Transactions involving new-build properties are governed by the German Real Estate Agents and Property Developers Ordinance (MaBV), which links payments to stages of construction. This minimises risks and ensures transparency.     Payment stages: 25% — after signing the notarised contract,  28% — after the structural frame and partition walls have been built,  18% — after […]

  One of the first questions people ask when considering German real estate is whether a foreigner can buy an apartment here at all. We explain what restrictions apply, what you need for a transaction and which myths can be dismissed straight away. Yes — without restrictions Germany is one of the few European countries […]