Can a foreigner buy a property in Frankfurt am Main?

Generally, buying a property in Frankfurt am 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 am Main?

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

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Spacious two-room apartment with city views, Frankfurt am Main, Germany for 770,000 €

Spacious two-room apartment with city views, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

770,000 €

Total area 109 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment in a new residence with a roof-top terrace, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany for 498,000 €

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

498,000 €

Total area 53 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

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Turkish citizenship for the whole family for real estate purchase

From $400,000 · Rental income

Simple registration procedure;
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Temporary residence permit for quick relocation.

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

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

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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

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

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

With garden

Restored historic villa with garden and parking in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt

4,250,000 €

Total area 490 m²Land area: 540 m²6 bedrooms2 bathrooms

With garden

Spacious Jugendstil villa with a garden, a parking and a separate apartment in a luxury area, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

2,780,000 €

Total area 365 m²Land area: 310 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Villa – Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

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

From 355,000 €

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Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 160 apartments

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

From 330,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IVTotal of 35 apartments

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

From 363,000 €

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Completion in: 2024.IIITotal of 219 apartments

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

From 316,000 €

Completion in: 2025.IITotal of 60 apartments

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

From 990,000 €

Built in 2023Total of 12 apartments

New apartments in Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, Berlin, Germany

From 675,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IIITotal of 71 apartments

New apartments in a residential complex, Hohen-Neuendorf, Brandenburg, Germany

From 292,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 81 apartments

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

From 856,000 €

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Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 81 apartments

New apartments in a residential complex, Bornim district, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

From 384,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 23 apartments

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

From 749,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 20 apartments

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

From 996,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 18 apartments

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

From 1,488,000 €

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Built in 2021Total of 13 apartments

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

From 2,058,000 €

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Built in 2023Total of 40 apartments

Residential complex with exclusive apartments, Charlottenburg, Berlin

From 1,700,000 €

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Built in 2022Total of 33 apartments

New penthouse near the lake, Grunewald, Berlin, Germany

5,950,000 €

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

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

From 192,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 226 apartments

Family apartments in a new complex, Hohen-Neuendorf, Brandenburg, Germany

From 440,000 €

Built in 2023Total of 36 apartments

Modern apartments in a new residential complex close to the park, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

From 284,000 €

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Completion in: 2023.IVTotal of 80 apartments

Modern residential complex with a green roof terrace, Schwabing, Munich

From 305,000 €

Built in 2021Total of 192 apartments

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

From 520,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IVTotal of 56 apartments

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

From 714,000 €

Completion in: 2023.ITotal of 66 apartments

Modern residential complex with a shared rooftop terrace, Munich

From 215,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IIITotal of 607 apartments

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

From 229,000 €

Built in 2022Total of 91 apartments

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

From 483,000 €

Completion in: 2022.IVTotal of 66 apartments

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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