Entries by L_kinski

Crime statistics: Location downgrade Germany +5.5% Crimes & burglaries

I have only just updated the Capital Investment Atlas Germany when I receive the news of the new crime statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). When I talk to investor friends and entrepreneurs about Germany, 98% of them say “No”. Real estate unattractive, economy weak. On top of that, crime is at its […]

Owning private real estate in the USA: advantages, disadvantages, taxes

Owning private real estate in the USA – Owning private real estate in the USA is a desirable goal for many people, whether as a residence or as an investment. In this article, we will take a closer look at the basics of private real estate ownership in the USA, the advantages, disadvantages and tax […]

Real estate asset deal: What is it? + tax example

There are 2 types of sales when we are in the professional real estate business – i.e. not the condominium or the dream house. Typically, it is about apartment buildings or apartment buildings (rented apartment buildings). Asset deal means that a property is sold directly and share deal means that a real estate GmbH is […]

Selling an apartment building Taxes: Asset & Share Deal

You want to sell your apartment building, what will you have to pay? When selling residential or residential and commercial properties, first-time sellers ask themselves one question in particular: How much tax do I have to pay on the sale? Here is a quick insight into the typical taxation of real estate sales. Want to […]

Selling a villa Broker commission: How high?

Selling a villa estate agent commission in Germany – How high is the estate agent commission when selling a villa? Whether Berlin, Hamburg, Munich or Düsseldorf, here is a guide to the typical commissions charged by real estate agents in the high-price segment. Negotiation of the broker’s commission In contrast to the letting of real […]