: Statistics on real estate, housing and investment

How is the general economic situation of people developing? When is buying or selling worthwhile? What current studies are available? We have made it our mission to collect the most important results from the Federal Statistical Office for you.

Tip! Classic or exotic: Which property is suitable as an investment? The interview: Real estate as an investment (Part 1) + my Investment Atlas for Germany

House Price Index in Germany

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Current Inflation in Germany

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Attractiveness for Real Estate Investments

The shares of real estate companies in Germany give an impression, as does the Federal Statistical Office. Let’s start with the most important question:

How do you assess Germany’s attractiveness as a location for real estate investments in the year?

More statistics can be found at Statista

Germany’s Position in the European Comparison

How would you assess Germany’s attractiveness as a location for real estate investments in 2019 in comparison to other European countries?

2023: The Real Estate Price Drop -6.8%

The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office:

“The average price of residential real estate fell by 6.8% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), this was the largest decline in residential property prices compared to a previous quarter since the start of the time series in 2000.”

This applies not only to existing properties, but the sentiment is also reflected in new construction.

Completion of residential units in residential and non-residential buildings

Here you can see the official evaluation of: “Completion of residential units in residential and non-residential buildings* in Germany (in thousands)”. The latest figures are still from 2022. In the first half of 2023, construction permits were granted for 135,200 residential units in Germany, whereas 200,000 would have been needed to achieve the planned target of 400,000 new buildings for the year.

• Target 2022: 400,000 newly built residential units
• Achieved: 292,000

Residential construction stagnates: Number of approved housing units

How has the number of approved housing units in residential and non-residential buildings in Germany developed? The number of new approvals is decreasing, as well as the actual newly built units.

– 27.1 % in 20 years

Number of approved housing units in residential and non-residential buildings in Germany from 1995 to 2017.

• 2022: 331,300
• 2018: 346,810
• 2013: 270,34
• 2008: 174,691
• 2003: 296,823
• 1998: 475,711

Tip! Interesting statistics

Further studies and statistics can be found on the websites of the Federal Statistical Office. Read more about:

• Heirs and inheritance statistics
• Money investment statistics
• For new construction: Weather statistics

2019: Stable growth

Income thresholds for classifying individuals and couples as poor or rich

Here you can see the official analysis of: “Income thresholds for classifying individuals and couples as poor or rich based on monthly net income”.

• Poor (1 person): 781 euro
• Normal (1 person): 1.301 euro
• Wealthy (1 person): 3.418 euro
• Poor (couple): 1.171 euro
• Normal (couple): 1.952 euro
• Wealthy (couple): 5.127 euro

More statistics can be found at Statista

Disposable income per employee

Disposable income per employee in Germany from 1960 to 2018. Here you can see the average disposable income per employee in the last 5 years in Germany:

• 2018: 22,792 Euro
• 2017: 22,124 Euro
• 2016: 21,636 Euro
• 2015: 21,098 Euro
• 2014: 20,577 Euro

Unemployment rate on an annual average

Unemployment rate in Germany on an annual average from 2004 to 2019. Here you can see the official evaluation of the unemployment rate in the last 5 years in Germany:

• 2019: 5.3 percent
• 2018: 5.2 percent
• 2017: 5.7 percent
• 2016: 6.1 percent
• 2015: 6.4 percent

Average unemployment number

Average unemployment number in Germany from 2004 to 2019. Here you can see the average unemployment number in Germany over the last 5 years:

• 2019: 2.39 million
• 2018: 2.34 million
• 2017: 2.53 million
• 2016: 2.69 million
• 2015: 2.79 million

2018: Rent Boom

Square meter price for condominium – Top 10

Here you see the cities with the highest square meter prices for condominiums in comparison of the years 2010 and 2018* (in euros per square meter).

1. Munich (Bavaria) with 8,342 euros per square meter; from 6,737 euros per sqm in 2014; increase of 1,695 euros per sqm in 4 years
2. Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg) with 5.925 Euro per square meter; from 4.744 Euro per sqm² in 2014; increase of 1.181 Euro per sqm²
3. Frankfurt am Main (Hessen) with 6.060 Euro per square meter; from 4.373 Euro per sqm² in 2014; increase of 1.687 Euro per sqm²
4. Freiburg im Breisgau (Bayern) with 4.943 Euro per square meter; from 4.740 Euro per sqm² in 2014; increase of 203 Euro per sqm²
5. Ingolstadt (Bayern) with 4.969 Euro per square meter; from 4.287 Euro per sqm² in 2014; increase of 682 Euro per sqm²

More statistics can be found at Statista

Cities with the highest rental prices for apartments

Here you can see the 10 cities with the highest rental prices in the 4th quarter of the house valuation and the common methods can be found here. Year 2018:

1. Munich: 17.56 Euro/m²
2. Frankfurt am Main: 13.96 Euro/m²
3. Stuttgart: 13.64 Euro/m²
4. Berlin: 12, 29 Euro/m²
5. Darmstadt: 12.23 Euro/m²
6. Mainz: 12.17 Euro/m²
7. Freiburg: 12.13 Euro/m²
8. Wiesbaden: 12.03 Euro/m²
9. Hamburg: 11.94 Euro/m²

2017: New Construction Volume

More on the topic:

• New Construction: Single-family home, building land, financing and costs
• Developer: Realizing new construction

Approval volume for new residential and non-residential buildings

2016: Comparison of Federal States

Number of newly built residential buildings by federal state

Here you can see the number of newly built residential buildings by federal state:

• Bavaria: 21,600
• North Rhine-Westphalia: 17,400
• Lower Saxony: 15,400
• Baden-Württemberg: 14,500
• Schleswig-Holstein: 6,800
• Hesse: 6,400
• Brandenburg: 6,200
• Rhine-Palatinate: 5,900
• Saxony: 4,300
• Mecklenburg-West Pomerania: 2,400
• Berlin: 2,200
• Saxony-Anhalt: 2,100
• Thuringia: 2,000
• Hamburg: 1,400
• Saarland: 900
• Bremen: 500

Development of house prices

Development of house prices in Germany from 2000 to 2017 (2015 = index 100).

Development of the rental price index

Development of the rental price index for Germany from 1995 to 2017 (2010 = index 100)

Other

Development of local rental prices

How have local rental prices developed in your region in recent years?

Controversy: Google Street View

Would it bother you if your house were visible up close in Google Street View on the internet or is that not the case?

Condominium Ownership

How high is the homeownership rate in the individual federal states? Here are the “most recent” figures from the federal statistical office. Since 2014, there has been no new survey. As soon as new data becomes available, we will include it here! Here you can see the homeownership rate in Germany between 1998 and 2014 by federal state.

© Statista 2019 – Source: Federal Statistical Office

Sell hotel – Tourism and guest numbers

Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt and nationwide: Tourism in Germany is booming and has been shining with new record numbers for over 10 years. Accordingly, the number of overnight guests is naturally increasing, as is the demand for hotels in the real estate market. From the stylish, luxurious boutique hotel in the city center to hotels with attached gastronomy and event areas. In Germany, people are not only taking more vacations, but also spending more money on them. As a result, prices for overnight stays are rising, and the hotel industry is becoming a lucrative business for more and more companies and entrepreneurs.

Therefore: The real estate market and the tourism market are both currently on the rise. If you sell now, you will achieve a good selling price – why wait for the next real estate bubble?

Overnight stays in German accommodation establishments from 1992 to 2018 (in millions).

Help and Definition

The most important forms of representation and terms at a glance:

Why are the studies so selective?

The Federal Statistical Office only offers a part of the information for free use. A large portion of the statistics that have been prepared for use are only available with a Premium account. This Premium account at the Federal Statistical Office costs 49 € per month.

What is a bar chart?

Bar charts are the most common form of statistical results used by the Federal Statistical Office. In a bar chart, different values are displayed on a scale. The scale extends along one axis and contains a value, such as the number of inhabitants or the average income. The other axis then carries the different types or classes, for example, different age groups or the subdivision into different districts.

What is a pie chart?

The pie chart format is used relatively rarely by the Federal Statistical Office. A pie chart displays statistical values in a 100% distribution. A pie, meaning a circle, represents 100%. When entering individual values, a straight line is drawn from the edge to the center, creating small triangles, one side slightly rounded. This creates the optical effect of a pie slice. That is why this form of presenting statistical values is also called a pie chart.

What does the Federal Statistical Office do?

As an authority, the Federal Statistical Office is responsible for collecting general, relevant data. This data is used, among other things, by various ministries, as well as by associations, private individuals, and naturally also by students and students. The Federal Statistical Office is based in Berlin, but is also represented by various offices throughout the country.

Are the statistical data representative?

Yes, the surveys conducted by the Federal Statistical Office are mostly representative surveys or results from extrapolations. The data are therefore interesting for many population groups, from the real estate agent who wants to observe the demographic development of a particular area to students preparing for a presentation or a major research paper. Thus, the Federal Statistical Office fulfills a major and important task in Germany.

Further studies and statistics can be found on the internet pages of the Federal Statistical Office. Read more about:

• Heirs and Inheritance
• Saving money / Investment
• Weather in Germany

Which system is right for me? Definition and meaning

Through company profits, a good salary, an inheritance or winning the lottery: when it comes to large sums that need to be set aside (invested), the question arises: what can I do with this capital to make it grow without having to do anything myself? There is a real wealth of investment opportunities on the German and international markets. But which of the investments suits my wishes and me? There is no “right” way through the jungle of investments.

A guide through the investment jungle

Call money, savings accounts, crowd investing, gold bars or real estate (!!) – anyone who opens the product pages of banks and other investment brokers quickly loses track. When reading the first few sentences, it often becomes clear that most advisors only have their own product range in mind.

It is therefore a real challenge to find a guide through the investment jungle. You will certainly find the “right” thread for you personally once you have clarified your own investment goals.

Is there a “best investment in the world”?

It is not a sign of ignorance or megalomania to ask about the best investment in the world! However, the answer depends on who you ask and, above all, what the investor himself wants. A serious investor should not expect objectivity in the strict sense. It is therefore important first and foremost to consider your own objectives with regard to the investment.

Five questions for serious investors

1. How much capital do I have available?
2. How long can I do without my capital?
3. How much time do I have to look after my investment?
4. What risk am I prepared to take?
5. How much experience do I have with investments?

The answers to these questions ultimately determine your personal investment type. What sounds like “pigeonholing” has been a legally effective basis for serious investment advice in the investment business for some years now. The main purpose of these questions is to ensure that the investor is sure whether the product on offer meets his or her requirements. This provides better protection against unpleasant surprises. After all, it’s about money and therefore a significant part of your own existence. By no means every investor is a multi-millionaire and can cope with the possible losses that even the supposedly best investment in the world entails.

Everyone wants risk-free investments!

According to official estimates, around 150 billion euros are currently lying dormant as cash in German households. The total assets in German households are in the region of several trillion euros. There are many reasons for this. Essentially, this “bunker method” is based on the fear of losing money if it is not kept – often literally – under the pillow. But perhaps there is also a good deal of disorientation behind it in view of the many and varied investment opportunities. True to the lyrics of Nina Hagen’s song “I can’t make up my mind, it’s all so colorful here”!

It is not only beginners in the investment business who dream of THE investment without risk, with maximum returns – i.e. the profits that their own money generates through the form of investment. However, this should be pointed out at this point: There is no such thing as a capital investment without risk! Because even the classic savings account or even the “pillow method” carry the uncertainty of the creeping devaluation of money – known as inflation. Put simply: Anyone who has €10,000 under their pillow or “in the bank” (meaning a savings account) today will be able to do less with it in ten or more years’ time in terms of its value (or purchasing power).

In Germany, this has been between 0.3% and 2.6% over the past ten years (Statista). With current interest rates on savings – including overnight deposits – of 0.2% to 0.5%, the loss in value is lower, but still there.

Your personal investment type

This already makes it clear that simply doing nothing with your capital – no matter how big it is – cannot be the solution. It can and should be fun to look at your “personal investment type”. Investors can also make an initial assessment of their investment type outside of discussions with investment advisors. This does not mean that a decision is made about the type and content of the future investment.

Basically, it can be said that the greater your willingness to take risks and your ability to deal intensively with your investment, the greater your chances of a return. But beware: where there is a lot of light, there is also a lot of shadow! Because the opportunity for a return is also the risk of a return, i.e. a loss! It’s a good thing that there are often even several offers for every type of investment – meaning people.

The classics: the good old bank account and interest

Anyone who remembers World Savings Day will also remember that even the small pennies paid in at the time – now called cents – actually earned interest in total. In the 1970s and 1980s, savers received between 4% and 5% interest. This has been going downhill for many years. Today, savings accounts only earn 0.02% interest. In some cases, penalty fees are even charged for savings deposits. Nevertheless, the classics among German savings forms are here to stay. So here is a brief overview.

1. Savings book
2. Call money
3. Fixed-term deposit
4. Savings bond
5. Capital payment plan
6. Fund

Savings book

The good old savings book. Virtually 100% security; no fees, withdrawal limit usually limited; very low interest rate; notice required; very low return.

What does security mean? A total amount of 100,000 euros per account according to the German government’s deposit protection scheme.

Call money

Call money is virtually 100% security; no fees, unlimited withdrawal limit; low interest rate (slightly better than savings account); can be terminated at any time without notice; very low yield.

Looking for favorable conditions?

• Overnight money comparison

Fixed-term deposit (and savings bond)

Fixed-term deposits are virtually 100% secure; no fees; no availability during the agreed term; therefore higher interest rate than savings accounts or call money; fixed interest rate for the entire term; contract expires automatically; very low return.

Looking for favorable conditions?

• Fixed-term deposit comparison

Capital payment plan

Special form of (pension) insurance; the “saver” receives monthly payments from the lump sum paid in; minimum interest rate guaranteed (but currently very low); if “capital depletion” is agreed, payments are made until the capital (including interest) is used up, making higher payouts possible; without “capital depletion”, the monthly payouts are lower, but payments are made for life; low return; very low risk; very low return.

Funds: Several shares “in one”

The best way to think of a fund is as a “pot” into which many savers put money. The pot is managed by fund managers who invest the money collected in shares, bonds, real estate and other securities. There are different types of funds: equity funds invest their capital mainly in shares, bond funds buy fixed-interest securities. Mixed funds, for example, consist of shares and fixed-interest securities.

The top sellers: Shares & Co.

At the latest with the issue of Deutsche Telekom’s so-called “T-share”, savers and investors alike have realized that buying shares in companies can be worthwhile. And since the last financial crisis in 2008 at the latest, many investors have been putting their money into precious metals – preferably gold. What are the advantages? What is against it?

Reading tip:

• Trade shares, ETFs, foreign exchange, crypto & co.

Trading shares on the stock exchange

While shares used to be regarded merely as a speculative investment, today they are seen as an alternative capital investment. Especially in times of low interest rates, shares are becoming increasingly popular.

Investors can earn money by investing in shares in two different ways. On the one hand, investors participate in the company’s profits by the company paying out a dividend, and on the other hand, investors can benefit from increases in value by trading shares. However, the latter reason also involves risks, as it is not uncommon for shares to lose value, which can lead to a lower selling price.

Total loss of capital is also possible!

This is why investing in shares can involve a considerable amount of work for the investor. They must keep a constant eye on the price performance of their investment in order to be able to react quickly in the event of a “crash”. It is even better to act before impending price falls and to shift your assets into other shares. This requires a great deal of knowledge about capital markets and the internal relationships between companies and their markets. There are also fees for the share portfolio and much more. However, as mentioned above, there are numerous investors who have significantly increased their wealth through shares.

Gold and other precious metals on the stock market

There are various ways to invest in gold or other precious metals. The most common is the “physical investment” – i.e. the purchase of the precious metal itself, for example in the form of bars or coins. So-called “exchange-traded gold products” ultimately involve securities that are based on the price of gold. And finally, you can also choose to invest in gold mines.

Anyone who invests their money in gold bears the risk of the development of the gold price. In contrast to a share, gold/precious metal does not develop its value on its own like a company. The price of the precious metal depends solely on supply and demand. There is also a currency risk with gold investments, as the gold price is quoted in dollars and the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar must be taken into account when buying and selling. In the opinion of many experts, precious metals are rather unsuitable as a capital investment from a pure return perspective.

In the long term, the price fluctuations for gold are even much higher than for shares.

Gold is particularly suitable as an investment for investors who are afraid of a currency crash, i.e. fear of the massive and rapid loss in value of their own money.

In this respect, it makes perfect sense to speak of “concrete gold” when referring to real estate as a capital investment. However, the returns on proper real estate investments are higher than those on gold and at least as secure.

• Tip: Recommended book on investing in real estate

The exotics: Green investments, hedge funds and “rare earths”

If this is all too conventional for you, there are also numerous opportunities on the investment market that traditional German savers would describe as “exotic”. Investments in alternative forms of energy are another option that can be understood with a little financial savvy. But what about highly speculative funds or investments in food? Even raw materials such as rare earths are offered and used as investments.

Green investments

Available both as direct company investments (shares) or in fund form; energy producers, food producers, etc. are on offer; fund management is often based on ethical criteria (no arms industry or suppliers, sustainable agricultural projects, forestry, etc.); return opportunities and risks as well as costs comparable with traditional investments and funds.

Hedge funds: betting on negative prices

Investment form for large amounts (usually six-part amounts or more); closed fund (the money is not available for a longer period of time); hedge funds usually speculate on the negative development of market values; high-risk investment form for investors with large assets; sometimes also institutional investors (banks, insurance companies).

Winebank: Investing in wine

In real wine cellars (usually located in the capitals of wine-growing regions), wines from particularly well-known and good locations from selected winegrowers are stored; investors either buy the wines themselves and store them in the winebank’s vaults; the return is realized through sales; there are now also fund investments in wines; The fund manager is an employee of the wine bank; funds are intended for wine investors who do not necessarily want to deal with the “real” wines themselves; returns can be in the double-digit range; however, the investment risk is very high, as wine as a foodstuff is subject to quality fluctuations and its value is also extremely dependent on demand. Only luxury watches are even more popular as an investment.

Rare earths

Investments are made in raw materials (earths or metals) for industrial production, usually of electronic products; less interesting for small investments of a few €10,000; long capital commitment period; highly risky due to sometimes severe fluctuations in value; artificially produced substitutes can make these natural raw materials superfluous; then there is a risk of total loss of capital.

Conclusion: Capital investment – what makes sense?

The more unusual the form of investment, the more familiar the investor should be with the market.

Especially if you are dependent on your money for a pension, for example. It may sound a bit “bourgeois” to your friends if you don’t invest in wine or indium (raw material for the production of flat screens). However, conventional investments (and now certainly also green investments) offer a high degree of stability and security. If you invest your money in real estate, you can even see your investment in real life and show it to other people.

Real estate is becoming increasingly popular as an investment

The term “concrete gold” for a property as an investment has already been used above. In fact, it is not far-fetched to compare the purchase of an apartment or house as an investment with the popular precious metal. Real estate as an investment is also about security and good returns in equal measure. Real estate certainly won’t take you to the proverbial yield heaven, but it does offer a high degree of security in terms of performance and two sources of return on your invested capital.

Capital payment plan

The latter always works if the investor does not live in the purchased property themselves. This is because, in addition to the increase in the value of the property, there is also the monthly rental income. As with a capital payment plan, buyers of rental apartments or houses receive money from the capital investment month after month in this way. The return from the increase in value as such can only be realized when the property is sold.

Net annual rent

As with all investments, there are a few things to consider in the real estate business: The yield. First of all, it is important to pay a reasonable purchase price in view of the expected rental income.

When buying, 20 times the net annual rent is a good benchmark(purchase price factor).

However, due to the current low level of interest rates, there are also offers in attractive regions of Germany where the purchase price is 25 to 30 times the net annual rent. You can easily calculate this with my real estate calculators, specifically the yield calculator and the purchase price factor calculator.

This is already the second exclamation mark:

The location of the apartment or house plays a central role in real estate as an investment.

Consistently high or even rising rental income can only be achieved in sought-after residential locations and regions. In addition to job offers and leisure opportunities for tenants, micro-locations close to shopping facilities, schools, etc. also play an important role. The best basis for a high rental yield is a very low purchase price with a high rental income. However, this is rather rare in the current market situation.

Security of the investment

The type of property also has an important influence on the security of a real estate investment! In view of the increase in single households, investing in single apartments (so-called micro-apartments) initially appears attractive. For students or senior citizens, for example. However, with this form of housing, a higher tenant turnover and thus higher interim costs for finding a tenant etc. must be expected. Short-term loss of rent must also be taken into account.

Minimum return on a property

Nevertheless, anyone who invests their capital in a property – apartment building or apartment – in a good to very good location does not need to worry about secure performance and returns from rents. Realistically, they are 5% yields and more.

• 2% amortization
• X% interest
• 2% maintenance reserve

So that’s the minimum return you need.

5 forms of real estate investment

The purchase of a property as a capital investment is quite classic. However, there are also real estate investments that function like funds or shares. In this case, the investor is not the sole owner of a property, which he can also enter himself.

Real estate shares

The capital is invested in real estate companies by purchasing shares; currently very high returns; but also high entry prices; further performance very uncertain in the long term; high price fluctuation risk; management fees, etc. Here you will find all current daily prices of the top 20 real estate shares.

Real estate bonds

Here, the capital invested is secured by an entry in the land register; the capital can therefore be repaid in full or at least in part by selling the property; however, the land register entry is usually not first-ranking, so that a complete loss of capital can occur even if the property is sold; only for experienced investors; high returns possible

Real estate funds

The capital invested in the fund is spread across many real estate investments; risk diversification offers security; this results in management costs; risk of poor real estate values in the fund reduces returns; “closed-end real estate funds” are very risky and only make sense for long-term investors

Crowd investing

A very popular form of investment in real estate for some years now; “crowd funding” is also possible with very small amounts from €10; investors can choose the properties for their investment themselves and are therefore their own fund managers; risk of total loss is limited with broad diversification; risk due to lack of say in the development of the investment properties; the projects offered are often second-rate because banks did not want to finance them; in the event of insolvency, crowd investors are served last and are usually left empty-handed

• Real estate crowd investment
• Crowd investment calculator

Real estate purchase

Real ownership of a property is considered the safest form of capital investment in the real estate sector; stable and secure value growth when purchase price and location criteria are taken into account; no additional capital required if the property is in good condition; own time required to manage the capital investment, but rather low; double yield payments from rental yield and sales yield; profit from sale of the property tax-free from ten years after purchase(speculation period).

• Buying a property

Conclusion: The “best investment in the world”?

The “best investment in the world” is therefore the one that best suits you as an investment type. If you are looking for security and returns in equal measure and have “staying power”, you should think about buying a property. There is something on the market to suit every budget. As with all investments, you should make sure that the risk is spread as widely as possible. So why not just buy a decent apartment and rent it out first, but then put the remaining capital into another – perhaps short-term or more speculative – investment? In any case, you should seek good advice and be aware of the opportunities and risks to the best of your ability.

2 more little tips!

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My (new) real estate children’s books: Timmy’s adventures

Would you like to read your children an exciting bedtime story and let them learn about real estate and investments in a fun way at the same time? Then my new Timmy, Lea and Finn stories are just the thing! You can read all the books and stories online for free or download them as ebooks.

• Real estate children’s books: Timmy’s adventures

Mobile home – a small definition

The name mobile home already says a lot about the use and the form of housing. It is a house that is made of wood or finished elements. It can be transported after construction and thus be used mobile. Commonly, such use is mostly in the construction industry. Many mobile homes that serve recreational purposes are permanently built. They may be located on your own property or on leased land. If you are looking to sell a mobile home, the size and features, as well as the status of the land on which the mobile home sits, will determine the purchase price. The future use of the mobile home may also affect the purchase price.

Container elements for mobile use

Container elements are mainly used in construction, but also in holiday camps and school hostels as well as in campsites with simple equipment. These mobile homes are needed to provide employees who do not live nearby with an overnight accommodation option that is inexpensive. Long commutes should be avoided because of the time saved. Many construction professionals who are mobile and only home on weekends opt for this type of housing when working on a construction site. However, offices for emergency personnel coordinating construction and for security guards are also housed in mobile homes.

Containers made of ready-made elements that can be easily transported and set up are often used. These can be heated and have modern sanitary facilities. Sometimes the containers can also be arranged on top of each other on several floors. This saves space and allows several containers to be heated together, as well as a common connection for the sanitary facilities.

Due to their flexibility, these containers are also often used as holiday homes. Especially in holiday camps and at the edge of campsites this mobile form of housing is very popular.

• Tip. Double letting: tenant, compensation, holiday apartment

Motorhomes for road transport

Mobile homes can have their own chassis. However, they cannot be compared to caravans or mobile homes used for camping holidays. Mobile homes usually weigh several tons and can only be moved with a truck or a large towing vehicle. It is not uncommon for them to be over-wide. They are not suitable for regular travelling. However, they have the advantage that they are relatively easy to move to another location after a sale.

If you want to sell such a transportable mobile home, the price is usually defined only by the value of the mobile home. The buyer can place it on his land. The use is mainly on campsites and garden colonies, but also in holiday resorts. The furnishings can be upscale with several living rooms, a bathroom and a kitchen, so these mobile homes can sometimes fetch very good prices when sold.

Mobile homes made of wood – the top class

Wooden mobile homes are very popular. They come in many different sizes and the features vary depending on the use. The mobile homes are appealing in appearance and can be used in a variety of ways. Many buyers are looking for a property like this for the weekends. Properties that are close to the house or apartment, so there is no need to travel long distances, are in high demand. Alternatively, there are buyers who deliberately choose a property in a scenic location and are willing to take a longer drive to get there. You can expect to pay an attractive price for such a mobile home if it has a kitchen and bathroom. Several rooms, if small, are also considered attractive.

Mobile homes with several floors have been developed for small footprints. Many buyers find it attractive if a sleeping area can be set up under the roof. The variants are so versatile that an individual description in the exposé is very important. In combination with the pictures, the prospective buyer gets a comprehensive impression of the mobile home and its possible uses.

• Tip: Prefabricated house

More tips for real estate sellers

Selling real estate in all facets:

• Sell apartment
• Sell house
• Sell inherited house

Sell without land

Most mobile homes are on a lot at the time of sale. As a rule, they are to remain there after the sale. In principle, however, you have the option of selling the mobile home without a plot of land. In this case, however, it is important that you ensure that the mobile home can be transported and reinstalled in another location. With wooden models, disassembly is often possible. It is important that you state the appropriate uses in the synopsis if you are using the property for other purposes and only want to sell the mobile home. In terms of pricing, it is advisable to take into account the cost of transport and possible dismantling.

Sell with land

Permanent mobile homes that are located on a plot of land in an attractive location are particularly popular. This is especially true for plots of land that can be purchased as property. If you would like to sell a mobile home on a freehold plot in the various regions of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, you can look forward to lively interest in your offer. This is especially true if the property is in an interesting location near water or a local recreation area. Before selling, it is important that you find out whether there are plans to have the land declared as building land by the city or municipality. In this case, you can ask for a higher purchase price.

Sale on leased land

Many mobile homes are located on leased land. This means that you can only ask the purchase price for the mobile home and any landscaping of the garden, but not for the land. It is also important that you inform the owner of the land of your intention to sell. Sometimes he may want to have a say and agree to the sale. The lease and other obligations, such as for the use of the land if it is in a garden club, must be assumed by the new occupier. Thus, it is important that you clearly define all costs, regulations and requirements on the part of the association or the owner in order to avoid misunderstandings. If the mobile home is to be sold in order to relocate it to another place, the owner’s permission may also be required.

Conclusion: handle the sale of a mobile home professionally

If you are in possession of a mobile home that you want to sell, there are several specifications and guidelines that you need to follow. This is especially true if you do not own the land on which the mobile home will be located during the sale.