Engel & Völkers: Germany's market leader competently advises you on buying real estate

Welcome to your estate agent for the best locations in Germany. Have you decided to buy a villa, apartment or apartment in Germany and are still looking for an experienced real estate agent with a corresponding selection of high quality real estate? Then you have found the right contact person. As the German market leader for upscale real estate with 40+ years of experience in successful purchase and sale of properties, our agents at Engel & Völkers Germany have made a name for themselves worldwide. Our real estate agents are trained at the company's own academy and continually update their technical and market knowledge. Thanks to our global network of partners, we are now present in more than 30 countries across four continents. In Germany alone, the number of Engel & Völkers Deutschland residential real estate shops is around 270, divided into all 16 federal states, each with up to 45 shops. Thus, our real estate agents throughout Germany are present for you nationwide. We are proud to offer our clients a comprehensive service with highly trained real estate agents near their home. This way, we make your project of buying a villa, apartment or flat in Germany as uncomplicated and convenient as possible. Take a look at the Engel & Völkers portfolio with a wide selection of exclusive villas, apartments and flats. Your dream home may already be here.

New or old building: Which type of property does appeal to you?

The decision for an old building or new building is one of the most fundamental questions that home buyers will face initially. It may be helpful to have a list that summarizes what points are non-negotiable, where there is scope, and what is of little interest to you. Our estate agents from Engel & Völkers Germany have listed some advantages of the two types of real estate to help you make the purchase decision for your villa, apartment or flat. As a rule, new buildings have a high level of energy efficiency which, over time, reduces the additional costs, contains state-of-the-art equipment and a good building fabric. They also often have good thermal insulation and ventilation. Not to be underestimated are also the low repair costs for the next decades. In contrast, villas, apartments and flats in the old building style come with other advantages, as our real estate agents of Engel & Völkers know. For example, old buildings are usually centrally located in established residential areas, while new buildings are predominantly located somewhat on the outskirts. In addition, old buildings are characterized by light-flooded rooms due to generous room and window heights and attractive exterior facades with ornamental or stucco decorations. The massive walls also provide effective heat protection. As you can see, both new and old buildings offer different positive aspects. If you would like more detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact our estate agents from Engel & Völkers Germany.

Checklist for buying real estate: What you should consider in advance

The purchase of a villa, apartment or flat is complex and can sometimes take a long time, because in this important decision you don't want to settle for the second best. Nevertheless, it helps to visualize some basic factors in advance. The following checklist by Engel & Völkers Deutschland should help you keep an eye on your goal. Setting a budget makes it less likely that you will financially accept or underestimate your financial strength. Your lifestyle and plans for the future are also important in your property search. If you expect to start a family in the near future, additional rooms or space for growing should be included when looking for a villa, apartment, or flat for sale. Which criteria are particularly important to you? Does your property need to have a garden or private parking or be well connected to the transport network? Good preparation saves a lot of time and makes finding the right property easier. Let our real estate agents from Engel & Völkers Germany advise you individually. In one of our Engel & Völkers residential real estate shops in your area, our real estate agents will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the purchase of a villa, apartment or flat in Germany.