Can a foreigner buy an apartment in Mitte?

Generally, buying an apartment in Mitte 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 Mitte?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Mitte . 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 Mitte 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.

Apartments for sale in Mitte, Berlin. Buy apartments in Mitte

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Spectacular three-bedroom penthouse in a building with a garden and a parking, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 2,400,000 €

Spectacular three-bedroom penthouse in a building with a garden and a parking, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

2,400,000 €

Total area 137 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Residential complex near Potsdamer Platz and KaDeWe department store, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for From 603,000 €

Residential complex near Potsdamer Platz and KaDeWe department store, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

From 603,000 €

Built in 2022Total of 29 apartments

Residential complexWe organise online viewings on request

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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.

New two-bedroom apartment with a loggia in Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 825,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New two-bedroom apartment with a loggia in Mitte, Berlin, Germany

825,000 €

Total area 96 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Comfortable one-room flat with a balcony in Wedding, Berlin, Germany. Price on request

With a tenant. Investment!

Comfortable one-room flat with a balcony in Wedding, Berlin, Germany

Price on request

Total area 74 m²1 bathroom

We organise online viewings on request

Elegant apartment with a view of the zoo in Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 3,500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elegant apartment with a view of the zoo in Mitte, Berlin, Germany

3,500,000 €

Total area 256 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Apartments in a new residential complex on the banks of the Spree River, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for From 1,490,000 €

Apartments in a new residential complex on the banks of the Spree River, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

From 1,490,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 19 apartments

Residential complex

Discounted apartments and new-builds upon request

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New apartment with a terrace in a building with a parking and a green territory, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 359,000 €

New apartment with a terrace in a building with a parking and a green territory, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

359,000 €

Total area 56 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a new building with a parking, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 349,000 €

One-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a new building with a parking, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

349,000 €

Total area 64 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Two-room apartment near the train station, Berlin, Germany for 259,000 €

Two-room apartment near the train station, Berlin, Germany

259,000 €

Total area 48 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Duplex apartment with a terrace in a new building with a parking and a playground, Mitte, Berlin, Germany for 1,374,000 €

Duplex apartment with a terrace in a new building with a parking and a playground, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

1,374,000 €

Total area 198 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments in a new building with a parking and a garden, Mitte district, Berlin, Germany for 346,000 €

Apartments in a new building with a parking and a garden, Mitte district, Berlin, Germany

346,000 €

Total area 50 m²1 bathroom

We organise online viewings on request

Elite apartment in a new residential complex, Berlin, Germany for 985,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Elite apartment in a new residential complex, Berlin, Germany

985,000 €

Total area 139 m²

Spacious apartment in a modern residential complex, Berlin, Germany for 695,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment in a modern residential complex, Berlin, Germany

695,000 €

Total area 91 m²

Modern apartment near the city center, Berlin, Germany for 499,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartment near the city center, Berlin, Germany

499,000 €

Total area 82 m²

Comfortable apartment in a prestigious area, Berlin, Germany for 505,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Comfortable apartment in a prestigious area, Berlin, Germany

505,000 €

Total area 81 m²

Bright apartment in a new residence with a playground, Berlin, Germany for 669,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Bright apartment in a new residence with a playground, Berlin, Germany

669,000 €

Total area 97 m²

Cozy apartment with a terrace in a residence with a parking, Berlin, Germany for 389,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Cozy apartment with a terrace in a residence with a parking, Berlin, Germany

389,000 €

Total area 64 m²

Stylish one-bedroom apartment opposite the German Theater in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany for 1,373,000 €

Stylish one-bedroom apartment opposite the German Theater in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany

1,373,000 €

Total area 109 m²1 bedroom2 bathrooms

One-bedroom apartment with a tenant opposite the German Theater in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany for 543,000 €

One-bedroom apartment with a tenant opposite the German Theater in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany

543,000 €

Total area 56 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

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Turning monastery into a senior home: German renovation project to yield 12% annually for its investor
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A burgeoning ROI in Berlin: A Tranio client’s experience with residential real estate in Germany
Within the course of three years, one Tranio client experienced an inspiring uptick in the yields of his Berlin real estate investment. Between 2018 and 2020, the market value increased by 28%, and the property began to turn...
10 February 2022
High yields, moderate risk: Case study of a lucrative senior-living facility investment in Dortmund
In 2020, a German developer informed Tranio they were interested in raising funds for the construction of a new senior-living facility. After comprehensive analysis and due diligence, we successfully guided several investors...
07 February 2022
Construction of a residential building in Berlin to yield 10% p.a. with moderate risks
In 2021, Tranio helped its client to invest €1.7 million at an annual yield of 10% in a residential building in Berlin in the excavation phase with 75% of the apartments already being sold. The remaining risks were calculated...
13 December 2021
In commercial property investment, the devil is in the details: Case study of a Berlin supermarket
The skills required for effective commercial real estate management span far beyond rent collection and such menial tasks as routine repairs and tax reports. Unforeseen events are bound to occur, and when they do, if not...
28 October 2021
Investor spotlight: Managing risks when investing in German serviced apartments
By the time Pavel B. approached Tranio with an interest in investing in rental properties abroad, he was already an experienced commercial real estate investor. With a German supermarket and Greek flats under his belt, he...
20 July 2015
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I came, I saw, I bought: how to fall in love with a flat and buy it at once
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