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How to get a mortgage in Germany?
To make the home buying experience a bit easier, we will show you how it works and includes tips to help guide you through the process and prepare you for the purchase of your first home in Germany.
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Where It Still Makes Sense to Buy a Home in Germany – 2025
For future homebuyers and investors, the question in 2025 isn't if you should buy in Germany, but where. This article examines the findings of the latest Postbank Property Atlas to reveal affordable regions with strong growth potential.
Case Study: What Melun Can Teach Us About Zossen’s Future
As rising housing costs reshape both Paris and Berlin, this article examines how Zossen, near Berlin, could mirror the investment success of Parisian commuter town Melun, offering a timely opportunity in high-quality, subsidized new builds.
What's better in Germany: buying a home for yourself or a rental property?
In Germany, it can be a smart move to begin your homeownership journey with a rental property.
When can I start deducting interest and depreciation from my rental property (2025 vs. 2026)
German new build rental tax deductions: Interest already deductible in 2025 (pre-rental), but AfA & acquisition costs only apply from the 2026 completion.
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How Real Estate Investors can use Depreciation to maximize their Tax Refund and Returns in Germany
Depreciation rules were already exceptionally generous in Germany compared to other countries, where depreciation of buildings is rarely possible.
10 Tips on How to Negotiate the Purchase Price of a Property
You want to negotiate the purchase price for a house or apartment? We give you 10 tips on how to do it and what you need to consider before.
Why being a landlord is so attractive in Germany?
Germany has an unusually generous system for investment properties, and the returns are high. Read here what you need to know.
