Selling an apartment — The notarial purchase agreement is the legal cornerstone of every apartment sale. Without it, nothing goes in Germany: § 311b BGB mandates the notarial certification for real estate purchase agreements. What is included in the contract, what documents you as a seller of a condominium must have ready, what the notary […]
Selling an apartment in the case of a community of heirs – When the deceased leaves a house or a condominium, the heirs are faced with the question of what to do with the property. Often, they decide to sell it. However, selling a home through a community of heirs can be a complex matter […]
Sell apartment with right of residence — the sale of one’s own property under the reservation of a lifelong right of residence is one of the most powerful instruments of testamentary succession. Properly structured, this allows a family to save six-figure amounts in gift and inheritance tax, while the seller spends their old age in […]
Subdividing an apartment building & selling apartments individually – Selling an apartment building is a complex undertaking that requires good preparation and execution. Since the residential building consists of several tenants, the question often arises: Sell the entire apartment building or individual apartments? Find out here under which circumstances a division is worthwhile and what […]
Grundbucheintrag und Zahlungsabwicklung – Mit dem Grundbucheintrag und der Überweisung des Kaufpreises wird aus dem geplanten Immobilienverkauf der erfolgreiche Verkaufsabschluss. Nach erfolgreicher Abwicklung, wird der volle Kaufpreis auf Ihrem Konto gutgeschrieben und Sie können das Geld nun für neue Investitionen nutzen. Erfahren Sie hier mehr über Ablauf und Dauer des Grundbucheintrags. Außerdem die Frage: Zahlungsabwicklung […]
Calculating the purchase price including incidental purchase costs – How is the final purchase price of a property made up? How high are the ancillary purchase costs and how is the broker’s commission divided up? In addition to the land transfer tax, costs for notary, land register entry and broker are also due. Find out […]
Partial sale of land – Can I sell part of my land? Yes! Many people think that it is possible to sell only a part of a house or a condominium. The technical term for this is: partial sale, or partial purchase. But in fact it is also possible to offer land for partial purchase. […]
Townhome – Choosing the right type of home is not easy, whether you are an investor or a prospective buyer looking for their first home. Buying a house or even building a house are great ways to invest money or create your own home. There are many options when it comes to choosing a house. […]
Buying a weekend house – A weekend house can be used in a very diverse way. You can spend your free time and holidays there. In addition, it is possible to rent out the weekend house and generate additional income. Moreover, a weekend house can be a great retreat where you can just get away […]
Real estate agent contract – Your decision to have your house professionally brokered is an important step towards a timely sale. After you have decided to take over the services of real estate agents, the contract is concluded. You can choose between a simple, a sole and a qualified sole brokerage contract. If you want […]
Buying a House in Germany – What are the details to look out for in your ‘Kaufvertrag’ when buying a house or property in Germany? Buying a house is complicated anywhere, especially when considering the contract, but coming from abroad, it’s even more important to know how to go about your purchasing contract. When you […]
Selling property privately – There are various reasons for selling a house. A professional move, a change in your family situation such as a divorce, the move to a larger property or the financially necessary sale are among the most common reasons when a house should change hands. In most cases, the house sale should […]