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Acting correctly as real estate buyers and sellers in times of the interest rate turnaround

After years of low interest rate policy, virtually nationwide rising property prices and excess demand, the property market in Germany is experiencing a number of clear counter-trends for the first time. The European Central Bank has raised the key interest rate to 0.5% in July 2022 - in the practice of real estate financing, interest rate increases of around 180% have been recorded compared to the previous year. The associated effects are already being felt in the industry and are affecting the behaviour of owners and prospective buyers in various ways. In this article, real estate agent Engel & Völkers would like to provide you with an overview of the current situation and clarify which maxims you can use to make the right decisions even after the interest rate turnaround on the real estate market.

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Zurich real estate prices: Stable market, high demand

Zurich real estate prices continued to show a stable upward trend in 2024. As an economically important metropolis, Switzerland's largest city experiences enormous popularity, even beyond national borders. From urban flair with diverse cultural offerings and entertainment options to magnificent landscapes for recreation, the city and its surrounding canton offer something for every taste. Where does Zurich show its most beautiful side, and how are real estate prices developing? Our Market Insights Zurich provide you with insights into developments and trends!

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How to obtain the standard land value for your property in Flensburg

The standard land value is of central importance for property buyers and owners. It indicates how much a plot of land is worth and is also taken into account in property taxation. The standard land value is made up of various factors and differs from the market value of a property. If you would like to find out the standard land value for a plot of land in Flensburg, our real estate agents will support you with Know-how and experience.

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Improving Your Prowess as a Private Property Investor

Real estate has always been a significant avenue to building wealth. Investing in either residential or commercial property can yield stable cash flow,potential for growing your capital, and diversification, all of which are attractive to large portfolios. In addition, directly investing in real estate gives greater control of the risk profile, ownership structure, and business model. Furthermore, a property is something you can touch and experience, meaning that it is often a more emotional pursuit than stocks or bonds.

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Sell and buy real estate in Iffeldorf with Engel & Völkers

In the Upper Bavarian district of Weilheim-Schongau and on the Edge of the idyllic Osterseen the municipality of Municipality of Iffeldorf is characterized by a high quality of life. There are numerous advantages that make Buying or selling of a house, apartment or plot of land in this attractive real estate location.

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Standard land value Lübeck

The standard land value in Lübeck provides information on the average land price per square meter within certain standard land value zones. The expert committees in Schleswig-Holstein publish the current figures every other year. The standard land value for Lübeck allows property sellers as well as prospective buyers to get an first impression of the land values in the various locations of the Hanseatic city. But what exactly does the standard land value say? Is it helpful in determining property prices for sale in Lübeck?

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