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Property purchase costs in Germany
Enter the purchase price and state to see the real estate transfer tax, typical notary and land-register costs and the agent's fee – the cash you need on top of the price.
| Real estate transfer tax | – |
| Notary & land register | – |
| Agent | – |
| Closing costs total | – |
| Total incl. price | – |
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How to use it
- Enter the purchase price.
- Choose the federal state – its transfer-tax rate is applied automatically.
- Adjust the notary/land-register percentage and agent commission to your offer (set agent to 0 if there is none).
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: 2026 real-estate transfer tax rates of the German states. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Who sets the transfer-tax rate?
Each German state sets its own rate, currently between 3.5% (Bavaria) and 6.5% (e.g. Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein).
How much are notary and land-register fees?
They follow the official fee schedule (GNotKG). As a rule of thumb, about 1.5–2% of the purchase price is often quoted; the exact amount depends on the contract and any land charge (Grundschuld).
How is the agent's fee split?
For apartments and single-family homes bought by consumers, the commission is usually split equally between buyer and seller (§ 656c BGB). 3.57% incl. VAT per side is common but negotiable.