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German property insurance protects the significant investment you have made, should things not go your way. Even after you have completed your purchase and received the keys to your new home, there is more to consider than just celebrating — the real work begins once you have purchased your German property. This guide explains property…

Is Now the Right Time to Invest? The German real estate market and the German housing market has always been a bit of a puzzle for expats. On the one hand you’re afraid to pay too much for a property. On the other hand the prices for rent are constantly climbing at record speed. In…

Paperwork in Germany for Expats is everywhere when you arrive in a new country. After our arrival in Germany we found that within the first few days of our arrival there was a lot of discussion of the word Anmeldung Germany. Basically the address registration of address in germany is a vital part of administration…

Introduction: What Expats Need to Know First Buying property in Germany is different from buying property in the US, UK or any other country. For expats who are used to buying property in other countries, it can be quite a culture shock. In Germany the key to buying property is Finanzierung (to finance) and not…

Deregister from Germany: Complete Abmeldung Guide for Expats Leaving the Country Complete Abmeldung Guide for Expats Leaving the Country Quick Answer: How to Deregister from Germany Leaving Germany for good? You won’t need any more administration? Wrong! The formalities of Abmeldung for the withdrawal from the registration of residents at the local registration office for…

What Heirs and Expats Need to Know Before It Gets Expensive Receiving a home or investment property in Germany through inheritance can be a blessing, but it can also become a financial headache if you’re not aware of how the German tax authorities handle these transfers. Even if no actual money is exchanged during the…

When buying a property in Germany, many foreign buyers don’t know about SCHUFA for Foreigners in Germany and its consequences. SCHUFA is one of the first German words foreigners hear of, and not because they were reading about it in a guidebook. Often SCHUFA is the first that many foreigners hear of after they arrive…