Investment opportunity in Duisburg-Walsum – Detached house 30% below market value

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About this house

This semi-detached house combines a classic floor plan with plenty of potential and a special investment concept. Across two levels, it offers a manageable living environment with a garden, terrace and balcony.

Approximately 100 m² of living space comprise 3 rooms, supplemented by a basement and a plot of approximately 438 m² with garden, terrace and balcony. The semi-detached design combines proximity and privacy, while three parking spaces provide practical convenience.

The property is being sold exclusively as a long-term capital investment in the sense of a buy-and-hold strategy. The current owner would like to continue living in his home after the sale and will therefore be granted a lifelong right of residence (rent-free; he will only be responsible for the ancillary costs). This gives investors the opportunity to acquire the property and participate in its appreciation over the long term. A subsequent resale is possible at any time, although the existing lifelong right of residence and the associated conditions must be assumed by the new owner. The buyer will become the sole owner of the property and will accordingly be registered as the sole owner in the land register.

Another advantage of the model is that the current owner also wishes to take care of essential modernization measures to the house after the sale. These include, in particular, replacing the windows and renewing the electrical wiring in the house. This means that further investments in the property’s substance and long-term preservation of value can be made during the existing occupancy.

The ownership situation is also clear: The current owner is the sole owner and was previously the sole heir to the property. There is therefore no issue involving multiple heirs or a community of heirs.

The condition of the house is in need of renovation and therefore offers fundamental potential for gradual modernization and long-term appreciation. Due to the lifelong right of residence, however, the focus is not on short-term owner-occupation but on long-term wealth accumulation.

From the entrance area, the main level is divided into the central living spaces. A living room forms the quiet center, while the kitchen is located alongside it as a separate area where everyday life and enjoyment come together. A bedroom on this level complements the concept with short distances and a comfortable independence. A bathroom and a separate guest toilet round off the ground floor.

Upstairs, another area expands the available living space: A bedroom and an office provide privacy, flexibility, and structure. The balcony opens up views outside, while the second level divides the house into different areas of use. The basement provides additional space, including a laundry room and the heating room with oil heating.

The garden, terrace, and balcony complement the property with attractive outdoor areas. For investors, however, the focus is primarily on the special acquisition model: long-term property ownership, a clearly regulated lifelong right of residence for the current owner, and the possibility of reselling the property at a later date while continuing the existing framework conditions.

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