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The US real estate market: Comprehensive guide for buyers

The US real estate market offers buyers attractive investment opportunities, from vacation homes in Florida to luxury villas for sale in Los Angeles. This comprehensive guide provides you with current US property prices, the best regions, and all important legal aspects for a successful real estate investment in the United States.

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Buying a second home as capital investment

According to the German newspaper Die Welt, more and more properties serve as direct capital investment. Most German buyers purchase locally for this purpose. But buying a second property also has other benefits. Apart from it serving as a long-term capital investment, many middle income buyers also see a second home as an immediate source of income. Three out of four holiday home owners buy with the intent to let their second home temporarily or permanently.

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  • 08.01.2018
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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?

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  • 04.07.2019
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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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What you need to know about the standard land value

How do you calculate the value of a plot of land? How does the price of a property come about? For these and similar questions, the so-called standard land value is a decisive factor. It serves as the basis for calculating the value of real estate and land.

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Notarisation and handover: what happens after the purchase price has been agreed

Have you found your dream property in the Elbe suburbs or the ideal buyer for your high-quality property in Hamburg HafenCity? In order to finalise the sale after the purchase price has been agreed, the property must be notarised by a notary. The appointed notary draws up a draft purchase agreement. The buyer and seller then sign this contract at the notary appointment. Once payment has been made, the notary releases the contract and the property is handed over. What sounds so simple actually harbours one or two bureaucratic hurdles. To help you sell your property in Hamburg smoothly, we provide you with further tips for the process. You can find other guides and information about property in Hamburg along the Elbe here:

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