Notar

In English: Notary

In Germany every property purchase must be signed in front of a notary, who drafts the contract and handles the registration. Fees are set by law (GNotKG), roughly 1–1.5% of the price.

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These are estimates to help you plan – not financial, tax or legal advice. They use German tax rules for 2026, assume steady returns and interest rates, and simplify where the page says so. Check the figures with your bank or a tax adviser before you decide.