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Yield calculation for holiday properties

Holiday properties are attractive capital investments that have become very popular. Ideal for partial owner-occupation, as a retirement property or financial provision in old age, holiday properties are usually more suitable than many other financial investments. An accurate yield calculation for holiday properties is necessary, however, because not every in-demand holiday property is equally lucrative as an investment. Apart from the location, amenities and size of the holiday properties, investors are therefore primarily interested in the financial aspects of the investment. How much return can you achieve with a holiday property? We show you what options there are for calculating the return on a holiday property and how you can determine it yourself.

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  • 20.07.2022
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Buying a house in France as a foreigner

Whether for a luxury escape, an eventual retirement destination or just a change of scene, buying a house in France is a dream for many. With plenty of cities to choose from, each with their own character, and swathes of beautiful countryside too, there’s the potential for everyone to find their niche in France. So what should you consider before relocating and buying a house in France?

  • 4 min read
  • 04.07.2019
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Historical villa, comfortable existing house or modern new build? An overview to help you decide whether to buy

The property market in Germany for houses and villas contains a wealth of attractive offers - the choice includes a wide variety of architectural styles, locations and sizes. Without an estate agent to advise you, it is not always easy to keep track of all the options available - especially if you have not yet decided what the house you want to buy will actually look like and what features it will have. This article is intended to help you make the decision to buy based on our many years of in-depth real estate agent experience in Germany, so that you can soon move into your dream property. The focus of this article is primarily to consider the age of the property, which roughly divides the market into three categories.

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Luxury flat: Buying tips & information

In view of the increasing urbanisation, luxury flats are becoming more and more interesting for investors and owners. Luxury flats not only serve as a comfortable retreat, but often represent a lucrative investment. In the following, we will show you all the things you need to consider when buying or renting a luxury flat.

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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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  • 26.04.2019
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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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  • 25.11.2025
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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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