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Selling a property tax-free

Would you like to sell your property tax-free? Find out here whether and how this is possible.

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  • 30.01.2026
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Taxes when selling a house - how to sell tax-free

If you want to save taxes when selling a house, there are a few things to consider. However, if you make the effort, you can save a lot of money in the end In the following, we therefore explain which taxes may be incurred when you sell your property, when you sell your house tax-free and what the situation is with taxes on rented properties.

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How to calculate the property tax in Germany

Every property owner knows it and has to pay it: the property tax. Therefore, even before you buy a property or a plot of land, you should find out how high the tax costs will be in the future. In the following, we show you how to calculate property tax, when you are exempt from paying, and which Payment deadlines exist.

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Brokerage contract for the sale of a house - Everything about the exclusive commission, content, right of cancellation

There are a number of good reasons why you should commission a real estate agent and conclude a real estate agent's contract in the process. The brokerage fee, the scope of services and other modalities are regulated in such a document. What exactly the brokerage contract contains, what types of brokerage contracts there are and whether you can revoke it are explained below.

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Luxury real estate trends 2026: How lifestyle and wellness are redefining premium property

The luxury real estate trends 2026 show that the premium market is undergoing a significant transformation. Wellness concepts, lifestyle orientation, and strategic investment are shaping the purchasing decisions of wealthy buyers worldwide. At the same time, international demand is growing and new buyer groups are entering the market. At Engel & Völkers, we support you in leveraging these trends early on and making your decisions with foresight and the highest commitment to quality.

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  • 22.04.2026
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Successful property marketing - interview with Mr Sven Schäfer

A successful property sale is a matter of trusting the right partners right partner. Sven Schäfer is the managing partner of Engel & Völkers Konstanz. In addition to Constance, the successful property consultant also runs other Engel & Völkers property shops in Germany, including the Radolfzell, Höri, Singen and Überlingen locations. With this broad presence, Sven Schäfer and his 25-strong team have established themselves as a regional estate agent for property in Constance.

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Early repayment penalty: 5 questions on selling a house before the fixed-interest period expires

Almost every property owner who wants to sell his or her house before the fixed-interest period expires has to pay a so-called early repayment penalty. However, this topic often raises questions among home sellers: What is the early repayment penalty for? How high is it? And is it possible to avoid it? If you are considering selling your home before the end of the fixed-interest period, you should find out in advance what costs an early termination of the loan agreement may entail. In the following, we explain the most important questions about early repayment fees.

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