The expat's playbook for German property
Practical, jargon-free guides on financing, taxes, residency and the buying process — written specifically for internationals.
Read the full playbook →Financing as a non-resident
How German banks evaluate expat borrowers, expected LTV, rate ranges and documentation.
Schufa & credit history
What it is, how to build one fast, and the workarounds when you've just arrived.
Notary & purchase process
Step-by-step from offer to keys, including the role of the Notar and Grundbuch.
Taxes & cash flow
Grunderwerbsteuer, depreciation (AfA), rental tax — and how to optimise legally.
Residency & visa benefits
How property ownership interacts with Blue Card, freelance and self-employment routes.
Tenant law essentials
Mietspiegel, rent caps, indexed contracts and what every landlord must know.
In-depth guides
Standalone deep dives on the questions expat investors ask most — with real numbers, state-by-state tables and worked examples.
Grundsteuer explained
Germany's annual property tax after the 2025 reform: who pays, how it's calculated, and what you can pass to tenants.
Closing costs by federal state
Land transfer tax, notary and land registry fees for all 16 Bundesländer, with a worked €350,000 example.
Rental yield: gross vs net
The calculation we run before recommending any unit — including the costs you can't pass on to tenants.
Have a specific question?
Skip the reading — get a tailored answer in a 30-minute consultation.
Book consultation