Buying a property doesn't start with the viewing - it starts with the financing. Anyone who wants to buy a home or realise a project today is faced with numerous questions: How will the current interest rates affect my loan? How much equity do I need to bring with me? And what if I am buying from abroad?
On Tuesday, 16 September 2025, we will be welcoming one of Berlin's most experienced financing experts as part of our Berlin Real Estate Talks: Martin Bonnet. He has been supporting clients for more than two decades - from classic single-family homes and condominiums to complex property development and bridging finance.
What is particularly exciting is that Bonnet not only looks after German buyers, but also many international clients who want to finance a property in Germany. This interview is about practice, not theory.
We talk about this, among other things:
- Which financing strategies make sense in 2025?
- How much equity do banks require - and what is realistic?
- What do buyers from abroad need to consider?
- When is interim financing worthwhile - and when is it not?
- What to do if the bank initially rejects the financing?
- What are the pitfalls in new-build projects?
- What is the current impact of subsidy programmes or repayment options?
