Guides

Straight talk on property.

No hype, no half-truths. What you should know before buying or selling — written without the estate-agent vocabulary.

3 articles

Valuation

What an automated valuation can do — and what it can't

An online valuation in twelve seconds sounds like magic. It is in fact statistics you can understand — limits included.

July 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Buying

Purchase costs in Bavaria: what to budget for

The purchase price is not the price. Transfer tax, notary, land registry and commission come on top — and Bavaria is cheaper than almost anywhere else.

June 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Law & duties

The energy certificate: duties, deadlines and what buyers should read

No energy certificate, no viewing. What it contains, which version you need, and why the headline figure alone says little.

April 21, 2026 · 5 min read