Your Real Estate Guide – Knowledge, Trends, and Tips

Selling a single-family home

Strategies for premium real estate success

Selling a plot of land in Germany: Strategy, market value, and tax optimization

From legal status to discreet marketing: Your guide to the successful sale of sophisticated properties

Smart homes, smarter value

How smart technology increases your property's worth

Residential investment: Positive market signals in the first half of 2026

Stable prices and yields, alongside a positive trend in building permits, characterize the German market for mixed-use buildings. The latest analysis by Engel & Völkers Research

Passing on property tax to tenants: Key rules and practical tips

Bill accurately and on time with the essential information landlords need at a glance.

Waterfront real estate in Europe

Discover the most sought-after locations and price per square meter in the Engel & Völkers Ranking 2026

Franchise or start-up

The advantages of a franchise system compared to a traditional start-up

Founding a franchise in the real estate industry

Franchising has piqued your interest, and now you’re ready to explore promising business models that can pave your way to self-employment? Then Engel & Völkers is the right partner for you. Below, you’ll discover the far-reaching advantages the real estate industry offers for your franchise venture—and why Engel & Völkers is one of the most successful real estate franchise brands in the world.

The role of Franchisee and Managing Director at a glance

Thatched cottages in the summer

How historical architecture provides natural cooling without air conditioning while stylishly showcasing modern living comfort

The Hidden Lake Paradises of Holstein Switzerland

Retreats by the water: The idyllic inland region offers true deceleration and exclusive living spaces far from the crowded coasts

Kiel Week and Life by the Fjord

Kiel Week brings to life what makes living by the fjord so special all year round: maritime flair, quality of life, and highly sought-after residential locations

Spring on the Coast

Easter in Schleswig-Holstein

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.

The best neighbourhoods in Hamburg

Your guide to finding a new home in the world’s most beautiful city