Real Estate

Ideas and advice on real estate: financing, inheritance, divorce, buying, selling, taxes and real estate as an investment.

Karl Lagerfeld apartment in Paris sold for $10 million + live auction video

The Lagerfeld apartment on the Seine: luxury auction with live insight! Half a decade after the death of Karl Lagerfeld, the creative genius of the fashion world, his legendary Parisian apartment has found a new owner. The luxurious domicile, which once bore Lagerfeld’s unmistakable signature, became a new home for lovers of luxury and history […]

Real estate books for children: Timmy’s Abenteuer – Mit Spaß ein bisschen Investment lernen (in German)

Real estate books for children – Would you like to read your children an exciting bedtime story and let them learn about real estate and investments in a fun way at the same time? Then my new Timmy, Lea and Finn stories are just the thing! You can read all the books and stories online […]

Selling an apartment building in Munich: What is important? Steps, taxes, estate agent

Are you considering selling your apartment building in Munich? Selling such a property is complex, but with the right steps and tips you can achieve a successful sale, regardless of whether your property is fully rented or vacant. Everything you need to know about selling an apartment building . Selling an apartment building in Munich: […]

Share deal in real estate: sell company “instead” of property – save taxes

Share deals – saving taxes, but the right way? In my guide to selling a multi-family home for tax purposes, I have just given a short, simple explanation of the share deal, with an example calculation. Instead of 382,000 euros in taxes, only 1,540 euros! How does that work? Here is an insight into asset […]

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 […]

Real estate holding: box privilege and only 1.54% tax on sale

Nesting privilege, my new favorite word! Although I’ve known about the holding model for ages, today was the first time I heard the term “Schachtelprivileg”. Simply put: only 1.54% tax on the sale of real estate! If you’re wide-eyed now, check out this short article on real estate holding. Tip! Learn more about legal forms […]

Costs and benefits of a building expert: An investment that pays off?

Building your own home is often the biggest investment in many people’s lives. The role of a building surveyor should not be underestimated here, as this expert ensures the quality and value of the investment. But how can the true value of a building surveyor be recognized and to what extent is this service a […]