USA – There are a few important taxes to be aware of before purchasing a home. Also called mortgage registry tax, mortgage recording tax, or documentary stamp tax, this tax is one of these sneaky fees. A realtor is often charged with taking these taxes into consideration, yet it is vital that every homebuyer is […]
Sell property Berlin – Berlin is known as the capital, as a university city and as a historical stronghold. As an international location, Berlin is an attractive place to live for people from all over the world. While the district of Wilmersdorf in Charlottenburg convinces with its well-kept green spaces, the residential areas of Prenzlauer […]
Compare contracts – Experienced real estate agents know which components a legally valid and transparent contract must contain. However, every client has individual ideas about the service, as well as the individual contract contents and the service provision in general. To ensure that your contract is valid and legally binding without disregarding the specific wishes […]
Buying and renting: Investing in housing – new construction (as in the visualised cover picture [example property Berlin]) or direct purchase of a property. Many people opt for owner-occupation, but wouldn’t renting be a much smarter alternative (keyword 1: old-age provision; keyword 2: tenant pays redemption)? In this article I summarize some of the experiences […]
Real estate balance (Source: Alex Fischer) – Do you want others to help build your wealth? In this video, you’ll learn how certain income properties can give you another six for every one you pay! A comprehensive look at the economic part of real estate, both for cash investors, those who buy real estate for […]
Your Inheritance – A death in the family is often the trigger for a bitter dispute over the estate. A will can remedy this problem by providing clarity about the estate during one’s lifetime. You can find out what needs to be considered and how real estate can be included in a will below. Please […]
Construction Loans – KfW loans are an important and cost-saving component of construction financing in Germany. As a private real estate buyer you can profit from these subsidized loans and decide on an optimal supplementary component of your construction financing. An exclusive promotion over a KfW loan is impossible, since the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau only […]
Insolvency of estates – When you deal with the topic of real estate, you always come across words that are not immediately meaningful. You suddenly find yourself in a situation you have never been in before and for this reason you often need advice quickly. In this article, you will learn everything you need to […]
Viewing appointment – You have been looking for a new property for a long time. Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne or Munich, a house for the family because the apartment is simply too small for everyone, a new apartment because you want to move in with your partner or simply a move to a new city. When […]
New building projects – The dream of owning your own home is closer than ever before. Favourable interest rates as well as a good supply of building plots and new building projects make the wish for your own four walls come true. In the Hessen and Rhineland-Palatinate there are many new building projects in the […]
Timber house buy or build – With timber houses, most humans think of a vacation in Scandinavia or in the Black Forest. There, the timber house has tradition and belongs to the house types which are built most frequently. Please note, this article is written with a focus toward the German market, but very similar […]
Property valuation – How can I value a property? The reasons for a valuation are manifold. Property valuation involves large sums of money and all parties are interested in a professional analysis. If the value of your real estate is within the right range, this generates a high demand, which ultimately leads to finding the […]
