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Berlin’s rent cap: Interview with a real estate lawyer

We spoke with Mr. Scheidacker, lawyer for residential property law, about the Berlin rent cap & other legal aspects of buying a house.
Written by Stephan Raczak
Published on Nov 11, 2019
Berlin’s rent cap: Interview with a real estate lawyer

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Written by Stephan Raczak

Published on Nov 11, 2019

Mr. Tobias Scheidacker is a specialist lawyer for tenancy law and condominium law with IKB-Law in Berlin.

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  1. A review of the 2019 Mietendeckel
  2. Does it still make sense to buy property in Berlin?
Stephan Raczak

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Stephan is one of Hypofriend’s Mortgage Experts.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Sell Your Property in Germany

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How a "Bausparvertrag" can help you avoid high interest rates for refinancing

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How a "Bausparvertrag" can help you avoid high interest rates for refinancing

Worried about the future interest rate on your mortgage? We have some solutions that can minimize your interest rate risk!

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Should I buy a tenanted property for own-use in Germany? A trap or an opportunity?

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Should I buy a tenanted property for own-use in Germany? A trap or an opportunity?

Buying a tenanted property can have its advantages and disadvantages. The following article will walk you through some considerations on how you can and should approach buying a tenanted property in Germany.

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