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International Real Estate: Advantages, Tips, and Countries in Focus
Purchasing international real estate is a significant step that requires careful planning and in-depth knowledge. Engel & Völkers accompanies you on this journey with expertise and a worldwide network. Whether you're looking for a holiday home in Tuscany, a villa on the Côte d'Azur, or an apartment on Lake Constance – we support you in selecting international real estate in the best locations, clarify legal and financial aspects, and help you realize your international real estate dreams abroad.
Second home: How to secure a substantial return on investment
If you are considering making an investment and buying a second home, your decision depends mainly on one factor: the potential profit. Contrary to economist and politician John Stuart Mill's assertion that 'owners get rich in their sleep', it takes hard work and a good deal of advice to find the ideal property. But if you succeed, you will be rewarded with a significant return on investment.
Market trend: smart cities
Smart city: an elegant and catchy expression, which nevertheless has a not inconsiderable polarising potential. Below, we try to explain why. With the arrival of the new millennium, the English term 'smart' has become widely used in areas such as business, politics and even building design. Translated as 'smart, talented, effective', the word has a decidedly positive connotation, thus drawing more and more attention to itself. Initially, the concept mostly indicated a way of reacting to the social challenges of the time. These included managing the financial crisis, demographic change, ecology, environmental protection and resource recovery.
The sale of bare ownership
The concept of bare ownership can be remarkably helpful for both those wishing to buy a home and those selling it. While the buyer can obtain a lower price than the average value of real estate in a given category, the seller can count on the immediate availability of the agreed sum, while still securing the right of usufruct for life.
4 walls, lots of light: that's loft living
Living in a loft is the dream of many. However, very few people know how much work and expense goes into a luxury property like this. The reason is mainly historical. Large spaces, often with high vaults and porous walls. In fact, all lofts are characterised by an industrial feel. Today, old buildings built during the Industrial Revolution are among the most sought-after properties. And no wonder: when the first dwellings came into being, it was precisely disused industrial sites that housed them. Economic activities had in fact long since moved away, leaving the original areas in a state of neglect. Due to a lack of living space, moreover, the areas were often populated by enthusiastic young people with high hopes, who thus developed the stylistic traits that are typical of a loft today: large, open surfaces with cosy corners and spaces dedicated to work.
What you need to know about rent deposits
Moving into a new rental apartment is usually a time that involves a lot of effort on the part of the tenant due to the moving process and often also a certain degree of uncertainty about the new living circumstances. The landlord also hopes to have made a good choice as regards his new tenant. To pave the way for a pleasant tenancy for both parties, it is important to recognise the respective rights and obligations and to lay them down in the rental contract.
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