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Calculating living space - the right way!

If you are looking for a new property or even want to sell your property yourself, you will often come across terms such as living space or floor area. But what exactly do these terms mean and what is the difference? In this article we would like to clarify the topic of living space and show you how it is calculated.

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Hamburg's perhaps most exclusive flat in the Elbphilharmonie

Since their completion, the condominiums in the Elbphilharmonie have undoubtedly been among Hamburg's most sought-after real estate properties. Almost all available flats in the concert hall at Hamburg's harbour, which opened in January 2017, were marketed within a short time. But even if you are not one of the new owners of the luxurious flats, you can still experience the incomparable living flair of these unique properties. Engel & Völkers Hamburg Projektvermarktung invites you to take a tour of one of Hamburg's most exclusive flats in the Elbphilharmonie:

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How to handle buying and selling a home at the same time

Buying and selling a house at the same time can be a challenging prospect, but sometimes the market presents an opportunity that is simply too good to ignore. If you’re considering a significant offer with limited time or you’re keen to secure a prestige property before it’s snapped up, you may find that buying and selling houses or apartments at the same time is the only answer. In such cases, this is what you need to know.

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Buying dream holiday homes

The real estate consultants at Engel & Völkers are the right advisors when it comes to buying holiday properties. As an internationally active real estate agent with more than 830 locations in 34 countries worldwide, we have extensive knowledge of the regional market for residential or holiday properties in almost every holiday region in the world thanks to our local agents.

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Buy a house by the sea with Engel & Völkers

A house or villa in the first line of the sea and thus in the best location is not only a very special home, but also a guarantee for a successful break from the hectic city life and everyday work. The possibility of "sharing" the property in this place of longing with other holidaymakers by renting it out also makes the purchase of such a holiday home a very profitable real estate investment.

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Broker commission - everything you need to know about broker commission

Broker commission is the fee that the real estate agent receives for his services as a neutral intermediary between the buyer and the seller of a property. In the following, you will find out who pays the broker fees, how high they are, how they are divided between the parties in the sale of an apartment or house, and why hiring an estate agent is more worthwhile than ever.

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What does a real estate agent do?

The broker’s fee is one of the biggest cost factors arising from property sales for owners and buyers. But what does a real estate agent do for the brokers fee you pay and why does it pay off?

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Broker commission: Reform 2020

In May 2020, the Federal Cabinet finally discussed the reform of estate agent commission - since then, sellers and buyers have shared the costs of the estate agent when buying a property. This law rejects the so-called ordering principle. In particular, the law makes the division of the estate agent's commission between the buyer and seller of a property, which has not been uniformly regulated in Germany to date, fairer. In the following, we explain exactly what changes the reform to commission entails and why it now pays off more than ever to commission a real estate agent.

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Buying a holiday home - Tips & Info

Holidays can be so easy when you pack your bags without having to worry about the weight of your luggage. Because instead of taking everything with you for every holiday, in your own Holiday home most of your luggage is already there. When you buy a holiday home or Holiday flatyou have a second home to stay in during your holidays or weekends. For these reasons, holiday homes for sale in Germany are particularly popular. However, many people also buy a holiday home, be it a small bungalowa Detached house or a large Chalet. The journey to the property in Germany can be made comfortably by car or public transport. Luggage is kept to a minimum and if you forget something, you can buy it on the spot and it will stay in your flat until your next visit. You know where you are going to spend your holidays, you know the surroundings and the infrastructure around the flat, so you can enjoy the best time of the year without any worries. Whether you prefer the sea or the mountains makes no difference. The Dream of a private holiday apartment you can fulfil your dream of a private holiday home anywhere with the real estate consultants of Engel & Völkers. You will find our real estate shops in all holiday regions in Germany and in many attractive holiday destinations all over the world.

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Buy your own house on the Baltic Sea with Engel & Völkers

With its countless leisure activities, picturesque beaches, good accessibility and infrastructure, the German Baltic Sea region is a popular destination for millions of holidaymakers every year. Those who are completely taken by the enthusiasm for the location may think about staying permanently and buying a house on the Baltic Sea.

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