Calculate a narrow GNotKG Table B standard case: five statutory base fees, excluding VAT, expenses, and additional activities.
German purchase costs covered by this estimate
The calculator covers only cost item 21100 (2.0 for the purchase agreement), 14150 (0.5 for the priority notice), and 14110 (1.0 for registering ownership). A land charge adds cost items 21200 and 14121 at 1.0 each. Each factor applies to the Table B fee under section 34 and Annex 2 GNotKG.
Enter the purchase price and loan separately
Enter the agreed purchase price as the planning value for the purchase agreement.
Enter the intended land-charge amount as the financing value.
Use 0 when no land charge will be created.
Review the total, individual cost items, and their charted distribution.
Example of a financed purchase
For a €400,000 purchase, the Table B base fee is €785. For a €320,000 land charge it is €635. The five included factors total €4,017.50 before VAT and expenses.
Five base fees, not a complete bill
VAT, document and communication expenses, completion and custody activities, powers of attorney, deletions, additional declarations, and different transaction values are excluded. The calculator does not estimate them and does not replace a notary’s cost calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are notary costs when buying property in Germany?
The calculator covers only five statutory base fees: cost items 21100, 14150, 14110 and, for a land charge, 21200 and 14121. Each uses the Table B fee for its transaction value.
What do German notary fees include?
Section 34 and Annex 2 GNotKG determine the Table B base fee. The official cost schedule assigns factors of 2.0, 0.5, or 1.0 to the five included cost items.
Who pays the notary costs in Germany?
The buyer usually pays the notary and land registry costs. Specific arrangements, such as clearing the seller’s existing land charges, can mean that some costs are paid by the seller.
How much does creating a land charge cost?
For this narrow standard case, the calculator uses the nominal amount under section 53 GNotKG and applies one 1.0 base fee each for cost items 21200 and 14121. Additional declarations are excluded.
Are estate-agent fees and property transfer tax included?
No. VAT, expenses, completion and custody activities are also excluded. The result is expressly not a complete notary bill.
Why can the final notary bill differ?
The exact bill depends on the procedures actually notarised, transaction values, completion work, and expenses. This estimate does not replace information from the notary.
