Mortgages in Germany explained

First time buyers

How to buy property in Germany: A Step-by-Step Guide:

To a first-time buyer who is looking to buy property in Germany, the buying process can appear overwhelming and hard to understand with all its ... Read more

Interview

6 Tips on How to Find a Property in Germany

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and buy a property in Germany, but don’t know where to start. As an expat, it can seem difficult to find ... Read more

First time buyers

Special child allowance for new home owners

KfW and the Federal Ministry of the Interior for Construction and Home Affairs, provide subsidies to promote the first purchase ... Read more

First time buyers

How to get a Mortgage in Germany: key decisions and terms illustrated

This presentation walks you through the key terminology you need to know when you intend to apply for a mortgage in Germany ... Read more

First time buyers

Which documents do you need when you apply for a German mortgage?

Germans banks are very meticulous when it comes to paperwork. And they'll be sure to take their time when it comes to requesting your ... Read more

Deep dive

How to Refinance your Mortgage in Germany

The following article will deep dive into your follow-up financing options as a German mortgage owner. In Germany, there are three main ... Read more

Deep dive

What you should consider before closing a Bausparvertrag

We would sound a note of caution with these types of loans as they tend to come with a number of hidden fees (and risks) which are both ... Read more

Interview

Berlin’s New Rental Cap | An Interview with a German Real Estate Lawyer

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

Interview

Buying Property in Germany: 6 Things You Need to Know

Our partners Anne and Tina from b.p.s Berlin Property Services specialize in helping the foreign community in Berlin access the ... Read more

Interview

6 German tax law issues residential property owners should know about

This expert interview features Timo Blum. Timo has been a tax consultant since 2009. He has gained extensive experience in a medium-sized tax ... Read more

Should I Rent or Buy in Germany

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German mortgage calculator

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