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Yes — Germany places no restrictions on foreign buyers. You do not need citizenship, residency, or even a German bank account to own property here. The practical differences show up in financing: German banks apply stricter down-payment requirements to buyers without German residency or income.

Usually yes, if you live and work in Germany: banks typically finance 80–90% of the purchase price for residents with stable income. Non-residents should expect to bring 30–40% equity. Rates and terms vary significantly between lenders, so an independent mortgage broker comparison is worth it.

No, but the purchase contract is notarized in German. If you don't speak German well, the notary will require a sworn interpreter at the signing, or a bilingual contract. I work in English, German, and Russian and guide you through every document so nothing is signed blind.

In a share deal you buy the shares of the company that owns the property rather than the property itself. For larger assets it can be tax-efficient and allows discreet, off-market transactions — which is why investment buildings are often structured this way. It requires specialist legal and tax advice; we coordinate that as part of the purchase.