Liability – When selling a house, owners have to consider numerous things. This includes, for example, the topic of liability. Who can be held responsible if defects appear after the sale that were not previously reported? When is the buyer entitled to damages or a reduction in the purchase price? You will learn all this […]
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 […]
Real estate transfer tax & Table for federal states – Whenever a property or part of a property is purchased in Germany, real estate transfer tax is incurred. But, how much trade tax is incurred with the real estate purchase? The amount of the tax is determined by the individual federal states. As a rule, […]
Sell property Berlin – Berlin is known as the capital, as a university city and as a historical stronghold. As an international location, Berlin is an attractive place to live for people from all over the world. While the district of Wilmersdorf in Charlottenburg convinces with its well-kept green spaces, the residential areas of Prenzlauer […]
Buying and renting: Investing in housing – new construction (as in the visualised cover picture [example property Berlin]) or direct purchase of a property. Many people opt for owner-occupation, but wouldn’t renting be a much smarter alternative (keyword 1: old-age provision; keyword 2: tenant pays redemption)? In this article I summarize some of the experiences […]
Property valuation – How can I value a property? The reasons for a valuation are manifold. Property valuation involves large sums of money and all parties are interested in a professional analysis. If the value of your real estate is within the right range, this generates a high demand, which ultimately leads to finding the […]
Buying an apartment building is a far-reaching decision – both financially and organizationally. Whether as a capital investment, for retirement provision or for direct letting: those who make sound plans will benefit in the long term. In this guide, you will learn how to value properties correctly, what is important when it comes to financing, […]
Evaluating a plot is more demanding than rating a condominium. While apartments can be quickly assessed based on comparable offers, the value of a plot depends on a dozen factors: standard land value, development status, buildability (GFZ/GRZ), location, zoning, contamination risks, and not least the planned use. An 800 m² building plot can cost 2.8 […]
Rate apartment buildings – If you want to sell your apartment building, one thing is important: A sound, market-oriented, realistic purchase price. The central questions of owners: What is my property worth? How do you calculate the value of an apartment building? How does the tax office determine the value of a house? Who determines […]
Comparative value method – What is the comparative value method? When is the comparative value method used for real estate? What criteria play a role in the comparative value procedure for real estate? The comparative value method compares your property with similar properties. It is used in particular for the sale of condominiums and houses. […]
Building interest comparison for your real estate – building interest or also mortgage interest, of different credit institutes need you, in order to be able to lock a construction financing. The comparison is important to find the best and cheapest construction financing for their dream property. Especially the Internet offers an incredible number of financing […]
Value appraisals – Who prepares value appraisals for real estate? What does an appraiser for house appraisal cost? What does an appraiser old house appraisal cost? There are many questions to answer, the best answer is to have an expert on your side for real estate appraisal. Appraisals: Specifications, experts and market Unless legal regulations […]
