Leasehold and ground rent: definition, advantages and disadvantages for owner-occupiers & capital investors explained

Ground Lease & Leasehold – What is a ground lease? How does a ground lease work and to whom is the ground rent paid? Whether owner-occupancy or capital investment, learn everything you need to know about ground leases here – from the parties involved to the impact on ancillary purchase costs and the mortgage lending […]

Real estate size: Optimal living space for owner-occupiers and capital investors – Experience & tips

How big do you want your property to be? – One-bedroom apartment or maisonette? Micro apartment or shared apartment with roommates? The type of investment you choose and your personal goals will determine the size of the living space. Find out here which size of apartment is best suited for owner-occupiers and capital investors, what […]

Real estate defects by year of construction: building fabric, masonry, insulation & Co. – Valuation

Old existing properties and their defects – You would like to invest in a property as a capital investment? Whether built in 1920, 1930 or 1960, old properties have their own individual deficiencies and disadvantages compared to new construction. Have you found a suitable apartment built in 1938? Or an apartment building built in 1982 […]

Buy existing or new construction? Advantages and disadvantages explained – definition & recommendation

Existing or new construction – When buying real estate, you can choose between two types of real estate: Existing real estate and new construction real estate. Both bring their own advantages and disadvantages. Above all, your personal investment strategy and your personal goals are decisive. Whether you are an owner-occupier or an investor, you can […]

Partial sale apartment: disadvantages, advantages, costs – condominium partial purchase

Partial sale apartment – old building apartment, attic apartment or apartment with terrace and property, many have in particular in the age a problem, the apartment becomes “too large” and the money somehow “ever less”. For many, the partial sale of your condominium seems to make sense. A look at the advantages, disadvantages and costs […]

Partial sale with house anchor (rank 2): Calculator Check! Valuation + costs with partial purchase

2nd place in the big partial sale provider comparison: Hausanker! Hausanker belongs to Deutsche Teilkauf. In our evaluation, the main focus was on the conditions and calculators. These are 1) user fee [for sold share] and the 2) consideration of the increase in value, in the total sale [optional]. The conditions are almost the same, […]

Rental yield explained: build wealth – definition & formula for your yield real estate.

Rental yield explained – You would like to invest in a property as a capital investment and are not yet sure whether such an investment is worthwhile? You would like to buy a yield property and thus build up further assets? Therefore, it is important to always have the gross rental yield in mind when […]

Determining the purchase price: The most important criteria for your financing – credit rating, equity & Co.

Determining the purchase price – So you have now decided whether you want to buy a yield or investment property, whether unrented or rented and you have also already informed yourself about the location of your new property? Before the real estate search can start, it is necessary to determine the purchase price. Here you […]

Notice of own need: Termination for own use after purchase of a rented property

Notice of own need – You buy a rented property and now want to move in yourself? This is also possible with a notice of own need. The prerequisite for this is that you either have comprehensible reasons yourself or a beneficiary moves into the property. Find out here everything you need to know about […]

Macro, meso, micro layer: explanation, definition & difference

Macro, meso, micro location – So you want to invest in a property and are aware of your goals? Whether real estate for personal use, as investment or yield real estate – the location is always decisive. Do you now know in which city you will move, it also depends on the neighborhood, as well […]

Location for house & apartment: strategies & tips for owner-occupiers and capital investors

Where to buy real estate – You want to buy a property and are still looking for the perfect location? The location of your new dream property depends on various factors. Are you buying as an owner-occupier or an investor? What are your personal goals? And when should you invest in which location? We explain […]

Real estate location: A-, B-, C-location for house and apartment – definition, example & comparison

Different location types explained – Whether house or dwelling, each buyer pursues its completely individual goals with its real estate search. And the location of the property also depends on these. While A-locations are particularly suitable for investment properties, we recommend B- and C-locations for investment properties. But what exactly do A, B and C […]