Guides
Advice for owners, buyers and tenants
Clear explanations with sources and the current legal position.
Buy and finance
Purchase budget, financing and contract preparation
New buildingNew construction projects in Düsseldorf: Search and prepare for purchaseNew apartments are continually being built in Düsseldorf — for sale, for rent and as subsidised housing. This guide explains where to find current projects, how to assess prices and what to check when buying from a developer.
Kaufen & LagenLuxury real estate in Düsseldorf: villa, penthouse, top locationsWhere villas and penthouses are located in Düsseldorf, how the prices are determined, why many properties are never advertised publicly - and which checks before buying are more important than the furnishings.
Kaufen & FinanzierenBuy an apartment or house privately in DüsseldorfBuying without an agent can save money, but it shifts work onto you. Here you can read where private sellers advertise in Düsseldorf, what you need to check yourself and how to pay safely.
Kaufen & FinanzierenMortgage financing in Düsseldorf: what you need in 2026Anyone who buys in Düsseldorf usually finances large sums of money. This guide shows what costs are incurred in addition to the purchase price, how much equity makes sense, how banks calculate and which funding programs you should check.
Kaufen & BauenProperty prices in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area 2026Official standard land values provide a starting point for assessing building land in Düsseldorf. This guide explains where to find values for your district and nearby towns, why individual purchase prices differ and which additional costs to budget for.
Kaufen & AnlegenBuying an apartment building in Düsseldorf: prices, rental yield, checksAn apartment building is an investment. Its value depends on the rent it can sustainably generate. This guide explains how to assess prices, calculate yields and check a property before buying.
Rent and live affordable
Apartment search, documents and rental agreement
RentFurnished apartments in Düsseldorf: renting and lettingFurnished apartments are in demand in Düsseldorf – among specialists, project teams and students. Here you can read how to estimate the price, which contract is right for you and what rights you have.
RentRooms in shared flats in Düsseldorf: prices, districts, rightsFor many people, a room in a shared apartment is the cheapest way to live in Düsseldorf. Here you can read how to estimate prices, which districts to search in and what rights you have as a main or subtenant.
Rent & WohnenApartment with WBS in Düsseldorf: application, income limits, new buildingWith a housing entitlement certificate you can rent publicly subsidized apartments whose rent is below the market level. Here you will find the official application, documents and contact points for looking for accommodation. DDORF does not confirm any currently vacant WBS apartments.
Rent & WohnenRent an apartment from a private landlord in DüsseldorfMany Düsseldorf residents specifically look for private apartments - in the hope of less competition and a personal connection to the landlord. What it really means, where to look and how to protect yourself from fraud.
Mieten & districtsCheap apartment in Düsseldorf: Plan your budget and searchA low price per square meter alone does not make an apartment affordable. Compare the overall housing budget, location and contract conditions. This guide does not contain current district rankings or available advertisements.
Rent & VermietenRent increase in Düsseldorf: local comparative rent and capA rent increase to the local comparative rent is tied to fixed rules. This way you can check whether your landlord's request is correct - or, as a landlord, whether yours holds true.
Inherit and sell
Prepare decisions and organize documents
Erben & VerkaufenSelling a rented apartment: documents, tenants and priceSelling a rented condominium: Check the rental agreement, deposit, WEG documents and possible rights of first refusal. With worklist and scenario calculator.
Erben & VerkaufenSell a house and stay in it: Compare models correctlySelling a house while continuing to live in it: distinguish a tenancy, a residential right and usufruct. Prepare the payment model, costs and unresolved contractual questions.
Erben & VerkaufenCancelling a land charge when selling: process and unresolved costsDistinguish the registered land charge from the outstanding loan balance: prepare documents for cancellation or an agreed repayment and release. No blanket promise of costs.
Erben & VerkaufenNotary appointment when selling a house: preparation until handoverPrepare a house sale with the notary: distinguish the draft contract, owners, financing, payment and handover. Includes a checklist and handover report template.
Sell an apartmentSelling an apartment: documents and the people you deal withA condominium is easier to assess when its living area, ownership structure and costs are documented. This checklist helps you gather the evidence and identify what is missing.
Inheritance and sellingCommunity of heirs: prepare the property sale togetherWhen several heirs inherit a property, agreeing on a price is not enough: they also need a shared working plan. Keep ongoing management, the decision to sell and the later financial settlement separate.
Selling and taxesSpeculation tax on real estate: which information counts?“Spekulationssteuer” is a common term for potential income tax on gains from private sales. Acquisition, use and sale matter when assessing it — not just the selling price.
Erben & VerkaufenInherited property – what now?Certificate of inheritance, land register, value, tax: What needs to be done and in what order - and how you decide whether to keep, rent or sell the property.
Erben & VerkaufenSelling a house in Düsseldorf – step by stepFrom the first value to the handover of the keys: What needs to be done when selling a house in Düsseldorf and in what order, what it costs, when taxes are due and how you decide whether to hire an agent.
Property, Valuation and Documents
Classify sources, understand energy certificates and property taxes
Valuation and dataRead real estate prices correctly: offers, purchase prices and samplesA price per square meter only helps if you know which objects, which period and which source are behind it. Check the comparison group first and then the number.
Valuation and dataPurchase price collection: information and comparison pricesWhat the purchase price collection contains, how you can get information in Düsseldorf and what distinguishes anonymized purchase prices from offers.
Valuation and dataComparative value method: use comparable purchases correctlyThe comparative value method, explained: choosing suitable transaction prices, checking property features and making adjustments, and how this differs from comparing public asking prices.
Eigentum & SteuernCalculate property tax in DüsseldorfThe new property tax has been in effect since 2025. With two numbers from your notices and the Düsseldorf municipal multiplier (Hebesatz), you can calculate your property tax in one minute.
Verkaufen & VermietenEnergy certificate: Obligations when selling and rentingWhen selling or renting, a valid energy certificate is generally required. If it is available when the listing is published, the required information must already appear in the listing; exceptions must be considered. Here we explain which energy certificate is suitable, what it must show and who issues it.
Gewerbe & BüroRent an office in Düsseldorf: rental prices, locations and contractOffice rents in Düsseldorf depend primarily on location, building age and lease term. This guide explains the main office locations and commercial lease clauses, and compares municipal business-tax rates with those in nearby towns.
Value propertyMarket value report in Düsseldorf: costs, process, recognitionYou often need a documented value for inheritance, divorce, tax office or court. Here you can find out what a market value report is, who creates it in Düsseldorf, how it works and what the costs depend on.
Calculate the budget and rental yourself
Open formulas and changeable example values for your planning.