House and lot – When buying a house, the property along with the lot offers a unity. However, the priorities of buyers differ. Some customers have special demands on the location and size of the property. Others attach importance to a very good equipment of the house, while the location of the property plays only […]
Garage and Carport – A garage or carport for one or two cars is very popular with homeowners. If a carport or garage is included in the listing, potential buyers will be more interested than if the vehicle is parked on the street or unprotected in front of the house. Installing a carport or garage […]
Roof – Modern roofs can have different shapes. For centuries, the classic gable roof was the most common roof shape in Germany. It was often modified to a hipped roof and equipped with dormers, in order to be able to use the space under the roof slopes effectively. Tent roofs are used in the new […]
Inheriting your parents’ house – Sooner or later, as the child of property-owning parents, you will be faced with the question of whether to sell, rent or keep the house. The sale of the parental home is not always directly linked to an inheritance. If your parents become dependent on care and can no longer […]
Right of withdrawal contract – A brokerage contract is only valid if it has a legally binding right of withdrawal. This must be received and accepted by the client in writing, by email or by fax. In order to be fully valid, the broker must also agree and accept the contract. The acceptance of the […]
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 […]
Immobilien GmbH / Vermögensverwaltende GmbH / Immobiliengesellschaft – Let us help you optimize your taxes, and pay less for your German real estate. How to save money, by forming a so-called immobilien GmbH. You will learn the basics about the topic real estate company. When buying a house or a condominium, who comes up with […]
Additional costs in Germany – It can be maddening trying to understand the German real estate laws and regulations. Below we explain the most important additional costs, and hidden fees which you may not know about. This short how-to guide should let you know a lot about what to consider when buying a house in […]
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, […]
North America – There has never been a better time to invest in Canadian Real Estate. Canada offers a unique combination of high quality of living, variety in types of property and lifestyle, as well as a strong repertoire of up-and-coming cities. Here a guide to Canadian real estate, the market, where to buy, what […]
