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Stonehedge builds about 180 apartments in Basdorf in the Berlin sub-area
Stonehedge has acquired two plots of land on the grounds of the former police academy in Basdorf near to Wandlitz, which are to be developed into a living quarter by 2020. The concept includes terraced houses and apartments in different types of buildings, which, with meeting areas, result in an architecturally and urbanistic varied overall concept.
Regulations by policy in the housing market as tenant protection questionable
The discussed regulations for the housing market will miss their target. The consequences for the market and especially for private investors could also have a negative effect on the tenants and thus increase the tenants’ resentment towards the real estate industry. A comment by Nedeljko Prodanovic. Readable im German only (Immobilien Zeitung).
Reducing the purchase costs brings no relief for homebuyers
Neither a regulation of brokerage fee nor a reduction of real estate transfer tax can promote home ownership or relieve buyers. Due to the high demand for residential property, the seller has little competition and will price marketing costs in the purchase price. The only effective way to relieve home buyers is to increase house building activities. By Nedeljko Prodanovic
Property tax C – The advantages of an additional building land tax
The idea of a property tax C for building land mobilization, intended by the government, is to curb speculation with undeveloped land. The effect of the measure is controversial, especially since it was ineffective in the 60s. But the positive effect of the building land tax could be an opportunity today, especially in popular cities. Readable in German.
Housing shortages in big cities: find the potential under the roof
The expansion of attic floors and the addition of existing buildings can help to minimize the lack of housing in major cities. However, it is not easy to raise the potential of infill-development. The obstacles are varied and slow down the decision-making and execution of the projects. The article is readable for FAZ subscribers. Readable in German.
The housing program of the German government must not fizzle
Lack of building initiatives in Berlin prevent the implementation of the goal of building 1.5 million new homes nationwide in the next 3.5 years. The number of approved apartments has fallen. At the same time, Berlin continues to experience a strong influx. What has to happen in our cities, Nedeljko Prodanovic discusses in the article. Readable in German.
Successful business development of the Stonehedge Group
The Stonehedge Group was able to achieve a total volume of sales of residential real estate totaling € 66.3 million and a 75 percent increase in residential apartment sales in 2017. We plan for further growth in 2018, especially in the area of home ownership. Various projects in Berlin are in preparation and will successively go into the marketing.
Stonehedge acquires two residential buildings in Wilmersdorf
A company of the Stonehedge Group has acquired two apartment buildings in Berlin Wilmersdorf from Quantum Immobilien Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH. The transaction was brokered through a structured process by BNP Paribas Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG. All parties agreed on silence concerning the purchase price.
How German government could boost home ownership for more people
In this article at cash-online.de, Nedeljko Prodanovic discusses which measures the cities themselves can take to get people into their own home. More and more middle-income people can not afford home ownership. It is time for a new federal government to tackle this problem. It also has to try new ways in solving. Readable in German.
The purchase of an existing apartment is often worthwhile
The prices for new housing in the metropolises are usually dizzyingly high. Therefore, it is often worthwhile to search for older apartments in the existing stock instead of buying an expensive new-build apartment. What to look for when buying e.g. in favorite “Altbau”-buildings, is explained in the article “Find the error”. Readable in German.