Can a foreigner buy a property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?

Generally, buying a property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf 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 property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. 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 property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf 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. Objects 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.

Property for Sale in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Buy Real Estate from 321,000 €

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

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

From 1,488,000 €

Total 13 units available from the developer

Built in 2021

1 bedroom from 1,488,000 €

3 bedrooms from 3,246,000 €

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Residential complex with exclusive apartments, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

From 1,490,000 €

Total 33 units available from the developer

Built in 2022

1 bedroom from 1,490,000 €

2 bedrooms from 1,989,000 €

3 bedrooms from 1,950,000 €

4 bedrooms from 4,500,000 €

Spacious penthouse with a terrace in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

999,000 €

Total area 106 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartment with two terraces overlooking the city, near the park, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,000,000 €

Total area 212 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

New duplex penthouse in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,980,000 €

Total area 169 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Magnificent five-room penthouse in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

3,059,000 €

Total area 169 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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Modern duplex penthouse in the Grunewald district, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,350,000 €

Total area 250 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

Residential complex

New stylish project next to a park, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

From 419,000 €

Total 37 units available from the developer

Completion in: 2028.I

Studios from 419,000 €

1 bedroom from 489,000 €

2 bedrooms from 630,000 €

3 bedrooms from 1,125,000 €

4 bedrooms from 2,659,000 €

Residential complex

New residential complex with garden and parking, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

From 595,000 €

Total 32 units available from the developer

Built in 2026

1 bedroom from 595,000 €

2 bedrooms from 1,054,000 €

4 bedrooms from 2,980,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Stylish three-bedroom apartment in a historic building, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,499,000 €

Total area 180 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Residential complex

New luxury penthouses in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

From 3,990,000 €

Total 78 units available from the developer

Built in 2025

3 bedrooms from 3,990,000 €

6 bedrooms from 4,950,000 €

Two-bedroom apartment with a terrace and two balconies in a building with a garden and a parking, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

1,270,000 €

Total area 127 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a house with a garden and a parking, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,050,000 €

Total area 178 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Five-room apartment in a historic building, Wilmersdorf district, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

1,495,000 €

Total area 160 m² · 3 bedrooms

Two-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a new residential complex near a park, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

723,000 €

Total area 113 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Renovated duplex apartment in a historic villa in Westend, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

749,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

New one-bedroom apartment in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

695,000 €

Total area 71 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom apartment with a terrace and a parking in a house with a garden and a playground, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

760,000 €

Total area 97 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Historic villa with a large plot in the Grunewald area, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

4,195,000 €

Total area 240 m² · Land area: 1,400 m²

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom apartment with a balocny near the Kurfürstendamm, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

620,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

New three-bedroom apartment right on the banks of the Spree river in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

948,000 €

Total area 119 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

New two-bedroom penthouse on the banks of the Spree river in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

1,513,000 €

Total area 137 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

One-bedroom new apartment on the banks of the Spree river in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

453,000 €

Total area 58 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

Luxurious penthouse right next to KaDeWe, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

4,271,000 €

Total area 346 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

New luxury apartment with a fireplace in the Wilmersdorf district, center of Berlin, Germany

Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

3,600,000 €

Total area 195 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Magnificent corner apartment with a private garden in Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

669,000 €

Total area 97 m² · Land area: 60 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Four-room apartment with terraces in a new building with a children's playground and a garage, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

1,899,000 €

Total area 223 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Three-room apartment with two terraces in a new building with a children's playground and a garage, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

955,000 €

Total area 109 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Three-room apartment in a historic villa, Grunewald district, Berlin, Germany

Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

1,096,000 €

Total area 137 m² · 1 bedroom · 2 bathrooms

Buy-to-let apartment with a terrace in a renovated historic building, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

321,000 €

Total area 60 m² · 1 bathroom

Spacious apartment with a terrace and a unique city view, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

835,000 €

Total area 129 m²

Profitable one-bedroom apartment in a modern complex, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

975,000 €

Total area 72 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

One-bedroom buy-to-let apartment in a renovated historic building, in the center of Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

445,000 €

Total area 79 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

Penthouse in shell condition in a renovated historic building, in the center of Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

835,000 €

Total area 128 m²

Four-level townhouse with a garden and a terrace, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

2,250,000 €

Total area 213 m² · Land area: 355 m² · 3 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Spacious penthouse in shell condition in a historic building with an elevator, in the center of Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

799,000 €

Total area 125 m²

Duplex apartment in an ancient mansion, Grunewald district, Berlin, Germany

Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

1,805,000 €

Total area 190 m² · 2 bathrooms

New apartment with a balcony and a garage in a prestigious area of Berlin, Germany

Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

765,000 €

Total area 84 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Three-bedroom apartment in a beautiful historic building, near parks and a lake, in the city center, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

975,000 €

Total area 138 m²

With balcony/terrace

Two-level apartment with a terrace and a lake view, Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

5,200,000 €

Total area 360 m² · 3 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Five-room buy-to-let apartment in a historic building, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

949,000 €

Total area 154 m² · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Modern two-bedroom apartment with a balcony in the neighborhood of Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

716,000 €

Total area 84 m² · 2 bedrooms

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