On 15 December 2021, the European Commission submitted proposals on building energy efficiency, following a whole series of energy-related initiatives (read also our Q&A Energy & Infrastructure: #13 Fit for 55).

Mietverträge werden dadurch bestimmt, dass der Vermieter dem Mieter den Mietgegenstand überlässt und der Mieter dafür Miete zahlt...

Tenant rights in Germany are well protected by law and contain clauses that limit landlord rights.

Wer in der deutschen Immobilienwirtschaft Transaktionen begleitet hat, dem ist das Schreckenswort „Schriftformmangel" vertraut. Kein Due Diligence-Bericht zu den Mietverträgen eines Objekts, der dieses Thema nicht...

In Germany, with the largest real estate market in Europe, the introduction of REITs has generated significant controversy. On 2 November 2006 the German government approved the draft law on German Real Estate Investment Trusts (G-REITs). On 15 December 2006 the German Lower House (Bundesrat) rendered a list of many suggestions for amendments.

As all real estate professionals know, commercial buildings are evolving - triggered by rapid technology changes as well as changes in workplace patterns.

The Carbon Dioxide Cost Allocation Act introduces mandatory sharing of carbon dioxide costs between landlords and tenants.

French société civile de placement immobilier ("SCPIs") represent an active and growing sector of the Irish real estate market.

The appellant is a tenant in a flat owned by the respondent.

In its ruling on July 8, 2025 (Ref. 6 K 6040/22), the Berlin-Brandenburg Finance Court declared that the leasing of operating facilities by a property-owning company constitutes an activity that is detrimental...

On 30 January 2020, we organized the 11th US Real Estate Forum in Frankfurt, together with ULI Germany

Mit Urteil vom 8. Juli 2025 (Az. 6 K 6040/22) hat das Finanzgericht Berlin-Brandenburg entschieden, dass die Vermietung von Betriebsvorrichtungen durch eine grundstückshaltende...

In recent years foreign investment in real estate in Germany has steadily increased. In 2006 about 50 billion Euros were invested in supermarkets, office buildings or other commercial property. This purchaser friendly environment is due to relatively low purchase prices as a result of the economic stagnation during past years. Further, it is also advantageous for investors that lease agreements are very often concluded for a fixed term of 10 or 15 years.

In response to global political developments, the federal government has issued two energy security ordinances on short-term and medium-term measures for the building sector, some of which have a significant impact on owners and tenants.