May I convert the farmstead to residential or commercial use?

Outside the designated development area (Außenbereich), this is only possible under certain conditions. Whether and to what extent depends on the previous use, the building and the municipality. I clarify the options before the sale, because they determine the value.

Can I sell the farmstead and the land separately?

Often, yes. Whether that makes sense depends on the buyer group: horse owners want the paddock next to the house, farmers often only want the land. We examine both routes.

What about contamination or old installations?

Oil tanks, slurry tanks, silos or old buildings must be disclosed and assessed. Clear information builds trust and prevents renegotiation later.

Which documents are required?

Land register, cadastral maps, building permits, energy performance certificate, information on water and sewerage, plus lease agreements if land is leased out.

Manor house with front garden and driveway

Former farmstead, farmhouse, farm

Farmstead & former farmstead (Resthof)

Sell a farmstead or farmhouse in Germany | Immobilien Simon

With a former farmstead (Resthof) or old farmhouse, the buildings, the land and planning law outside the designated development area (Außenbereich) determine the value. I value farmsteads on site and sell to buyers throughout Germany.

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In short

What is a Resthof and how is it sold?

A Resthof is a former agricultural farmstead whose land has been sold or leased off in whole or in part. Its value depends on the house, outbuildings, remaining land and above all on which use is permitted outside the development area; I clarify this before the sale.

What matters

What gives a farmstead its value

With a farmstead, what matters first is what is possible with the buildings: residential use, keeping horses, storage, workshop, commercial use or continued farming. Building law outside the designated development area under § 35 BauGB sets the framework. An approved change of use or a clear statement from the authority on the options increases the value considerably, because it gives the buyer certainty.

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Properties

The properties I handle

Former farmsteads (Resthöfe)Farmhouse with stable, barn and outbuildings, without an active farming business
Farmsteads with conversion potentialBuildings for residential, commercial, storage or horse-keeping use
Farms with horse keepingStabling, paddocks, grazing land by the house
Estates with landFarmstead with associated arable land or grassland
Leased farmsteadswith existing lease or tenancy agreements

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A free on-site assessment places you under no obligation. Afterwards you will know what your property is worth and can decide calmly.

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Process

How we sell your property, step by step

You always know what happens next and what is needed from you.

On-site survey

Buildings, condition, land, utilities and access, and permit status are recorded. This results in a sound valuation.

Documents & strategy

Cadastral maps, building permits, possible uses and land are prepared. We decide which buyer group the offer is aimed at.

Brokerage through to handover

Targeted approach, viewings with vetted prospective buyers, negotiation, notary appointment and handover.

Valuation

What is your property worth?

Realistic, well-founded, free of charge. The property type is already preselected.

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In detail

Would you like to know more?

Detailed explanations of valuation, permits and buyers, along with the most frequently asked questions, can be found in the Guide.

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