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The best neighbourhoods in Hamburg

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

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13.10.2025

The best neighbourhoods in Hamburg

The 7 Hamburg districts and their highlights
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Buying heritage properties in Hamburg
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Alternative investment in residential properties
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Structural changes after purchasing a property
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The Engel & Völkers exposé

A decisive advantage for your property sale in Hamburg

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The notary appointment as the conclusion of your successful property sale in Hamburg

If, following the marketing phase, a prospective buyer for your house or apartment in Hamburg has been found and you've agreed on suitable terms for your sale, the transaction must be finalized with a notarial certified purchase contract. Only after this step does the transfer of ownership become legally binding. When you choose to sell your property in Harburg or the surrounding districts with Engel & Völkers Hamburg, we will, of course, support you with our extensive experience even during the notary appointments. In this article, our real estate agents explain the typical steps involved, ensuring nothing stands in the way of successfully closing your property sale!

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Expanding living space as an attractive option for your property in Hamburg

As the owner of a house or apartment in Hamburg, your property provides you with a certain amount of living space that you can use and design as you wish. The size of this space is usually recorded in square meters in documents such as the construction plans, purchase contract, or, for condominiums, in the declaration of division, and is determined according to the Living Space Ordinance. Over time, you may find that the living space initially deemed sufficient becomes limiting, prompting you to desire more room in your home—whether for starting a family, pursuing a hobby, or simply enjoying greater freedom within your own four walls. Besides the option of purchasing a new property in Hamburg, you can also explore various ways to expand the living space of your existing house or apartment. This article by Engel & Völkers Hamburg real estate agents provides insights into the most common methods for expanding living space and the structural and legal implications that accompany them.

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Rental termination

What conditions apply for tenants and landlords?

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The broker commission in property sales

Important information on cost distribution

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The strongest arguments for your property sale in Hittfeld-Waldesruh near Hamburg

For an increasing number of property owners in the Hamburg area, the market developments of recent years raise the question of whether selling one's house or villa is a wise decision at this time. The high demand for residential properties in attractive, rurally located areas like Hittfeld-Waldesruh or other locations in the Hamburg outskirts, along with the potential for substantial returns, makes selling a profitable option—especially when choosing to market with Engel & Völkers Hamburg Nordheide. This brief overview from the seller's perspective highlights why houses and villas in Hittfeld-Waldesruh have particularly promising sales prospects.