Property and Tenancy
Renting, buying and selling property in Germany: tenant rights, purchase process, notaries and taxes.
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Property and TenancyBuying Real Estate in Germany: A Guide for ExpatsBuying property in Germany as an expat: no restrictions for foreigners, the notary process, purchase costs, transfer tax, financin…2 min read
Property and TenancyEviction for Own Use in Germany: When Your Landlord Needs the FlatYour landlord wants the flat for own use? Requirements for an own-use termination in Germany, notice periods, hardship objections …2 min read
Property and TenancyMoving Out in Germany: Notice, Renovation and Getting Your Deposit BackMoving out of a rented flat in Germany: tenant notice periods, invalid renovation clauses, the handover, and how long the landlord…2 min read
Property and TenancyReal Estate Law in Germany: Key Rules for Expats and InvestorsAn overview of German real estate law: ownership and the land register, the notary system, apartment ownership, buying, selling, r…2 min read
Property and TenancyThe Rent Brake in Germany: Is Your Rent Too High?The German rent brake caps new rents at ten percent above the local comparative rent until 2029. Exceptions, furnished flats and r…2 min read
Property and TenancyRent Increases in Germany: What Landlords May Do and How to CheckReceived a rent increase in Germany? The local rent index, the 15 or 20 percent cap, deadlines for consent, modernisation increase…2 min read
Property and TenancyRent Reduction for Defects in Germany: When and How MuchWhen you can reduce your rent in Germany: defects such as heating failure, mould or noise, how much, how to report them, and the r…2 min read
Property and TenancySelling Real Estate in Germany: Process, Costs and TaxesSelling property in Germany as an expat: the notary process, documents, costs, the 10-year rule for capital gains tax and selling …4 min read
Property and TenancyService Charge Statements in Germany: How to Check Your NebenkostenabrechnungHow to check your German service charge statement: deadlines, which costs may be charged, distribution keys, heating costs, receip…2 min read
Property and TenancySubletting in Germany: When You Need Permission and What to AgreeSubletting a flat or room in Germany: when the landlord must allow it, short-term rentals, rent limits, sublease contracts and you…2 min read
Property and TenancyTenant Law in Germany: Your Rights as a RenterTenant law in Germany for expats: rental contracts, deposit, rent increases, the rent brake until 2029, service charges, repairs, …5 min read
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