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Many owners of multi-family homes do not fully take advantage of their tax options. Especially for older existing properties, depreciation for wear and tear (AfA) can be a key tool for reducing the current tax burden and significantly improving the property’s profitability. The topic becomes particularly relevant for buildings requiring technical renovation or with a shortened actual remaining useful life. Under certain conditions, this can result in a significantly higher annual depreciation allowance than the standard values set by the tax office. In this article, we explain when a remaining useful life appraisal may be advisable, what tax benefits are possible, and why current developments are bringing this topic back into sharp focus for many property owners.

Many owners do not consider the question of what will happen to their apartment building in the event of inheritance until it is too late. Early planning determines whether assets are preserved - or whether conflicts, tax burdens and losses in value arise. This article shows the most important risks and solutions for an orderly succession.

Refurbishment is no longer a marginal issue for owners of apartment buildings. Rising energy costs and new laws make them a decisive factor for value retention and returns.

Bremen is considered one of the most important logistics locations in Germany - but how is the market for logistics real estate developing in view of the current economic situation?

Refurbishment as an opportunity to increase value and optimize costs

Energy efficiency as a decisive factor for property owners

The rent index not only influences the rent structure, but can also have a significant influence on the sales price of an apartment building