Buying Property in Nuremberg: A Step-by-Step Guide
From the reservation to the notarial deed, here's how the property purchase process works in Nuremberg — and what to budget beyond the asking price.
Buying an apartment or house in Nuremberg follows a clear, well-established process, but the details matter — especially the costs that sit on top of the purchase price.
Once you agree terms, the sale is drawn up by a notary (Notar) and both parties sign the notarial purchase deed (Kaufvertrag). The notary then arranges the transfer of ownership in the land register (Grundbuch).
Budget for additional purchase costs of roughly 8–11% of the price: real-estate transfer tax (Grunderwerbsteuer) of 3.5% in Bavaria, notary and land-registry fees of about 1.5–2%, and, where applicable, the buyer's share of the agent's commission (Maklerprovision).
EU and non-EU buyers alike face no restrictions on purchasing property in Germany. Financing is widely available to residents and many non-residents — our team introduces clients to trusted local lenders and guides international buyers through every step.
