What should you check with property?
Rental property
Check base rent, service charges, energy information, floor area, condition, deposit and contract clauses. Use the current city rent index as guidance.
Property purchase
Check land register, rights and encumbrances, energy certificate, building condition, modernisations, reserves and purchase costs.
Condominium
Check declaration of division, service charges, maintenance reserve and owners meeting minutes.
Location
Consider traffic, public transport, shops, schools, noise, internet, flood/heavy-rain risks and planned construction.
Property FAQ
How should I use a rent index?
A rent index is guidance for the local comparative rent. The city-specific criteria and instructions are decisive for classification, such as floor area, year built, location and features.
Which documents should I review before buying property?
Depending on the property, review in particular land-register information, energy certificate, building/floor-area documents and, for condominiums, the declaration of division, service charges, reserves and owners meeting minutes.
What belongs in a rental handover report?
Document the condition and defects, meter readings, number of keys handed over, date and signatures.
Which additional purchase costs should I consider?
In addition to the purchase price, costs may include real-estate transfer tax, notary and land-register fees and, where applicable, broker and financing costs. The exact amount depends on the individual case.