Guide Overview
Selling property is complex. Documents, taxes, valuation, negotiation — there's a lot to know and plenty that can go wrong. Our guides help you make the right decisions.
Our guides at a glance
The complete selling guide
From the first thought to handing over the keys. Eight steps, all costs, all documents. Your roadmap for selling property in Dresden.
Which documents do I need?
Land register extract, energy certificate, declaration of division: the complete list with sources, costs and deadlines.
Understanding the land register extract
Three sections, land charges, rights of way: what it contains, what it means and how to request the extract in Dresden.
The energy certificate for sellers
Consumption certificate vs. demand certificate, costs, obligations. What you need to know before you list.
Incidental costs when selling
Agent commission, notary costs, real estate transfer tax, speculation tax: what you pay as a seller and what the buyer covers.
Private sale or agent?
The honest comparison: when is an agent worth it, when can you do it yourself? With concrete figures for Dresden.
Property valuation
Comparative value, income value, asset value: the three valuation methods explained — with Dresden market data.
Property glossary
60 technical terms explained simply: price multiple, priority notice, annuity loan, heritage depreciation and more — from A to Z.
Tax-free sale after 10 years
Speculation period, owner-occupation, inherited properties: when you can sell tax-free.
Agent commission in Saxony
7.14% in total, split equally: what buyers and sellers pay, when it's worth it and what's negotiable.
Dresden Market Report 2026
20 locations analysed — current per-square-metre prices for all Dresden districts, market trends and a 2026 forecast.
Finding an estate agent in Dresden
What distinguishes a good Dresden agent, how to recognise reliability and which questions to ask in the first meeting.
Rent out or sell?
Net rental yields, management effort and tax aspects: the honest comparison for Dresden owners.
Sell now or wait?
Dresden market analysis 2026, interest-rate trends and personal decision factors — when is the right time?
Understanding sale price & interest rates
Why your price today no longer matches that of 2–4 years ago — how interest rates determine the buyer's budget via the monthly instalment. With a worked example and chart.
Notary costs when buying property
Fee schedule, who pays what and how notary and land-registry costs are calculated when buying property in Saxony.
Handover protocol: checklist
What must be documented at the handover appointment — including a checklist for meter readings, defects and key handover.
Home staging in Dresden
What it achieves, what it costs and what owners can do themselves. Including a DIY checklist for viewing preparation.
Cancelling a land charge
When to cancel, when to leave the land charge in place — and what the notary and land registry cost.
TSMC & Silicon Saxony: what does it mean for Dresden property?
How the semiconductor boom affects demand, which districts benefit and whether a price rise can be expected from the investment cycle.
Split an apartment building or sell it as a whole?
Section 250 BauGB, the conversion ban, income value vs. individual flat prices: what owners in Dresden must consider when deciding.
Calculate property value — free online calculator for Dresden 2026
Calculate your property value in Dresden free of charge and anonymously — no registration, no contact details. Flat, house, apartment building or plot: enter your postcode, get the result instantly.
Calculate the equalisation of gains in a divorce
Calculate the equalisation of gains in a divorce: determine the equalisation claim under § 1378 BGB — explained simply and clearly.
Calculate the exit tax: indicative calculator for § 6 AStG
Calculate the exit tax under § 6 AStG: partial income method, EU instalment payment and an indicative figure for GmbH shares — with a free online calculator.
Calculate the price multiple: apartment buildings & income properties in Dresden
Calculate the price multiple (multiplier) for apartment buildings online — with Dresden reference values for 2026 and a classification by location type.
Calculate the sale profit
Calculate the sale profit on a property: acquisition costs, disposal costs and tax liability explained simply — with a calculator.
Calculating Incidental Costs When Buying and Selling Property
Calculate incidental purchase and sale costs for property: real estate transfer tax, notary, land register, agent and speculation tax at a glance.
Calculating inheritance tax
Calculate inheritance tax on property: tax classes, allowances and the family home rule explained simply — with a calculator.
Calculating property financing – working out the instalment and interest burden
Calculate a property loan: easily work out the monthly instalment, the term and the total interest burden — with an explanation of interest rate, repayment and financing strategy.
Calculating Renovation Costs
Calculate renovation costs: costs per trade, the influence of the property's condition and example figures for Dresden — with an interactive calculator.
Calculating Rental Yield
Calculate rental yield: gross and net rental yield explained simply, with a calculator and benchmark figures for the Dresden rental market.
Calculating return on equity – property as an investment
Calculate the return on equity for property: how much return does your investment really earn? With cash-flow analysis and a chart of your wealth growth.
Calculating Speculation Tax
Calculate speculation tax when selling a property: the 10-year period, exemptions through owner-occupation and an example calculation — with a calculator for Dresden.
Cash-flow calculator for property: monthly cash flow for investors
Cash-flow calculator for rental properties: work out the monthly cash flow from net cold rent minus loan instalment, service charge and management costs in seconds.
Energy Certificate for Sellers
Energy certificate when selling property: requirement, costs, the difference between demand-based and consumption-based certificates. Everything for your sale in Dresden.
Estate Agent Commission Saxony
Estate agent commission in Saxony: how high, who pays, what is negotiable? Everything about agent courtage when selling a property in Dresden explained.
Estate agent Dresden: how to find the right agent
Finding an estate agent in Dresden: what marks out a good agent, how to recognise integrity, and how the cooperation works.
Exit taxation: what emigrants with property and GmbH shares need to know
Exit taxation § 6 AStG explained: who is affected, how the tax is calculated, EU instalment payment and the distinction from speculation tax on property.
Guide Overview
Guides on selling property in Dresden: valuation, documents, taxes, energy certificate — sound knowledge from Immobilienpartner Sachsen.
Handover protocol when selling a property: checklist and template
Handover protocol when selling a property: what goes in it, when it is drawn up, and how it protects seller and buyer. Includes a checklist.
Home staging in Dresden: is it really worth it?
Home staging in Dresden: what it achieves, what it costs and what owners can do themselves. Includes a DIY checklist for viewing preparation.
Incidental costs when selling a property
Incidental costs when selling a property in Dresden: agent, notary, land register, taxes — all costs broken down transparently.
Land charge cancellation: costs, process and when it is worthwhile
Land charge cancellation after a house sale or loan repayment: costs, process and whether cancellation or assignment makes more sense.
Let or sell? A decision aid for Dresden owners
Let or sell in Dresden — rental yield vs. sale proceeds, tax aspects and your personal situation. With worked examples and a decision matrix.
Notary Costs When Buying Property in Saxony: What You Really Pay
Notary costs and land-register fees when buying property in Saxony: fee table, cost calculation and what buyers and sellers each pay.
Owner-occupation termination: what landlords in Dresden need to know
Owner-occupation termination in Dresden: requirements, notice periods, the duty to give reasons, the hardship clause and blocking periods — a guide from the Dresden estate agent.
Private sale or estate agent?
Private sale or agent in Dresden? Pros and cons, cost comparison, typical mistakes in a private sale. An honest decision aid.
Property Glossary Dresden
Over 65 property terms explained simply: capping limit, rent index, rent cap, speculation tax, land charge and more — from A to Z.
Property valuation Dresden
Property valuation and value assessment in Dresden: understanding comparative value, cost value, income value. Request a free initial valuation.
Real estate transfer tax Saxony 2026 – rate, calculation & calculator
Real estate transfer tax in Saxony 2026: 5.5 percent of the purchase price. Rate, calculation, due date and exemptions – including a calculator and examples for Dresden.
Rent Increase Calculator Dresden — Capping Limit & Rent Index 2025
Rent increase calculator Dresden: instantly calculate the 15 % capping limit and rent index 2025 — how much of an increase is the maximum allowed?
Rent Increases in Dresden: What Landlords Need to Know
Rent increases in Dresden: capping limit 15 %, rent index 2025, the annual waiting period and the duty to justify — a step-by-step guide from the Dresden agent.
Sell now or wait? The Dresden property market 2026
Is it worth selling a property in Dresden in 2026 or should you wait? Market analysis, interest-rate developments and personal decision factors.
Selling a property from abroad: power of attorney, remote handling & tax liability
Selling a property from abroad: power of attorney, remote handling & tax liability as a non-resident — step by step from your Dresden agent.
Split an apartment building or sell it whole? Conversion, §250 BauGB and Dresden
Split an apartment building in Dresden or sell it whole? The mechanics, costs, §250 BauGB and why the absent conversion ban is a window of opportunity.
The complete property selling guide
Selling a property in Dresden — the complete guide: valuation, documents, marketing, notary appointment. Explained step by step.
TSMC and Silicon Saxony: what the semiconductor boom means for Dresden property
What TSMC, ESMC and Silicon Saxony mean for Dresden property prices: demand, districts, figures and the question of whether waiting is worth it.
Understanding the land register extract
Understanding the land register extract: structure, sections, reading encumbrances and using it for the sale. Practical knowledge for owners in Dresden.
Which documents do I need?
Documents for a property sale: a checklist of all papers, ways to obtain them and costs. Prepared for your sale in Dresden.
Why your sale price today is no longer what it was 2 to 4 years ago
Why is your property worth less in 2026 than 2 to 4 years ago? How interest rates determine the achievable sale price via the monthly payment — with a worked example for Dresden.
Every guide is practical, locally specific and backed by concrete figures for the Dresden market. Choose your topic and get informed.
Calculators & tools for your property
Rental yield, sale profit, taxes or renovation costs: with our interactive calculators you can work out concrete figures for your property in just a few steps.
Property value calculator
Instantly calculate apartment, house, apartment-building or land value in Dresden — anonymous, free, no contact details.
Rental yield calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield for your property — with benchmarks for the Dresden rental market.
Sale profit calculator
What's really left after the sale? Easily calculate acquisition costs, selling costs and tax.
Speculation tax calculator
Check whether your sale within the 10-year period is taxable — including a worked example.
Exit tax calculator
Section 6 AStG: a guidance value for exit tax on GmbH shares when emigrating — partial-income method and EU instalment payment.
Renovation cost calculator
Calculate costs by trade and condition — as a basis for deciding between renovating and selling.
Inheritance tax calculator
Allowances, tax classes and the family-home rule — determine the expected inheritance tax.
Incidental cost calculator
All purchase and sale incidental costs at a glance — with an integrated speculation-tax check for the sale.
Real estate transfer tax calculator
Calculate real estate transfer tax for Saxony (5.5%) — with a state-by-state comparison and notes on due date and exemptions.
Equalisation of gains calculator
Determine the equalisation claim in a divorce — per Section 1378 BGB, simple and transparent.
Return on equity calculator
How much return does your investment really make? With a chart of wealth-building over 20 years.
Mortgage calculator
Calculate instalment, term and total interest for your property loan in seconds.
Price multiple calculator
Multiplier and gross rental yield for apartment buildings and investment properties — with a Dresden location comparison.
Cash-flow calculator
Monthly cash flow: net rent minus loan instalment, service charge and management costs at a glance.
Rent increase calculator
Capping limit of 15% and the Dresden rent index 2025 — instantly work out the maximum possible increase.
Free valuation of your property
Receive a first well-founded estimate within 24 hours, based on current market data and our many years of experience.