Real Estate
The real estate industry is one of the mainstays of the economy and plays a central role in the development and maintenance of living and working spaces. Whether residential, commercial or special-purpose real estate, such as listed properties, the demands on investors, developers and owners are manifold. Markets are in a constant state of flux, regulatory requirements are increasing, and the importance of sustainability is continuously growing.
The core requirements include tax optimization of transactions, the valuation and accounting of real estate, and the development of future-proof financing concepts. In addition, ESG criteria and the digitalization of processes are becoming increasingly important to meet the challenges of the modern real estate industry.
With a clear focus on the specific needs of this industry, viable solutions can be created that consider both economic and social requirements.
Consulting approach
In the real estate sector, we see ourselves as a long-term partner for companies, investors and developers, offering comprehensive advice throughout the entire life cycle of a real estate transaction – from planning and financing to the acquisition, management and sale of real estate.
With our interdisciplinary expertise, we support real estate owners and real estate companies in all relevant areas. We combine tax, legal and business issues and provide customized solutions that maximize the long-term success and profitability of real estate projects. We support our clients in optimizing real estate investments, legally structuring transactions and developing efficient financing strategies.
Our services for your industry
We offer customized tax strategies for companies, investors and developers in the real estate sector that are geared to the specific requirements of this market. This includes tax planning for real estate purchases and sales, optimizing investments and financing structures, and tax advice on structuring real estate companies and on special-purpose real estate, such as the use of special effects for listed buildings.
We provide support in preparing annual financial statements and tax returns, as well as accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) or IFRS, and ensure that all tax and legal requirements are met.
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We audit the annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements of real estate companies and enterprises. We perform due diligence audits and advise on the audit of compliance requirements and the fulfillment of regulatory requirements for real estate companies.
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In addition, we audit sustainability reports in accordance with European standards and provide our clients with advice on how to improve their processes. We also provide support in the context of IT audits, which include the examination of IT infrastructures, data security and compliance with relevant legal requirements and industry standards.
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We offer legal advice in the areas of corporate law, real estate law, construction law and contract law. We provide support for transactions, the legal structuring of real estate companies, the design of rental contracts and the legal protection of real estate projects. We also advise on the legal optimization of investments, the protection of financing and M&A transactions in the real estate industry.
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Our advisory services include valuation services, business process optimization and advice on M&A transactions and the restructuring of business models. Our services are designed to promote long-term competitiveness and efficiency of our clients. In doing so, we ensure that business, tax and legal requirements are fully considered.
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With our valuation expertise, we offer precise valuation services that are particularly important for transactions, strategic decisions or restructuring. We help our clients to determine the fair value of companies or shares in companies and support them with in-depth analyses and valuation models. In this context, we comment on the appropriateness of transaction prices, prepare indicative or comprehensive valuation reports and fairness opinions. We also prepare real estate valuations based on the requirements of IDW S 10 (Principles for the Valuation of Real Estate).
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In the FAAS area, we provide support with smart financial services by developing efficient solutions for financial reporting and processes. In particular, we rely on Lucanet, a software solution for managing financial data and creating reports. We also offer process optimization to improve our clients’ finance and reporting processes and increase their efficiency.
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