Berlin Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 6% Explained with Examples

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Berlin Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 6% Explained with Examples

Berlin’s real estate transfer tax is 6% of the purchase price — €27,000 on a €450,000 home. What counts, when you pay, and how to plan.

Full English version planned (N10). German guide: /blog/grunderwerbsteuer-berlin