Editorial
Knowledge for sound property decisions.
Germany
These articles describe the legal and market situation in Germany. Rules in other countries differ.
Selling property in Germany: step by step
From valuation to the notary appointment – what happens when you sell a flat or house.
Read 02 · Real Estate AgentsMarket: GermanyChoosing the right estate agent
How to recognise qualifications, market knowledge and a fair agency agreement.
Read 03 · Real Estate AgentsMarket: GermanyAgent's commission: who pays what?
The rules for buying and renting in Germany in brief.
Read 04 · Property ManagementMarket: GermanyChoosing a property manager
Certification, availability, accounting – what matters.
Read 05 · Energy ConsultantsMarket: GermanyEnergy certificate: duties, types, costs
Demand or consumption certificate? When you need which.
Read 06 · Energy ConsultantsMarket: GermanyPlanning an energy retrofit
Upgrade in the right order with a renovation roadmap and expert advice.
Read 07 · Property DevelopersMarket: GermanyBuying a new build from a developer
Developer contract, payment plan and handover – what buyers should know.
Read 08 · Real Estate InvestorsMarket: GermanyProperty as an investment
Key figures, risks and the role of management and location.
Read 09 · ArchitectsMarket: GermanyHiring an architect
Work stages, fees and the route to a planning application.
Read 10 · Real Estate AgentsMarket: GermanyLetting property in Germany: a landlord's guide
Rent, tenant selection, contract and handover – the key steps.
Read 11 · Real Estate AgentsMarket: GermanyProperty valuation: how value is determined
Sales comparison, income, cost approach – which method suits which property.
Read 12 · Property ManagementMarket: GermanyOwners' associations and meetings explained
Resolutions, service charge and reserve – what flat owners should know.
Read 13 · Property DevelopersMarket: GermanyChoosing a property developer
References, financial standing, contract – how to check a developer before buying.
Read 14 · Real Estate AgentsMarket: GermanySelling a plot of land: value, zoning, process
Why the development plan drives the price and which documents you need.
Read 15 · Real Estate InvestorsMarket: GermanyLetting and buying commercial property
How offices, retail and logistics differ from residential property.
ReadCountry guides
How buying, selling and working with professionals usually works in each country. Practice differs between states, provinces and territories.
United States
Profiles in United StatesBuying a home in the United States
Pre-approval, offer, contingencies, escrow and closing – how a US home purchase usually runs.
Read 02 · Country guideMarket: United StatesSelling a home in the United States
Pricing, listing agreement, disclosures and closing costs – what sellers should plan for.
Read 03 · Country guideMarket: United StatesOngoing property costs in the United States
Property tax, insurance, HOA fees and utilities – what ownership costs after the purchase.
Read 04 · Country guideMarket: United StatesChoosing a real estate agent in the United States
Licence, brokerage, written agreements and evidence – how to pick an agent you can rely on.
ReadCanada
Profiles in CanadaBuying a home in Canada
Pre-approval, offer, conditions and closing costs – the usual path to ownership.
Read 02 · Country guideMarket: CanadaSelling a home in Canada
Listing agreement, disclosure, adjustments and discharge of the mortgage.
Read 03 · Country guideMarket: CanadaChoosing a real estate agent in Canada
Provincial regulators, written service agreements, dual representation and evidence.
Read 04 · Country guideMarket: CanadaCondominium and strata management in Canada
Status certificates, reserve funds, bylaws and management fees – what owners should check.
ReadUnited Kingdom
Profiles in United KingdomBuying a home in England and Wales
Conveyancer, searches, exchange and completion – the steps between offer and keys.
Read 02 · Country guideMarket: United KingdomSelling a home in England and Wales
EPC, agent fees, leasehold packs and the conveyancing chain – what sellers must arrange.
Read 03 · Country guideMarket: United KingdomLeasehold and freehold explained
Ground rent, service charge, lease length and the questions to ask before buying a flat.
Read 04 · Country guideMarket: United KingdomChoosing an estate agent in the United Kingdom
Fees, redress schemes, agency agreements and the questions that separate agencies.
ReadAustralia
Profiles in AustraliaBuying a home in Australia
Contract, cooling-off, inspection, stamp duty and settlement – the usual buying path.
Read 02 · Country guideMarket: AustraliaSelling a home in Australia
Agency agreement, commission and advertising, disclosures, auction or private treaty.
Read 03 · Country guideMarket: AustraliaChoosing a real estate agent in Australia
State registration, written agreements, commission plus advertising, and complaints routes.
Read 04 · Country guideMarket: AustraliaBody corporate and strata ownership in Australia
Levies, sinking funds, bylaws and managers – what unit owners should check before buying.
ReadMore terms in the glossary; services at a glance under services. Country pages: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia.