Why do many people call the inheritance tax “fool’s tax”? Because without planning and advice, you often pay five to ten times more than necessary. With a good strategy, you can use exemptions, valuation discounts, exemption rules, and structuring – and reduce the effective tax from potentially 30% to under 5%. Here, I give you […]
You want an Investment with manageable risk, but good return? Then start smart: with a student apartment. Low entry costs starting at around 60,000 €, constant demand in university areas and with the right calculation net returns of 5–8 %, in B- and C-cities sometimes over 9 %. Here I show you exactly how this […]
You hear from an acquaintance that an Apartment building for sale is up for sale? Then you want to know quickly: Is the purchase worth it or not? With a few simple numbers, you can check this yourself in just a few minutes (Quickly evaluate an apartment building) – without an appraiser or real estate […]
In the ongoing coalition negotiations between the CDU and SPD, initial content has become known – some of it even leaked. These drafts give an exciting preview of future real estate policy in Germany. Particularly relevant: new funding models for first-time buyers, tax incentives for investors – but also a special fund that could influence […]
Anyone who wants to invest 10 million euros faces a different task than the average investor. At a conservative interest rate of 3.5 percent, 10 million euros generate 350,000 euros in interest income per year – real estate with a 4 percent rental yield brings in 400,000 euros. But the real question isn’t: how do […]
Do you want to sell your property in Cologne, Dusseldorf, Bonn, Berlin or Munich? Fast, discreet and without a real estate agent? Then you’re in the right place. We are an established investor team with a clear buying profile: compact condominiums up to 50 m² and multi-family homes from 200 m² living space in the […]
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 […]
A LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the American equivalent of the German GmbH — a company with limited liability. For German investors who want to start a US company, the LLC is the most commonly used legal structure: no minimum capital, no US residence, no notary. LLC = Limited Liability Company. Limited liability, tax-transparent, available […]
Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf — throughout Germany, over 121 billion euros are inherited and gifted every year. Have you just inherited something? An inheritance is not only a financial gain, but also a significant responsibility with strict deadlines, tax pitfalls, and often emotional conflicts. The sudden access to wealth — whether it is money, […]
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 […]
Dubai has evolved from a desert city into one of the most liquid real estate markets in the world – with gross rental returns of 6 to 8 percent, no income tax on rental income, and a Golden Visa for investments of at least 2 million AED. This makes the emirate structurally more attractive for […]
The Lukinski Rating Germany ranks almost 700 cities according to their investment potential — from A+ Hidden Champions to D Risk Champions. Those looking for real estate as an investment face the fundamental question: Should I go for net yield or long-term value appreciation? The answer depends directly on the location — and that’s exactly […]