Germany property notary & tax calculator
Calculate German property purchase ancillary costs: Grunderwerbsteuer by state (3.5%-6.5%), notary, land register and estate agent fees.
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Calculate total purchase closing costs (Kaufnebenkosten) when buying real estate in Germany. Includes state property transfer tax (Grunderwerbsteuer 3.5% to 6.5%), statutory notary & land registry fees (~2.0%), and estate agent commission (Maklerprovision).
How to use it
- 1 Enter the agreed real estate purchase price in Euro.
- 2 Select your federal state (Bundesland) for Grunderwerbsteuer.
- 3 Select the estate agent commission rate (typically 3.57% buyer share).
- 4 Review the itemised breakdown of closing costs and total capital required.
Questions
Which German state has the lowest Grunderwerbsteuer?
Bavaria (Bayern) has the lowest property transfer tax rate in Germany at 3.5%. Most other states charge between 5.0% and 6.5%.
How much are notary and land registry fees in Germany?
Statutory notary fees (Notarkosten) and land registry entry fees (Grundbuchkosten) typically average approximately 1.5% to 2.0% of the property purchase price.
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Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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