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Below manor house receives funding for faithful restoration

From the nationwide funding program "Preservation of Historical Monuments and Cultural Tourism Use of Historical Buildings," six winning projects emerged, including the Below Manor in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With a funding amount of €50,000 from Castles and Gardens in Germany e.V. and Airbnb, the owners are breathing new and authentically restore... Read on

Neo-baroque Paul Korff Manor for auction in Płoty, West Pomerania

Poland, West Pomerania: In February 2024, the municipality of Gryfice will again try to sell the former New Castle of the von Bismarck family in Plathe (Płoty) in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Although the object is of great historical importance and is in good condition, the previous tenders have not yet brought a new owner. The tender period i... Read on

Floral design ideas for the historical gardens: tips for stylish decoration

A castle garden is a place of splendor and elegance, often associated with royal flair. If you are lucky enough to have a garden near a castle or are simply inspired by such a garden, flowers can play an essential role in the design of this extraordinary place. Read on

How to create real estate ads with excellent coverage

"Your ad on 20 different real estate portals!" - while mass publication was still a central argument of some providers for successful real estate marketing a few years ago, it has become increasingly less important today. For the marketing of special properties such as castles and manor houses, it does not necessarily bring added value. Especially ... Read on

Let's buy and save a castle

Poland, Debrzno-Wieś. They call themselves a normal family. A young couple with two small children and limited financial possibilities. Their project is ambitious, but not impossible: within a short time the family was able to mobilise many people who want to support them somehow. The first act has succeeded."Ratujemy Pałac", in English: "We're sav... Read on

The investment potential of historic buildings

Historic buildings are not only witnesses to past eras, but also attractive long-term investment properties. Their historical value and unique features make them interesting to potential tenants and buyers and can provide long-term rental income or appreciation. But acquiring and renovating such buildings requires careful financial planning. In a... Read on

How to Sell a Historic Home in 2024

Historical homes are architecturally unique, significant to the personality of a neighbourhood, and have numerous stories living in them. Those who wish to sell a historical property bring a unique property to the market but have challenges of their own. Firstly, historical homes have preservation restrictions, and with modern design's growing popu... Read on

Dobrowo Manor: Open Tender

Poland, West Pomerania, Dobrowo. Neo-Gothic mansion of the von Kleist family vacant for many years. The building is now to be sold through an open tender and used for tourism in the future. The municipality offers support to investors.Impressively dominating the small village of Dobrowo in West Pomerania is the old mansion with its five-story tower... Read on

Everything you need to know about restoration property

You might be curious about restoration property and its potential benefits if water, fire, or mold damage has harmed your house or place of work. Restoring an old property to its pre-loss state is called property restoration.What is restoration property all about? Read on

Germany: Special funding program for historic properties

Are you the owner of a significant architectural monument or have you just purchased a historical property? Twice a year - in spring and fall - owners of listed historic properties in Germany have the opportunity to apply to the "Schlösser und Gärten in Deutschland e.V." association to receive grants under a special funding program. The funding pro... Read on

Buying a historic property in Poland - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Whether banal or interesting: we frequently receive questions from foreign prospective buyers about the purchase of a historic property in Poland. The backgrounds for the interest are manifold. Often there is a connection to the country, be it through ancestors, relatives, spouses or a business relationship. Others... Read on

Tips for the German Heritage Day 2022

Where to go on Open Heritage Day 2022? For lovers of historical architecture and buildings steeped in history, the second Sunday in September is firmly anchored in the appointment calendar. When thousands of monuments in Germany once again open their old doors and gates on September 11, 2022, and in some cases offer rare insights, interest is high.... Read on

Abandoned Mecklenburg Manor to be auctioned off

Prospective buyers of houses or apartments in major cities and sought-after metropolitan areas are very familiar with the situation: Although the real estate market is flooded with thousands of offers every day, seekers with special requirements often need time, luck and even more patience. In some cases even years can pass, until it comes to the k... Read on

An English country house in Poland

Poland, Lublin Voivodship. Castle of the Polish magnate family Zamoyski in Jabłoń is one of the most beautiful examples of English neo-gothic in Poland. Castle considerably destroyed and rebuilt after the Second World War. Private owners restored large parts of the castle ensemble built in 1904 by the architecture firm Fellner & Helmer (Vienna)... Read on

Brandenburg an der Havel: Castle for auction

Germany, Brandenburg an der Havel, Plaue. Viable utilization concept and high investments required: Baroque three-wing castle complex with park in the Brandenburg district of Plaue has been used only sporadically for years. Now, the ensemble in need of renovation will be auctioned off by the Potsdam District Court in a real estate auction on June 2... Read on

Thuringia: Foreclosure of Hummelshain Castle in November

Germany, Thuringia, Hummelshain. Forced sale could not be averted. For years, solutions were sought for the endangered cultural monument. Among other things, a committed support association tried to help the destitute private owner of the New Hunting Lodge in Hummelshain (Saale-Holzland District, South-East Thuringia) and carry out renovations. Now... Read on

Can Schloss Friedrichstanneck Palace still be saved

Germany, Thuringia: The local press reported several times that the castle in Friedrichstanneck (part of the city of Eisenberg in Thuringia), which had been vacant for decades, was threatened to be demolished. Now an architectural report should provide information about the future of the dilapidated building and could bring movement to the topic, w... Read on

"Pałacyk Plus" - Boom for castles and mansions on the Polish real estate market?

Many people dream of living in a castle, in a beautiful historic villa or in a small manor in the countryside. What usually remains a pipe dream for normal earners could now become reality in Poland. At least in theory, because only the future will show whether the offer will be a big seller for the middle class, how often it will be claimed, and w... Read on

Can foreigners buy a castle, a manor or a grange in Poland?

Time and again, prospective buyers of real estate or land in Poland are faced with similar questions and uncertainties due to various sources of information on the Internet: As a Foreigner, can I buy a castle or a historic property in Poland at all... Read on

Old Castle in Saxony-Anhalt in Auction

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Burgenlandkreis. Value appraisals of historic listed buildings in rural areas that have been vacant for many years share the same tenor in many cases: there is little prospect of economic redevelopment and use. Endagered buil... Read on

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