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This publication provides investors and project developers with practical explanations of the legal, tax and economic requirements surrounding real estate investments in Germany.

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The real estate market in Germany has recovered remarkably well from 2008/09 crisis. Portfolio transactions, infrastructure projects as well as investments in commercial and residential real estate are on the rise. This publication provides investors, property developers and advisers with a practical guideline to the legal, tax and commercial framework for real estate investments in Germany.

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Zoning Law.- Building Regulations.- Profitability Aspects of the Investment.- Financing and Securities.- Purchase Contract.- Design and Project Management.- Construction Contract.- Lease Agreements.- Facility Management.- Public Procurement and PPP.- German Tax Environment of Real Estate.- Taxation along the Life Cycle of an Investment.- Open-End and Closed-End Funds and Real Estate.- Verordnung über Grundsätze für Ermittlung der Verkehrswerte von Grundstücken (Wertermittlungsverordnung - WertV).- Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen (VOB) Teil B.

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Dr. Michael Mütze is a partner at the law office, Mütze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. His area of practice includes private construction, public procurement and real estate law. He has been specialising in these areas of law since becoming a lawyer in 1981 and therefore has many years of experience in advising building companies, architects, civil engineers, project developers and investors. Dr. Michael Mütze is the head of the real estate team of Mütze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH.

Dr. Thomas Senff is a partner at the law office, Mütze Korsch Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. He specialises in the transfer of real estate and mayor construction projects. He focuses on advising investors, building companies, project developers, architects and civil engineers. He has many years of experience in the field of real estate and construction.

Dr. Jutta C. Möller is a partner at the law firm BBORS Kreuznacht in Düsseldorf. Dr. Jutta C. Möller has many years of experience in representing investors, developers and construction firms in major construction projects. Her areas of expertise include public law, specialising in zoning law and public procurement as well as PPPs.

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