Archive for the category ‘Real Estate Law’

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  Dec. 22, 2020

  Private Real Estate Investment: These Are the Available Structuring Options in Germany

  Real estate investments are in demand even in times of crisis. They are widely regarded as crisis-proof and stable in value. But what is the best way for a...
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  April 3, 2020

  Suspension of Rental Payments in Germany Due to Corona Crisis as From April 1, 2020

  Last week, the German Federal Government and the Bundestag, with the support of the Bundesrat, passed various laws in a fast-track process to mitigate the...
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  March 31, 2017

  Rent Control – Caution when increasing rents

  Since June 2015, the German federal states can designate areas with a particularly tense housing market and apply a so-called rent control. When renting out a...
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  Dec. 28, 2016

  Termination due to outstanding rent despite the lapse of a lengthy period of time

  The Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof; “BGH”) has again given an important judgment for all tenants and landlords. The court ruled that an...
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  Sep. 29, 2016

  Taking a close look at high real estate prices in Germany

  Time and again, real estate buyers pay purchase prices far exceeding the market value of the real estate. One of the main reasons for this is a lack of...
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  May 3, 2016

  Top ten real estate issues of buying and renting real estate in Germany

  What are typical mistakes being made when buying or renting real estate in Germany? What are the risks regarding notarial sales contracts? What clauses have to...