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Country brief
Buying property in Germany as a foreigner.
Germany is a stability play. Modest yields, low volatility, and one of the most accessible long-term residency paths in the EU.
Net Yield
3.8%
5-Yr Price Growth
+22%
Foreign Ownership
Unrestricted
Residency
Self-employment / business route
Why it works
- — Zero capital gains tax after a 10-year holding period
- — Tenant-friendly framework that produces remarkably stable cash flows
- — Gateway to EU residency through self-employment (§21 AufenthG)
What to watch
- — Compressed yields, especially in Munich and Hamburg
- — Aging population — 22% are 65+ and rising
- — Rent caps (Mietpreisbremse) limit upside on existing tenancies
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