In the practice of real estate transactions, property transfer tax is a central issue. The property transfer tax arises with the realization of a legally binding acquisition process and often leads to an extraordinary burden for the taxpayer. Therefore, good advice, proper structuring, and optimal preparation are essential. The work explains all the regulations of the Property Transfer Tax Act (GrEStG) in a practical and up-to-date manner, identifies taxable transactions, mentions exceptions to taxation, and addresses conversions in a practical way. Numerous examples and practical tips make this work indispensable in all areas of real estate transactions.