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.

Property for Sale in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Order by:

price low to highlow to highprice high to lowhigh to lownewest firstnew

Three-room penthouse over two levels with roof terrace for 1,490,000 €

Three-room penthouse over two levels with roof terrace

1,490,000 €

£1,339,000

Total area 169 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

169 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,490,000 € 8,816 € per m²

Spacious three-room apartment with a sunny loggia for 1,535,000 €

Spacious three-room apartment with a sunny loggia

1,535,000 €

£1,380,000

Total area 174 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

174 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,535,000 € 8,821 € per m²

High rental yield

One-bedroom apartment for rent in the center of Athens with a yield of 7.4%, Gyzi, Athens, Greece

70,000 €

Total area: 40 m² Annual income: 5,200 € 1 bedroom

Four bedroom penthouse with large roof terrace with distant views for 3,418,000 €

Four bedroom penthouse with large roof terrace with distant views

3,418,000 €

£3,073,000

Total area 350 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

350 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

3,418,000 € 9,765 € per m²

Four-room apartment with a rooftop terrace in a residential complex under construction, Frankfurt am Main, Germany for 878,000 €

Four-room apartment with a rooftop terrace in a residential complex under construction, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

878,000 €

£789,000

Total area 121 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

121 m², 3 bedrooms, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

7 floor

878,000 € 7,256 € per m²

Spacious condominium with generous terrace and spectacular views for 3,875,000 €

Spacious condominium with generous terrace and spectacular views

3,875,000 €

£3,484,000

Total area 223 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

223 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

3,875,000 € 17,376 € per m²

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 €

£692,000

Total area 109 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

109 m², 1 bedroom, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

11 floor

770,000 € 7,064 € per m²

Discounted properties upon request

Send us an enquiry, we will find advantageous offers for you

Send a discount enquiry

Anna Boyarchukova,

Head of Residential Real Estate

Very spacious four-room apartment with sunny terrace and distant view for 2,985,000 €

Very spacious four-room apartment with sunny terrace and distant view

2,985,000 €

£2,683,000

Total area 347 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

347 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

2,985,000 € 8,602 € per m²

Smart investment in Frankfurts Science City: 2-room apartment, designed by Daniel Libeskind for 568,000 €

Smart investment in Frankfurts Science City: 2-room apartment, designed by Daniel Libeskind

568,000 €

£511,000

Total area 68 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

68 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

568,000 € 8,352 € per m²

Apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a green facade, a gym and a parking, Frankfurt am Main, Germany for 3,228,000 €

Apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a green facade, a gym and a parking, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

3,228,000 €

£2,902,000

Total area 194 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

194 m², 3 bedrooms, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

27 floor

3,228,000 € 16,639 € per m²

Your private garden Eden high above Frankfurt: Penthouse with large rooftop terrace for 3,196,000 €

Your private garden Eden high above Frankfurt: Penthouse with large rooftop terrace

3,196,000 €

£2,873,000

Total area 197 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

197 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

3,196,000 € 16,223 € per m²

Frankfurt is reaching for the skies and so can you: 2-room apartment with balcony in EDEN for 583,000 €

Frankfurt is reaching for the skies and so can you: 2-room apartment with balcony in EDEN

583,000 €

£524,000

Total area 60 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

60 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

583,000 € 9,716 € per m²

Invest in one of Germanys most attractive metropolises: 2-room apartment in EDEN for 695,000 €

Invest in one of Germanys most attractive metropolises: 2-room apartment in EDEN

695,000 €

£625,000

Total area 63 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

63 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

695,000 € 11,031 € per m²

Urban dream with vertical garden for 1,242,000 €

Urban dream with vertical garden

1,242,000 €

£1,117,000

Total area 94 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

94 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,242,000 € 13,212 € per m²

The next level of living: 2-room apartment with stunning views for 930,000 €

The next level of living: 2-room apartment with stunning views

930,000 €

£836,000

Total area 63 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

63 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

930,000 € 14,761 € per m²

172 meters high — and quite close to the 7th sky: Penthouse in the Grand Tower for 1,711,000 €

172 meters high — and quite close to the 7th sky: Penthouse in the Grand Tower

1,711,000 €

£1,538,000

Total area 92 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

92 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,711,000 € 18,597 € per m²

2-room apartment with stunning view over the rooftops of the Europaviertel for 906,000 €

2-room apartment with stunning view over the rooftops of the Europaviertel

906,000 €

£814,000

Total area 61 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

61 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

906,000 € 14,852 € per m²

Urban living in Germanys tallest residential building: Stylish and elegant 3-room apartment for 1,714,000 €

Urban living in Germanys tallest residential building: Stylish and elegant 3-room apartment

1,714,000 €

£1,541,000

Total area 93 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

93 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,714,000 € 18,430 € per m²

Living the high life in Frankfurt: 3-room apartment in Germanys tallest residential tower for 1,654,000 €

Living the high life in Frankfurt: 3-room apartment in Germanys tallest residential tower

1,654,000 €

£1,487,000

Total area 90 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

90 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

1,654,000 € 18,377 € per m²

Brings more life into life: Central attic apartment for 893,000 €

Brings more life into life: Central attic apartment

893,000 €

£803,000

Total area 100 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

100 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

893,000 € 8,930 € per m²

Tradition blends with modernity: Two-room apartment in the heart of Frankfurt for 449,000 €

Tradition blends with modernity: Two-room apartment in the heart of Frankfurt

449,000 €

£404,000

Total area 52 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

52 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

449,000 € 8,634 € per m²

Studio with a terrace in a new residence with a parking and a courtyard, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany for 346,000 €

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 €

£311,000

Total area 27 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

27 m², 1 bedroom, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

8 floor of 16

346,000 € 12,814 € per m²

New penthouse in a residence with a roof-top terrace and a courtyard, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany for 2,538,000 €

New penthouse in a residence with a roof-top terrace and a courtyard, close to the center of Frankfurt on the Main, Germany

2,538,000 €

£2,282,000

Total area 148 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

148 m², 3 bedrooms, penthouse

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

16 floor of 16

2,538,000 € 17,148 € per m²

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 €

£758,000

Total area 88 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

88 m², 2 bedrooms, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

5 floor of 16

843,000 € 9,579 € per m²

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 €

£448,000

Total area 53 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

53 m², 1 bedroom, new home

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

3 floor of 16

498,000 € 9,396 € per m²

Two-bedroom buy-to-let apartment close to the city center, Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany. Price on request

Two-bedroom buy-to-let apartment close to the city center, Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany

Price on request

Total area 57 m²

57 m², buy-to-let apartment

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

2 floor of 4

Price on request

Similar properties in Frankfurt am Main and surrounding areas

One-bedroom new apartment with a yield 3,7%, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

429,000 €

Total area 54 m²1 bedroom1 bathroomYield 3.7 %

Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 4,47%, Mitte, Berlin

213,000 €

Total area 26 m²1 bathroomYield 4.47 %

Studio-apartment with a spacious balcony in a new residential complex in the center of the city, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

289,000 €

Total area 36 m²1 bathroom

New townhouse with a plot, a parking and a terrace, Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin, Germany

495,000 €

Total area 140 m²Land area: 305 m²4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Studio-apartment in a new complex with a yield 3,83%, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

337,000 €

Total area 43 m²1 bathroomYield 3.83 %

Duplex with a terrace and a garden in a beautiful and quiet district Prenzlauer Berg, Bering, Germany

1,278,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 144 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a residential complex with an underground garage and a garden, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany

565,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 68 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Front park project in the coolest zone of Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany

565,000 €

Total area 68 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Two-bedroom attic apartment in a historic building, Steglitz, Berlin, Germany

682,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 113 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Four-bedroom apartment in a historic building in Steglitz, Berlin, Germany

912,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 160 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Studio-apartment in a new complex, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

257,000 €

Total area 37 m²1 bathroom

Two-room apartment with a loggia in a new residence, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

545,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 50 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

One-bedroom apartment with an open balcony in a new residential complex in the center of the city, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

454,000 €

Total area 57 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Cutting edge modernity apartments in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

658,000 €

Total area 79 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Four-bedroom townhouse with a garden and a terrace, located in the new residential complex, Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany

810,000 €

Total area 150 m²Land area: 197 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment with a balcony, in a new residential complex, Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

1,020,000 €

Total area 101 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

One-bedroom apartment in a new residence, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany

455,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 50 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Spacious penthouse with a terrace in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

999,000 €

Total area 106 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Four-room apartment with loggias in a new house, Berlin, Germany

810,000 €

Total area 94 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a terrace in a stylish residence in the very heart of the city, Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

830,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 111 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Three-bedroom penthouse with 2 terraces, located near to the Havel river, Spandau, Berlin, Germany

712,000 €

Total area 131 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Buy-to-let apartment with yield 4% in Berlin, Germany

375,000 €

Total area 64 m²1 bathroomYield 4.0 %

Buy-to-let apartment in new building with stable yield, Berlin, Germany

252,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Four-room apartment with loggia in a new house, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

1,200,000 €

Parking lot

Total area 162 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Cosy apartment with a balcony and city views in a comfortable residence, near the park, Berlin, Germany

648,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 85 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Property for sale in Frankfurt am Main

Discounted properties upon request

Similar properties in Frankfurt am Main and surrounding areas

FAQ about Frankfurt am Main