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Renting in Germany – A detailed 2022 Guide
Finding a place to live is one of the most crucial tasks when relocating to Germany. Most ex-pats choose to rent in Germany; just a handful choose to buy a house or apartment after living in Germany for a while. When it comes to renting an apartment in Germany as a foreigner, there are a…
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Current interest rates for home loans in Germany
Currently best available interest rates – although only available in German: here’s a little translation for key aspects:Kaufpreis: purchase price of the propertyStandort Ihrer Immobilie => state in which the property is locatedWie hoch ist die Maklerprovision? =>brokerage feeEigenkapital =>own equityWie schnell möchten Sie das Darlehen zurückzahlen? => repayment rate (in the first year)Monatliche Rate…
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Eligibility Calculator for home loans in Germany
Here’s a calculator on the eligibility for a home loan in Germany. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to book an appointment under the “meet me!” link in the menu:
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Grundsteuerreform / Property tax 2022: This is what you need to do now
Due to the property tax reform, owners of houses and apartments, leaseholders and all land owners, whether of plots, forestry or agricultural land, will have to file an additional property tax return in 2022. We explain what it’s all about and how you need to proceed now.
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5 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In Germany
Cost of living in Germany is relatively lower when compared to other European countries. However, even a tiny amount of money can make a big difference for students. And it’s common for all students to want to save as much money as possible. In this sense, the location you choose to live has a significant…
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SCHUFA: How can expats improve their credit score in Germany?
To keep track of their credit rating, everyone is entitled to a free copy of their Schufa report once a year. You can obtain this by submitting your information online at meineSchufa.de.
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Knowing your Eligibility
Knowing your eligibility is the first step of buying your house or apartment. Nothing would be more frustrating than looking over your budget and being denied the home loan, once it comes to that stage. With the eligibility calculator below you’ll get a first indication of what amount of loan a bank believes you are…
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Buying a property on leasehold (Erbpacht)
If you’re looking at buying a house in Germany, you should also consider buying a house on a leasehold basis.
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Things to consider while buying an apartment in Germany
A lot of people when they move to Germany come with the dream of owning their own apartment in the city. The most obvious thought that comes to mind while a person decides to invest in real estate is, how am I going to arrange for the finances? We’ve tried to cover things that people…
