€6 million
Penthouse in the centre of Munich
Germany does not limit the sale of properties to foreigners: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.
Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1.9% every quarter. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €397,000, and today it is sold for €577,000.
€5,770
Average price per 1 m²
1,9%
Average price growth per quarter
5,5—16%
Associated costs, of the property value
€6 million
Penthouse in the centre of Munich
€3 million
Apartment in the centre of Munich
€500,000
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Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.

Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
Property buyers pay a transfer tax and additional fees. When selling through an agency, the agency fee is paid by the buyer, the seller or equally by the buyer and the seller as prescribed in the agreement terms.
Associated costs range between 5.5% and 16% of the purchase agreement value. When buying a new apartment for €500,000, the investor will spend €531,000, including additional costs.
5.5—16%
Of the contract value are related costs for the purchase of housing in Germany
Property owners pay an annual tax of 1% to 2.8% of the cadastral value. The tax rate depends on the municipality.
Real estate rental income is included in the income tax base. The income tax rate is progressive from 0% to 45%.
€2,700
Approximate annual costs for maintenance of an apartment
If the seller has owned the property for less than ten years, they pay a capital gains tax. The income tax base includes the difference between the sale and purchase prices. The income tax rate is progressive from 0% to 45%.
When selling through an agency, an agency fee ranges between 4% and 7%. The commission can be paid by the seller, the buyer, or the buyer and the seller equally as prescribed in the sale and purchase agreement.
0—45%
Capital gains tax on the sale of real estate