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Reverse mortgages as an option for energy-efficient refurbishments

Reverse mortgages as an option for energy-efficient refurbishments   In the coming years, many homeowner associations (HOAs) will have to carry out energy-efficient renovations. The...

Solutions from our Workshops

To date, the renovation rate of buildings owned by homeowner associations (HOAs) is less than 0.5 percent, far below the national average and the rate...

Ways to finance building renovation projects across the EU

05.04.2023 Deep building renovation can be financed in many ways. The increasing concern of citizens about energy bills open the opportunity for the financial sector...

Status quo of the EPBD and GEG amendment

11.04.2023 Current developments in European policy on building directives On 14 March 2023, the EU Parliament adopted its position on the amendment of the European...

Desolate financial situation in HOAs – reorganization plans of the Federal Government in such a way not feasable

More than 96 percent of property managers believe that homeowner associations (HOAs) are not in a position to carry out comprehensive energy-related renovations. In addition,...

Interview: Financing with energy performance contracting. Is this the solution for deep renovations?

27.09.2022 The financing of energy saving and energy efficiency measures represents a major challenge for many WEG - service providers who handle the implementation and...

Climate neutrality in multifamily buildings by 2045 -What is the status quo in homeowner associations?

The goal of a climate-neutral building stock by 2045 is ambitious and cannot be achieved without homeowners' associations. The refurbishment rate of multifamily buildings owned...

Time travel to the year 2045 – The stock of homeowner associations is climate neutral

On 6 May, our Kick-Off Meeting "Pathways to a Climate Neutral Housing Stock 2045: Energy Efficiency for Home Owners Associations" will take place as part...

Removing barriers to renovation projects by homeowner associations with one-stop shops 

Renovating one's own home is a time-consuming, strenuous and expensive undertaking that upsets the daily routine of the residents for a long time. This is...

First meeting of the GREEN Home Advisory Board

Waking up the sleeping giant together! On Wednesday, March 16th, the first constitutive meeting of the GREEN Home Advisory Board took place. There is great...