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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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The 7 Hamburg districts and their highlights
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How important are reservations and preliminary contracts in the process of selling property in Hamburg?
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Hiring an appraiser before purchasing property: a sensible decision?
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How long will your real estate sale in Hamburg take?
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Rent control in Hamburg: Current information for property landlords

Real estate remains one of the most stable and low-risk investments in Germany: Houses and apartments, for example in Hamburg Bergedorf, have proven to be valuable assets even during times of crisis. Additionally, renting out the property generates passive income. However, to realistically calculate your expected returns, it is important to consider legal regulations. This includes, for example, the rent control ordinance of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, better known as the “Mietpreisbremse” (rent brake). Your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Hamburg summarizes what you should keep in mind when renting out a property for the first time in Hamburg Bergedorf or one of the surrounding districts in the following article.

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What to consider when handing over the keys after a property sale

After the conclusion of contract negotiations and the notarized signatures of both parties, your property sale is finalized: the planned transaction can now be executed by the buyer transferring the agreed purchase amount to you, and you, in return, preparing everything for the handover of the keys to your house or apartment in Hamburg. To avoid any oversights during this important appointment and to ensure a smooth process, this article explains how a successful handover of your property in Hamburg Altona and the surrounding area should ideally proceed. Let Engel & Völkers Hamburg’s real estate agents guide you through the key points!

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Are preliminary contracts and reservation agreements beneficial for your property sale?

The topic of reservations during the marketing of houses or apartments often raises questions, as illustrated by the following example: You have listed your property for sale in Hamburg Eppendorf or the nearby area, the first viewings have taken place, and now a potential buyer has expressed serious interest. However, for various reasons, they are unable to sign the purchase contract immediately and ask you to reserve the property for them. Should you agree to this request or wait for another buyer? And what are the differences between a preliminary contract and a reservation agreement? Your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Hamburg explores these questions in the following article to provide you with well-founded support in your sales decision.

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Alternative investment in residential properties

Thanks to the micro-apartment trend

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Property sale with multiple owners: legal and practical considerations

Unlike property sales by a single owner, houses, apartments, and plots with multiple owners involve a range of additional considerations. As real estate agents in Hamburg, we frequently encounter client questions or uncertainties related to sales involving multiple owners. Not only do the specific legal aspects require clarification, but the practical processes involved in such transactions also often raise questions. For this reason, the Engel & Völkers Hamburg team has compiled the most important points on this topic for you in this article. If you are planning to sell a property—such as in Hamburg Barmbek or one of the surrounding districts—and multiple owners are involved, the following sections will be especially valuable for you.