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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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Calculating property tax in Lower Saxony

A guide for property owners

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13.03.2026

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Straight to your dream flat: With these tips, you can successfully apply for a rental offer

In tight housing markets such as Hamburg, where there are often several interested parties applying for a single rental offer for a flat, landlords are often free to choose the tenant of their choice. Especially if you have found your dream property to rent, for example in Hamburg Eimsbüttel, a convincing application is particularly helpful for the final acceptance. The following tips from your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Hamburg Elbe will help you to appear as confident and evident as possible in the application process for your new flat in Hamburg Eimsbüttel.

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Buying a Holiday Home: Prices and Information on Destinations in Germany

Holidays can be effortless when you can pack your bags without worrying about luggage weight. Instead of bringing everything with you for every trip, owning a holiday apartment means most of your essentials are already there. By purchasing a holiday home or apartment, you gain a second home for vacations or weekend getaways. This convenience is a key reason why holiday apartments for sale in Germany are so popular. Many buyers also opt for houses, ranging from cozy bungalows and single-family homes to spacious chalets.

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April 7, 2026

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The white town by the sea - Heiligendamm

Vacation properties that are second to none

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Standard land value in Kiel

If you want to find out about land prices in the various locations in the city, the standard land value for Kiel is a good guide. The digital standard land value map shows the different standard land value zones can be viewed. This gives property sellers and prospective buyers an initial impression of the different land prices with the help of the standard land value in Kiel. As the standard land value always refers to a reference property of a certain size, the stated standard land value for another property must be converted accordingly.

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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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A condominium in Constance with a lake view - living dreams on Lake Constance

Constance flats with a lake view offer a breathtaking a breathtaking panorama in several respects Panorama, because the historic university town Constance is picturesquely situated on Lake Constance. The district of Constance also stretches through the foothills of the Alps and along the Swiss border. Gentle, green hills frame the deep blue of Lake Constance. The backdrop to this breathtaking landscape is formed by the majestic mountains with their partly snow-covered peaks.

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Guide for investment properties

When is it worth investing in real estate and what should be considered? Real estate is one of the most attractive capital investments. They are ideal for diversifying overall assets and often offer attractive tax advantages. Investors can choose between direct and indirect real estate investments. “Direct” means acquiring a specific property, ‘indirect’ means investing in real estate funds, crowdinvesting or a listed REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust).

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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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Calculating property tax in Baden-Wuerttemberg

Following the comprehensive reform of property tax effective from 2025, Baden-Württemberg applies the modified land value model. Property tax can be calculated using a simple formula. Here, we provide detailed information and examples.