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Ludwigshafen's Districts - Life in Rhineland-Palatinate's Second-Largest City

If you're looking for an attractive residential area on the Rhine, you can hardly bypass Ludwigshafen's districts: The city has a diverse and attractive cityscape with various advantages. In total, Ludwigshafen has 14 districts, which are further divided into ten local areas. Whether urban and lively or close to nature with plenty of greenery and local recreation opportunities: Ludwigshafen offers the right neighborhood for everyone. Additionally, there is an enormous variety when it comes to property types. We'll show you what life is like in the second-largest city of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

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Seller Guide

What costs are incurred when selling a house?

As a rule, when selling a house, costs are incurred not only by the buyer but also by the owner. However, these can be kept manageable with a few tricks. For example, if you take tax advantages into account, you can often save many thousands of euros. In this article you will learn what costs are involved in selling a house and how you can sell your house as cheaply as possible.

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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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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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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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  • 11.11.2022
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When is a holiday home deemed a second residence?

A holiday home on the Baltic Sea or a weekend retreat in the countryside for own use are generally to be regarded as second residences. If, on the other hand, the holiday home is used exclusively for rental purposes, it is definitely not a second residence. In fact, an investment in holiday property can become a commercial property when certain income limits are reached. In both cases, the question of whether this constitutes a second residence is easy to answer. The situation is different if the property owners use their holiday home for themselves on weekends or during holidays and rent it out during the rest of the year.

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Real Estate Agent

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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Successful property marketing - interview with Mr Sven Schäfer

Real estate agent: How to sucessfully make the career change

The real estate agent career-change programme is aimed at those who previously worked in another profession and are now looking for a career change. The reasons for this can be varied and always depend on the individual person. However, one thing is always the same when deciding to change jobs the process of working yourself up the ladder again. Becoming a real estate agent allows you, as a career changer, to enjoy success without the lengthy process of working your way up within the industry. For anyone who enjoys selling real estate, appreciates design and architecture, is interested in developments on the real estate market and is also looking for an all-around fulfilling profession, the real estate industry is made for you. Because the real estate industry, in particular, offers attractive, alternative careers for architects and designers. Below, we will go through some of the general key qualifications as well as some career and job tips if you want to become a real estate agent.

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What is the real estate agent's salary?

The profession of real estate agent is becoming increasingly popular. Many welcome the contact with customers, enjoy negotiating or are happy with their freelance work. But is the profession also financially worthwhile and how high is the real estate agent's salary?

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Start-up assistance for every franchisee: the franchisor's services

The franchisor is one thing above all for the franchisee: the starting aid on the way to self-employment. He offers you numerous benefits and services from which you will profit comprehensively. In addition, you can count on the support of the system head office or a system supervisor after the successful establishment of your franchise business.

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Become the best real estate agent. With Engel & Völkers.

We’re looking for you! People with a passion for and fascination with real estate – from industry newcomers to experienced agents. Anyone can become a real estate agent, but not everyone makes it a success. As a global property company with an incredibly strong brand, we can help you succeed, and we look forward to getting to know you.

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What does a real estate agent do?

The broker’s fee is one of the biggest cost factors arising from property sales for owners and buyers. But what does a real estate agent do for the brokers fee you pay and why does it pay off?

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Lifestyle

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Spring garden

Best plants for a colourful season

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Winter magic in Schleswig-Holstein: the most beautiful Christmas markets in the true north

Roasted almonds, Christmas punch and stalls with Christmas tree decorations: Christmas markets exude a unique charm. In Schleswig-Holstein, Christmas markets are not only held in cities, but also on impressive and beautiful estates and castles throughout the state. Whether it's browsing through the exhibitors' handcrafted offerings, tasting the various delicacies or drinking mulled wine together - get in the mood for Christmas with our tips!

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Cutting down trees on your own property

A tree in the garden creates a pleasant atmosphere, provides shade and, for many garden owners, is an essential part of the garden. But if it gets too big or if there are plans to change the garden design, you may want to remove it. There are perfectly understandable reasons for cutting down a tree on your property. Nevertheless, you should be mindful of the legal situation, because this is not always permitted. Depending on the country and region, there are varying legal regulations regarding the removal of trees, even if they are located on your own land.

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  • 29.09.2021
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7 clever room partition ideas for an open-plan living room

Open floor plans offer plentiful benefits, encouraging spontaneous socialising and providing almost limitless design possibilities. If you’re working with an open-plan living room and wish to add a separate dining area, here are a few room partition ideas to create clear visual designations without installing physical barriers.

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  • 14.08.2018
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The best smart locks: Security and convenience

House or apartment doors can be conveniently opened and locked electronically with the innovative smart locks. Anyone who has ever stood at the front door with full shopping bags looking for the front door key knows what advantages this can have. 

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  • 17.02.2022
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Seven essential tips for mixing modern and antique furniture

Looking to lend a visually intriguing sense of balance to your home interior? Try blending contemporary designs with antique pieces. This approach adds a unique contrast to any room, with varying textures, shapes and styles. Here are a few tips for mixing modern and antique furniture with carefully curated panache.

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Five mistakes to avoid in your new bedroom design

Whether as an oasis of calm, a sea of tranquillity, or a facilitator of a good night’s sleep, bedrooms play a major part in our lives – in fact, we all spend around a third of our lives there. However, they are often undervalued during home renovations and can be overlooked in favour of redecorating the living space or kitchen. To help you avoid this, here are the five most common interior design mistakes when redesigning a bedroom.

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  • 09.07.2018
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