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Anyone who owns real estate must be registered in the land register. However, very few homeowners know why these entries are so important. Misinformation can have devastating consequences. It is therefore important to understand these entries and use them correctly to avoid unpleasant surprises later on. In our three-part series on land register extracts, we have summarized everything you need to know.

For the sixth time in a row, Garcia & Co Immobilien has been named one of Germany's best real estate agents.

Neighbors can be quite annoying—even when you're already moving out and want to sell your apartment. Depending on the agreement, they can also thwart your plans to find a buyer under the Condominium Ownership Act (WEG). But how can you sell your apartment without any stress?

Particularly large properties, new construction projects, or commercial real estate are best captured from a bird's eye view due to their extensive size. Drone photography is therefore ideal for marketing purposes. Christian Grundner, CEO of Drone Brothers, explains in an interview how owners of special properties can use drones cleverly to sell their properties.

Interview by Julia Ceitlina

When you buy a house or apartment, you don't just have to pay the price of the property. Land transfer tax is also an important factor in financial planning. Depending on the value of the property, this can easily run into five figures. However, there are a few tricks buyers can use to save money here.

The Baukindergeld (child benefit for home buyers) is coming – but in what form is not yet entirely clear. The aim of the new government subsidy is to help young families buy property. But will it really work? A study by the Center for Real Estate Studies on behalf of the real estate association IVD gives cause for hope.

Building a house is a complex and costly undertaking. According to the Association of Private Builders (VPB), many builders postpone roof or basement extensions for cost and planning reasons. This makes sense if there is sufficient space initially and an additional room is only needed later, for example, when the children grow up.