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Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners

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    Real estate as a capital investment 2026: Yield, location, and strategic growth

    In 2026, building and stabilizing wealth necessitates a sophisticated approach to real estate as a capital investment. The appeal remains undeniable: a well-managed, rentable property provides consistent income, tangible security, and a level of predictability that volatile markets often lack. However, success in today's market is not guaranteed by acquisition alone. Sustainable returns are the result of uncompromising location quality, rigorous due diligence, and a financing structure designed to withstand economic shifts.

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    • 20.02.2026
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    Increasing Property Value: How to Boost Your Real Estate's Worth

    Whether you're a property owner planning to sell soon or an investor looking to optimize your portfolio: strategically increasing your property's value is key to success. But how exactly can you achieve property appreciation? What factors play a role, and which measures are particularly effective? Below, you'll find tips on how to increase your property's value and achieve a higher profit when selling.

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    • 05.08.2024
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Buyer

Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers

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    Real estate as a capital investment 2026: Yield, location, and strategic growth

    In 2026, building and stabilizing wealth necessitates a sophisticated approach to real estate as a capital investment. The appeal remains undeniable: a well-managed, rentable property provides consistent income, tangible security, and a level of predictability that volatile markets often lack. However, success in today's market is not guaranteed by acquisition alone. Sustainable returns are the result of uncompromising location quality, rigorous due diligence, and a financing structure designed to withstand economic shifts.

    • 6 min read
    • 20.02.2026
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    Spring in Holstein Switzerland

    As spring arrives, it becomes evident why Holstein Switzerland is one of Northern Germany’s most coveted residential locations.

    • 4 min read
    • 07.05.2026
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Lifestyle

Tips, Trends, and Inspiration for Modern Living

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    Le Corbusier’s style and design philosophy

    Le Corbusier ranks among the most influential figures in modern architecture and is perhaps one of the most divisive. He has been both lauded for the sculptural quality of his free-form living spaces and reviled for setting the stage for concrete social housing blocks thrown up in the post-war years. But how did a self-taught architect from a small Swiss town make such an impact, and why is he still relevant?

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    • 25.04.2019
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    Zaha Hadid's style and design philosophy

    Many of us recognise famous buildings and eye-catching architecture when we pass it, but would you know the creator responsible for these designs? Often they remain little known. Here we explore the history and style of one of the great minds behind luxury architecture – Zaha Hadid.

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    The world’s top 5 most exclusive ski resorts

    Engel & Völkers presents this year’s ski ranking, highlighting the five most exclusive ski destinations worldwide. According to the latest survey by the globally operating real estate service provider, the most exclusive ski properties are currently found in the Swiss Alps: Gstaad in the Saanenland tops the ranking as the location with the highest real estate prices, followed by the prestigious ski resort of St. Moritz in Graubünden. Aspen, in the U.S. state of Colorado, takes third place, making it the most exclusive ski region in the Rocky Mountains. Neighboring Vail, as well as Park City in Utah, also rank among the five most sought-after winter destinations worldwide.

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Agent

Our Real Estate Agents: Trusted Advisors, Supporters, and Market Experts

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    Discover the new Engel & Völkers headquarters!

    2018 is a special year for Engel & Völkers. Not only because we are celebrating our 40th company anniversary and have again increased our turnover in the first half of the year, but also because the opening of the new Engel & Völkers headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity is a dream come true for company founder Christian Völkers, who envisaged a unique brand home for his company. In this article, we want to invite you to explore this unique architectural gem together with us.

    • 3 min read
    • 28.10.2018
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