Property for Sale in Germany

Property in Germany on INTRIC runs from EUR 149K to EUR 6.98M, in Hamburg and Berlin. Prices are the sellers' own, in the listing's currency, and change as listings are added.

Yes. There is no nationality or residency rule, no approval and no limit on how many properties you own. EU and non-EU buyers have identical rights. A notary is compulsory and acts for both sides, and ownership passes when the land register is updated, usually 8 to 12 weeks after the offer.

Property transfer tax set by state: from 3.5% in Bavaria to 6.5% in North Rhine-Westphalia, and 6% in Berlin. Add notary and land registry fees of about 2% and an agent's fee of about 3.57% for the buyer. Total costs run around 10% to 15%. Rent is taxed at income tax rates from 14% to 45%.

In Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt a rent brake caps new leases at about 10% above the local rent index, and tenants have strong protection from eviction. Short-term letting needs a permit in most big cities. Check whether a flat is already let, and what that rent is, before you buy.

Yes, but on tighter terms: usually 50% to 60% loan-to-value against 80% to 90% for residents, so expect a deposit of 40% to 50%. Ten-year fixed rates were about 3.0% to 4.0% in early 2026. Lenders ask for income proof, tax returns and a valuation. Online lenders such as DKB cater to international buyers.

Major city prices stabilised in 2025 after a fall of 10% to 15%, and 2% to 4% growth is forecast for the top seven cities in 2026. Gross yields are about 3% to 4.5% in Berlin and Munich and 5% to 7% in Leipzig. Rent rules and high buying costs limit returns. Capital at risk.

No. Germany has no Golden Visa. Non-EU buyers who want residency need a separate permit: a skilled-worker visa, an EU Blue Card, or a self-employed or investor permit, which requires a viable business plan. A private sale after 10 years of ownership is free of capital gains tax.