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EU short-term rental regulation

What you need to know now

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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

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

Useful facts about lifetime gifting

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06.03.2026

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Buy or sell with Engel & Völkers in Lüneburg

Whether an imposing villa or a modern apartment: a variety of real estate dreams come true in Lüneburg

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

An assessment from our experts

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Hamburg tenancy agreement, the model contract for legally secure tenancies

A standard tenancy agreement specifically for Hamburg tenancies is the so-called Hamburg tenancy agreement. It was developed by the Hamburg Landowners' Association. As a Hanseatic organisation representing the interests of private land and property owners, the model contract was originally created to provide assistance to its own members. Not only landlords but also tenants benefit from using the standardised Hamburg tenancy agreement. This is because the standardised tenancy agreement offers legal certainty for the entire housing market in Hamburg. But that's not all. Tenants and landlords of commercial property also have the opportunity to benefit from a commercial version of the Hamburg tenancy agreement. There is also a model contract for the letting of garages and car parks. All three Hamburg tenancy agreements have the same requirements and advantages. With Engel & Völkers Hamburg Elbe, you will also find fantastic flats and houses to rent or buy. Discover interesting properties with us in Baakenhafen, the Elbe suburbs and other districts of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Find out more about the individual properties:

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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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How to make extra income from your attic, basement or garage

If you’re fortunate enough to have space in your home that you don’t require for your own personal use, there’s no need to let it sit there unused. Instead, you can capitalise on your extra space by putting it to work in several different ways, all of which can earn you some additional money.

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09.05.2019

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Historic building materials for sustainable construction

A conversation with Uwe Gotomsky from Sölstiin-Persch in North Friesland

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What is a green building certification?

Achieving green building certification has created a buzz in the commercial property space over recent years. It says something about your company’s commitment to the future, the planet and the wellbeing of your employees or building users. So just what is a green building certification and how do you go about obtaining it?

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27.11.2019

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