Residential high-rise Frankfurt am Main: VON POLL REAL ESTATE – the podcast

In viewing episode 1 of the VON POLL IMMOBILIEN podcast, Ralph J. Kunz, director of premium management and authorized signatory at VON POLL IMMOBILIEN, real estate consultants Sebastian Helmke and moderator Susanne Hauf an exciting conversation about a residential high-rise in Frankfurt am Main from the premium segment.

Today it goes high up - we take you to an exclusive auditory apartment tour in the Grand Tower in Frankfurt am Main, in Germany's highest residential high-rise. The tour is waiting for you here directly afterwards to listen to or as a transcript. We hope you enjoy!

Podcast episode 'Residential high-rise Frankfurt am Main: VON POLL IMMOBILIEN - the podcast' - complete transcript

Sebastian Helmke, real estate consultant at VON POLL IMMOBILIEN:

So, now we're going into the 40. Floor. It only takes a few seconds in principleand then we are already there. So we're in an extremely fast elevator.

Moderator Susanne Hauf:

Yes.

Ralph J. Kunz, director of premium management and authorized signatory at VON POLL IMMOBILIEN:

Fastlift - sfast development in Frankfurt. The Grand Tower is a very good example of this in terms of neighborhood development in Frankfurt. We are here on the site of the former freighthof and now we are in oneof the most exclusive residential properties in Germany.

Sebastian Helmke:

And here we are already.Then we go to the left side. Along the corridor and just on the right side we are then already arrived at the apartment.

Susanne Hauf:

Quite exciting.

Sebastian Helmke:

So, welcome.

Susanne Hauf:

This is really stunning. So words fail me and that doesn't happen often. Wow. Awesome.

VON POLL IMMOBILIEN - the podcast. Between the banking district, Westend and Europaviertel stands the Grand Tower and he stands for the modern way to live, live and work in the heart of Frankfurt. Its height of 180 meters makes it the largest residential tower in the country. The entrance area is already remarkable, an inviting lobby with 24-hour concierge-service, a floating chandelier over the cozy loungebarea with fireplaceatmosphere as well as ornate mosaic wwalls and an imposing painting.

This property once again underlines the cosmopolitan claim of the Main metropolis. And you will find some apartments of this premiumiproperty also in VON POLL IMMOBILIEN.

Ralph J. Kunz:

People who are interested in a property like this inthave a premiumanspruch. An exclusive location is just as important to them as the amenities or aspects such as security and privacy. The interest in premiumireal estate in Germany is unbroken. The number of potential buyers is increasing continuously.

Sebastian Helmke:

Just having the opportunity to present such an extraordinary and high-quality property to customers is something very special. The enumeration of the highlights takes almost no end.

Susanne Hauf:

Ralph J. Kunz is Director Premiummmanagement and authorized signatory at VON POLL IMMOBILIEN. Sebastian Helmke is real estateberater. With both we visit today togethera Apartment in Frankfurt's Grand Tower. And the specialis, they, our podcast-Hlisteners, are up close.

My name is Susanne Hauf. I am the presenter and very excited about what awaits us.

Mr. Helmke, what are the exact specs of this property and what extras can prospective buyers expect?

Sebastian Helmke:

So in this high-quality property in the 40. Floor we have a total of four rooms with two bathrooms on 118 square meters. Here we are just in the main-bedroom, in the largest bedroom with en suite bathroom and we have here in a hallbarea the possibility of creating a walk-in wardrobe.

Susanne Hauf:

Oh, dof course we women love to hear that.

Sebastian Helmke:

place ffor enough shoes and all clothes- very good.

Particularly impressivedare of course the great room heightsn. We have here an active ventilation conceptwith heating and cooling, floor heating, a high-qualityEoakpparquet. And of course, what's particularly impressive is, if we now move over to the living room, the continuous ceilingand floor-to-ceilingwindow fronts, throughout also with the curved glass panes.

Yes, I think the rest is explained by itself, when we look at this wonderful terrace r.

Susanne Hauf:

Yes, that is also the special flair about this apartment, also dthis very special sense of space - namely the feeling that this space goes on forever.

Sebastian Helmke:

At first glance impressive. Especially great and worth mentioning is that the railing is also completely made of glass. That is, we have unobstructed view up to the Taunus and on the reright side to the skyline. Sowhat there is not again.

Susanne Hauf:

Ist that the Ginnheimerasparagus there?

Sebastian Helmke:

This is the Ginnheimer Asparagus - den see we also. It's even within reach. The nice thing is, dthrough, that we to the next apartment hinare isolated by a wall, you get from the neighbors nothing with and it is also protected from the wind at the same time. So man could think in the 40. floor is always storm, but this is not the case, but it is relatively sheltered from the wind even, yes.

We have sun basically all day until sunset. Here you can lie down nicely in the evening and have the best view of the sunset in Frankfurt.

Susanne Hauf:

Mr. Kunz, Syou had already mentioned it at the beginning: dthe interest in premiumreal estate in Germany is unbroken. The number of potential buyers is continuously increasing. Which clientele is interested in a property like this?

Ralph J. Kunz:

These are clearly wealthy prospective buyers. We arrange these and similar apartments, for example, to older clientele who want to sell their house, which has become too big, and prefer to move to the city. In addition, it must be said that the price alone is not decisive for the purchase decision. Rather, the premiumklientel pays attention to the aspects of security and privacy in the new home in addition to a special location and equipment.

The purchase of such a property is not only an investment, but also a very emotional matter.

Susanne Hauf:

So seen, it is of course also all the more beautiful when the buyer can combine an emotional experience with a stable value investment.

Ralph J. Kunz:

That's right. The desire for a crisis-proofeninvestment is great. Therefore, real estate is increasingly preferred over stocks as an investment option.

In addition, the fact increases, that forsavings for some time interestis charged, the investmentsfrepentance also in premiumireal estate.

Susanne Hauf:

Mr. Kunz, you are an absolute expert in premiumireal estate. But maybe we go in - da is it also a bit quieter now and the city is out. Exciting is of course the question, how the premiumireal estate marketin Frankfurt developed.

Is it still worth buying in Frankfurt now?

Ralph J. Kunz:

As before. Frankfurt is not least due to its economic importance and the high quality of life one of the most attractive residential- and work locations for Kaufinteressenten. Basically, a further increase ofpurchase pricesnis expected in most districts of Frankfurt. We also expect more new construction projects, which will thus make Frankfurt even more attractive. In general, real estate has proven in times of crisis as a safe and very stable investment.

Susanne Hauf:

The apartments in the Grand Tower are of course perfect examples of real estate from the premium segment. But what factors make a propertya premiumproperty?

Ralph J. Kunz:

To Premiumireal estatessegment include exclusive one-- and duplex houses as well as condominiums, villas, country estates or penthousess. Probably the most important factor for the value of the respective property is also here the selected and unique location. The delimitation of an exclusive residential location varies greatly from region to region. Often the best locations of a site are limited to only a few areas or individual streets. In metropolitan areas, a penthouse in the heart of the city is considered a premiumoproperty.

Susanne Hauf:

In conclusion, can you perhaps take a look into the future?

Ralph J. Kunz:

Yes, looking into the crystal ball is of course always very difficult. But what can be said is that the premiumiproperty segment is still very attractive and will continue to develop accordingly. Both can be related to the financial aspect as well as architecture, service or the understanding of luxury.

However, prices will no longer rise as rapidly as in recent months and years. However, it is also clear, eit will not be cheaper.

Sebastian Helmke:

But besides the actual apartment, the Grand Tower has two more highlights a slightly smaller roof terrace at 43. Floor and a very large terrace on the seventh floor, the so-called Sunset Terrace.

And I wouldsay, there we go now and look at that.

Susanne Hauf:

That's a great idea.

Sebastian Helmke:

So, we are now on our way to the seventh floor to the Sunset Terrace. It is very big, you can use it in summer or when the weather is nice. And also for private,small celebrations. There is the Kitchen Club, a very large kitchen with tables and chairs. There you can order a catering or cook yourself for friends, family, relatives,because a small Fest make for example.

Susanne Hauf:

Very nice. Now the sun is shining so beautifully here. That's as ordered. Therecan be imagined really well, in the summer here nice with a drink, invite a few friends, maybe cook together. So I already find that very inviting.

Sebastian Helmke:

Yes, it's the perfect vacationffeelingin the middle of the city, actually. If you think about it, wwe are, after all, only a few meters away from the fair. The Mr. Kunz has already mentioned it earlier. We are in the middle of the old trackgelände, which has been completely rebuilt into actually onesof Frankfurt's highest-quality Residential neighborhoods and now with the Grand Tower simply as an outstanding buildingto the beginning.

Susanne Hauf:

So now when I review, iliving in the Grand Tower is already etsomething absolutely outstanding. But also the view of the building, its architecture and location in context with adjacent buildings,is just completely fascinating.

Sebastian Helmke:

Exactly. The Grand Tower actually combines the best of Frankfurt.

You are not only in the heart of Frankfurts, but also in the heart of Germany and the heart of Europe. We have only a few minutes to the highway, which in turn takes us to the airport in a few minutes. Main train station is just around the corner, only a few minutes away. So you have optimal also for professionals who may also have to commute, the optimal location.

Susanne Hauf:

So I thank you very much for this wonderful visit.

Sebastian Helmke:

Very much. Made me very much fun.

Susanne Hauf:

Yes, myselfas well. I need to let it sink in a bit too. So these are already great impressions that you take here. Yes, I would mI would like to say goodbye to Mr Kunz too. There it is.

Ralph J. Kunz:

Yes, Frau Hauf, nicethat you were there. Thank you very much for your time. We hope we didn't promise too much. But seeing your smirk and being allowed to interpret that, you are indeed impressed. Llet it sink in andd thanks again.

Susanne Hauf:

I'll do that, thanksbeautiful.

Is this still Frankfurt or is this already Manhattan? In any case, with the Grand Tower, Frankfurt once again shows its side as a world-class metropolis. And the tour of this property is really impressive. Are you interested in this property or other apartments, lofts or houses? Then feel free to contact the VON POLL IMMOBILIEN experts at any time. The link to the exposéof the apartment in Frankfurt's Grand Tower can be found in the shownotes of our podcast.

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