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There are three standardised methods for determining the value of real estate in Germany: the comparative value method, the capitalised earnings value method and the asset value method. The aim of the valuation is to determine the market value of the property.

The declaration of division is regulated in § 8 of the Condominium Act (WEG). The declaration of division can be described as the "statutes" or "basic law" of a divided property, as all the essential rights and obligations of the co-owners are established here.

Before buying a property, the building fabric and building services should be examined in detail. In the case of houses, the building must be thoroughly examined from the outside. Are the facade, windows and doors in order? Is there a need for repair? The gutters, downpipes and exterior lighting should also be considered.

The responsible expert committee evaluates all property sales and uses them to determine location-specific "standard land values", which are generally published every two years. These averaged prices apply to average plots of land in a defined area with a specific development potential at a given point in time.

When buying a property, you must expect the following ancillary acquisition costs: Land transfer tax, notary and land registry fees, brokerage fees and bank charges.