Story No. 1 · Frankfurt · Single, around €90k

A 354.000 € apartment, bought on a 90.000 € salary.

A newly renovated 40 m² apartment in central Frankfurt with a 3-year rental guarantee, 100 % financed at 4,5 % fixed for ten years. The forecast she saw, and the four scenarios we stress-tested before she signed.

  • Central Frankfurt40 m², newly renovated
  • Rent32 € / m²
  • Rental guarantee3 years
  • Financed100 %
  • Interest4,5 % fixed 10 y
  • Repayment1 %
  • AfA3 %
  • Appreciation3 %
  • Income growth0 %
  • Own capital28.320 €

Own capital covers the purchase costs only: 6 % transfer tax, 1,5 % notary and land registry, 0,5 % financing costs. Hessen, single filing.

Worst month before tax benefits
−366 €
In 2027, narrowing every year as rent rises
After tax benefits, first full year
+43 € / month
The apartment carries itself from year one
Total wealth if sold in 2036
170.939 €
6,04× own capital · 19,7 % annualized

Projection from the assumptions above. Rent is indexed 2 % a year, the salary stays flat, and the apartment is sold after the 10-year holding period, so the gain is tax-free.

What we stress-tested

Total wealth at sale
170.939 €
sold 2036
Own capital multiple
6,04×
19,7 % a year · 10 years
Cashflow before tax benefits
−28.428 €
over the hold
Cashflow after tax benefits
+9.121 €
over the hold
Tax benefits over the hold
+37.549 €
10 years

Base case, year by year

Cashflow before tax benefits

per month · rent minus loan and costs

−28.428 €

money inmoney out

Cashflow after tax benefits

per month · including the tax refund

+9.121 €

money inmoney out

Tax impact

per year · income tax saved

+37.549 €

tax refund

The same three charts every client sees for their own property in the Financemate scenario planner.

Past deal No. 1: a 354.000 € apartment on a 90.000 € salary, Frankfurt | Financemate