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Expanding from its beginnings as a Völkers’ favorite sport and hobby is polo for exclusive property,” adding, “this creates
high-end residential real estate agency synergies, but it’s the social aspect that is the
in Hamburg, Engel & Völkers is now so much so that he has a polo field of his own. most important.
a world leader in the sale and leasehold of His estate is the picture-perfect setting for the Not surprisingly, Christian Völkers continues
premium residential property, commercial Engel & Völkers Polo Cup held under the aegis to set his sights on further international
real estate and yachts. The company offers its of the company’s charity. Founded in 2008, the expansion.
upscale services in more than 520 offices in 38 charity actively supports education projects in “We are experiencing strong growth in key
countries. West Africa. He has also founded, along with international markets since we are constantly
Christian Völkers designed Engel & Völkers’ Thomas Winter and Rackham Schröder, The improving our position in the most desirable
thriving business plan in Majorca, his second Engel & Völkers + Land Rover Polo School, a regions of the world.”
home, where he resides at Son Coll - a long-time ambition of Völkers.
500-year-old property, impeccably restored
with flourishing vineyards, gorgeous gardens Völkers observes, “Polo tournaments help
and a stable of sixteen polo ponies.
to increase the company’s exclusive offerings.
People who are polo fans also share a passion
“POLO IS MY FAVORITE
SPORT AND MY MAIN
HOBBY THE MAIN
ONE BESIDES FINE
REAL ESTATE.”
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