Large cities in Germany (up to 500,000 inhabitants): Where to invest? – Lukinski Rating

Lukinski Rating for Major Cities in Germany – Often more interesting than the metropolises, the numerous major cities in Germany. From east (Leipzig) to west (Bonn), north (Rostock) and south (Nuremberg). Here you will find good yield properties with A and B ratings. Here you will find the individual evaluation for cities in Germany from […]

Metropolises in Germany: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich & Co. – Lukinski Rating

Lukinski Rating for Metropolises in Germany – Here you will find all 17 metropolises with more than 500,000 inhabitants. You should definitely avoid the top 8 for your first investment, because there are no or only very difficult returns to get here. Berlin, Hamburg, Munich & Co. Here you will find the individual evaluation for […]

Self-disclosure explained: financing at the bank for house & apartment

Self-disclosure for the bank – You want to buy a property and this is to be financed by a German bank? Whether Sparkasse, Volksbank, private banks, Postbank, Deutsche Bank or Commerzbank, banks want creditworthiness (risk minimization) and proof of it. This proof is called self-disclosure. Here you present your assets and your monthly income. In […]

Rental yield vs purchase price factor: Explained! Calculate for quick valuation / comparison of real estate

Calculate rental yield vs. purchase price factor – What is actually the difference between purchase price factor and gross rental yield? Real estate beginners and novices often hear two technical terms when it comes to property valuation, purchase price factor and gross rental yield (simply rental yield). Both help with quick property valuations so you […]

Viva la inflation! Demonetization and real estate financing for owners

Today in the news: USA over 5% inflation! The great spectre of inflation is back. Inflation means “devaluation of money.” What, my money is worth less? A shock to everyone, but not to everyone. Home buyers with loans rejoice over inflation! Money is worth less = goods cost more money to make up for the […]

Property types: Buying an apartment or a house? Return and investment

Buying your first property! But which one? What type of property should you invest in first? Rather apartment types, house types or still commercial? Let’s briefly compare the different options to find the most profitable, uncomplicated entry into the topic of real estate investment. After the comparison, you will see that apartments are the easiest […]

Monaco residential building for 68 million euros: City center, 10 floors on 1,380 m² – Off Market

Buying your first property: House & apartment as an investment or owner-occupier

Buying property – house purchase or apartment purchase, every week we receive many questions from readers and customers – time for a guide! The entire process from A-Z, with all the tips, formulas, definitions for owner-occupiers (self occupy) and capital investors (buy and rent). Personal goals, criteria for real estate search, quick evaluation, as well […]

Villa Tour Marbella: The Miami of Europe! 5 Highlights @ FIV Magazine

After we have already been to Villa Tour in Los Angeles for FIV Magazine (real estate magazine), we take you to Marbella in this issue. Marbella is located in Spain and is almost one of the southernmost points of mainland Europe. Hotspot in Europe: Fantastic weather + villas Many call Marbella the Miami of Europe. […]

Villa Tour Los Angeles: Buy luxury real estate in LA! 7 Highlights @ FIV Magazine

Los Angeles – Many people have a dream: to live in the USA! Preferably in one of the hotspots like New York or LA. Buying a house in Los Angeles, where do you start? The best place to start is with research. What best fits your goals and desires? Are you planning owner occupancy, renting […]

Partial sale with value factor (3rd place): Calculator Check! Valuation + costs with partial purchase

3rd place in the big partial sale provider comparison: Wertfaktor! With Wertfaktor, you can sell a property worth 500,000 euros for as little as 20%, with a maximum of 50%. The conditions at a glance (source: calculator Wertfaktor.de). Our evaluation was mainly about the conditions and calculators. These are 1) usage fee [for sold share] […]

Designer villa in Marbella for 2.95 million euros: lots of light, pool & waterfall

Designer villa in Marbella for 2,950,000m euros – I may present you today this exclusive villa! This villa is something very special, it is not just “only” built, it is planned, thought out! A house for the day, a house for the night, an inviting, large swimming pool and its own 10 meter waterfall. What […]