Topic: Real estate financing

Q&A on German property law from real-estate expert Tobias Scheidacker
Specialist German property solicitor, Tobias Scheidacker answers your questions regards property law for buyers, sellers and management ...
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Q&A on German property law from real-estate expert Tobias Scheidacker | Part 2
Specialist German property solicitor, Tobias Scheidacker answers your questions regards property law for buyers, sellers and management ...
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Financing Your Property with Martin Bonnet
There are a wide variety of loan options that can be used to finance the purchase of a house or apartment. Finding the right loan is a particular challenge. Financing advice is helpful, whereby the focus should always be on the individual situation of the buyer ...
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No capital, no chance? Successful investing and financing
We are speaking to former Berliner Bank boss and investor Stefanie Salata about interest rate trends and financing options for buyers of condominiums and single-family homes. What does the expert advise: buy quickly now or wait until prices drop? What should real estate sellers consider now? ...
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Topic: Buying real estate

Real Estate Agent 2.0
What has changed about the way we work as real estate agents in 2023 and why this is so important to you as a seller or buyer of a property ...
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The extra costs of buying an apartment in berlin
Buying an apartment in Berlin comes with extra costs that you might not have thought of. Here are some of the general additional costs to think about ...
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Beletage in an upper-class residential building
We were able to successfully close many property transactions in the first quarter of 2023. What was the cheapest flat and what was the most expensive flat we were able to sell? ...
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Reshuffling the cards in Berlins real estate developer market
With approx. 30 to 50 new-build apartments that we sell on average per year, we are one of the medium-sized brokerage houses in Berlin. Since the turnaround in interest rates, we have observed that demand for new-build apartments has slumped significantly ...
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Why now is exactly the right time to invest in a home for you.
The German real estate market has been through turbulent times. And even today, no one can say where the journey will take us. But right now, those who buck the trend are being rewarded. People are rewarded who buy now instead of waiting ...
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How easy is it to buy a tenanted apartment and claim it for self-usage?
Many of our international clients who are looking for property in Berlin underestimate the process of buying a tenanted property and claiming it for self-usage. Many people hoping to do this don’t quite realise how extensive tenant rights are in Germany and this is unsurprising considering how different the process is in Germany when compared to its European counterparts ...
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Topic: Selling real estate

Why now is exactly the right time to invest in a home for you.
The German real estate market has been through turbulent times. And even today, no one can say where the journey will take us. But right now, those who buck the trend are being rewarded. People are rewarded who buy now instead of waiting ...
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Magnificent old building flat in Berlin
Eine Wohnung in einem Berliner Altbau ist eine der begehrtesten Immobilien auf dem deutschen Immobilienmarkt – für die eigene Nutzung oder als lukrative Kapitalanlage. Aber warum? ...
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The Berlin real estate market. A market analysis.
You are an international client and you want to buy a property in Germany or sell your existing property in Germany? In today's video Achim Amann explains the current market situation for real estate in 2022 and explains what international clients should pay attention to when buying or selling a property in Berlin ...
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Q&A on German property law from real-estate expert Tobias Scheidacker
Specialist German property solicitor, Tobias Scheidacker answers your questions regards property law for buyers, sellers and management ...
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Community of Heirs Under German Inheritance Law
Most people experience a death in the family at some point. And as the closest relative, you have to function somehow despite all the grief: inform the relatives, write funeral cards and notices, organize the funeral, terminate contracts or close the account. When it comes to inheritance, there are a few things to keep in mind. Especially as a community of heirs in real estate, things can get complicated ...
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Selling your home in Berlin
With the Berlin property market still one of Europe’s strongest, many people are looking to sell their homes, and the question always arises: Do I need a real estate broker? Deciding to sell your home is a very personal choice that is dependent on many factors. Are you moving abroad? Do you want to upgrade or downgrade? Do you need more space for a family or less space once the kids have moved out? Whatever it is that drives the decision to put your home on the market, if you’ve decided to sell without a real estate broker one of the most important things you’ll need to do is accurately figure out the pricing of your home ...
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Topic: Legal basics

Changes in the tax law on the residual lifetime of real estate in Germany
For experienced owners who rent professionally, it is clear: they now have the actual remaining useful life confirmed by a market value broker or an appraiser. This expert opinion reflects the current market value of a property, i.e. the condition of the structural facilities, the location, equipment and current situation on the property market. A sales value is therefore determined that can currently be achieved for the property ...
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German Tax Law for Foreign Property Owners
Despite rising interest rates, the acquisition of German real estate is still attractive for foreign investors. In this edition we will focus on the tax issues related to buying property as a non-resident taxpayer. Tax implications for acquiring, holding and exiting a real estate investment are manifold: the real estate transfer tax incurs upon acquisition and the real estate tax is paid for holding the property ...
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Register own use
In many German cities, living space is in short supply. Prospective tenants come in droves to viewings, bring application portfolios with them, and yet in most cases have to continue their search. And even landlords sometimes find themselves in the situation of needing additional living space. In such cases, however, notice of termination to the tenant is only permissible if they properly register their own need ...
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Q & A with Andreas Müller about the German Property Market
An interview with Andreas Müller - expert in the Berlin property market tells us about the property prices and rent caps ...
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Q&A on German property law from real-estate expert Tobias Scheidacker
Specialist German property solicitor, Tobias Scheidacker answers your questions regards property law for buyers, sellers and management ...
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Community of Heirs Under German Inheritance Law
Most people experience a death in the family at some point. And as the closest relative, you have to function somehow despite all the grief: inform the relatives, write funeral cards and notices, organize the funeral, terminate contracts or close the account. When it comes to inheritance, there are a few things to keep in mind. Especially as a community of heirs in real estate, things can get complicated ...
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