Real estate & lifestyle blog in Berlin

Discover our Berlin real estate and lifestyle blog. We offer you a selection of informative articles about real estate in the German capital, life in Berlin as well as great tips for buying or selling real estate in Berlin.

 

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Drivers of property valuation in Germany

Your Guide to Property Valuation in Germany

Do you plan to buy or sell real estate and need a property valuation in Germany? An accurate value appraisal ensures you get a fair price for the apartment you want to buy or sell. It is important that you understand how property valuation in Germany works to get the ...
Sell a property in the capital of Germany

Milestones to successfully sell a property in Germ...

Looking to sell a property in Germany? In general, selling an apartment or a house requires a good preparation and good understanding of the sale process in the country and area where the apartment is located. In Germany, the legal framework and sale tax implication are quite sophisticated and differ ...
Berlin's most Trusted real estate agency - First Citiz Berlin

How to choose the right realtor in Berlin?

Whether you're looking for to buy or to sell a property, you'll want to hire a realtor in Berlin to ensure you can get the right expertise on the market. The professionalism of your real estate broker in Berlin will determine how easily you find a property that meets your ...
buying a house in Berlin Charlottenburg is a good value for money

What You Should Know before You Buy a House in Ber...

You are looking to buy a house in Berlin? The capital of Germany represents currently one of the best cities in the world for buying a property. It goes without saying that the incredible city popularity and its economic boom made the real estate market in the region quite dynamic ...
Munich, the most expensive city to buy a property in Germany

Your guide to buy a property in Germany

You are looking to buy a property in Germany? Check out this purchase guideline that will addressing the main considerations and making the right choice when buying your new home in Germany! Why to buy a property in Germany? Buying a property in Germany is also regarded to be relatively ...
Furnished apartment rental is the best option for a buy-to-let in Berlin

Your guide to invest in Buy-to-let in Berlin

A buy-to-let in Berlin is considered as top property investment option in Germany and all Europe. In fact, the capital of Germany is today one of the best places in Europe to look for property investment, well ahead of other German and European large cities such as Munich, Frankfurt Paris ...
luxury property for sale in Berlin Mitte

How to find the right luxury property in Berlin?

Luxury real estate in Germany is booming and is undoubtedly profitable investment in the long term. Every year, the sale price of high-end properties in the Germany’s main cities shows constant growth and above all the demand remains much higher than the supply. Like every market, the residential property market ...
Tips to Buy an Apartment Building in Berlin

Tips to Buy an Apartment Building in Berlin

If you are interested to buy an apartment building in Berlin, you need to go through a property knowledge process in order to choose the right property. While some might argue that Berlin is experiencing a housing bubble that is going to break at some moment, there is no need ...
Sell a property with a purchase & sale contract at the notary office

Tips to sell a property in Germany’s capital...

The COVID-19 has a detrimental impact on all aspects of social and economic life, including the real estate business, especially when it comes to sell a property in Berlin during this period. It is no big surprise that currently selling a property can be very challenging due to numerous repercussions ...
typical period property in Berlin Germany

What is your preferred Berlin property type?

Throughout history, the German capital has experienced several cultural, economic and political influences that have shaped and influenced the urban landscape of the city. Walking through the capital of Germany, one changes the era at the turn of each street and is seized by the contrast between the architectural styles ...
selling property Berlin

Buying or selling a property in Berlin: the bottom...

In the last 15 years, real estate prices in Berlin have raised more than 120 percent and there seems to be no end in sight as people around the globe seem to all want to move to the city that has great food, a hot art scene and a friendly ...
Apartment Building to sell - Berlin

How to sell a Property in Berlin, Germany?

If you are thinking of selling a property in Berlin, then there are several things you will need to consider and steps that need to be completed before the transaction is finalized. You also will need to go through: Checking the tax implications in Germany of selling your property Getting ...
selling a property in the centre of Berlin Germany

Selling a property in some of Berlin’s top d...

One of the key factors that you will want to consider when selling your property in Berlin is the neighborhood that it is located in. Each neighborhood has its own unique characteristics attracting certain types of buyers. The more that you understand about the neighborhood where the property is located, the ...
buy or sell a property in Mitte district in Berlin

How to Buy and Sell a Property in Berlin, Germany?

Berlin is among the most interesting real estate markets in the entire world. The city boasts a dynamic housing market with attractive prices for apartments and individual houses. Berlin provides singles and families planning to own their properties in the city with a unique lifestyle and international environment, lot of ...
Why should you invest in Berlin real estate

Why You Should Invest in Berlin Real Estate?

Berlin is one of the most popular cities in the world for property investment. It is likely to stay that way for a long time to come. There are several factors driving the popularity of investing in Berlin property. Many different people are drawn to this city of 3.5 million ...

#Living in Berlin


Living in the summer in Berlin - Am Weinberg Park - Mitten Berlin - Living in Berlin

A summer in Berlin…

If the winter is relatively calm, Berlin summer is so intense that its inhabitants express an extraordinary energy and creativity to enjoy every second. The numerous festivals held each year in the German capital are the reflection of this effervescence, and are addressed to all, families or revelers. The festivities ...
Berlin city lifestyle

The best neighborhood in Berlin for me is …?

Which neighborhood in Berlin suits me more? What are the best neighborhoods in Berlin? Which rent in Berlin should I expect to pay in this or that area? Those are the questions  that most new comers and expatriates would ask. Berlin has 12 districts that comprises dozens of areas offering ...
Living in Berlin

Living in Berlin

Berlin is a multiple and contrasted city, eco-friendly, trendy and welcoming. Under a bohemian appearance, it is also bucolic and elegant, with its covered passages and small secret courtyards populated by chic an design boutiques, especially if you live in Prenzlauer Berg or around Monbijou Park, in the heart of ...
relax lifetsyle of Prenzaleru Berg - Berlin

Living in Prenzlauer Berg

Located in East Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg is a residential central neighbourhood, that became the symbol of city life style and one of the best neighboorhoods in Berlin. The area knew a deep transformation with the arrival of new population (young families, artists, expats, entrepreneurs...) and the renovation of several Berliner period ...
Christmas Markets in Berlin

Christmas Markets in Berlin

The German winter is mostly cold and sometimes lonely. However, there are more than 80 large and small, traditional and alternative Christmas markets in Berlin spread throughout the entire city to get in the mood of the most wonderful time of the year. For people living in Berlin, touring several ...