What are the additional purchase costs when buying a real estate in Germany?
The real estate fees or closing costs involved in buying real estate in Germany are among the highest in the world. Not to worry, buying a property can still be very worthwhile, but you must educate yourself on the additional purchasing costs. Keep in mind that the main impact is that you need to stay longer in your home for it to be worth your while. With the current low interest rates, it does not take long for buying to be a better option than renting. Check Hypofriend's rent or buy calculator.
The purchase fees for property in Germany are as follows:
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Notary fee: 1.50 % - 2,00 %
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Property transfer tax: 3,50 % - 6,50 %
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Real estate commission: 0,00 % - 3,57 %
The (maximum) fees depend on the state that you will be buying in:
| State | Real Estate Tax | Real Estate Agent fee | Notary costs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 5,00% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 10,57% |
| Bayern | 3,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 9,07% |
| Berlin | 6,00% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 11,57% |
| Brandenburg | 6,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 12,07% |
| Bremen | 5,00% | 2,98% | 2,00% | 9,98% |
| Hamburg | 4,50% | 3,18% | 2,00% | 9,68% |
| Hessen | 6,00% | 2,98% | 2,00% | 10,98% |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 5,00% | 3,08% | 2,00% | 10,08% |
| Niedersachsen | 5,00% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 10,57% |
| Nordrhein-Westfalen | 6,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 12,07% |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 5,00% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 10,57% |
| Saarland | 6,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 12,07% |
| Sachsen | 3,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 9,07% |
| Sachsen-Anhalt | 5,00% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 10,57% |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 6,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 12,07% |
| Thüringen | 6,50% | 3,57% | 2,00% | 12,07% |
