Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

What are these comparisons supposed to mean? Just because a company makes 20% more revenue doesn't mean it also makes more profit

...or rather 14.9% compared to the previous year...

And the increase in the assessment rates? Somehow that doesn't add up.

Ah yes, you know how it is: If a company makes 20% more revenue, that means 20% more profit.

Are you aware that municipalities also have increased costs?

Whatever, if you're looking for a problem, you'll find it. Emigrate if you haven't already and don't think about Germany anymore. Have fun and success!

By the way, it has absolutely nothing to do with the construction costs.

The tax aspect of a real estate investment has nothing to do with the construction costs? Where do you live?

Municipalities in Germany generated around 70.2 billion euros in revenue from trade tax in 2022. This represents an increase of around 9.1 billion euros or 14.9% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This means a new record in trade tax revenues was also achieved in 2022.

What about the increase in the assessment rates? Somehow that does not fit together.

Are you now talking about trade tax or property tax? Or are you just mixing everything together?

Are you talking about trade tax or property tax now? Or are you just mixing everything up?

He follows the approach of a footballer: “…The main thing is Italy!“

Something new again about the current prices for a renovation

Roof renovation approx. 120 sqm floor area and 155 sqm roof area:
With insulation of the top floor ceiling approx. 56k
With overlay rafter insulation approx. 61k
Both offers completely including metalwork, scaffolding, new folding staircase and with Brass Tumalin tiles

Replacement of approx. 13 windows, brand Guggelfuss, including one balcony door, one large window approx. 3m wide and 5 basement windows including aluminum roller shutters, exterior boxes, insect screens and motor approx. 31k. Roller shutters everywhere except on 3 basement windows
Front door two-tone Schüco, aluminum with large glass surface 5.3k
Front door two-tone Schüco with large glass side panel (1.60m), also aluminum, just under 9.5k
All triple-glazed

The prices are already insane. I can't keep up with that and would have my problems with it.

Recently, I got a quote for 10 windows from an online window supplier.

10 windows in various sizes, 3 balcony doors included, of course only double-glazed in plastic. Including shipping costs and discounts 3000 euros. On average, the windows are 1.00 x 1.40 m. That is a good price. I will install them myself. Maybe another 200 euros for installation materials will come up.

At a building materials dealer without discount, the Braas tiles cost 3.70. The cost of the tiles is 6308 euros gross. On top of that, battens, counter battens, metal sheets, nails, screws, etc. Also insulation for the ceiling. So I would assume the material cost for the roof is under 10,000 euros in equity for the business. How do I get to 56,000 euros for a new roof? 46,000 euros labor costs.

Even if 4 roofer journeymen put on the new roof in 1 week, that adds up to 200 working hours. These are no longer serious offers at all. Surely, the company wants and has to cover its costs and make a profit. Then they probably charge 100 euros per hour for a helper. Usually, 20 percent was calculated for profit and risk before. Today it's more like 200 percent.

The roof should not cost more than 25k and the windows are also way too expensive.

But that's just my humble opinion.