There's a fair amount of stress that comes with buying a home in Germany - which can be made a lot worse if you feel you need to back out of the purchase at the last minute.
If you’re considering purchasing property in Germany, you might be wondering if there are tax benefits to owning your home or having a mortgage in the country. Here's what to know.
If you’re a non-EU foreigner married to a German citizen, some of the bureaucracy that comes with living in Germany is just a little bit easier than it would be otherwise.
For the first time in almost two years, prices for residential property in Germany have risen across two consecutive quarters. We look at whether the uptick signals a return to the rapid price growth seen during the 2010s.
Germany’s rent control law, which had been set to expire at the end of this year, will be extended until 2029. Here's what renters need to know about the 'Mietpreisbremse'.
Affordable housing is in short supply in Germany. The Local looks at how the government is planning to tackle this issue, and the effect it may have on renters.
Germany's property tax rules underwent a major reform this year that raised taxes for many homeowners significantly. Now a number of lawsuits will test the legality of the new rules. Here’s what you need to know.
As Germany's new government pledges to extend rent controls over the next four years, property owners' association Haus & Grund is calling for a carve-out for smaller landlords.
Germany's housing shortage, especially in major cities like Munich and Berlin, has been worsening for years. But it's not the big German cities that are most in need of new housing.
It's a tough market out there for buyers right now, but some German states offer far more choice to property hunters than others. We reveal the regions with the greatest number of listings - and those with a limited offer.
Germany has been in the throes of a housing crisis for years, with a lack of affordable homes in many regions. With a nationwide election coming up, what are political parties promising to do about it?
Many homeowners in Germany may have received their new property tax notices in the post in the last weeks - but lots of people still don't have any idea how much they have to pay.
From property tax reform to extended rent controls to an increased CO2 tax, this year is set to bring plenty of changes for renters and property owners in Germany. Here are the key ones to keep in mind.
With renters struggling to find housing in German cities like Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, a new plan from the Hessian Economics Ministry aims to clamp down on unused living space.
A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III.
With three months to go until new property tax rates come in, 90 percent of German households still have no idea what they'll be expected to pay. Some increased costs may well be passed onto tenants. Here's what we know so far.
The rise in rents is continuing apace in Germany, driven by demand for furnished flats and a trend away from buying property. Here's how the rental market looks in major German cities this year.
After filling in a exhausting pile of paperwork two years ago many homeowners in Germany are still waiting to find out how much property tax they'll be paying next year. So what's going on with the tax reform?
Across Germany, rents have shot up in the last two years while property prices have fallen. Experts say this is making buying more attractive than renting at the moment.
One of the major hidden costs of buying and selling property in Germany is the estate agent's commission, or broker's fee. We look at some of the unusual rules around it - and how much you can expect to pay.
The housing market in Germany has been unsettled over the last few years for both buyers and sellers, but demand is picking up. We take a closer look at whether it's a good time to buy a home and what the outlook is.
This year, homeowners in Germany can apply for subsidies for environmentally friendly heating systems. The third wave of applications opened Tuesday, meaning all eligible groups can now apply.
In what may come as welcome news to those looking to buy property in Germany, the WohnAtlas 2024 reveals that German cities saw a clear drop in real property prices last year - with only small increases forecasted until 2035.
Property owners in Germany are slated to be paying tax according to different rules next year - but no one yet knows precisely how much they'll have to pay. Can you challenge it?
