What is the Mietpreisbremse? A lot of tenants call us and ask me what this "rent cap" or "rent brake", the "Mietpreisbremse" is. Housing shortages and the resulting sharp rise in rents, especially in conurbations, have become increasingly acute in…
What is a priority notice? A lot of clients ask me, what this priority notice means and why that is necessary. As the land registry is involved in regard to buying property (a house, a flat, an apartment), this is…
Why does it make sense to have an attorney review a draft purchase contract and other documents before you buy an apartment or home? In Germany, a notary, who prepares and certifies deeds in accordance with German law, plays a prominent role in carrying out a real estate transaction.