Dream home or money machine? You’ll understand what I mean in a moment! When it comes to real estate investment, many people are faced with the decision between owner-occupation and capital investment. Both approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at the main differences between these two options to help you […]
The right financing for the purchase of a property is one of the most important decisions you have to make as a prospective homeowner. Equity plays a crucial role here, as it has a direct influence on the financing options and the long-term financial burden. Here I compare 3 different financing scenarios for you, from […]
Rent apartment in Berlin – Numbers speak louder than a thousand words! Let’s compare Berlin in A-location with cities in B-location, like Wuppertal, and towns or municipalities in C-location, exemplified by a municipality in Brandenburg, not far from Berlin’s A-location. What do you think, how big will the price difference be, if you Buy a […]
Buying a villa in Hamburg – We offer you an exclusive look into the world of luxury real estate in Hamburg. Buying a villa is not only the purchase of an outstanding residential property, but also a significant investment in a lifestyle in a class of its own. We show you where to find the […]
Buying a villa in Düsseldorf – The purchase of a villa takes place in an environment that celebrates discretion and exclusivity at the highest level. It is a demanding process that differs significantly from conventional real estate purchases. But how can you find such exclusive properties and what additional costs will you incur when buying […]
Buying a villa in Cologne – A look at the Cologne luxury real estate market promises maximum living comfort, exclusivity and discretion. Buying real estate is always the same: real estate acquisition, viewing, purchase contract, notary & Co. If you decide to buy a villa in Cologne, it is a demanding process that differs significantly […]
12 typical mistakes when selling an apartment — The path to a successful sale of a condominium is paved with pitfalls that can quickly cost five- to six-figure amounts. An apartment in Munich that is priced too high can be sold 10–15 % below market value after six months on the market — with an […]
Buying a villa in Frankfurt – The luxury real estate market in Frankfurt offers an exclusive selection of first-class villas that promise not only the highest level of living comfort, but also a sophisticated lifestyle in one of Europe’s most important economic centers. Buying a villa in Frankfurt is a demanding process that differs significantly […]
Buy an apartment or a house? In my new video I explain briefly and directly, the decisive advantage of an apartment! Its advantage is that you become part of a community of owners and thus share most of the common costs. Using a sample calculation, we show how this cost sharing can affect your return […]
Privat oder mit Makler verkaufen? Ihr Wohnungsverkauf, Ihr Hausverkauf ist zweifellos einer der bedeutendsten finanziellen Schritte im Leben eines Immobilienbesitzers. Eine der grundlegenden Entscheidungen: Verkauf privat abwickeln oder die Dienste eines Immobilienmaklers in Anspruch nehmen? Diese Entscheidung hängt nicht nur von Zeit und Präferenzen ab, sondern auch vom Immobilientyp, von der Marktlage und vor allem […]
A family foundation is one of the most powerful tools for the long-term security of real estate assets – but also one of the most commonly misunderstood. It combines a corporate tax rate of only 15%, protection from creditors, and intergenerational asset binding. At the same time, you pay inheritance replacement tax every 30 years […]
A family foundation typically costs between 15,000 and 80,000 euros to establish — with complex structures involving business interests even reaching six figures. Yet this number is only half the truth: the really relevant costs arise in the long term through inheritance tax (every 30 years), ongoing management, and an often overlooked detail — choosing […]