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Berlin Boroughs Compared: Best Areas for Expats to Buy in 2025

ByAmir

Berlin’s 12 boroughs, known locally as Bezirke, each offer a distinct blend of architecture, amenities and price levels. After a notable price drop in 2023, things have steadied but not uniformly. Recent market data show that average asking prices for condominiums ticked up by about 0.8%1 at the start of the year, hinting at a…

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Real Estate Tax In Germany: All Expats Must Know

ByAmir

Did you know that Berlin’s real estate transfer tax (“Grunderwerbsteuer”) is currently 6.0 %?On a €500 000 purchase that’s €30 000 paid right to the tax office. In 2023, German property transactions totaled €229.5 billion, and Berlin alone saw 3,492 subsidized apartments approved. With costs rising fast, you need a playbook to keep more money…