When investing in real estate, it is not enough to find a suitable property. The strategic objective must be analyzed before the investment is made in order to guarantee success. A forward-looking view is also necessary in the ongoing letting situation and when transferring to the next generation or in the event of a sale.

One focus of our law firm is advising on real estate investments. From acquisition to holding to sale, we support you throughout the entire cycle.

• Due diligence audit
  • Financial due diligence audit: real estate valuation, risk assessment
  • Legal due diligence review: land register data, rental agreements, rental collateral, insurance relationships, other contracts
  • Tax due diligence audit: Tax circumstances are recorded in order to identify tax risks (e.g. real estate trading or share deals)

• Financial advice
  • Preparation of profitability calculations
  • KfW financing
  • Negotiations with banks

• Acquirer structure
  • Tax-optimized structures (extended trade tax reduction, preferential assets in the case of gifts/inheritance, tax-free sale of private assets)
  • Share deal vs. asset deal structures

• Purchase contract drafting
  • Legal examinations
  • Purchase price allocations
  • Value added tax clauses
  • Tax liability of the purchaser

• Ongoing advice
  • Declaration
  • Support during tax audits
  • Reorganization and refinancing

• Exit strategies
  • Support during the sales process
  • Free transfer to the next generation