http://ask.metafilter.com/61635/American-buying-apt-in-Berlin/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post American buying apt in Berlin Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:09:00 -0800 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:09:00 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/61635/American-buying-apt-in-Berlin I am an American interested in buying property in Berlin. Do any other Americans with experience in this have any advice to offer? <br /><br /> I am particularly interested in finding an English-speaking agent or lawyer based in Berlin who could help me in dealings with German-speaking real estate agents, notaries, etc. and would appreciate any recommendations. I am also looking for information on tax implications for Americans buying property in Germany. TIA! post:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.61635 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:40:30 -0800 suisse realestate berlin foreign investment expat europe germany taxes http://ask.metafilter.com/61635/American-buying-apt-in-Berlin#928017 I can give just one piece of advice - do not buy around the city! Buy IN the city. Parts of Berlin are dying, parts are being rebuilt. So be very very careful. And remember, Germans live in flats, not houses. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.61635-928017 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:09:00 -0800 markovich http://ask.metafilter.com/61635/American-buying-apt-in-Berlin#928758 You might want to check out <a href="http://www.exberlinerproperty.com/">ExBerliner Property</a>. They specialize in cases like yours. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.61635-928758 Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:16 -0800 chillmost