rejected a proposal from the Greens to abolish the ten-year speculation period on October 8, 2026, with 446 votes against. Nevertheless, the Finance Committee of the Bundesrat recommends a comparable amendment to Section 23 of the Income Tax Act as part of the 2027 income tax reform. According to Boeminghaus, profits from the sale of rented properties could in the future be taxable regardless of the holding period. This could also affect existing properties for which the ten-year period before the change comes into effect has not yet expired. The Bundesrat is to discuss the recommendations on October 16, 2026. Boeminghaus wrote that the change would worsen the long-term calculation for private real estate investors and eliminate a tax incentive for asset accumulation. He cited the Bundestag, the Bundesrat document 507/1/26, and KPMG Tax News/YouTube as sources. https://t.co/kqtIYMjRuG #Immobilien #Bundesrat #Einkommensteuer (translated)

Einige wundern sich über diesen Schuh-Post, der so gar nicht zu mir passt. Es ist eine klare Aussage: 1. Wir laufen weg. Immobilienverkauf in Deutschland und Immobiliensuche in Dänemark laufen derzeit auf Hochtouren. 2. Nachdem die CDU zum wiederholten Male das deutsche Volk verkauft hat - heute wieder mit der Chat-Kontrolle - wähle ich ab jetzt nur noch AfD! Viel Spass den etablierten Dumm- und Dumpf-Parteien im Herbst … ✊🥂 #Immobilien #Politik #Wahlentscheidung

Die Wiener FPÖ fordert nach einem umstrittenen Immobilienverkauf der ehemaligen Krankenpflegeschule in Hietzing eine unabhängige Sonderkommission zur umfassenden Aufklärung, da sie einen „SPÖ-Skandal“ vermutet, bei dem nur wenige Investoren profitieren und die Steuerzahler auf der Strecke bleiben. #Immobiliendeal #FPÖ #Wien