Story No. 2 · Frankfurt · Single, around €120k

A 420.000 € apartment, bought on a 120.000 € salary.

A 59 m² new-build apartment in Frankfurt Gallus, completed 2026, 100 % financed at 4,6 % fixed for ten years with 5 % degressive depreciation. The forecast, and the three scenarios we stress-tested before signing.

  • Frankfurt Gallus59 m², new-build 2026
  • Rent26 € / m²
  • Financed100 %
  • Interest4,6 % fixed 10 y
  • Repayment1 %
  • AfA5 % degressive
  • Appreciation3 %
  • Income growth0 %
  • Own capital33.600 €

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
−470 €
In 2027, narrowing every year as rent rises
After tax benefits, first full year
+294 € / month
The apartment carries itself from year one
Total wealth if sold in 2036
221.309 €
6,59× own capital · 20,7 % annualized

Projection from the assumptions above. Rent is indexed 2 % a year, the salary stays flat, the building is depreciated at 5 % degressively, 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
221.309 €
sold 2036
Own capital multiple
6,59×
20,7 % a year · 10 years
Cashflow before tax benefits
−40.162 €
over the hold
Cashflow after tax benefits
+26.401 €
over the hold
Tax benefits over the hold
+66.563 €
10 years

Base case, year by year

Cashflow before tax benefits

per month · rent minus loan and costs

−40.162 €

money inmoney out

Cashflow after tax benefits

per month · including the tax refund

+26.401 €

money inmoney out

Tax impact

per year · income tax saved

+66.563 €

tax refund

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

Past deal No. 2: a 420.000 € apartment on a 120.000 € salary, Frankfurt | Financemate