Owning Rental Property in Germany: Taxes and Running Costs
What it costs to hold and rent out German property: property tax, service charges, rental income tax, the solidarity surcharge,...
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Germany’s Rent-Control Cap: Why It Hasn’t Solved the Supply Problem
How Germany's rent-control cap (Mietpreisbremse) works, and why population growth and a housing shortage kept rents rising anyway.
The Real Cost of Buying Property in Germany: Transfer Tax, Fees, and Commissions
The full transaction cost of buying property in Germany: real-estate transfer tax by state, agent commission, notary fees, and land...
Germany’s Major Festivals and Cultural Events
A regional tour of Germany's best-known festivals, from Kieler Woche and Oktoberfest to Carnival, Rhein in Flammen and Christmas markets.
How to Get Into a German University
How Germany's federal states run universities, why public tuition is free, choosing a city, and where to check admission requirements.
