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Joint mortgage: pros and cons
The joint loan is an option often chosen by couples buying a home in joint ownership of property.
- 2 min read
Buyer
The Stages of a Real Estate Negotiation: A Complete Guide for Sellers and Buyers
Negotiation is the heart of a real estate transaction: it is where supply and demand truly meet and where price, terms, and timelines of the sale are defined. It is a delicate phase in which preparation, expertise, and mediation skills make all the difference.
What to check before buying a house: the complete guide
Visiting a property for the first time is a moment filled with expectations, where it is easy to let yourself be guided by the overall impression and overlook elements that, if ignored, can turn into significant problems after the closing. Knowing what to check before buying a house is a skill that protects the buyer and allows for more informed decisions at every stage of the process.
Home renovation mortgage: how it works and key advantages
Buying a property to renovate is today one of the most strategic choices in the Italian real estate market. The renovation mortgage is establishing itself as a financial tool of growing importance: it allows you to finance in a single solution both the purchase of the property and the costs of construction work, simplifying the financial management of the entire process. Generally lower purchase prices, the freedom to customize every space, and the concrete opportunity to increase the property’s value over time are elements that attract an increasingly wide range of informed buyers.
Rental contract
Beware of traps and read the fine print before you sign
- 2 min read
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.
- 3 min read
- 29.08.2024
Renovation mortgage: how it works and main advantages
Purchasing a property to renovate is today one of the most strategic choices in the Italian real estate market. The mutuo con ristrutturazione is emerging as an increasingly relevant financial tool: it allows buyers to finance both the purchase of the property and the renovation costs in a single solution, simplifying the overall financial management of the process. Generally lower purchase prices, the freedom to customise every space, and the concrete opportunity to increase the property’s value over time are factors that attract an ever-growing number of informed buyers.
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What does it mean to own a house?
Becoming a homeowner is one of life’s big steps. It’s a major financial and logistical commitment, but brings with it extra security and the ability to put your own stamp on a place.
- 3 min read
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.
- 2 min read