Entries by Elisa

Career start after studies: What recruiters are really looking for

Das Studium ist geschafft — und jetzt? Für viele Absolventinnen und Absolventen beginnt mit dem Ende der Uni eine Phase der Unsicherheit. Recruiter und HR-Manager berichten immer wieder: Der Unterschied zwischen Bewerbern liegt selten nur in den Noten. Was wirklich zählt, ist die Kombination aus Soft Skills, praktischer Erfahrung und der Fähigkeit, sich zu […]

Internship at Top Companies: Opportunities, Compensation and the Direct Path to a Career

Sechs Monate in einem Unternehmen, das du dir ausgesucht hast, Vollzeit arbeiten — bezahlt — und dabei Akademiker-Status behalten. Das Praxissemester ist für viele Studierende die erste echte Begegnung mit dem Berufsleben. Und wer die richtige Stelle findet, hat danach nicht nur Erfahrung, sondern oft auch einen direkten Draht zur späteren Einstellung. […]

Financing your studies in 2026: Germany Scholarship, BAföG and smart saving tips

Studieren kostet — und das nicht zu knapp. Wer ohne Nebenjob auskommen will und trotzdem seinen Lebensstil nicht komplett einschränken möchte, braucht eine clevere Finanzierungsstrategie. Die gute Nachricht: Es gibt mehr Möglichkeiten als die meisten Studierenden wissen. Das Deutschlandstipendium: Kaum bekannt, großer Effekt Rund 28.000 Deutschlandstipendien werden jedes Jahr vergeben […]

Risk when buying real estate: vacancy, loss of rent and negative yield effect

Risk when buying real estate – 50 euros more loan installment per month and things get tight? You should never run into a liquidity bottleneck when buying. We have already discussed the question “How much property can I afford?” in the guide Maximum purchase price. Our focus today: vacancies. Rising rental income is great for […]

Casual dating: tips and tricks for the perfect Valentine’s Day

First Date – You’ve landed a date and want to make sure it’s a success? We’ll show you how to prepare yourself – from the perfect outfit, to ideas for romantic locations, to tips for topics of conversation. Casual dating – uncomplicated time for two Not everyone is looking for the great love and even […]

Documents for the bank: financing your first property

Documents for the bank – You have found the perfect apartment? Great, now it’s down to the nitty-gritty – the financing, with the self-disclosure and all documents for the bank. Here, the completeness, neatness and seriousness is particularly important. What else you need for your financing and what you should pay attention to, you can […]

Valuation by year of construction of a property: Does age matter?

Valuation by year of construction – A property valuation is especially important when buying your first apartment. This includes the valuation by year of construction of your house or the building in which your condo is located. So what is the age limit of a building? You can find the answer in this article on […]

Property tax on real estate: annual cost of your first apartment

Property tax for real estate – If you own a property or are the owner of an apartment, you have to pay property tax. Depending on where you bought your first own apartment or property, the property tax differs by state or municipality. But how much property tax do I have to pay in the […]

Real estate transfer tax: cost of the first apartment – calculation

Real estate transfer tax – You have found your dream apartment at a dream price? Well, nevertheless, the purchase price is accompanied by ancillary costs, which include, among other things, the land transfer tax. But how high is the land transfer tax, which I must pay additionally, once with the purchase of the first own […]

Incidental purchase costs for real estate: What costs will I incur? – Calculation

Calculating the purchase price – Buying a property is not always cheap. But so that you don’t rush blindly into financing, the final purchase price can be calculated quite easily. You can find out how here! Important factors here are the incidental purchase costs, which include the land transfer tax and the broker’s commission. Here […]

Technical check: Real estate valuation made easy! – The checklist

Technical audit – You have already subjected your property to a commercial audit? Great, then let’s move on to the technical inspection. This is not about the price, but about the condition of your apartment, single or multi-family house. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the inspection of your own […]