Buying Property in Germany as a Foreign Buyer?
Get Full-Service Legal Support Before You Sign.
Full-service legal support for international buyers purchasing property in Germany. Including document collection, notary coordination, purchase contract review and transaction handling.
Full-Service Legal Support for Your German Property Transaction
From collecting the required documents to reviewing the purchase contract and coordinating with the notary, you receive structured legal support throughout the transaction process.
Communication With All Parties
Coordination with sellers, real estate agents, property managers and other involved parties to obtain the required documents and clarify open questions.
Notary Coordination
Contact with the notary of your choice, appointment coordination and request of the draft purchase contract. Trusted notaries can be recommended upon request.
Detailed Legal Review
Review of the purchase contract and related documents, including declaration of division, land register documents and rental agreements for rented properties.
Negotiation of Necessary Changes
Coordination of required or reasonable contract amendments with the notary and the other party before signing.
Representation at the Notary Appointment
Upon request, representation at the notary appointment if you cannot or do not wish to attend personally.
Transaction Handling After Signing
Support during the closing process, including communication with the notary or seller regarding handover, transfer of benefits and burdens, and ownership registration.
Financing Document Review
Review of financing documents and coordination with banks where required.
Clear Guidance in Your Language
Ongoing explanation of each step of the German real estate purchase process — available in English, French, Polish and Chinese if required.
Why International Buyers Choose Reallaw.eu
Top-Tier Legal Background
I ranked best in my year at Humboldt University and later ranked first in Berlin/Brandenburg in the Second German State Examination.
Real Estate Transaction Experience
I worked in real estate transactions and financing at international and German law firms, including Greenberg Traurig and FPS.
Notary & Transaction Perspective
With experience in notary-related procedures and frequent work as a notary representative, I understands the formal process behind German property transactions.
Who is behind reallaw.eu?
About Dr. Bodo Wawrzyniak, LL.M.
Dr. Bodo Wawrzyniak is a Berlin-based German real estate lawyer specializing in real estate transactions. Before founding Real Law, he worked in real estate transactions and financing at Greenberg Traurig and in real estate transactions and notary-related matters at FPS. He has an international academic background with studies in Paris and London and has been a legal coach at immocation since 2018.
How the Legal Support Process Works
1
Submit Your Request
Tell us where the property is located, where you are in the buying process and which documents you have already received.
2
Scope & Document Check
Your situation is assessed and you receive clarity on the required legal support, timeline and expected fee structure.
3
Legal Review & Coordination
The purchase contract and related documents are reviewed. Open questions can be coordinated with the notary, seller, agent or property manager.
3
Signing & Closing Support
If required, you receive support for the notary appointment, handover process, financing documents and ownership transfer.
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