Having bought property directly in Berlin I found the experience a lot of hassle.
A lawyer on another forum I use a great deal has set - up a company specifically to hold German property. He is buying mainly at auction, repossesed property.

The minimum investment is 50000 euros.

Now, this being CH4 I dont think Im allowed to mention the other property forum by name and I have never been able to work the PM system here.

Ah, what the heck, Ill take the chance I ASSURE CH4 THIS IS JUST FREINDLY HELP AND NOTHING IN IT FOR ME AT ALL, Ive posted on this CH4 a long time and it is obvious Im not an agent.

See housepricecrash.co.uk - the overseas investment section