Comission-free real estate directly from the owner in Hattingen

The Ruhr area in a different way: The half-timbered town of Hattingen

On weekends and holidays, it gets crowded in the old town of Hattingen in North Rhine-Westphalia: The well-preserved half-timbered houses that characterize the appearance of the town center attract many visitors from the surrounding major cities. This is because Hattingen is located in the southern Ruhr region, not far from the larger cities of Bochum, Essen, Wuppertal and Dortmund. Indeed, the city has much to offer its residents and visitors. Sightseeing highlights such as St. George's Church, the Old Town Hall or the so-called Iron House make a stroll through the old town an experience. In addition, there are numerous stores that invite you to go shopping, as well as cozy pubs and restaurants that enliven the town center in the evenings. Outside the center of the city of 54,000 inhabitants are popular recreational areas such as the Kemnader Lake and the Ruhr Valley with its famous bike path, Blankenstein Castle, Haus Kemnade and other interesting historical buildings.

Medical city Hattingen

The city of Hattingen can be reached by car via the A 43 highway, which connects Hattingen with the two surrounding major cities of Bochum and Wuppertal. The North Rhine-Westphalian town is also connected to rail transport: The S-Bahn station Hattingen Mitte forms the terminus of the S-Bahn line S 3 in the direction of Essen, and in addition, a streetcar line from Bochum serves the neighboring town. In addition, a well-developed network of bus lines supplements the public transportation system. Supported by the good traffic situation and the high residential and leisure value of Hattingen, the city has a dynamic economic life. Originally dominated by the steel industry, Hattingen is now home to numerous small and medium-sized companies and service providers. A special focus, supported by the city, is the medical industry with various hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, medical practices, nursing homes, therapists and other health service providers. Otherwise, the mechanical engineering company Köppern, the company RESOL, manufacturer of solar controllers and similar products, and the IT company T&A SYSTEME, among others, have settled in Hattingen.

An attractive real estate market

All in all, Hattingen offers its residents not only an idyllic residential environment, convenient transport links and attractive job opportunities, but also relatively low rents - and a large proportion of commission-free real estate offers. The city's official rent index from 2013 indicates average prices per square meter of between €4.81 and €6.11. According to the real estate portal immobilienscout24.de, the asking prices for condominiums average 1,550 euros/square meter, and owner-occupied homes are available for an average purchase price of 331,000 euros. In addition it comes that many offerers in Hattingen offer their real estates without brokers: This saves prospective buyers the unloved broker's commission, and landlords or sellers receive more inquiries. So there are many good reasons to look for an apartment or house in popular Hattingen.

Source: Rent index for non-price-linked apartments in the area of the city of Hattingen, as of June 1, 2013.

Living in Hattingen (Ennepe-Ruhr district)

Source: immobilienscout24.de, as of: March 2014