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

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Germany

€6 million

Penthouse in the centre of Munich

€3 million

Apartment in the centre of Munich

€500,000

Apartment in Berlin

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Germany residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining a Germany residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate or investing.

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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Taxes and associated costs

Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship

We offer proven properties that comply with the conditions of government programs for investors. You can buy real estate and obtain a residence permit or citizenship.

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Property investments
Status
Obtaining time
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Malta11 properties

€375,000+

Permanent residency

6+ months

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€375,000+Permanent residency6+ months
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Grenada22 properties

$270,000+

Citizenship

8+ months

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$270,000+Citizenship8+ months
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UAE143 properties

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

Show 143 properties

AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain36 properties

Not limited

Residence permit

4+ months

Show 36 properties

Not limitedResidence permit4+ months
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Portugal73 properties

Not limited

Residency after D Visas

6+ months

Show 73 properties

Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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Igor Buglo

Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA

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Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy real estate in Germany?

    Yes. There are no restrictions for foreigners who want to buy, sell, or rent real estate in Germany.

  • Is real estate cheap 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.

  • Is Germany good for real estate?

    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.

  • Will German house prices fall?

    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.

  • Is there property tax in Germany?

    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%.