Elegant old buildings along Konstanz’s waterfront on Lake Constance – historic residential area with prime lakeside location

Buy or rent a flat: the Musikerviertel - one of the best locations in Constance

One of the best residential areas in Constance on Lake Constance is the Musikerviertel, which is located in Petershausen-Ost directly on the Lakeshore begins. Well-known musicians such as Schubert, Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart were the inspiration for the street names. And they fit perfectly into this part of Constance, which offers a wonderful view of the historic old town centre Old town of Constanceon the opposite bank. Hardly any other neighbourhood offers so many high-quality properties in Constance as the musicians' quarter. Whether an art nouveau house, elegant detached house or modern apartment block - in this location of Petershausen every house on a spacious plot with a beautiful garden knows how to impress. The dignified ambience of the Constance Yacht Club and the casino emphasise the Elegance of the neighbourhood. Between Büdingen Park Constance and the Loretto Forest once lay aristocratic country estates. Today, the Musicians' Quarter in Constance is home to high-quality city villas and detached and multi-family houses in which you can buy or rent excellently furnished flats.

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Investing in real estate - efficient use of your investment

Investing in real estate can be lucrative quickly and also provide you with tax benefits. However, in order to benefit from good profit returns in the long term, you should know a few things about investing in real estate in order to secure your investment in the best possible way. The real estate market offers you numerous opportunities.

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Old house, new house: which is the better investment?

When it comes to buying a house, some prefer period charm and eclectic detailing, while others seek out efficient appliances and that pristine, move-in condition. We've mapped out the advantages and potential investment concerns of both. Here’s what to look out for when navigating the 'old house, new house' debate.

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Holiday homes and flats on the Baltic Sea

Properties on the Baltic Sea are particularly sought-after. If you are also looking for a Baltic Sea property or would like to sell one, contact us with confidence! Engel & Völkers has been active in the brokerage of high-quality real estate for over 40 years and is one of the largest and most successful real estate companies. Use this overview to find out where you can find our Engel & Völkers shops on the Baltic Sea.

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Don't miss any more real estate offers as a registered interested party

A continuously growing demand for Real estate in Duisburg leaves no doubt that the Ruhr city is one of the most promising real estate locations in the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia and is becoming increasingly popular as a residential area. Situated between the Ruhr and the Rhine, Duisburg is regarded as a scenically and architecturally impressive living spacewhich offers residents a high quality of life thanks to its high quality of life due to various location qualities.

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Apartment, penthouse, loft ... What are the different types of apartments?

Not all apartments are the same: If you are planning to move and buy a property, you should familiarize yourself with the different types of apartments and their characteristic features by now at the latest. A spacious apartment, a loft in a former factory where artists run their studios, a penthouse apartment in the heart of a trendy metropolis or would you prefer a 3-room apartment by a park? The choice could be easier. Your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Germany presents the different types of apartments to make your purchase decision easier.

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Second home tax Hamburg - What does a second home in Hamburg cost?

If you use a second home in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the tax office for transfer taxes and real estate may ask you to pay the second home tax in Hamburg. The tax applies to holiday homes, student flats or secondary residences for other purposes. Even a caravan on a permanent pitch can be a second home subject to registration. In Germany, the local authorities themselves determine whether they levy tax on the use of secondary residences, who is liable to pay tax and how much tax is payable. Find out whether your second home on the housing market in Hamburg is subject to the Hamburg Second Home Tax (HmbZWSt). With Engel & Völkers Hamburg Elbe you will find fantastic flats as a capital investment, main residence or secondary residence.

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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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Buy a Seaside Home with Engel & Völkers

A house or villa in a frontline coastal position - the most coveted of locations - is more than just an exceptional home; it is a guaranteed escape from the pace of city life and the daily routine. Furthermore, the opportunity to „share" your property in such a sought-after destination through holiday rentals makes the purchase of such a home a highly profitable real estate investment.

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Engel & Völkers Germany

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