When it comes to intestate succession, most people have several heirs. Children, grandchildren and spouses: they are all taken into account and receive [...]

According to estimates, around every second inheritance now includes a property. To avoid a dispute over the inheritance, many people prefer to take care of [...]

If you have made the decision to change your home due to your age and to take the sale of your property into your own hands, you should first [...]

Because the transaction of a property is a big decision and involves a lot of money, the law provides for a neutral expert: the [...]

If you are attached to your property, then you certainly want to find a tenant who fits in well with it, who gets along with your neighbors and [...]

If you rent out your property, it is important that you are aware that, unlike when selling, your obligations do not end with the [...]

Many landlords are worried about getting it wrong when setting the rent. In fact, the rules vary greatly from region to region. But if you [...]

If you've come to terms with the idea of giving up your home due to old age, you're probably doing so with a smile on your face and a tear in your eye. But the [...]

Once you have weighed up the pros and cons and ultimately decided against age-appropriate conversion and in favor of selling your property, the next step is to [...]

Energy certificate, land register extracts, building plans - anyone who wants to sell their property usually searches high and low for the necessary documents. If something is missing or documents have expired, there is [...]

Has it been a while since your property was last renovated? A damp cellar, poorly insulated windows and yellowed wallpaper are causing problems and lowering the selling price. [...]

Most homeowners still know how much their house cost when they bought it. But how much the house is worth now is a [...]

Selling a property changes you. It is one of life's most important decisions. You have just separated or are moving for a job change in [...]

With a professional exposé, the chances of getting a good price can be increased and viewing appointments can be avoided. Private sellers often miss out on money because they [...]

Basically, anyone who wants to sell or rent a house or apartment needs an energy performance certificate. If the energy certificate is missing at the time of the viewing or if the [...]

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Realizing the desired price in a negotiation with the potential buyer is quite another. Is it [...]

In the past, if you wanted to sell or rent out a house, you simply put an advertisement in the newspaper. Today, things are different. Real estate portals, Facebook ads [...]

As you get older, your expectations of your own home change. While a large garden and enough children's rooms were still important to you when you were 30, you [...]

The wall unit in the living room full of photos and memories, the large dining table in the kitchen where the whole family gathers on Sundays and the spacious corner couch, [...]

Whether it makes more sense to sell or rent depends on many factors. If your heir wants to move into the house at a later date, you can [...]

When a property is inherited, the tax authorities ask you to pay. It can be more favorable to transfer the house before the inheritance, i.e. to make a gift. But [...]

In view of the high demand, many people think that their property will sell quickly even with poor photos. However, poor photos often lead to unnecessary viewings, with [...]

Senior apartment A senior apartment is - as the name suggests - an apartment that is specially adapted to the needs of older people. This applies [...]

For many older people, their own home has become too big. Young families, on the other hand, are looking for their own home with space. In the current tense situation [...]

Only sunshine and a mild climate all year round? Spend the days on your own veranda with a cocktail? Playing golf in the afternoon? That's how you [...]

We are reluctant to deal with the question of how we will live in old age when we are young. For most people, the thought of [...]

Shared flats, as we know them from young students, are also becoming increasingly popular with older people. No other form of living offers so much sociability and freedom at the same time. [...]

When you moved into your own home with your family, you were still bursting with energy and zest for action. Unfortunately, that has since changed a little, [...]

The topic of health becomes increasingly important in old age. If you don't take good care of your body, you will notice this much more quickly [...]

Have your children left home and are you wondering what to do with the newly acquired space? Or do you only rarely go to the [...]

The children have left home and suddenly two floors are one too many. The garden is also becoming more and more work, and the stairs are [...]

Property annuitization is seen as an alternative to buying and creates a win-win situation between buyer and seller. Owners who are old can use an annuitization model in the [...]

As we get older, regular visits to the doctor become increasingly important. However, it is often difficult to find a doctor nearby who can offer a prompt appointment [...]

As retirement slowly but surely approaches, many people start to think about more than just their living situation. In addition to the question of whether their own [...]

Because the transaction of a property is a big decision and involves a lot of money, the law provides for a neutral expert: the [...]

If you are attached to your property, then you certainly want to find a tenant who fits in well with it, who gets along with your neighbors and [...]

If you rent out your property, it is important that you are aware that, unlike when selling, your obligations do not end with the [...]

Many landlords are worried about getting it wrong when setting the rent. In fact, the rules vary greatly from region to region. But if you [...]

If you have decided to sell your house with an estate agent at your side, the question now arises: Which estate agent is the right one for me? [...]

Energy certificate, land register extracts, building plans - anyone who wants to sell their property usually searches high and low for the necessary documents. If something is missing or documents have expired, there is [...]

Has it been a while since your property was last renovated? A damp cellar, poorly insulated windows and yellowed wallpaper are causing problems and lowering the selling price. [...]

Most homeowners still know how much their house cost when they bought it. But how much the house is worth now is a [...]

Demand is high on the real estate market. Anyone selling a house quickly has a cluster of prospective buyers at their door and is faced with the agony [...]

In the past, if you wanted to sell or rent out a house, you simply put an advertisement in the newspaper. Today, things are different. Real estate portals, Facebook ads [...]

Many owners underestimate the amount of work involved in selling their property. It takes up a lot of time and, in the worst case, leads to [...]

With a professional exposé, the chances of getting a good price can be increased and viewing appointments can be avoided. Private sellers often miss out on money because they [...]

Basically, anyone who wants to sell or rent a house or apartment needs an energy performance certificate. If the energy certificate is missing at the time of the viewing or if the [...]

There are currently many people interested in real estate. So there is no need to worry about whether a suitable buyer will be found quickly. Because demand is strong [...]

Whether it makes more sense to sell or rent depends on many factors. If your heir wants to move into the house at a later date, you can [...]

Do you want to avoid a dispute over the property and transfer it to your children? You should bear this in mind. The joint property can also be transferred to joint [...]

If both partners still get on well, property sharing can be an interesting option. Especially for couples with children, this option allows both parents to live close to each other [...].

In view of the high demand, many people think that their property will sell quickly even with poor photos. However, poor photos often lead to unnecessary viewings, with [...]

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Realizing the desired price in a negotiation with the potential buyer is quite another. Is it [...]

When couples get divorced and own a property together, the big question arises: What happens to it now? The answer is not always easy [...]

People getting divorced often need legal assistance. We reveal what you need to look out for. If you want to get divorced, you don't necessarily have to [...]

If the spouses have not concluded a marriage contract and have agreed, for example, separation of property or modified accrued gains, the statutory matrimonial property regime of community of accrued gains (Sections 1363 et seq. [...]

The property is often not yet paid off at the time of the divorce. Those who signed the loan agreement are responsible for servicing the real estate loan. These are [...]

In principle, you must distinguish between the ownership of the property and its use. Both must be regulated in the event of separation and divorce. In the event of separation, the [...]

In the past, if you wanted to sell or rent a house, you simply put an advertisement in the newspaper. Today, things are different. Real estate portals, Facebook ads [...]

To avoid mass viewings, it is important to invite the right candidates for the viewing on the one hand and to prepare the viewing perfectly on the other. With our eight [...]

Choosing the right buyer starts even before the first viewings. Because with a large flood of inquiries, it doesn't make sense to consider all applicants [...]

In Germany, all real estate transactions must be secured by notarized purchase contracts. The notary charges a fee for this, which is based on the value of the property. It amounts to [...]

Because the transaction of a property is a big decision and involves a lot of money, the law provides for a neutral expert: the [...]

Has it been a while since your property was last renovated? A damp cellar, poorly insulated windows and yellowed wallpaper are causing problems and lowering the selling price. [...]

Most homeowners still know how much their house cost when they bought it. But how much the house is worth now makes many owners [...]

With a professional exposé, you can increase your chances of getting a good price and save on viewing appointments. Private sellers often miss out on money because they [...]

First impressions count. In view of the high demand, many people think that their property will sell or rent quickly even with poor photos. Bad photos lead [...]

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Realizing the desired price in a negotiation with the potential buyer is quite another. Is it [...]

In more than half of all inheritances in Germany, a property is passed on to descendants. Every year, real estate assets change hands in this way between 100 and 150 [...]

Selling a house? It can't be that difficult. At least that's what real estate portals like Immoscout or Immowelt make it seem like. But if you take a closer look [...]

Energy certificate, land register extracts, building plans - anyone who wants to sell their property usually searches high and low for the necessary documents. If something is missing or documents have expired, there is [...]

The energy certificate should show at a glance whether a house "consumes" a lot or a little energy. As with electrical appliances, real estate advertisements must therefore always [...]

The land register extract consists of three parts. The first section shows who owns the land and the property. The second part [...]

If you know that you and your siblings will inherit a house from their father or an aunt, it may be advisable not to wait until [...]

If you do not inherit a property alone, but together with your siblings or the children of your deceased spouse, then you form a community of heirs. In contrast to [...]

For testators who did not make a will or an inheritance contract during their lifetime, the law determines the order of succession. This applies to most inheritance cases in Germany. [...]

Anyone who accepts a real estate inheritance must have the land register corrected. The land register file is maintained by the responsible office, usually the local court. In the land register, the [...]

In the will, the testator can decide which person receives the property and which descendant receives other assets such as a sum of money. If the testator has not made a will, [...]

Demand is high on the real estate market. Anyone selling an inherited house quickly has a cluster of prospective buyers at the door and is faced with the [...]

Estimating the price of an inherited property is often difficult. Especially when it comes to the parental home, to which many valuable memories are attached, it is [...]

Has it been a while since your inherited property was last renovated? A damp cellar, poorly insulated windows and yellowed wallpaper cause problems and reduce the [...]

Energy certificate, land register extracts, building plans - anyone who wants to sell an inherited property usually searches high and low for the necessary documents. If something is missing or documents have expired, [...]

Anyone who inherits a property or other assets in Germany must generally pay inheritance tax. However, there are various exceptions and special features - especially in the case of real estate transfers. [...]

The location of a property is one of the most important criteria from which its value can be derived. While conversions and renovations or even demolition and [...]

Many landlords are worried about getting it wrong when setting the rent. In fact, the rules vary greatly from region to region. But if you [...]

If you rent out your property, it is important that you are aware that, unlike when selling, your obligations do not end with the [...]

If you are attached to the property you have inherited, then you certainly want to find a tenant who fits in well with it, who gets along with the neighbors and [...]

Because the transaction of a property is a big decision and involves a lot of money, the law provides for a neutral expert: the [...]

In the asset value method, the land value is determined separately from the value of the property built on it. The final market value is calculated by adding both values together. The method is [...]

In a professional building appraisal, the comparative value method is often used if there are a certain number of comparable properties for the type of real estate in question. This includes in [...]

There are numerous free online calculators on the Internet that you can use to calculate the value of your property in just a few minutes. These are not just [...]

The value of a property is negatively affected by environmental factors such as noise, odors from production facilities and exhaust fumes from cars, trucks and factory chimneys. Conversely, green spaces in [...]

If you want to sell a pre-owned property, you should know that prospective buyers will look very closely at its features. They ask themselves the question [...]

If you go on the market with an offer price that is too high, potential buyers may avoid the property and not make any viewing appointments [...].

The income capitalization approach is mostly used for rented apartments and commercial space. This includes apartment buildings, office and commercial buildings, but also shopping centers, parking garages and logistics areas. The starting point is [...]

Many owners offer their property at a higher price in order to have room for negotiation. But no buyer is found because the price is too high. [...]

The market value of a property is the result of a professional valuation. The market value is therefore the calculated value at which a property is very [...]

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Realizing the desired price in a negotiation with the potential buyer is quite another. Is it [...]

There are currently many people interested in real estate. So there is no need to worry about whether a suitable buyer will quickly be found for your inherited property. Because [...]

Basically, anyone who wants to sell or rent a house or apartment needs an energy performance certificate. If the energy certificate is missing at the time of the viewing or if the [...]

With a professional exposé, the chances of getting a good price can be increased and viewing appointments can be avoided. Private sellers often miss out on money because they [...]

Selling an inherited property is often a difficult step. You associate childhood memories with the house or have lived there with your partner. Many [...]

In the past, if you wanted to sell or rent out a house, you simply put an advertisement in the newspaper. Today, things are different. Real estate portals, Facebook ads [...]

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Realizing the desired price in a negotiation with the potential buyer is quite another. Is it [...]

In view of the high demand, many people think that their property will sell quickly even with poor photos. However, poor photos often lead to unnecessary viewings, with [...]

If you have inherited a property from your deceased partner as a spouse or registered partner and want to use it yourself, you are exempt from inheritance tax. [...]

If you receive a property as a result of an inheritance, you should take a closer look at the deceased's financial circumstances. In the case of close relatives such as your own parents, [...]