Increasing additional costs: Tenants in Berlin have to pay 757 euros

alarm level red for tenants in Germany! The current additional cost statements for 2023 bring worries on the forehead and empty wallets. A shocking analysis by Mindeko shows that the heating costs have literally exploded and have attracted a huge 24.9 percent compared to the previous year! Many have to prepare for an average additional payment of 757 euros. If you don't pay attention now, you pay a lot!

The tenants of over 34,000 bills are affected and the numbers speak volumes! Average heating now costs an impressive 18.97 euros per square meter. Of course, many try to reduce energy consumption, but these efforts seem to run into nothing against the drastically increasing basic costs. As soon as the households increase their efficiency, the high fixed costs eat everything again. And the supposedly "saving" heat pumps? A myth! This methodology does not bring any significant savings. The expenses continue to bloom - including the increased maintenance costs.

increase in operating costs: another fright specter!

But that's just the beginning! The operating costs also increase by 10.6 percent. From 20.31 euros per square meter to a whopping 22.47 euros per square meter! For the average apartment of 92.2 square meters, this means annual additional costs of 3,821 euros. In total, the Germans pay terrifying 86 billion euros in ancillary costs this year - an increase in huge 12 billion euros compared to the previous year. New rentals? Here it can even cost up to 12 euros per square meter! Inflation and increasing prices for services continue to raise the costs, especially for buildings with mixed use.

No wonder that many tenants fear that the so -called “second rent” will soon make as high as the rent itself. The billing year 2023 will bring an expensive awakening for many!

error rate provides additional loads

But the disaster does not end! Errors in the billing are increasingly common. The average deviation is currently 451 euros - an increase in terrifying 42.3 percent compared to the previous year. This high risk costs additional nerves and money! Chris Möller, Managing Director of Mindeko, warns: "The financial burdens for tenants have increased extremely. If you don't do that, you can pull the money out of your pocket - just like that!

how important it is to put every cent through its paces in the additional cost statement, explains Möller. If you do without it, it can quickly lead to an expensive mistake. Mindeko fights for the rights of the tenants and helps to identify unjustified costs.

For all those who want to learn more about their billing, Mindeko offers detailed help on their platform. Registration is uncomplicated and tenants can have your additional cost statement conveniently checked online. This platform is increasingly developing into a valuable source of support in stormy additional costs.

Detailed information can be found at this link: Increase in the costs of 2024