The rental of exclusive holiday properties in Europe is undergoing a process of professionalization due to new legal frameworks. Starting May 20, 2026, uniform standards will take effect with the aim of making the short-term rental market more transparent and secure. Consequently, a legally compliant property is now indispensable for a premium portfolio to ensure both the long-term profitability and the attractiveness of the investment.
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Seller
Whether you're a property owner planning to sell soon or an investor looking to optimize your portfolio: strategically increasing your property's value is key to success. But how exactly can you achieve property appreciation? What factors play a role, and which measures are particularly effective? Below, you'll find tips on how to increase your property's value and achieve a higher profit when selling.
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.
If you want to save taxes when selling a house, there are a few things to consider. However, if you make the effort, you can save a lot of money in the end In the following, we therefore explain which taxes may be incurred when you sell your property, when you sell your house tax-free and what the situation is with taxes on rented properties.
Buyer
Property prices Portugal have been developing steadily for years, with noticeable value appreciation in sought-after locations. No wonder, as this Southern European country on the Atlantic fascinates vacationers and investors alike. The exceptional quality of life, picturesque landscapes, and cultural heritage make Portugal one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.
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Lifestyle
Le Corbusier ranks among the most influential figures in modern architecture and is perhaps one of the most divisive. He has been both lauded for the sculptural quality of his free-form living spaces and reviled for setting the stage for concrete social housing blocks thrown up in the post-war years. But how did a self-taught architect from a small Swiss town make such an impact, and why is he still relevant?
Many of us recognise famous buildings and eye-catching architecture when we pass it, but would you know the creator responsible for these designs? Often they remain little known. Here we explore the history and style of one of the great minds behind luxury architecture – Zaha Hadid.
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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.
Agent
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2018 is a special year for Engel & Völkers. Not only because we are celebrating our 40th company anniversary and have again increased our turnover in the first half of the year, but also because the opening of the new Engel & Völkers headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity is a dream come true for company founder Christian Völkers, who envisaged a unique brand home for his company. In this article, we want to invite you to explore this unique architectural gem together with us.
Contact
Engel & Völkers Germany
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20457 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 361310