Can a foreigner buy a property in Frankfurt Rhine-Main?

Generally, buying a property in Frankfurt Rhine-Main 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 Frankfurt Rhine-Main?

You will need to make a significant deposit before you buy property in Frankfurt Rhine-Main. 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 Frankfurt Rhine-Main 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 Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Buy Real Estate from 158,000€

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Apartments in a new residential complex with a parking, Fürth, Bavaria, Germany for From 192,000 €

Apartments in a new residential complex with a parking, Fürth, Bavaria, Germany

From 192,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 226 apartments

Residential complex

New residential complex with terraces and balconies, Gostenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

From 520,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IVTotal of 56 apartments

Residential complex

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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 premium residential complex with a roof terrace and a fitness room, Wiesbaden, Hessen for From 714,000 €

New premium residential complex with a roof terrace and a fitness room, Wiesbaden, Hessen

From 714,000 €

Completion in: 2023.ITotal of 66 apartments

Residential complex

Modern residential complex with a shared rooftop terrace, Munich

From 215,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IIITotal of 607 apartments

Residential complex

Apartments with guaranteed profitability in a new residential complex, Munich, Germany

From 229,000 €

Built in 2022Total of 91 apartments

Residential complex

New residential complex with apartments and a garden, Fürth, Bavaria, Germany

From 483,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IVTotal of 66 apartments

Residential complex

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Spacious apartments in a new residential complex with a parking, Milbertshofen, Munich, Germany

From 930,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 18 apartments

Residential complex

New two-bedroom apartment with a terrace, Munich, Germany for 998,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New two-bedroom apartment with a terrace, Munich, Germany

998,000 €

Total area 103 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

With garden

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

10,900,000 €

Total area 730 m²Land area: 1,093 m²

Renovated four-room apartment in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Price on request

Renovated four-room apartment in Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Price on request

2 bathrooms

Three-storey house in the center of Bernau, Bavaria, Germany for 399,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

399,000 €

Total area 265 m²Land area: 367 m²5 bathrooms

Stunning ten-room penthouse in the center of Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany for 11,991,000 €

Stunning ten-room penthouse in the center of Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

11,991,000 €

Total area 476 m²

Buy-to-let apartments in a new residential complex, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany for From 268,000 €

Buy-to-let apartments in a new residential complex, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

From 268,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IITotal of 47 apartments

Residential complex

New prestigious residential complex in the center of Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

From 859,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IIITotal of 66 apartments

Residential complex

Studio with a terrace in a new residence with a parking and a courtyard, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany

346,000 €

Total area 27 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment in a residence with a roof-top terrace and picturesque views, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany for 843,000 €

One-bedroom apartment in a residence with a roof-top terrace and picturesque views, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany

843,000 €

Total area 88 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New apartment with a balcony, Frankfurt am Main, Germany for 890,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment with a balcony, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

890,000 €

Total area 89 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Luxury apartment with a swimming pool and a spa center, Grunwald, Germany for 23,000,000 €

With garden

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

23,000,000 €

Total area 850 m²22 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Duplex apartment with a terrace and a parking place, Gostenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

503,000 €

Total area 81 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New three-bedroom apartment with a terrace, Munich, Germany for 1,098,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New three-bedroom apartment with a terrace, Munich, Germany

1,098,000 €

Total area 116 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New one-bedroom apartment with a parking space, Gostenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

456,000 €

Total area 64 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

New seven-room apartment in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany for 3,755,000 €

New seven-room apartment in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

3,755,000 €

Total area 357 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

New apartments in an elite skyscraper, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany for From 1,811,000 €

New apartments in an elite skyscraper, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

From 1,811,000 €

Built in 2020Total of 401 apartments

Residential complex

Studio apartment in a new complex, Gostenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

263,000 €

Total area 39 m²1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment in a new complex in the center of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

320,000 €

Total area 54 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

New four-room apartment with two parking spaces, Gostenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

798,000 €

Total area 130 m²

New buy-to-let apartments in a prestigious residential complex, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany for From 566,000 €

New buy-to-let apartments in a prestigious residential complex, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

From 566,000 €

Built in 2022Total of 263 apartments

Residential complex

With swimming pool

9-bedrooms villa 420 m² in Nuremberg, Germany

1,990,000 €

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

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a garden and a view of the mountains, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

1,350,000 €

Total area 141 m²2 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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

20,000,000 €

With garden

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

1,689,000 €

Total area 179 m²Land area: 491 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

5-bedrooms apartment 228 m² in Munich, Germany

3,500,000 €

Total area 228 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment in a new building with a parking, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

959,000 €

Total area 100 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

New apartments in a prestigious residential complex, Freising, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

From 350,000 €

Completion in: 2025.IITotal of 118 apartments

Residential complex

With balcony/terrace

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

13,500,000 €

Total area 750 m²Land area: 3,800 m²

With balcony/terrace

Renovated apartment with a terrace, Grainau, Germany

890,000 €

Total area 115 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Buy-to-let apartments in a new complex, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany for From 226,000 €

Buy-to-let apartments in a new complex, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

From 226,000 €

Built in 2022Total of 47 apartments

Residential complex

Apartment in Ottobrunn, Germany

Price on request

Apartments and maisonettes in a new complex, Pasing district, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

From 599,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IITotal of 27 apartments

Residential complex

Buy-to-let one-bedroom new apartment with a yield of 4%, Glockenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

230,000 €

Total area 42 m²1 bedroom1 bathroomYield 4.0%

Buy-to-let furnished studio apartment with a yield of 4.26%, Glockenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

177,000 €

Total area 32 m²1 bathroomYield 4.26%

Penthouse with a roof-top terrace, in a residence with two fitness centers, a sauna and a parking, in Maxvorstadt, in the center of Munich

3,950,000 €

Total area 228 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Buy-to-let new studio apartment with a yield of 4.26%, Glockenhof district, Nuremberg, Germany

158,000 €

Total area 29 m²Yield 4.26%

With garden

Villa with an indoor pool in the city center, Munich, Germany

3,055,000 €

Total area 280 m²Land area: 800 m²5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Townhome in Nuremberg, Germany

Price on request

Villa in Nuremberg, Germany

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Townhome in Nuremberg, Germany

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Condo in Ottobrunn, Germany

Price on request

Villa in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Penthouse in Ottobrunn, Germany

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