Deutsche Wohnen Share – Deutsche Wohnen (founded in 1924) is the second largest real estate company in Germany. Its headquarters are located in Frankfurt am Main. The portfolio currently comprises around 164,300 units, including 161,500 residential units and 2,800 commercial units. The properties are characterized by high quality and excellent locations: Almost 92% of the […]
A house is a “big” inheritance, facing a large amount of money and with responsibilities. In openly communicating families, you as the heir do not have to consider whether you should accept the house or disclaim the inheritance. If you do not know whether the house is encumbered with a major land charge or mortgage […]
Not only houses, but also condominiums are inherited more and more frequently. The inheritance of an apartment is more complex than is the case with houses due to various special features. Even as an apartment heir, you are well advised to choose experienced real estate agents. In your emotionally and psychologically stressed situation as an […]
The regular procedure for inherited real estate rarely provides for self-occupation. If you own a house yourself, you will usually not think about moving into your parents’ house or any other inherited property yourself. It is also difficult with communities of heirs if you want to move in and have to pay off the other […]
As soon as a property has been inherited, the question arises as to how it is to be used: do I occupy it myself or rent it out? What costs are incurred when accepting and disclaiming the inheritance? It must be clarified whether one is an heir or a legatee. An heir receives the assets […]
Until now, inheritances in Germany were assumed to be up to 300 billion euros (as reported by Der Spiegel). At the same time, the inheritance and the volume is increasing, as you will also see later in the statistics. According to the DIW study, the trend continues and there will be significantly more assets inherited […]
Pre-heir and post-heir – If you want to be absolutely sure that your assets (including your real estate) remain within a defined circle of heirs, you can determine the so-called “preheirs and post-heirs” in your will. Especially when inheriting real estate, this procedure offers numerous advantages. Here you can find out what needs to be […]
From practice it is known that a community of heirs rather rarely agree. But from the disagreement and open disputes in relation to a real estate inheritance arise losses that you can avoid with prudence. Avoid conflicts over the estate by seeking advice from estate agents and, with our support, finding the best way forward. […]
Legal succession, community of heirs – After a death, the question often arises as to how the inheritance should be divided. If the deceased has left a will, the arrangement is usually clear and will be carried out according to the last will of the testator. However, if the inheritance is made according to intestate […]
You are registered in the will as the sole heir of the parental home. If the will is notarised and legally valid, your inheritance will not be challenged. Nevertheless, without an additional certificate of inheritance, you will face a problem at the latest if you become the owner of the property as a result […]
For many heirs, grief, joy and sorrow are closely linked. When you inherit a house, this process is always linked to a painful, emotional loss. After some time, a slight joy spreads and you realize that you are a homeowner. At the same time comes the worry that the tax office will demand inheritance tax […]
Properties inherited in community pose a particular difficulty when selling. Within the framework of a community of heirs, there are several owners in the land register. This circumstance has a detrimental effect on the interest of potential buyers and makes the sale process more difficult. There is a solution to simplify the settlement and at […]
