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 […]
Steuern zahlen beim Immobilienverkauf – Beim letzten Schritt geht es um das Thema Steuern. Denn: Müssen beim Immobilienverkauf Steuern bezahlt werden? Wann ist der Immobilienverkauf steuerfrei? Und: Wie hoch ist die Steuer bei Immobilienverkauf? Diese Fragen beantworten wir hier in unserem Ratgeber. Zurück zu: Immobilie verkaufen. Immobilienverkauf: Wann Sie Steuern zahlen müssen Prinzipiell lautet hier […]
Usable space, living space and floor space: what is the difference? – Here you will learn the difference of each area (real estate exposés) and also, a simple “formula” to calculate each area. Important, for example, to calculate the return. No matter whether house or condominium(partial ownership). Learn even more here in the guide: Buying […]
Amount of property tax for house and apartment – Even after your real estate purchase, taxes are incurred on a regular basis. One of the most important taxes is the property tax, which is levied four times a year. The amount varies depending on the type of house and apartment, state and property value. Find […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Berlin rent cap – The Berlin rent cap is illegal and thus inadmissible! This was decided by the Federal Constitutional Court in April. While some housing companies did not increase their rents back to the old level despite the end of the rent cap, many landlords now demand repayments and put the rents back up. […]
Microapartment – You want to buy an apartment? There are many options to choose from. The microapartment has become a very sought-after property on the German market in recent years, making it an excellent investment. More and more people are moving to the big cities and due to the proximity to the city center, the […]
Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA) – The Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien is a German legal form which combines the corporate legal form of the Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) with a conventional Aktiengesellschaft (AG). Thereby the greatest advantages of both legal forms – the separation between full partner & capital provider typical for the KG plus the limitation of liability […]
