Hanseatic city of Anklam: How financial experts assess the sale of over 160 hectares of land

Hanseatic city of Anklam: How financial experts assess the sale of over 160 hectares of land

According to a report by www.nordkurier.de, the Hanseatic city of Anklam currently offers more than 160 hectares of arable and grassland for sale. The 93 parcels include usable land, watercourses, woodland, waste land and wooded sections, all of which are still leased for around ten years. The mayor of Anklam, Michael Galander, confirms that the annual rental income of almost 40,000 euros is not considered profitable enough compared to a targeted sales price of two to three million euros.

For agriculture or nature conservation:

According to Galander, the area package is interesting for farmers, but nature conservation associations could also be potential buyers. Five years ago, the NABU Foundation “National Natural Heritage” bought 1,360 hectares in the Anklamer Stadtbruch for around 3.5 million euros in order to promote nature conservation projects there. The properties now being advertised are located in the immediate vicinity of the city break and could also complement the nature conservation projects in the region.

Money needed for further investments:

Anklam's mayor emphasizes that the city does not have to sell, but will examine the incoming bids and make the decision to sell dependent on their amount. The city urgently needs the money for further investments, such as the new school campus and the construction of the new fire department. The budget situation is difficult and the coffers are empty.

The sale of properties of this size can have a variety of effects on the real estate market and the industry. If the land is sold to farmers, this could affect agricultural development in the region. At the same time, nature conservation organizations could acquire the land to advance nature conservation projects in the region. The sale of the land could also improve the financial situation of the city of Anklam and thus enable new investments in infrastructure and public facilities. The decision about the sale and the potential buyers will therefore have far-reaching effects on the local real estate market and urban development.