Can a foreigner buy a home in Berlin?

Generally, buying a home 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 home 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 home 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. Houses 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.

7 Houses for Sale in Berlin, Buy Villa from 4,195,000€

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Historic villa with a large plot in the Grunewald area, Berlin, Germany for 4,195,000 €

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

4,195,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 1,400 m²

New luxury apartment with a sauna and a garage, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany for 5,750,000 €

With garden

New luxury apartment with a sauna and a garage, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany

5,750,000 €

Total area 413 m²Land area: 977 m²

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Turkish citizenship for the whole family for real estate purchase

From $400,000 · Rental income

Simple registration procedure;
Return on investment;
Temporary residence permit for quick relocation.

Villa in Pankow, Germany

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Elite villa with two terraces in a prestigious area, Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany

10,900,000 €

With garden

Total area 730 m²Land area: 1,093 m²

Apartment in center of Stuttgart

219,000 €

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Three-storey house in the center of Bernau, Bavaria, Germany

399,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 265 m²Land area: 367 m²5 bathrooms

Semi-detached house with a garden in Buchholz in der Nordheide, Lower Saxony, Germany

550,000 €

With garden

Total area 120 m²Land area: 718 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury apartment with a swimming pool and a spa center, Grunwald, Germany

23,000,000 €

With garden

Total area 850 m²22 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Quiet spacious house in the center of Porz

549,000 €

With garden

Total area 340 m²Land area: 720 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Elegant and spacious house in Cologne with a double garage

598,000 €

With garden

Total area 236 m²Land area: 546 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Low-energy cottage with garden and terrace in Cologne

439,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 177 m²Land area: 258 m²3 bedrooms

11-bedrooms townhome 300 m² in Cologne, Germany

475,000 €

Parking lot

Total area 300 m²Land area: 337 m²8 bedrooms

Exclusive historic villa with a garden, a garage and an elevator in a luxury area, in the center of Baden-Baden, Germany

5,500,000 €

With garden

Total area 430 m²Land area: 2,200 m²

Semi detached house of luxury in Cologne

795,000 €

With garden

Total area 160 m²Land area: 450 m²3 bedrooms

Spacious country house for working and living in Rodenkirchen- Weiß, Cologne

725,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 244 m²Land area: 663 m²

Luxurious mansion with an indoor swimming pool on the shores of Lake Titisee

1,950,000 €

Total area 750 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

9-bedrooms villa 420 m² in Nuremberg, Germany

1,990,000 €

With swimming pool

Total area 420 m²Land area: 3,053 m²9 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Elegant villa near Freiburg, just 10 min. from the world famous Europa-Park

1,900,000 €

With garden

Total area 340 m²Land area: 2,340 m²7 bedrooms

Unique classical mansion and modern house in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

20,000,000 €

House with a large garden and a garage in Ottobrunn, a suburb of Munich, Bavaria, Germany

1,689,000 €

With garden

Total area 179 m²Land area: 491 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished villa with a swimming pool and an underground garage, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

13,500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 750 m²Land area: 3,800 m²

Large comfortable house in a suburb of Freiburg

1,400,000 €

Parking lot

Total area 280 m²Land area: 780 m²7 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Semi-detached villa in a fantastic location Freiburg-Littenweiler

1,100,000 €

With garden

Total area 373 m²Land area: 1,033 m²7 bedrooms1 bathroom

25-bedrooms villa 1000 m² in Hamburg, Germany

5,600,000 €

With garden

Total area 1,000 m²Land area: 1,200 m²25 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a garden in Hamburg

1,820,000 €

With garden

Total area 411 m²Land area: 1,704 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

A well-kept family house in Bonn

320,000 €

With garden

Total area 153 m²Land area: 421 m²5 bedrooms

Residential house in Bonn

385,000 €

With garden

Total area 186 m²Land area: 377 m²5 bedrooms

Family house in a popular area in Hamburg

320,000 €

Total area 119 m²Land area: 487 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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