Influencer Marketing – CM Models & CM Creator, our marketing agency, two worlds that at first glance seem to have little in common. Or check out real estate in Cologne. Yet in both areas it’s all about reaching people, building trust and creating long-term relationships. That’s exactly what makes CM Creator, our group’s influencer marketing […]
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What is depreciation (AfA) for real estate? AfA stands for Absetzung für Abnutzung (depreciation for wear and tear). Landlords can depreciate the acquisition cost of a building for tax purposes over many years. The building loses value through use — this loss in value reduces taxable income. Only the building is depreciated, not the land. […]
Read more › What Is a Property Holding Company (Immobilien-GmbH)? A property holding GmbH is a limited liability company used exclusively or primarily to acquire, manage, and rent out real estate. Instead of holding property privately, the GmbH buys and rents out the properties – offering substantial tax advantages once a certain portfolio size is reached. Property GmbH […]
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Anyone working today as an investor, property manager, or developer with artificial intelligence will eventually face an uncomfortable question: Where do the data actually go that you type into a chat window? When summarizing an exposé, this may seem trivial. But as soon as tenants’ names, bank account details, creditworthiness data, land register extracts, or […]
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What is an eviction for personal use? An eviction for personal use occurs when a landlord terminates the lease because they need the apartment for themselves, family members, or members of their household. The legal basis is § 573 Abs. 2 Nr. 2 BGB. Personal use is the most common reason for termination in German […]
Read more › What is the Land Register? The Land Register (Grundbuch) is a public register kept at the local court (Amtsgericht) that documents ownership and encumbrances of land parcels. Every parcel of land in Germany has its own land register sheet. A property purchase is only legally completed once it has been entered in the Land Register. […]
Read more › What does the notary cost when buying a house? Notary costs when buying a house are usually 1.0 to 1.5% of the purchase price – including land registry costs. The exact amount is governed by the Court and Notary Costs Act (GNotKG) and is therefore set by law: no notary is allowed to charge more […]
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Sell your villa in Düsseldorf – Selling a villa is not a process that happens regularly. All the information about Buying real estate in Düsseldorf in our overview. Most owners only face this decision once in their lives. That is why orientation is crucial: a clear process, realistic benchmarks, and well-founded decisions. This guide is […]
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Real estate as an investment belongs to the best decisions for your long-term wealth building – if you consider the right factors. In the current market phase, you will encounter little competition because many buyers are waiting. This means for you: better entry prices, attractive negotiation leeway and opportunities that would be unthinkable during boom […]
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Buying an Apartment building in Berlin-Kreuzberg for 3.7 million € with a gross return of 2.7% — at first glance, it seems meager. Whoever understands Berlin as a real estate investment knows: in SO 36, you don’t pay for today’s cash flow, but for tomorrow’s value growth and the rental increase potential with tenant turnover. […]
Read more › An Apartment building in Berlin-Friedrichshain with a purchase price of 3,100,000 € and approximately 5.00 % gross return is a statement in the current Berlin market — the capital city average for comparable existing properties is 3.2–3.8 %. What makes this real estate as an investment special can only be understood if one considers micro-location, […]
Read more › An apartment building in Berlin-Lichterfelde for 4.45 million € with a 1.88% gross return is a classic asset investment — and exactly here, the ghosts separate between return-oriented and value-oriented investors. Whoever understands the mechanics knows: In Berlin’s top locations, the ongoing rental return is only half the story. The complete leverage is only shown […]
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