€6 million
Penthouse in the centre of Munich
Property Investment in Germany as a Foreigner
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
How the residential property price index is growing in Germany
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Germany
€3 million
Apartment in the centre of Munich
€500,000
Apartment in Berlin
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Owners of real estate in Germany get Schengen multi-visas and can stay in Germany for up to 90 days in half a year.
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Property Investment in Luxembourg as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in Luxembourg.
€10,500
Average price per 1 m²
2.6%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Latvia as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in Latvia. The sale of land to foreigners is limited: to buy a plot with a...
€2,500
Average price per 1 m²
250 000 €
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Iceland as a ForeignerForeigners can buy, lease and sell properties without restrictions in Iceland. The sale of land to foreigners is prohibited. The land on...
€4,405
Average price per 1 m²
2,5%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Estonia as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy and sell apartments in Estonia. Buying land with a house is not allowed in all areas. A legal entity can buy a...
€2,734
Average price per 1 m²
2,4%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Cyprus as a ForeignerThe Republic of Cyprus restricts selling properties to foreigners: a non-EU citizen can buy no more than two properties and need a...
€2,700
Average price per 1 m²
€300,000+
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a ForeignerThe sale of real estate to foreigners is not restricted in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial...
€1,177
Average price per 1 m²
1,5%
Average price growth per quarter
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. There are no restrictions for foreigners who want to buy, sell, or rent real estate in Germany.
There are ways to find relatively affordable real estate in Germany. However, German real estate can’t be considered cheap. The average housing cost in Germany is €5,770 per 1 m².
Real estate at affordable prices can be bought in small towns. For example, in Dresden, 1 m² of housing costs around €2,900 and, in Dortmund — €2,000.
Relatively inexpensive housing can be found in different parts of Germany: in the east in Leipzig, a 30 m² one-bedroom apartment prices start from €35,000, and in the west in Oberhausen — from €40,000.
Yes. German real estate is a liquid asset: residential property prices grow by an average of 1,9% every quarter. Residential and commercial properties can be rented out and resold for profit.
On the contrary, German house prices increase by 5—10% each year. In the past 5 years, German real estate prices have grown 5 times.
Property owners in Germany pay an annual tax of 1% to 2,8% of the cadastral value. The tax rate depends on the municipality.
Income from renting out real estate is included in the income tax base. The income tax rate is progressive from 0% up to 45%.
Real estate sellers who have owned a property for less than ten years, pay capital gains tax of 0—45%.