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Planning to sell for a profit? Be careful. If you sell too early, the state takes a huge cut. We explain the 10-year rule and the exemption for self-use.
The purchase price is just the beginning. We explain the monthly 'Hausgeld' you pay to the community and the quarterly 'Grundsteuer' paid to the city.
Buying an older house? Be careful. The new energy laws might force you to replace the heating system or insulate the roof within 2 years of purchase.
The moment you have been waiting for! Learn why the 'Übergabeprotokoll' is your most important document after the contract and what 'Nutzen und Lasten' really means.
Rented apartments are often 20-30% cheaper, but can you move in? We explain 'Kauf bricht nicht Miete' and the process of evicting for personal use.
The eternal German dilemma: High ceilings and stucco vs. energy efficiency and elevators. We break down the pros and cons of old buildings (Altbau) and new constructions (Neubau).