Selling Costs

Cost Overview: Selling a Property

Who bears which costs — specifically for Dresden & Saxony

Selling a property involves costs for both sides. This overview shows the typical items for Saxony and leaves room for your own specific amounts.

Seller's Costs

Type of cost	Typical	Your amount
Agent's commission (with an agent)	3.57%
Energy certificate (if not available)	€100–500
Survey (if commissioned)	€500–1,500
Notary: deletion of land charge	0.1–0.3%
Early repayment charge	variable
Speculation tax (< 10 yrs ownership)	personal tax rate
Home staging / renovation	individual
Total seller's costs

Buyer's Costs (for context)

Type of cost	Typical	Example €400,000
Real estate transfer tax, Saxony	5.5%	€22,000
Notary fees	~1.5%	~€6,000
Land register registration	~0.5%	~€2,000
Agent's commission (buyer's share)	3.57%	€14,280
Total buyer's incidental costs	~11%	~€44,280

Speculation Tax Check

I have lived in the property myself in the last 2 years → tax-free Ownership of more than 10 years → tax-free None of these applies → tax advice recommended

In Dresden, sale prices of €300,000–600,000 are frequently achieved. At €400,000, a good agent often realises 3–7% more in sale proceeds — which, as a rule, clearly exceeds the commission.
Recommendation: consult a tax adviser, especially if you have owned the property for a short time.

Next step

Have all costs calculated individually