Real estate agent in Berlin for international buyers
Since 2009, L&B Immobiliya has been brokering flats, houses and investment properties in Berlin and throughout Germany – above all to buyers who live abroad or whose native language is not German. We advise in German, English, Russian, Ukrainian and Italian and support the purchase from the first viewing through to the entry in the land register.
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L&B Immobiliya at a glance
| Company | L&B Immobiliya EuRuS GmbH |
|---|---|
| Office | Frankfurter Allee 18, 10247 Berlin-Friedrichshain |
| Active since | 2009 |
| Estate agent licence | § 34c GewO, granted on 23.03.2009 (District Office Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf) |
| Commercial register | Local Court Charlottenburg, HRB 142688 B |
| Languages | German, English, Russian, Ukrainian, Italian |
| Area | Berlin and throughout Germany |
| Properties | Freehold flats, houses, multi-family houses, plots of land, commercial property, investment properties |
| Telephone | +49 30 762 149 75 |
| info@immobiliya.de |
What we take care of for buyers from abroad
- Property search according to your requirements – including offers that we broker directly and discreetly without them being listed on portals.
- Viewing on site with you or, if you are unable to travel, by video and telephone.
- Documents such as the exposé, declaration of division, minutes and budget plan explained or translated in your language.
- Interpreting at the notary appointment, so that you fully understand the purchase contract.
- Representation by power of attorney: the purchase is also possible without you having to travel.
- Authorised agent for service: post from the notary, land registry and authorities reaches you reliably via us.
- After the purchase, letting and management of your flat on request (rental unit management, Sondereigentumsverwaltung).
Who we work for
- Buyers living abroad who wish to buy a flat in Berlin or Germany
- Investors from Germany and abroad looking for a let flat or a multi-family house
- Families and skilled professionals moving to Berlin and looking for a home of their own
- Owners abroad who wish to sell or let their property in Germany
How a purchase with us works
- Initial consultationVia WhatsApp, telephone or video in your language: budget, location, owner occupation or letting.
- Suitable propertiesWe send you offers with the key documents and explain the figures.
- ViewingOn site with us or by video if you are unable to come to Berlin.
- Financing and reservationClarify proof of financing or equity, then agree the purchase price and appointment with the seller.
- Notary appointmentDraft contract in advance, interpreter at the appointment – or signature via a power of attorney.
- Payment, land register, handoverWe support you through to the handover of the keys and, on request, afterwards with letting and management.
Costs when buying in Berlin
| Real estate transfer tax in Berlin | 6.0 % of the purchase price |
|---|---|
| Notary and land registry | together approx. 1.5 to 2 % |
| Estate agent's commission | as stated in the exposé, payable only after the notarial purchase contract |
For flats and single-family houses, the buyer pays no more commission than the seller (§ 656c BGB). Financing through a German bank is possible for buyers from abroad, but usually requires a higher amount of equity.
Further details in our guide
- Buying a flat in Germany: the seven steps to the land register
- Buying without travelling: power of attorney and remote completion
- Financing for buyers from abroad
- Purchase costs and real estate transfer tax by federal state
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy property in Berlin as a foreigner?
Yes. German law imposes no restriction based on nationality or place of residence on the purchase of a flat or house; buyers from the EU and from non-EU countries buy on the same terms. Exceptions apply to persons on sanctions lists. The notary and the agent are required to verify your identity under the Money Laundering Act (Geldwäschegesetz); for this you need a valid passport or identity card.
Which estate agent in Berlin helps buyers who do not speak German?
L&B Immobiliya in Berlin-Friedrichshain has been advising in German, English, Russian, Ukrainian and Italian since 2009, translates the documents, arranges the interpreter at the notary and can represent you under a power of attorney.
Do I have to come to Germany for the notary appointment?
No. Notarisation by video is currently not permitted for property purchase contracts, but you can be represented under a power of attorney. The power of attorney must be at least publicly certified; abroad, this can be done at a German mission abroad or by a local notary with an apostille.
Is the purchase contract valid if I do not speak German?
Yes. The notary must ensure that you understand the contract. If your German is not sufficient, the contract is translated by an interpreter at the appointment (§ 16 Beurkundungsgesetz). We arrange this.
What does buying a flat in Berlin cost in addition to the purchase price?
Real estate transfer tax 6.0 %, notary and land register together approx. 1.5 to 2 % and, where applicable, the agent's commission as stated in the exposé. For flats and single-family houses, the buyer pays no more commission than the seller (§ 656c BGB).
Do you only broker in Berlin?
No. Our office is in Berlin, but we broker residential and commercial properties throughout Germany.
Do you also help owners abroad with selling?
Yes. We value the property free of charge and without obligation, handle the marketing and support the sale through to the notary – even if you are unable to travel to Germany.
General information, as at October 2026. It does not replace advice from a tax adviser, solicitor or notary.
