Events
The German Real Estate Market - A Webinar for Expats
Discover effective search strategies for properties, practical financing recommendations and benefit from an interactive exchange about the topic.
16. December 2025
Register for free to attend the live webinar.
03:00 PM
The webinar will last 35-45 minutes and conclude with an open Q&A session.
English
Our webinars are offered in different languages.
What you can expect from our Webinars
In our exclusive webinars for property buyers, participants receive a solid and practical overview of the home-buying journey in Germany. Step by step, we explain how to define a realistic budget, which documents to prepare, and how to search for suitable properties efficiently and assess them properly. You will learn which checks are useful before making a commitment, how to coordinate your financing with the notary appointment, and which steps are involved on the way to a successful closing.
Advantages for participants:
Access to expert knowledge: Get insights from experienced mortgage and real estate advisors on the German property market and on the key preparations before you buy.
Insights into the real estate purchasing process: Understand the main players and stages, from viewings and offers to draft contracts, the notary appointment and handover.
Insights into property financing Learn how banks assess applications, which documents are required, how equity, fixed interest periods and repayment work together, and how to prepare your financing in a structured way.
Interactive questions and answers: Ask your specific questions before and during the live event and receive direct, easy-to-understand answers.
The Buying Process
The buying process in Germany may seem complex at first, but it follows clear and logical steps. In this part of the webinar, we guide you through the structured path from initial orientation to the notary appointment. This includes defining your search criteria, creating a realistic budget, submitting an offer, and navigating the reservation and review phase before signing. We discuss typical timelines, required documents, important coordination points between agent, bank and notary, and how to avoid common delays so that your financing is ready when needed. You will also receive practical guidance on what to watch out for with older properties or incomplete documentation. By the end of this section, you will clearly understand how the process works and which parts you can actively manage.
Mortgages and Property Financing
Financing a property in Germany is structured and transparent, though often unfamiliar for first-time buyers. In this section, we explain how banks assess your application, which criteria matter, and how to prepare your documents effectively. This includes income verification, available equity, residence status, credit history and the intended use of the property. You will learn how the essential components of a mortgage work together, fixed interest periods, repayment rates, total purchase costs and closing costs, and how to structure your financing so you can plan realistically. Using common examples, we show how financing can vary depending on the type of property and which steps make your application smoother. This section gives you a clear understanding of what lenders expect and how to improve the likelihood of receiving timely approval.
Webinar Agenda
Market environment for real estate purchases
Insights and explanations on economic conditions and developments that are relevant for real estate, construction financing or construction interest rates
Real estate purchase process
Know and understand the most important steps in the real estate purchase process. Gain insight into the roles of market participants and the real estate purchase process
Develop an understanding of suitable real estate financing structures
Understanding the different financing structures in order to develop a feeling for which financing best suits the desired property
Understanding the complexities of real estate financing
Develop an understanding of which constellations or situations may be challenging for financing and what solutions are available.
Clarification of specific questions
The interactive Q&A session with industry experts allows individual questions to be answered at the end of each event.
Your Host for the Webinar
Daniela Kögel
Mortgage Consultant
Daniela Koegel, Senior Mortgage Consultant at finbird, will be your host for this webinar. Daniela provides insights into economic issues related to mortgages, solutions for specific customer situations, and advice on structuring and selecting the right mortgage in the real estate purchase process as part of our regular webinars.
FAQs
What topics are covered in the webinars?
Our exclusive webinars provide you with an in-depth and comprehensive overview of the real estate buying process. From determining your individual real estate budget, to recommendations on how and where to search for suitable properties most efficiently, to the specific steps to inspect the property, finalize your real estate financing and successfully complete the transaction.
Who should attend the webinar?
The webinar is aimed at participants who are buying a property in Germany and would like to learn more about the purchase process. The webinar also provides valuable insights for buyers who are new to the real estate market or have a more complex credit rating situation and are looking for individual solutions.
How long does the webinar last and can I ask questions?
The webinar presentation usually lasts 30-45 minutes, followed by a 15-30 minute question and answer session. Participants can submit questions during registration that will be incorporated into the presentation or ask questions live during the webinar.
Does the webinar also deal with current economic trends?
Yes, there is always a block in the webinar where the latest economic developments such as the current interest rate landscape or market developments in real estate and construction interest rates are discussed.
Can I receive advice on my individual situation during the webinar?
The webinar covers the most important general aspects of the real estate purchase process and often answers the most important questions of many participants. If you have specific questions about your personal situation, you can request a personal consultation at any time via our website and talk to one of our financial advisors about your situation.
Is the finbird webinar free of charge?
Yes, our webinars are free of charge!
How do I register and what do I need to participate?
You can register directly online via our webinar page, simply click on the corresponding button and answer a few questions. To participate, you will need a stable internet connection and a computer or mobile device on which the webinar software can be run (details can be found in the registration confirmation and in the emails prior to the event).
What happens if I miss the live webinar?
If you miss the live session of our webinars, you will automatically receive a recording of the webinar by e-mail and can watch it at any time at a later date.
How often are the webinars held?
Webinars are usually held on a monthly basis. Save this link to stay informed about upcoming events.
