Real Estate

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

Hire a private jet? My experience – and what a charter flight really costs

I have tried out many things in my career that initially felt like pure luxury, but in hindsight turned out to be a wise investment. The private jet is one of them. Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t pay for status symbols, but for results. And the private jet delivers results – in […]

Schwanenwerder: Berlin’s most exclusive + expensive island! Villas, map, history + tour

Today an exclusive look at the most expensive island in Berlin – and also the most expensive island in the whole of Germany. Prices here go up to 79 million euros. I’ll take you to the most expensive villa, the oldest villa (Art Nouveau) and then take a real deep dive into history. There is […]

How high is inheritance tax in Germany? 100 million € inheritance example calculation + tax optimization

Why does SPIEGEL talk about only 1.5 percent inheritance tax for large company inheritances – and how is this figure arrived at? The overview explains the most important mechanisms, shows a simple example calculation and lists the conditions and typical pitfalls. What does the 1.5 percent figure mean? How to inherit, what to do? It’s […]

Почему налог на наследство также известен как "налог на глупость"?

Why is inheritance tax also called the “stupid tax”?

Why do many people call inheritance tax “stupid tax”? Because without planning and advice, you often pay much more than necessary. With a good strategy, you can make use of allowances, exemptions and structures – and greatly reduce the effective tax. Here I will give you a clear overview of how inheritance tax works in […]

Student apartment: buy, rent, earn money in university & college location

Do you want a capital investment with a manageable risk but a good return? Then start smart: with a student apartment. The entry costs are low, demand is consistently high, and with the right calculation, you can achieve a net return of over 10%. Here I show you how this works in practice – with […]

Buying an apartment building yes / no? The fastest valuation in the world (also works for apartments)

Have you heard from a friend that an apartment buildingis to be sold? Then you want to know quickly: Is it worth buying or not? With a few simple figures, you can check this yourself in just a few minutes(Valuing an apartment building quickly) – without an expert or estate agent. What do you need? […]

Familiestichting: Vermogen veiligstellen en belasting besparen - Een compacte gids

Family foundation: Securing assets and saving taxes – A compact guide

Family foundation in Germany – Today I would like to introduce you to a topic that could be of particular interest to wealthy families and property owners: the family foundation. You may have heard the term before, but not know exactly what it means and what advantages a family foundation can offer. There are 24,000 […]

Wie hoch ist die Erbschaftsteuer in Deutschland? 100 Mio. € Erbe Beispiel Berechnung + Steuer Optimierung

LLC: Formation, advantages, disadvantages & taxes (USA)

LLC explained simply – Forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a popular option for entrepreneurs in the USA who want to limit their liability and benefit from tax advantages. Learn more here about the formation of an LLC, its advantages and disadvantages and the tax aspects of this form of company. Setting up a […]