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Rent increases and rent overcharges in Essen: What you should know

Property in Essen will continue to be in demand in 2023 due to the numerous qualities that residents and newcomers to the Ruhr metropolis benefit from. While purchase prices in Essen are currently stable, rental prices have risen significantly compared to recent years, which puts property owners who want to rent or sell their house or flat in a good starting position. Are you currently looking for a rental flat or do you want to let a property in Essen and would like to find out more about the possibilities of a rent increase in this context? In this article, real estate agent Engel & Völkers Essen explains the cases in which owners can increase rents, what rent caps there are and when a new letting constitutes a rent increase or rent usury

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Buy a Holiday Home on the Baltic Sea

Put your plan into action to buy a holiday home on the Baltic Sea.

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April 7, 2026

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A second home in southern Europe

Good reasons for having a second home in Bella Italia or lively Spain. The warm climate, only a few days of rain each year, and fresh Mediterranean air right on your doorstep! All of this is possible in Spain and Italy. Characterised by millennia-old culture, impulsive cities and internationally renowned cuisine, these two countries are ideal if you are looking for a holiday home abroad. In this article, you can find out which regions are most popular and where to invest in a second home. You will also learn about the regulations and requirements that apply when buying property in Spain or Italy.

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14.11.2017

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How is the real estate market in Schleswig-Holstein developing?

An assessment from our experts

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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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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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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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The greenest district in Hamburg

Vier- und Marschlande: living in nature!

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Improving Your Prowess as a Private Property Investor

Real estate has always been a significant avenue to building wealth. Investing in either residential or commercial property can yield stable cash flow,potential for growing your capital, and diversification, all of which are attractive to large portfolios. In addition, directly investing in real estate gives greater control of the risk profile, ownership structure, and business model. Furthermore, a property is something you can touch and experience, meaning that it is often a more emotional pursuit than stocks or bonds.