North America – There has never been a better time to invest in Canadian Real Estate. Canada offers a unique combination of high quality of living, variety in types of property and lifestyle, as well as a strong repertoire of up-and-coming cities. Here a guide to Canadian real estate, the market, where to buy, what […]
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Buying Real Estate – What taxes do you have to pay when you buy a house? Below a list of all types of taxes which you have to pay, how much they are, where to read more about them, and what their use is. Everything you need to know about taxes surrounding the purchase of […]
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USA – There are a few important taxes to be aware of before purchasing a home. Also called mortgage registry tax, mortgage recording tax, or documentary stamp tax, this tax is one of these sneaky fees. A realtor is often charged with taking these taxes into consideration, yet it is vital that every homebuyer is […]
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When you buy a house, there are additional costs. Among them transfer tax. In addition to mortgage taxes, property taxes, realtor fees, you should be informed about the real estate transfer tax, also called, deed tax or property transfer tax. In short, these taxes require you to pay the IRS a certain amount when you […]
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Buying and renting: Investing in housing – new construction (as in the visualised cover picture [example property Berlin]) or direct purchase of a property. Many people opt for owner-occupation, but wouldn’t renting be a much smarter alternative (keyword 1: old-age provision; keyword 2: tenant pays redemption)? In this article I summarize some of the experiences […]
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Construction Loans – KfW loans are an important and cost-saving component of construction financing in Germany. As a private real estate buyer you can profit from these subsidized loans and decide on an optimal supplementary component of your construction financing. An exclusive promotion over a KfW loan is impossible, since the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau only […]
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Buying, selling in new development areas – apartments in old buildings are hardly available, so that the focus of buyers is increasingly directed towards new development areas. If you want to sell an apartment or an entire unit in a new building or offer a terraced house, you should proceed with the greatest competence and […]
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Buying land – Many people who are interested in buying land intend to build a house on that land. However, this is only possible if the land is designated as building land or if it is so-called building maintenance land. This designation applies to land that will be designated as building land by the city […]
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Real Estate as an Investment – You Must Read This Interview! Exotic Investing: Mr. X (a good friend of mine) provides some insights into nursing homes, student housing, and tips on Leverage Effect, Equity & Co. Whether it’s a single-family home, apartment, warehouse, student housing, or nursing home: The offers for Investment in the real […]
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Buying an Apartment – The decision to buy an apartment is made by most buyers for two reasons. The first reason may be that the buyer wants to use the apartment to live in it themselves. Other buyers are looking for an investment that will yield a good return in the medium- or long-term. Decisions […]
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The dream of owning your own home, living independently within your own four walls, being able to design everything yourself and furnish it according to your individual wishes. But with these desire conceptions it is not done still for a long time, because to a house buying belongs much more. To the goal of being […]
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Buying an apartment building is a far-reaching decision – both financially and organizationally. Whether as a capital investment, for retirement provision or for direct letting: those who make sound plans will benefit in the long term. In this guide, you will learn how to value properties correctly, what is important when it comes to financing, […]
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