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Ancillary Costs (Nebenkosten)

Ancillary purchase costs: A complete overview of all costs beyond the purchase price when acquiring property in Germany.

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Also known as: additional costs, incidental costs, service charges

The term Nebenkosten (ancillary costs) is used in two distinct meanings: Kaufnebenkosten (one-time costs at property acquisition) and Betriebsnebenkosten (ongoing operating costs in a rental relationship). For operating costs in tenancy law, see the separate entry.


Related Terms

Ancillary Purchase Costs (Kaufnebenkosten)Operating Costs (Betriebskosten)Real Estate Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer)

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