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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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Countries offering a second citizenship by investment

Have you always wanted the freedom of movement, added security and financial benefits of a second or third passport? There’s a growing number of countries offering a program of second citizenship by investment, ranging from idyllic Caribbean islands to prime European destinations. Here’s a look at the options for real estate investment for aspiring global citizens.

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  • 16.01.2019
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Why more people are renting for retirement

You worked hard to buy your home and now it's time it worked for you. Around the world, people are questioning the conventional wisdom behind owning their home after retirement and are opting to sell up and rent instead. 

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  • 28.01.2020
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Residential real estate market report 2024/2025 in Halle (Saale)

With our Residential real estate market report Halle 2024/2025 you can expect not only a comprehensive insight into the most important and popular residential locations, but also the development of their prices and important information about Halle (Saale) as part of the metropolitan region of Central Germany.

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Buying Holiday Homes in Germany: What are the Prices?

The real estate consultants at Engel & Völkers provide expert guidance for the purchase of holiday properties. As an international real estate network with over 1,100 locations in 35 countries, our local agents offer extensive knowledge of the residential and vacation markets in nearly every major holiday region.

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  • April 7, 2026
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The declaration of division of a property in Hamburg: structure, content and function

If more than one owner is to be registered for a house, a condominium or a plot of land in Hamburg, a so-called declaration of division is required: This clearly defines the ownership structure between several people who together form the community of owners. If you are planning to buy a property in Hamburg and name more than one owner, you can use this article from your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Hamburg Elbe to find out what the contents of the declaration of partition are and what functions it performs for the community of owners.

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"Bestellerprinzip" - What you should bear in mind

The so-called "Bestellerprinzip". roughly translated as the "ordering party principle", is a familiar term in the real estate industry. But it also raises questions time and again, whether it's about buying a property or renting one. The fact is that since a legislative decision in May 2020, the "Bestellerprinzip" is no longer applicable to the purchase of real estate. However, it still exists in the area of residential brokerage for rent. To give you a comprehensive overview of the topic, we explain the most important questions about the "Bestellerprinzip" below. You can find out how you can benefit from the support of an estate agent here.

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What are home construction loans and when should you get one?

Whether you want to take on a new challenge, like the idea of living in a home exactly tailored to you, or are simply having trouble finding something you love in your area, your thoughts may have turned to construction. Building your own home is a way to ensure you can move into your ideal place. However, it does come with a whole different kind of financing – the home construction loan.

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  • 01.05.2019
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