German real estate on YouTube

Buying or renting can be complicated. Understanding it isn't.

Renting, buying, selling, inheriting: I explain the key real estate topics in Germany so you really understand them. Free, in English and German.

Deposit back? Rent increase allowed? What does the notary do? Property tax? Schufa check? Service charges correct? NEW EPISODES
The channels

Pick your format

In-depth or to the point: both series are free, and new episodes are added regularly.

In-depth

ImmoWissen Klartext

English channel

Finding a flat, rental contract, service charges, renovation: each episode takes one topic and explains it thoroughly.

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The English channel is launching soon.

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To the point

ImmoWissen Kompakt

English channel

Buying, selling, financing, taxes and inheritance: the essentials in about twelve minutes.

Episode 1: Budget check, property and down payment
Episode 2
Coming soon

Die deutschen Kanäle findest du auf der deutschen Seite.

The practical guides

Everything important to read up on

Each channel comes with an e-book: every chapter concisely summarised, with a clickable table of contents. 2026/2027 edition.

E-book cover ImmoWissen Klartext: Finding and renting an apartment in Germany
ImmoWissen Klartext

Finding & renting an apartment in Germany

Your practical guide to a successful apartment search.

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E-book cover ImmoWissen Kompakt: Safe property deals in Germany
ImmoWissen Kompakt

Safe property deals in Germany

The practical guide to buying and selling real estate, for everyone new to the German system.

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Who's explaining?

Knowledge from practice.
Not from a textbook.

I'm Holger Kossack, a licensed real estate agent in Germany since 1998. Over the years I have seen again and again how much money and stress a lack of knowledge costs. With ImmoWissen I pass on what you really need to know before you sign a purchase or rental contract.

  • Clearly explained

    German legal terms are translated and explained with examples.

  • Up-to-date legal status

    Laws, court rulings and deadlines are checked before every episode.

  • Free and independent

    General information without sales pressure. It does not replace individual advice.