Buyers & tenants
What does buying really cost?
In North Rhine-Westphalia, roughly 9 to 11 per cent in additional costs come on top of the purchase price. This calculator shows what that means for your plans — and the monthly instalment that follows.
What does buying really cost?
In North Rhine-Westphalia, roughly 9 to 11 per cent in additional costs come on top of the purchase price. This calculator shows what that means for your plans — and the monthly instalment that follows.
Purchase costs
- Land transfer tax 6.5%
- Notary and land registry 2.0%
- Buyer’s commission 3.57%
- Total additional costs
- Total cost
Financing
- Loan amount
- of which interest
- of which repayment
Monthly instalmentper month
Non-binding estimate on the annuity principle, without overpayments, commitment interest or subsidies. The land transfer tax of 6.5 % reflects the North Rhine-Westphalia rate at the time of writing. Binding figures come from the notary, the tax office and your financing partner.

