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Floor plan: Everything important about planning, creation, and interpretation

A meaningful floor plan is the foundation of every property. Whether you as an owner want to sell your property, renovate it, or simply document it – a professional floor plan visualizes room layout, proportions, and usage possibilities at a glance. In this guide, you'll learn what makes a floor plan, how you can create floor plan and draw floor plan yourself, and which details are important.

Building on someone else's land: 7 frequently asked questions about hereditary building rights

Are you planning to build a property? Then building on someone else's land is an option available to you as a builder. Ownership, finances and rights of use are regulated by the so-called heritable building right. In this article, we answer 7 questions on the subject that you may frequently encounter.

Tips for renting out residential space commercially

Renting out an apartment as an office sounds very tempting to many owners. Although the demand for traditional commercial space is undiminished, around 50 percent of the working population spend at least two and a half days a week outside the office. That's why they need an additional workspace. It doesn't matter whether you follow their example by setting up your own home office or whether you want to benefit from this market trend as a landlord: Using your home for commercial purposes is definitely a smart decision.

Dream home sold: Example of successful Engel & Völkers marketing

A dream home spanning 240 square meters, with a paradisiacal garden overlooking the southern part of Bochum – no doubt, Jens Marbach’s former residence exudes style. Despite his experience in real estate transactions, the entrepreneur was concerned about the challenging market conditions: "Will I really be able to sell my house at a fair price?" With the support of the real estate experts at Engel & Völkers, the sale turned into a success story.

Lofty ambitions for your home: the value of attic conversions

What if there were thousands of pounds just waiting for you in your loft? Attic conversions are considered among the top ways to increase your home's selling power by real estate agents, adding up to 20% to the value. Whether you've got a penthouse suite, a games room or cosy library in mind, transforming your loft can add space to your property and increase your return on investment.

House sale contract - what you should pay attention to

A house sale contract is needed to facilitate the change of ownership of a property. At the same time, such a contract usually raises many questions for buyers and sellers. After all, selling a property is an everyday undertaking for very few people. It is therefore all the more important that the contract for the sale of a house is drawn up with appropriate care and prepared in a way that is understandable for all parties involved. In the following, we therefore explain in advance key questions regarding the contract of sale of a property.

When is drinking water testing obligatory for owners?

Letting residential property

Important aspects when letting a flat

Freising real estate market 2026: Trends, developments and price forecasts

How is the Freising real estate market evolving? The 2026 market report provides insights into current price trends, transaction volumes, and market dynamics. Discover the factors influencing the market and what buyers and property owners can expect.

Gift now, not later: reduce inheritance tax and keep control

Useful facts about lifetime gifting

Inheriting real estate with a foreign connection

What you should bear in mind when inheriting across borders

Things to know about the rent freeze and letting property in Hamburg

At a glance: The statutory rent freeze and what landlords should know about it