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House sale checklist: 30-point list for an overview

Keeping a house sale checklist often saves not only time but also nerves - because selling your own house is a time-consuming and extensive undertaking. Especially for owners with little experience, marketing the property can quickly become confusing. In order to make the process of selling your house efficient and seamless, we provide you with the following 30-point list, which outlines the most important issues. With our house sale checklist, you are well prepared for every marketing phase.

Positive news from the residential real estate market

The growth trend in Hamburg's residential property market continues: after inflation and construction interest rates rose as a result of the pandemic years and buyers tended to be cautious, a normalisation trend has now set in. We are seeing increasing momentum, particularly in the continuously developing markets of north-east Hamburg, namely in Alstertal, the Walddörfer, Rahlstedt and Marienthal.

What are the heating systems of the future?

Whether it's a new building or the modernisation of an old building: Anyone planning an upgrade of their heating system should take a closer look at the heating systems of the future. Because while fossil fuel heating systems are usually cheap to buy, they will cost a lot of money to operate over the next few years. Natural gas and heating oil are dependent on the world market and at the same time are only available in limited quantities. This is why heating systems based on heating oil or natural gas are not future-proof. Fossil fuels are also subject to carbon tax, which makes them even more expensive. Modern heating systems using renewable energy sources such as solar or heat pumps protect the environment. Energy from the sun, the air, the earth or the water is available for free. This greatly reduces energy costs in the future. Energy-efficient heating systems make property owners more independent of energy suppliers and politics. Heating systems such as heat pumps, solar thermal energy or heating with biomass contribute to the transition of the heating sector as a significant part of the energy transition. But which heating system of the future is the right one for old or new buildings?

Adapting your residential property for commercial use

Adapting residential property for commercial use is a tempting prospect. Alongside traditional demand for workspace, 50% of people work out-of-office at least 2.5 days per week: and they often need their own desk. Whether you're joining them or taking advantage of the growing market they provide, deciding to convert your residential property to commercial is a smart choice.

Marketing exclusive properties for owners with the highest standards

Would you like to market your property in the north-eastern area of Hamburg to the highest standard? As a seasoned partner in the premium segment, we provide discreet, personalised support and facilitate access to a select network of buyers. You can trust in our expertise and benefit from a brokerage service that understands and meets your requirements.

The energy performance certificate - an important document for selling a house

If you want to sell your house or apartment, an up-to-date energy performance certificate, which provides information about the energy efficiency of your property, is one of the most important documents of all. Since the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) of 2014, such an energy certificate is mandatory if you want to sell your Sell your property want to sell your property. The most important questions about the energy certificate are explained below.

The operating cost bill - what to look out for?

As a rule, every tenant receives an operating cost bill once a year. According to the German Tenants' Protection Association, this always leads to a large number of enquiries and requests for advice. Since this is a complex issue based on many different laws and contractual agreements, incorrect or unfounded billing can occur time and again.

Notary contract - 4 things you should know when selling a house

A house sale is nearing its end: The buyer for the property has been found together with the estate agent, the price negotiations are over. Now all that is missing is the notarial contract of sale or notarial deed to make the transaction legally binding and to notarise the purchase at the notary's office. But what does such a contract actually contain and what legal force does it have? Can you withdraw from a notarial contract after signing it? In this article we explain

The particularities of lease and leasehold agreements

Lease agreements generally provide for the transfer of leased property for a fixed or indefinite period of time. In this type of contract there is a user, the lessee, who pays a fee, in this case called "rent", to the lessor. The contractual relationship is similar in structure to a rental agreement. However, a rental agreement only allows the tenant to use the rented property, while a lease agreement also authorises the lessee to "extract the fruits of the land".

A house with pool

Many people dream of having a house with a pool. But what kind of pool is most suitable? An outdoor pool in your own garden for the summer is appealing because of the low acquisition costs. An indoor pool that can be used all year round, perhaps even extending into an outdoor pool, costs a lot more, as does a heated and covered outdoor pool. Is this investment worthwhile? How much does it cost to set up and maintain your own wellness area? Does every pool increase the value of the property?

The graduated and index-linked rental agreement - what must be contractually fixed

Why commission is worthwhile when selling with Engel & Völkers

The commission when selling with Engel & Völkers represents the compensation for the services rendered by our real estate agents. Property sellers often have questions about this, for example when it comes to the exact scope of the services. Also the question of Amount of the brokerage fee and how exactly it is made up are also frequent topics for property sellers. In this guide, we would therefore like to briefly and concisely answer the most important questions about commission when selling with Engel & Völkers and show why working with an estate agent is worthwhile.