German Vocabulary · Intermediate

German Housing Market Vocabulary

Real estate terms, property transactions, and housing finance vocabulary This themed list gathers 35 German housing market words (intermediate level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

35 words

Tap any word to open its full definition, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

Showing 35 of 35
  1. Wohnungapartment; flat; dwellingNoun
  2. Hauskaufhouse purchase; buying a houseNoun
  3. Hypothekmortgage; lienNoun
  4. Kreditcredit; loanNoun
  5. Grundstückplot of land; property; siteNoun
  6. Maklerbroker; agent; intermediaryNoun
  7. Besichtigungvisit; inspection; viewingNoun
  8. Kaufvertragcontract of sale; purchase agreement; sales contractNoun
  9. Mieterent; rental feeNoun
  10. Nebenkostenadditional costs; extra charges; utilitiesNoun
  11. Kautiondeposit; security; bailNoun
  12. Eigentümerowner; proprietorNoun
  13. Vermieterlandlord; lessorNoun
  14. Baugenehmigungbuilding permit; planning permissionNoun
  15. Renovierungrenovation; refurbishment; restorationNoun
  16. Zinsinterest; interest rate; rent (historical)Noun
  17. Tilgungrepayment; amortization; redemptionNoun
  18. Notarnotary; notary publicNoun
  19. Immobiliereal estate; property; realtyNoun
  20. Grundsteuerproperty tax; land taxNoun
  21. Eigenheimowner-occupied house; own home; private residenceNoun
  22. Darlehenloan; credit; advanceNoun
  23. Baufinanzierungconstruction financing; real estate financing; mortgageNoun
  24. Mietvertragrental agreement; lease; tenancy contractNoun
  25. SchufaGerman credit bureau; SchufaProper Noun
  26. Grundbuchland register; land registry; property registerNoun
  27. Wohnflächeliving space; floor area; habitable areaNoun
  28. Bauträgerproperty developer; building contractorNoun
  29. Zwangsversteigerungforced sale; foreclosure auctionNoun
  30. Energieausweisenergy certificate; energy performance certificateNoun
  31. Wohngemeinschaftflatshare; shared apartment; communal living arrangementNoun
  32. Erbpachtheritable lease; hereditary leaseholdNoun
  33. Mietspiegelrent index; comparative rent tableNoun
  34. Nebenkostenabrechnungservice charge statement; utility bill statement; ancillary cost statementNoun
  35. Instandhaltungmaintenance; upkeepNoun

Actually remember this vocabulary

Alexandria turns these lists into smart flashcards with spaced repetition, so the words stick. Practice this vocabulary on your phone.

More business & professional lists

Keep building your German vocabulary.