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 […]
Broker property privately – You know 1) a property that needs to be sold and 2) a buyer? Now you have the idea that you could broker the property and collect the broker’s commission. But is that possible? The sale of a property follows a fixed procedure, from the property exposé to the sales phase […]
You want to invest in your first property? Location, location, location – this is what matters in most cases when buying a house or flat. If you are a guest in our offices, you can get information online, like now, e.g. with your smartphone or, you can access one of our investment brochures. Short, concise […]
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 […]
Real estate agent contract – Your decision to have your house professionally brokered is an important step towards a timely sale. After you have decided to take over the services of real estate agents, the contract is concluded. You can choose between a simple, a sole and a qualified sole brokerage contract. If you want […]
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 […]
Germany – What is the meaning of a Sanierung? What’s the difference between a Sanierung and Renovierung? Here, we explain all the details you need to know about renovating real estate in Germany. Renovation of a house means the repair and modernization of the building. Insulation, new heating systems and windows bring the building up […]
Germany – Buying real estate in Germany requires an understanding of its tax system. Here we give a detailed, simple guide for people not from Germany looking to buy property, rent property, or invest in real estate in Germany. The German system is quite different from those found in US states. If you’re looking to […]
Inherit correctly – The inheritance law proves again and again as extremely complex topic structure, which is connected by many concerning with large uncertainties and ignorance. If the topic of inheritance becomes acute, it is therefore always advisable to turn to experts such as notaries, tax consultants, estate agents and lawyers. Nevertheless, it makes sense […]
Buying Real Estate – What taxes do you have to pay when you buy a house? Below a list of all types of taxes which you have to pay, how much they are, where to read more about them, and what their use is. Everything you need to know about taxes surrounding the purchase of […]
