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 […]
Broker commission explained – If a broker is involved in the handling of the purchase process, a broker commission is due. This is one of the ancillary purchase costs that you should add to the final purchase price in any case. The amount of the broker’s commission varies depending on the value of the property […]
Old existing properties and their defects – You would like to invest in a property as a capital investment? Whether built in 1920, 1930 or 1960, old properties have their own individual deficiencies and disadvantages compared to new construction. Have you found a suitable apartment built in 1938? Or an apartment building built in 1982 […]
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, […]
Firewood & Fireplace Wood Storage – Larger quantities of firewood, are often stored on properties, either for heating or for your own fireplace. The garden or a barn are readily used for storage. Larger quantities of firewood, once stored on a property, must be stored in a fire protected location. This measure is regularly checked […]
Chimney sweep – The chimney sweep is responsible not only for the control of fire protection and function of heating and combustion systems, but also for the monitoring of emission control and energy saving. How to save energy: energy efficiency. The regulations concerning the tasks are laid down in the Chimney Sweep Act. Chimney sweeps […]