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Renovate or demolish? When an existing property is worth it

Manche Bestandsobjekte sind ein Geschenk, andere ein Fass ohne Boden. Drei Kennzahlen entscheiden, ob saniert oder neu gebaut wird.

By FAIV Editorial·June 2026·8 min Reading time

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Understanding the connection

Energy condition, investment needs and value

Energy certificate, renovation needs and valuation belong together: buyers deduct the required measures from the price.

Starting point

Energy certificate and year of construction show where the building stands — not what it costs.

Investment needs

Heating, insulation, windows: estimate realistic costs and eligibility for funding.

Effect on value

The need feeds into the valuation and shapes the price negotiation.

Determine value

Realistically estimate market value including renovation needs.

Go to valuation

Decide on renovation

Renovate, sell or rethink — weighing the options.

Renovate or demolish?

Implement with FAIV

Sale with a transparent presentation of the condition.

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