Sales in the German residential property market, and therefore prices, continue to increase, according to a buildings society report in November 2011.

Prices for second hand residential properties increased most in Hamburg over the past four years, if compared to the other top cities in the country.

The German building society LBS expects dwindling supply in the residential sector and therefore price increases of up to 3 percent until the end of this year.

Under German law every contract on the disposition of real estate must be executed by the parties in the presence of a notary (Notar).

A recent study shows that Germans will spend on average €5,329 p.a. or 27% of their total purchasing power in the retail sector in 2011.

According to a survey by CB Richard Ellis, Germany has become the most attractive country for foreign investors.

The new 2011 Berlin rent tables (Mietspiegel) show that rents in the city have increased by an average of 4% and by up to 10.9% since 2009.

While it is not necessary to be represented by a lawyer when buying property in Germany, it is, however, strongly recommended. Find out why!

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In September 2010, Deutsche Bank Research published a comprehensive report on the German residential property market. We take a look at the core findings, the risks and opportunities.

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