Can I buy a German property while living abroad?

Short answer: Yes, you can buy a German property while living abroad by signing via power of attorney, securing a non-resident mortgage and letting us manage the notary and bank paperwork on your behalf.

How it works from overseas:

• Digital search & due diligence. We shortlist flats or houses through our property search engine, stream video walk-throughs and commission a structural survey so you see every detail remotely.
• Non-resident financing. German lenders will fund up to 80 % loan-to-value for buyers without local residency. We pre-check your profile, collect passport, payslips and bank statements, then issue a fully translated loan offer. Run the numbers instantly with our mortgage calculator.
• Power of attorney at the notary. The purchase deed must be notarised in Germany. You either sign during a short fly-in visit or grant us—or a trusted relative—power of attorney; the notary then reads the contract, registers title and forwards certified copies.
• International payments. We coordinate the equity transfer through a low-fee FX platform, ensure the bank releases mortgage funds on the notary’s call date, and pay land-transfer tax and registry fees.
• Post-purchase management. Our property team arranges key hand-over, insurance activation and, if you plan to rent, a bilingual lease and tenant screening.

Key take-aways:

• Power of attorney lets you close the deal without flying in.
• Banks finance up to 80 % for non-EU, non-resident buyers.
• Finance for Expats handles surveys, loan approval, fund transfer and tenant setup—all in English.