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Interest rates for follow-up financing are currently favorable. However, it is difficult to predict how this will develop in the coming years, especially in light of the coronavirus crisis. If interest rates rise, follow-up financing can often be difficult to obtain. It is therefore advisable to start looking into follow-up financing options at an early stage.

As soon as you advertise your property, your phone and email inbox will start ringing off the hook. But how do you know which of the countless interested parties are really interested in your property? No seller wants to waste time on unnecessary viewings—with people who can't actually afford the property or who aren't going to buy it anyway, but just want to take a look. Here are a few little tricks to help you separate the wheat from the chaff.

Pictures say more than words – even when it comes to selling a property. That's why professional photos are particularly important. But it's not just lighting and angles that can conjure up good photos; virtual furnishing also helps you reach the right target group for your property – both online and in the listing.

Why is it so important to calculate the exact living space? Many property owners know how much living space their property has. But they are often unsure about how this is distributed across the individual rooms. How is the space in a room with a sloping ceiling calculated? Does the newly built balcony count as 100% of the living space or only proportionally? There are a few things to consider here. In any case, it is essential to measure accurately. Errors in calculating living space can result in high costs.

Your circumstances have changed and you are considering selling your property. However, you don't want to rush into anything and are waiting for the right moment to get the best possible price on the real estate market. But when exactly is that moment?

The value of a property can be determined. However, it is difficult to achieve this price in negotiations with prospective buyers without the right expertise. What is the best strategy? Set the price high to allow more room for negotiation? Or is it smarter to set the price lower and trust that interested parties will outbid each other? Many years of experience and skill are necessary to bring price negotiations to the desired conclusion. A professional real estate agent is therefore the ideal support when selling a house.

Retirement homes and senior living communities promise a comfortable retirement in a sophisticated environment. Those who move in expect first-class amenities, attractive leisure and cultural activities, and stimulating conversation with their fellow residents. Of course, all this comes at a price. No one will find it easy to decide to sell their own property and exchange it for the amenities of a retirement home. But under certain circumstances, this option may be exactly the right choice.

Market experts are divided on how the real estate market will develop after the coronavirus crisis. While some economists expect significant price reductions, real estate agents with market experience believe that the real estate market will remain virtually unchanged. However, one thing is already clear: residential property prices will continue to rise, at least in major cities.

A new addition to the family brings happiness, but also a lot of stress. It is not uncommon for a (new) child to mean that your old property is becoming too small. You feel like you have to take care of everything at once, and on top of that, you also want to manage the sale of your old property. That's not a good idea! Because if you have to sell under stress, you will rarely be satisfied with the result.

If your pension is insufficient in old age or if you want to distribute your preliminary inheritance, a real estate pension is a good way to gain more financial freedom. One variant of this is the life annuity. Find out how it works here.

Real estate is one of the most sought-after investments. It is therefore no surprise that houses, apartments, and land are often included in a deceased person's estate. To ensure that everything runs smoothly after death, experts advise thinking about who you want to inherit your property at an early stage. It is important to find out about inheritance law and draw up a will in accordance with your personal wishes and family circumstances.

In the first quarter of 2020, residential property prices were on average 6.8 percent higher than in the first quarter of 2019. Significant price increases were recorded in both urban and rural areas. Demand for housing has risen sharply again following the coronavirus lockdown. It is perhaps surprising that retail space is also showing signs of continued high demand after the coronavirus crisis.