Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Berlin?

Generally, buying an apartment in Berlin is possible for foreigners and there are no restrictions. You can buy real estate in Germany even if you do not have a German residence permit, but buying process does not automatically entitle you to such a permit.

How much deposit do I need to buy a flat in Berlin?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Berlin . A minimum deposit of 20% is standard, and in some cases, emigrants are requested to deposit in the amount of 30–40%, since they are considered as a higher risk.

Is buying apartment in Berlin a good investment?

Yes, since Germany attracts a large number of foreign and domestic investors who are looking for high-quality and highly profitable real estate. Apartments generate income of 3–4% per annum, and in the north of the country — up to 5–6%. For some time, interest rates will remain low, which is good for those who want to buy and keep property in key locations.

Are there property taxes in Germany?

Yes. The tax base is the assessed value of the property. The basic property tax rate in Germany is 0.35%, multiplied by a municipal factor. The effective tax rate is usually between 1.5% and 2.3%.

How can I get German citizenship?

A person can become a German citizen in one of three ways: by birth, by adoption as a minor, or by naturalization. A person may be born a German citizen through descent from his parents, or through place of birth.

Can I get a German passport if I was born there?

If you do not have German parents, but are born within the borders of Germany, you qualify for citizenship by birth or by right of soil.

How can I get residency in Germany?

To apply to become a permanent resident in Germany, you must fulfill the following conditions: five uninterrupted years of residence in Germany with a residence permit, five years of secure livelihood, including health insurance and social insurance (pension) contributions.

How long do you have to live in Germany to become a citizen?

You must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for at least 8 years or you must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for 7 years and attended an integration course (or 6 years on special integration circumstances).

How can I get permanent residence in Germany?

Most foreign residents can apply for a permanent residence permit in Germany — a ”settlement permit“ — after five years. Some people may get it sooner. For example, if you are a non-EU national married to a German citizen, you could file your application for a settlement permit after three years.

How many countries can German passport enter without visa?

German citizens can travel to 188 world countries without a visa, or with a visa-on-arrival, as of today. The country has risen to the second place, up from the third place it held with France in the last Henley Index update.

How much does German citizenship cost?

You need to pay the naturalization fees. Application form — 255 euros for adults and 51 Euros for children under 16 years old. Test for naturalization/citizenship — 25 euros.

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New buy-to-let apartments with a guaranteed yield of 4% in the Köpenick area, Berlin, Germany for From 204,000 €

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New buy-to-let apartments with a guaranteed yield of 4% in the Köpenick area, Berlin, Germany

From 204,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IIITotal of 38 apartments

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Buy-to-let apartments in a new residential complex, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

From 278,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IITotal of 47 apartments

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New buy-to-let apartments with a guaranteed yield of 4% in the Köpenick area, Berlin, Germany

204,000 €

Completion in: 2023.III Floor areas: 32—66 m² Yield 4%

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Apartments in a new residential complex, Friedrichshain district, Berlin, Germany

From 544,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 160 apartments

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Buy-to-let apartments in a new residential complex, Weissensee district, Berlin, Germany for From 330,000 €

Buy-to-let apartments in a new residential complex, Weissensee district, Berlin, Germany

From 330,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IVTotal of 35 apartments

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Apartments in a new residential complex with a garden and a parking, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

From 363,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IIITotal of 219 apartments

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Studio apartment with a balcony in a new residential complex, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany for 520,000 €

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Studio apartment with a balcony in a new residential complex, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

520,000 €

Total area 38 m²1 bathroom

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New apartment in a house with a garden and a parking, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany for From 856,000 €

New apartment in a house with a garden and a parking, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

From 856,000 €

Completion in: 2023.ITotal of 12 apartments

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New apartments in Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, Berlin, Germany

From 305,000 €

Completion in: 2023.ITotal of 71 apartments

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Apartments in a new residential complex, Köpenick, Berlin, Germany

From 506,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IITotal of 51 apartments

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New residential complex with buy-to-let apartments in Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany

From 606,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IIITotal of 89 apartments

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New residential complex in Wilmersdorf area, Berlin for From 1,070,000 €

New residential complex in Wilmersdorf area, Berlin

From 1,070,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 42 apartments

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Apartments in a renovated historic building, Wilmersdorf district, Berlin, Germany for From 1,070,000 €

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Apartments in a renovated historic building, Wilmersdorf district, Berlin, Germany

From 1,070,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 81 apartments

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Modern residential complex with a parking in Rudow, Berlin, Germany for From 749,000 €

Modern residential complex with a parking in Rudow, Berlin, Germany

From 749,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 20 apartments

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New residential complex with terraces, Mitte, Berlin

From 3,150,000 €

Built in 2020Total of 7 apartments

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Exquisite apartment in a new complex, Reinickendorf-Tegel, Berlin, Germany

From 996,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 18 apartments

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Apartments in a residential complex with view of the city and private garden, Charlottenburg

From 1,488,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 13 apartments

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Apartments with balconies and terraces, in a new residential complex, Charlottenburg, Berlin for From 692,000 €

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Apartments with balconies and terraces, in a new residential complex, Charlottenburg, Berlin

From 692,000 €

Completion in: 2023.ITotal of 40 apartments

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Residential complex with exclusive apartments, Charlottenburg, Berlin

From 1,700,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IVTotal of 33 apartments

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New penthouse near the lake, Grunewald, Berlin, Germany for 5,950,000 €

New penthouse near the lake, Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

5,950,000 €

Total area 310 m²Land area: 1,390 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 4,47%, Mitte, Berlin for 213,000 €

Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 4,47%, Mitte, Berlin

213,000 €

Total area 26 m²1 bathroomYield 4.47 %

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Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 3,83%, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 337,000 €

Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 3,83%, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

337,000 €

Total area 43 m²1 bathroomYield 3.83 %

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Duplex with a terrace and a garden in a beautiful and quiet district Prenzlauer Berg, Bering, Germany for 1,278,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Duplex with a terrace and a garden in a beautiful and quiet district Prenzlauer Berg, Bering, Germany

1,278,000 €

Total area 144 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Front park project in the coolest zone of Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany for 1,056,000 €

Front park project in the coolest zone of Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany

1,056,000 €

Total area 126 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-bedroom attic apartment in a historic building, Steglitz, Berlin, Germany for 682,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom attic apartment in a historic building, Steglitz, Berlin, Germany

682,000 €

Total area 113 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Two-room apartment with a loggia in a new residence, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany for 544,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Two-room apartment with a loggia in a new residence, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

544,000 €

Total area 50 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

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