Documentation
Documentation gathers complementary property documents required for due diligence and transaction completion. Sourced via DocEstate, with delivery times depending on the document type and issuing authority.
Services currently available only in Germany
GRUNDSTEUERBESCHEID
The Grundsteuerbescheid is a property tax notice issued by the municipality based on the property’s tax assessment (Grundsteuermessbescheid) from the tax office. The municipality sets the property tax amount and sends the notice to the property owners.
What's included
- Copy of the current Grundsteuerbescheid (property tax notice).
Special terms & delivery time
- 7 to 14 days delivery time.
- These are often provided free of administration charge, although a copy and postage fee ranging from 20 to 40 euros may apply.
EINHEITSWERTBESCHEID
The Einheitswertbescheid is a notice issued by the tax office that determines the assessed value (Einheitswert) of a property. This value serves as the basis for property taxation.
What's included
- Copy of the current Einheitswertbescheid.
Special terms & delivery time
- 2 to 4 weeks delivery time.
- These are often provided free of administration charge, although a copy and postage fee ranging from 20 to 40 euros may apply.
GRUNDSTEUERMESSBESCHEID
The Grundsteuermessbescheid determines the property tax base (Grundsteuermessbetrag) based on the assessed value (Einheitswert) of the property. It is a fundamental document that sets the tax rate for the property.
What's included
- Copy of the current Grundsteuermessbescheid.
Special terms & delivery time
- 2 to 4 weeks delivery time.
- These are often provided free of administration charge, although a copy and postage fee ranging from 20 to 40 euros may apply.
STEUERLICHER UNBEDENKLICHKEITSBESCHEID (OBJEKT)
The Steuerlicher Unbedenklichkeitsbescheid (Objekt) certifies that there are no outstanding tax liabilities associated with a specific property.
What's included
- Certificate confirming no outstanding tax obligations for the property.
Special terms & delivery time
- 2 to 4 weeks delivery time.
- Administration fees may range between 0 and 60 euros per property.
HANDELSREGISTERAUSZUG
The Handelsregisterauszug is an excerpt from the commercial register that provides details about a company, including its legal status, management, and other essential business information.
What's included
- Excerpt from the commercial register with up-to-date company details.
Special terms & delivery time
- Typically delivered within 1 day.
- An administration fee of 5 euros may be charged for each request.
- All fees mentioned are estimates and may vary based on the specific regulations of the issuing authority. Additional service fees may apply depending on the details of the request.
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Published on
01 April 2025
Latest update on
29 April 2026
Documentation covers the supplementary property documents required to complete a comprehensive due diligence file: utility records, inspection reports, technical documents, and historical property information that doesn't fit under Bauakte, Land Register, Protection or Municipal. Each request is scoped at order, based on the property type and the buyer's requirements.
Delivery time varies significantly by document type and the issuing authority — typically from a few days to several weeks. The exact turnaround is confirmed during the order.
Order Documentation when a transaction requires a complete due diligence file: high-value sales, commercial transactions, complex residential properties, or any case where the buyer or bank requests more than the standard Grundbuchauszug + Bauakte pack. It's also commonly ordered by relocation managers and corporate buyers.