Cologne river water heat pump breaks ground in Niehl, aiming to heat 50,000 homes Cologne river water heat pump breaks ground in Niehl: 150 MW plant in Niehl to heat …
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More Than 60% of German Homes Reached 30°C During Late June Heatwave
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman homes hit 30°C as Tado data shows majority of dwellings overheated in late June 2026 Tado data shows over 60% of German homes reached 30°C during late June 2026 …
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Japan’s empty homes surge reveals demographic housing crisis Germany could face
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerJapan housing vacancy spurs architect-led revival in Okutama Japan housing vacancy spurs renovation drives in shrinking towns; architect Harumichi Maruya’s Okutama project offers practical lessons for Europe and Germany. Harumichi …
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Heat pumps overtake gas as dominant heating in German new homes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDistrict heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes as heat pumps surge past gas District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes while heat pumps overtake gas; experts …
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Cotswolds towns reshaped as US millionaires buy up idyllic homes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS millionaires buying into Cotswolds fuel housing squeeze and local unease Wealthy US buyers are snapping up homes in the Cotswolds, pushing up prices, straining services and sparking debate over …
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Heat pumps power nearly three quarters of Germany’s new homes in 2025
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHeat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis shows Germany sees surge in heat pumps for new homes: 73.6% of roughly 58,900 new residential buildings used …
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Heat pumps power nearly three-quarters of new German homes in 2025 as renewables surge Heat pumps were the primary heating source in 73.6% of newly completed residential buildings in Germany …
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Heat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis reports Germany saw heat pumps installed in 73.6% of newly built homes in 2025, marking a sharp rise …
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Elderly homeowners face demand to sell homes to cover care costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Debate Intensifies Over Requirement to Sell Home to Pay for Care Lawmakers debate whether elderly should be forced to sell their homes to cover nursing care costs as Germany …
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Albert Stegemann urges using private wealth and homes to fund care
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany nursing care reform faces asset levy debate as minister warns €22.5bn shortfall Union deputy and economists urge including private assets in Germany’s nursing care reform as Health Minister warns …