Buying a villa in Bogenhausen — Premium estate agency in the Embassy District

Architecturally, the existing built environment here is divided into two parts. In the historic centre, particularly in Altbogenhausen, the buildings are predominantly from the Gründerzeit and Prinzregenten periods, featuring imposing façades, high-ceilinged rooms and spacious plots. Some of these are listed buildings, which imposes certain constraints on modernisation projects whilst, at the same time, permanently preserving the façades and the character that defines the townscape.

A different style predominates in Parkstadt. The architect-designed villas built there from the second half of the 20th century onwards feature modern floor plans, open-plan layouts and a close connection between the interior, garden and terrace. Historic older buildings and modern architect-designed properties thus tend to appeal to different buyers.

What both have in common is the generous size of the plots. Extensive garden areas and a deliberately low building density are virtually impossible to replicate elsewhere in Munich’s dense urban fabric.

A wide variety of buyers are looking for villas in this neighbourhood. Munich families are seeking a prestigious property with a garden and ample living space, whilst investors are looking for a residential property in a central city location that will retain its value in the long term. There are also international prospective buyers, whom RIEDEL reaches via the Christie’s network.

Part of the demand remains invisible to outsiders: registered prospective buyers who sign up without actively entering the market themselves. As many owners also choose not to advertise publicly, supply and demand often come together here outside the realm of property listings. RIEDEL brings both sides together via its own network in the neighbourhood, without a property brochure and without viewings for uninvolved parties.

There is no set formula for finding a villa. Much depends on whether a property is advertised publicly, offered discreetly or not on the market at all. Nevertheless, five steps recur regularly:

1. Clarify the search criteria: A discussion with Dr Philip Ebeling regarding location preferences (neighbourhood, street), property type (historic building or architect-designed villa), plot size, timeframe and budget. This enables a targeted search even outside the online portals.

2. Review the market: For each sub-area, RIEDEL checks which houses are on the market, which might be available without an advert, and which streets come closest to the specified criteria.

3. Off-market enquiry: Based on the search profile, RIEDEL makes confidential enquiries with owners whose properties match the profile. If this reveals an interest in selling, pre-registered prospective buyers are informed before a property brochure is produced.

4. Viewing and property assessment: For shortlisted properties, RIEDEL accompanies the viewing and provides an initial assessment of the property’s condition, location and price range. Independent surveyors are brought in to carry out technical and legal checks.

5. Support through to completion: From purchase price negotiations through to notarisation, RIEDEL coordinates the remaining process and remains the point of contact even after the transaction is completed.