Why student apartments are worthwhile

There is a housing shortage in almost all German university cities – and this is exactly where your investment comes in. Small apartments or shared apartments near the university(map with universities) are always in demand, and you can buy, upgrade and rent them out directly without a lot of start-up capital – stress-free via a property management company.

Constant tenant turnover is an advantage

Students are moving more frequently, starting a new semester or changing cities. For you as an investor, this means: no fear of vacancies, but constant demand – especially in central locations or close to the university.

Compact size = high efficiency

An apartment with 20 to 30 m² will cost you less to buy and less to maintain. At the same time, you can achieve more rent per square meter than with larger apartments by equipping it with a kitchen and possibly furnishing it.

Little effort, clear processes

Instead of taking care of rental contracts, utility bills and minor repairs yourself, you can commission a property management company – ideal for beginners or if you have a busy work schedule.

• High demand all year round
• Compact properties with strong returns
• Hand over administration completely

What you should consider when buying

When it comes to student apartments, location counts. If you buy centrally, you will get more rent and find new tenants more easily. It is also important that you have the incidental purchase costs under control – and know your net yield, not just the gross figure from the exposé.

Only proximity to the university brings real returns

The classic: a small apartment within walking distance of the university or with a direct subway connection. Without this, it will be difficult to reach the target group – especially for smaller units.

Keep purchase price low

The trick is to find a solid property below market value – e.g. in a basic condition that can easily be upgraded with a little paint, a new kitchen and furniture. This will increase the value without you having to dig deep into your pockets.

Buying cheap real estate? Here are my tips from Los Angeles: Buying real estate cheaply (acquisition)

Plan property management from the outset

The monthly costs for property management (usually €25-40) are manageable – in return, you get peace of mind, professionalism and legal protection. This is worth its weight in gold, especially if you have several tenants per year.

• Affordable shopping with potential
• Location = daily demand factor
• Property management saves time and nerves

More rent through simple fittings

Do you want more than the standard price? Then invest specifically in equipment – and target students who don’t want to organize their own furniture or kitchen.

Fitted kitchen as a rental booster

For €399, you can get a modern, small fitted kitchen with a fridge, hob and storage space. This will immediately set you apart – and you can easily charge €50 more rent. Many students specifically look for apartments with their own kitchen.

Fitted kitchen = 399 €

Surcharge per month = 37.50 (at 1.50 € / m² for 25 m²)

Amortized in 11 months

To do this, make a handwritten note in the rental agreement that your tenants are responsible for any damage or repairs to the fitted kitchen.

Furnished = more rent, less vacancy

A simple bed, desk and wardrobe – that’s all you need. You can include the furnishings in the rent; many tenants are happy to pay for this as they don’t have to buy or transport any furniture.

Paint once = better effect

A light coat of paint makes a big difference. Clean walls and a well-maintained floor look immediately more modern – even if the substance is simple. The effort is minimal, the effect is great.

• Kitchen: +50-100 € rent possible
• Furnished = reach target group directly
• Looks count – even for students

Micro-apartments as an alternative or extension

If you want to scale up the concept, take a look at micro-apartments – they work in a similar way to student apartments, but are often more modern and also appeal to young professionals or commuters. Advantage: often slightly higher rent, same basic logic.

More target groups, similar strategy

You can reach more tenant groups through better facilities, services (e.g. Wi-Fi, cleaning) or location in business districts. The principle remains: small space, high rent, low vacancy rate.

Investing through society

Especially if you are buying several units, it is worth taking a look at GmbH structures in order to work efficiently from a tax perspective. We will be happy to advise you on this – or you can learn more in our further videos.

• Scalable due to many locations
• Broader target group than students
• GmbH models for larger investments

10 % return is achievable – if you buy smart

Student apartments offer you a solid, calculable entry into the world of real estate. If you buy cheaply, modernize a little and adapt to the target group, you can achieve realistic net yields of 8 to 10 percent. Even better: you hand over the management directly – and have created your first real investment property with a small apartment. Now it’s up to you to take the next step.

Micro-apartment as a capital investment: advantages for you

Small apartment with 25 m² instead of a large 4-room apartment. Why? More and more people are living alone in single households. Students, singles, holidaymakers, but also professional groups such as fitters, who are often in different cities. Learn more about investing in small condominiums, so-called micro-apartments, here.

• Micro-apartment as a capital investment

Buying a villa in Munich

In the world of luxury real estate, discretion is paramount. Exposés for first-class villas (from 5 million euros) cannot be found on conventional real estate portals. Celebrities, successful business people and public figures value discretion and rely on real estate experts with an exclusive circle of buyers and carefully selected communication channels.

By the way, for sellers, I am always looking for villas in Grünwald and BOgenhausen for my clients. Contact me without obligation, back to buying in Grünwald now!

Here you will find tips & villas in Munich Grünwald.

1. Buying a villa: Tips, procedure until the keys are handed over
2. The 2 most popular districts for villa purchases
3. Purchase process, location and more

Buying a villa in Munich Grünwald: city or countryside?

Do you dream of a luxurious lifestyle with plenty of space and privacy? A villa offers you just that. You can live in a spacious property that offers all amenities. Keep in mind that the costs of buying and maintaining a villa are often considerably higher than for other types of property. A villa requires a considerable financial investment and regular maintenance to maintain its splendor.

My recommendations for you:

• Build or buy a villa?
• Buy a villa

Classic, as in the cover picture above, or modern, as here, Munich Grünwald has a variety of architectural styles.

The most popular districts

Munich has many beautiful corners, two districts are particularly sought-after by buyers of villas and if you want to live and/or invest exclusively, you should take a look at Grünwald and Bogenhausen.

Green Forest

Quasi AA-location within Munich’s A-location, Munich Grünwald. If you want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still be right in the middle of it.

Bogenhausen

A little closer to the city center in the northwest, Munich-Bogenhausen.

Are you buying your first property or villa? These will be your most important steps until the keys are handed over:

Procedure: explained step by step

Buying a villa is a structured process, similar to buying a conventional house. There are various steps, ranging from budget planning to handing over the keys. Each of these steps is crucial to a successful completion.

Buying a villa – The process explained step by step:

Find the right villa: Checklist

Various factors play a decisive role when buying a villa. The location of the property, the size of the plot, the room layout, furnishings and extras as well as safety and accessibility aspects are just some of the points to consider.

• Location
• Size of the property
• Room layout
• Equipment
• Safety of the environment
• Accessibility of the villa

Buying a villa involves various cost factors that need to be taken into account. In addition to the purchase price, there are also incidental purchase costs, including estate agent’s commission, notary fees and land transfer tax. Detailed financial planning is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Purchase price and typical ancillary purchase costs: Overview

When buying a villa, costs are incurred that are made up of the purchase price for the property and the ancillary purchase costs. Here are the most important cost factors:

• Real estate transfer tax: 3.5%
• Notary fees: 1.5%
• Land register entry: 1.5 – 2.5%
• Broker commission: 7.14% depending on the purchase price

Where to buy in Munich Grünwald? Most exclusive locations

Munich Grünwald offers spacious plots, majestic avenues and prestigious estates. If you are looking for a villa in the most exclusive locations in Munich Grünwald, you will find what you are looking for in the Grunewald and Dahlem districts, among others. These districts not only offer an excellent quality of life, but also an exclusive living environment characterized by tranquillity and elegance.

Buying a villa in Munich Grünwald is not only an investment in exclusive living comfort, but also in a prestigious lifestyle. The city offers a wide range of villas in different locations, so there is something to suit every taste and requirement. Thorough planning, expert advice and transparent financing are key factors in successfuly realizing your dream of owning a villa in Munich Grünwald.

Buying a villa in Berlin: Tips & Offers

Discretion is a top priority in the world of luxury real estate. You will not find exposés of first-class villas (5 million euros and more) on conventional real estate portals. Celebrities, industrialists and public figures value discretion and therefore rely on real estate experts with an internal circle of buyers and filtered communication channels. Grunewald, Dahlem, Wannsee, Nikolassee or even city locations in Charlottenburg or Schöneberg, let’s start with the tips. In addition, my villas in Berlin, you should be looking for your option on exclusive gems in Berlin.

By the way, for sellers, I am always looking for villas in Berlin for my clients. Please contact me without obligation.

Here you will find tips & villas in Berlin.

1. Buying a villa: Tips, procedure until the keys are handed over
2. Villas in Berlin: My offers for you
3. Purchase process, districts & Co.

Buying a villa: townhouse, city villa or Berlin suburbs

Do you long for a luxurious lifestyle with plenty of space and privacy? A villa offers you just that. You can live in a spacious property that offers all amenities. However, the costs of purchase and maintenance are often considerably higher than for other types of homes. A villa requires a considerable financial investment and regular maintenance to maintain its splendor.

My guides for you:

• Build or buy a villa?
• Buy a villa

Villas in Berlin: Off Market by Lukinski

Tip! Are you looking for a villa in Berlin? Take a look at my off-market portfolio:

• Villa in Berlin

3 current examples! Villas and townhouses that might interest you:

• Villa € 3.05 million – Grunewald
• Art Nouveau villa, € 9.7 million – Nikolassee
• Townhouse € 12.41 million – City location

An insider tip in the luxury real estate market is the “off market” – an exclusive niche in which properties are traded discreetly. Here, villas are offered before they are officially listed. Prices for these exclusive properties have risen significantly in recent years due to increased demand and low interest rates. However, the market for luxury villas remains attractive.

You can find out more about our off-market properties here:

• Off Market Real Estate

Procedure: explained step by step

Buying a villa is a structured process, like a typical house purchase, which involves various steps. From the initial budget planning to the active property search to handing over the keys – every step is crucial for a successful completion.

Buying a villa – The process explained step by step:

Find the right villa: Checklist

Various factors play a decisive role when buying a villa. The location of the property, the size of the plot, the room layout, furnishings and extras as well as safety and accessibility aspects are just some of the points to consider.

• Location
• Size of the property
• Room layout
• Equipment
• Safety of the environment
• Accessibility of the villa

The purchase of a villa involves various cost factors that need to be taken into account. In addition to the purchase price, there are also incidental purchase costs, including estate agent’s commission, notary fees and land transfer tax. Detailed financial planning is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Let’s take a closer look at the individual cost items in the next step.

Purchase price and typical ancillary purchase costs: Overview

When buying a villa, costs are incurred that are made up of 1) the purchase price for the property and 2) the ancillary purchase costs. But be careful: Some of the ancillary purchase costs are the same in all federal states. The other part differs depending on the federal state in which you buy your villa. If you are working with a real estate agent, there is also the estate agent’s commission. For private purchases, this is split between the buyer and seller.

But how high are the incidental purchase costs in Berlin? Here is an overview:

• Real estate transfer tax: 6.0%
• Notary fees: 1.5%
• Land register entry: 1.5-2.5%
• Broker commission: 7.14% depending on the purchase price

Where to buy in Berlin? Most exclusive locations

Spacious plots, majestic avenues and prestigious estates make up the charm of Berlin’s most luxurious residential areas. If you are looking for a villa in Berlin’s most expensive locations, you will find it in the Grunewald and Dahlem districts, among others. These districts not only offer an excellent quality of life, but also an exclusive living environment characterized by tranquillity and elegance.

Here is a selection of the most exclusive residential areas in Berlin:

• Grunewald
• Dahlem
• Wannsee
• Weißensee
• Charlottenburg
• Schöneberg
• …

Berlin has many beautiful corners, but the hotspot is in Weißensee, Grunewald, Dahlem and Nikolassee.

Townhouse, villa in the southwest, please contact me: Contact.

Buying a villa in Berlin: This is important

Buying a villa in Berlin is not only an investment in exclusive living comfort, but also in a prestigious lifestyle. The city offers a wide range of villas in different locations, so there is something to suit every taste and requirement. Thorough planning, expert advice and transparent financing are key factors in successfuly realizing your dream of owning a villa in Germany’s capital, Berlin.

My selection: Off market luxury real estate

Here you will find an excerpt of my Berlin portfolio:

• Villa in Berlin

Buying a villa in Hamburg: entering the luxury real estate market

Discretion plays a crucial role in the exquisite world of luxury real estate. If you are looking for first-class villas, you will not find them on conventional real estate platforms. Celebrities, industrialists and public figures value confidentiality and rely on real estate experts with an exclusive circle of buyers and well thought-out communication channels.

Tip! Find real estate via off-market deals

Hamburg’s exciting real estate market hides an insider tip – the “off market”. In this exclusive area, villas are traded discreetly even before they are publicly listed. The search for the best villas in the city often takes you off the beaten track, giving you access to unique properties.

Prices for these exclusive properties have risen significantly in recent years due to increased demand and low interest rates. However, the market for luxury villas remains attractive.

You can find out more about our off-market properties here:

• Off Market Real Estate

Buying and renting out a villa as an investment

A villa in Hamburg not only represents exclusive living comfort, but also proves to be a promising capital investment. By cleverly renting out the property, the villa becomes a profitable investment that generates positive cash flow and passive income. This makes the villa not only a luxurious living space, but also a strategically smart financial decision in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg.

You will find what you are looking for here: Most expensive locations in Hamburg

Spacious plots, historic avenues and prestigious estates are what make Hamburg’s most luxurious residential areas so charming. If you are looking for a villa in Hamburg’s most expensive locations, you will find them in the districts of Blankenese, Harvestehude and Rotherbaum, among others. These districts are not only characterized by a first-class quality of life, but also offer a sophisticated living environment characterized by an atmosphere of tranquillity and elegance.

Here is a selection of the most exclusive residential areas in Hamburg:

• Blankenese
• Harvestehude
• Rotherbaum
• Pöseldorf
• Hamburg Old Town

Procedure: Financing, purchase contract & Co.

Buying a villa requires a well-thought-out sequence of steps, starting with the careful determination of the budget, the targeted search for suitable properties and the final handover of the keys. Each of these steps plays a central role in a successful and smooth completion.

Buying a villa – The process explained step by step:

How to find the right villa: checklist

Various factors play a decisive role when buying a villa. The location of the property, the size of the plot, the room layout, furnishings and extras as well as safety and accessibility aspects are just some of the points to consider.

• Location
• Size of the property
• Room layout
• Equipment
• Safety of the environment
• Accessibility of the villa

The purchase of a villa is accompanied by various cost factors that need to be taken into account. In addition to the purchase price, there are also incidental purchase costs, including estate agent’s commission, notary fees and land transfer tax. Detailed financial planning is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Let’s take a closer look at the individual cost items in the next step.

Purchase price and ancillary purchase costs: overview

When purchasing a villa, different costs are incurred, consisting of both the actual purchase price of the property and the associated ancillary costs. Important: The amount of ancillary costs is not the same in all federal states.

You should expect these additional purchase costs in Hamburg:

• Real estate transfer tax: 4.5%
• Notary fees: 1.0%
• Land register entry: 0.5%
• Broker commission: 6.25%

Conclusion: Buying a villa in Hamburg

Buying a villa in Hamburg not only offers an exclusive living experience, but also a promising investment opportunity. The Hanseatic city presents itself with a diverse selection of exquisite residential neighborhoods, where discretion and access to off-market deals by experienced real estate experts play a crucial role. The city is characterized by first-class villas, majestic avenues and spacious plots, especially in districts such as Blankenese, Harvestehude and Uhlenhorst. In order to realize the purchase of your dream property in Hamburg, you should pay attention to careful budgeting and transparent financing.

Buying a villa in Cologne: The luxury real estate market

As villas are luxury properties in a class of their own, discretion plays a crucial role here. This is why most sellers choose to sell their properties away from the usual sales channels. The focus is not only to offer clients unique properties, but also to ensure a discreet and protected environment for the entire transaction process.

Tip! Find exclusive villas via Off Market Deals

An insider tip in Cologne’s luxury real estate market lies in the “off market” area – an exclusive niche where properties are traded confidentially. Here, villas are offered before they are publicly listed, providing a unique opportunity for discerning buyers. The discretion and exclusivity of this approach makes it possible to discover first-class properties that cannot be found on conventional platforms.

Prices for these exclusive properties have risen noticeably in recent years due to increased demand and the ongoing phase of low interest rates. Nevertheless, the market for luxury villas in Cologne remains extremely attractive for connoisseurs of the exclusive real estate market.

You can find out more about our off-market properties here:

• Off Market Real Estate

Generate cash flow with a villa as an investment

By purchasing a villa, buyers are banking on long-term added value and versatile usage options. These exclusive properties not only offer prestigious living space, but also serve as a promising capital investment. More and more buyers are choosing to use their villa not only as a luxurious home, but also as a rental property in order to build up long-term assets while benefiting from a sophisticated lifestyle.

Location, location, location: Cologne’s most exclusive neighborhoods

Cologne’s most exclusive districts are true jewels of urban luxury living. The most sought-after residential areas include Marienburg, where historic villas and spacious estates dominate the scene, Lindenthal with its green surroundings and stylish avenues, and Rodenkirchen, which impresses with its exclusive atmosphere and prime location on the banks of the Rhine. Bayenthal with its urban flair and Hahnwald with its quiet, upmarket residential area are also among the top adresses for discerning real estate buyers.

The most sought-after neighborhoods for villas:

• Marienburg Castle
• Lindenthal
• Rodenkirchen
• Hahnwald
• Bayenthal

Procedure: explained step by step

Buying a villa is a structured process that involves various steps. From the initial budget planning to the active property search and the handover of the keys – every step is crucial for a successful conclusion.

Buying a villa – The process explained step by step:

Checklist: Location, size and equipment

Basically, several components play a role when buying a villa. These include, among other things and very roughly simplified:

• Location
• Size of the property
• Room layout
• Equipment
• Safety of the environment
• Accessibility of the villa

The purchase of a villa is accompanied by various cost factors that need to be taken into account. In addition to the purchase price, there are also incidental purchase costs, including estate agent’s commission, notary fees and land transfer tax. Detailed financial planning is essential to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Let’s take a closer look at the individual cost items in the next step.

Purchase price & ancillary costs at a glance

When purchasing a villa, both the purchase price and the ancillary purchase costs play a decisive role. The purchase price comprises the sum for the actual property, while the ancillary purchase costs represent additional expenses. But be careful: Some of the ancillary purchase costs are the same in all federal states. The other part differs depending on the federal state in which you buy your villa. There may also be the estate agent’s commission, which is split equally between the buyer and seller in the case of a private purchase.

But how high are the incidental purchase costs in Cologne? Here is an overview:

• Real estate transfer tax: 6.0%
• Notary fees: 1.5%
• Land register entry: 0.5%
• Broker commission: 7.14%

Conclusion: Buying a villa in Cologne

Buying a villa in Cologne means immersing yourself in a world of luxury and exclusive living comfort. The city’s special charm is reflected in sought-after districts such as Marienburg, Lindenthal and Rodenkirchen. An insider tip for discerning buyers: buy off market, as villas here are traded discreetly before being listed publicly, increasing the chance of unique discoveries.