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Interesting investments in Constance: investment properties for living and working

Constance on Lake Constance is one of the most interesting areas in Germany. The climate has a Mediterranean feel and the foothills of the Alps provide a picturesque backdrop to the already attractive panorama of Lake Constance. The proximity to Switzerland and the conurbations of Baden-Württemberg not only attract tourists to Constance, but also innovative companies and thus attractive jobs. Constance on Lake Constance also scores highly as a university town with a rich history. This opens up Investors interesting opportunities to invest in all kinds of investment property. Whether commercial properties for production, logistics and service providers or dream properties for living in all sizes: In any case, investment properties in Constance on Lake Constance are interesting capital investments for investors from all over the world, regardless of whether you want to buy a Buying a house in Constance or a condominium in Constance with a view of the lake.

Residential and commercial properties in the growth region of Constance

Housing is in short supply in Baden-Württemberg and therefore in Constance as well as in many other regions of Germany. The popularity of Constance on Lake Constance among investors looking to invest in apartment blocks has been rising steadily for years due to its growth and the expected rental income. High-yield properties in Constance are in demand, such as apartment blocks, residential and commercial buildings or new-build projects in Constance, as well as commercial properties and other commercial real estate, holiday homes and student flats. In Constance, there are other positive location factors for investors, including

  • Fantastic landscape

  • Good climate in Constance

  • Historic city centre

  • Tourism in Constance

  • Wide range of leisure activities

  • Proximity to Stuttgart

  • Good transport connections from Constance

  • Various airports in the surrounding area

  • Internationally renowned university

  • Innovative industry in the district of Constance

  • Direct neighbourhood to Switzerland

Commercial investment property or apartment blocks as a capital investment in Constance?

The combination of commercial premises such as shops, offices or medical practices with flats above them continues to be popular. Properties that combine residential and commercial space are therefore interesting capital investments especially for long-term investors. Even in uncertain times or economic crises, flats remain in demand, while commercial premises can increase returns. With a residential and commercial building in Constance, investors are investing in investment property without having to make a one-sided commitment to its use. No less interesting are purely commercial properties in Constance or flats and houses for rent. Holiday homes and flats on Lake Constance are of course equally attractive investments. Holiday properties fulfil a Dual function. The holiday properties serve as a comfortable second home or holiday residence for the investor. The rest of the time, you rent out these properties in Constance to holidaymakers, students or other tenants. The rent collected is used either to pay off the mortgage or as a return on investment.

One-bedroom flats: Investment property for singles and students in Constance

In a traditional university city with an international reputation, one-bedroom flats for sale in Constance are always in demand. Students from all over Germany and neighbouring European countries study at the University of Constance year after year. What's more, around one in five people in Germany have been single for five years or more. Small flats are therefore always sought-after. During economic crises, the search for small living space even increases. This means that one- or two-bedroom flats are usually particularly lucrative investment propertiesnaturally also in Constance. This can be a single residential unit such as a condominium with a view of the lake in Constance, a flat for sale in Constance Paradies or a house for sale in Constance Allmannsdorf, which you can purchase as a retirement reserve and pay off with the help of the rental income. An apartment block with four or more flats is also suitable for larger capital investments in Constance. The location, condition and purchase of the property in the district of Constance are important at a reasonable purchase pricethat is not above the market value. With the help of the competent estate agents at Engel & Völkers Constance, you can find out whether your desired capital investment in Constance is really a good investment or how and where you can find a better one.

Property prices for investments in Constance

Overall, Constance impresses investors as a medium-sized city with over 86,000 inhabitants and a below-average vacancy rate of just 1.1 % combined with high rents of around EUR 12.43/m² in 2019. The 15 districts in Constance have different locational advantages and are therefore each suitable for different investment properties. For example, monthly rents for flats in Petershausen-Ost and Staad directly on Lake Constance were significantly higher at EUR 13.42/m² than in Dettingen in the hinterland at EUR 10.64/m². Nevertheless, investors should not immediately dismiss the districts of Constance away from Lake Constance as a potential location for their capital investment. This is because rents for property in Constance Dettingen rose by 8.1 % year-on-year, the highest increase of all districts. Residential and commercial properties for sale in very good locations such as Constance Petershausen-Ost cost around EUR 3,200 to 4,800/m². In simple locations, on the other hand, sellers received property prices in Constance of between 1,600 and 2,500 EUR/m², which quickly puts the rental income into perspective. The districts of Constance can be divided into four locations:

Very good location:

  • Constance Old Town

  • Petershausen-East

  • Staad

Good location:

  • Old Town-West

  • Paradise

  • Petershausen-West

  • Allmannsdorf

  • Königsbau

  • Egg

  • Litzelstetten

  • Fürstenberg

Middle location:

  • Wollmatingen

  • Fürstenberg

  • Wallhausen

Simple location:

  • Dingelsdorf

  • Dettingen

Investments in property in Constance: investment property for every investor

When buying or selling investment property in Constance, the market-driven purchase price is certainly one of the most important factors most important factors for an investment property. Rely on the expertise of the regional Engel & Völkers estate agents in Constance. They evaluate the properties in Constance objectively and determine a fair purchase price for each property, regardless of whether you want to sell a house in Constance or other properties in Constance. This gives you a sensible capital investment in Constance property for your future. Find your personal investment property in Constance or other regions in Baden-Württemberg with the help of a search request and our property consultants.

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