Istanbul: History and Future

This video documentary gives an interesting insight into the history and future of the city.

The canal itself is to be 45 kilometers long. By comparison, the Suez Canal is 200 kilometers long. Technically, therefore, absolutely feasible. 2021 the plan was forged. The route through the Bosporus is always full. 41,000 ships a year, 14 hours waiting time for passage and no alternative if, for example, a ship would run aground.

Example: Suez Canal without alternative

Barely a year ago, those scenes in the Suez Canal.

Example: Explosion in the port of Beirut

The canal would not be built directly next to the Bosporus. This is also in order to outsource security risks from ports. Take Beirut, for example.

Docu: Why is Turkey changing Istanbul?

Now the video documentary on the question: Why Turkey changes Istanbul into an island?

Route: Suez Canal > Bosphorus

Construction began on April 25, 1859, and since then the Suez Canal has been the route for ships traveling between Asia and Europe.

Largest airport in the world

Inside Istanbul Airport

Capital investment Istanbul (Turkey)

Real Estate Istanbul – As we have previously reported, the real estate sector in Istanbul, in the last decade, accounts for about 8.4 percent of GDP.

Real estate as an investment? Economy, GDP + Development

The total sum of the investments within the range of the real estates was last with gigantic 5,9 billion USD / year. Measured against the economic management of Turkey, an immense investment sum, which is brought here for the building of new dwellings & Co. into play. But, is Istanbul worthwhile for investors? A look at the facts and figures of the country and its capital, Istanbul.

• Capital investment Istanbul (Turkey)

Selling property for parents, grandparents and loved ones

As a child, you worry about mom and dad; as a grandchild, you worry about grandma and grandpa. Retirement savings don’t last forever, and neither do the savings. At some point, the property becomes too big, and at the same time the savings become less and less. At the latest now, a solution must be found for your loved ones!

What to do when you need to sell?

Prevention is better than aftercare: options

Before it is about expressions of grief, it is about good solutions. People grow old and at some point, life has to be organized appropriately. For many, this means selling the house and moving into an age-appropriate condominium. Accordingly, close people have to make decisions. This includes living wills, in case your loved ones are no longer able to make their own decisions at some point. But it is just as much a part of thinking about your own property.

One thing is also Important: First and foremost, do not think about your own inheritance, but about the family!

Let’s take a look at the 3 options for your understanding: Sale of the property, partial sale and real estate annuity! Tip, you will find further links to all three topics, with detailed explanations. What to do when someone gets old? Here are three alternatives!

Options in the sale of real estate:

1. Real estate annuity – selling with lifelong right to live
2. Partial sale – Proportionate, with option for total sale
3. Sale – Complete sale of the property

In addition, for owners: an extra tip on the subject of bequeathing correctly.

Real estate pension: sale with extra “pension” – Option 1

Your first option is the real estate pension. The real estate annuity is especially interesting for people who have already reached a higher age, usually from 70, 75 years. Should you prefer a solution in which your relatives can stay in their own property until the end of their life (!) without any complications, then the life annuity is an option you should consider.

Life annuity means that the property is sold in its entirety, but the owner retains a full right of residence and use until death. These privileges are secured by the usufructuary right. In addition, the seller receives a small, monthly extra “pension”. Another advantage, they no longer have to worry about maintenance costs in the future. This is the responsibility of the new owner. All in all, a comfortable solution, especially in old age.

Real estate pension simply explained:

• Direct, complete sale
• Lifetime right of residence and use
• Small, monthly “extra pension” for former owner
• No maintenance costs

Read more about topic here:

• Real estate pension

Unconcerned and reassured into old age.

Partial sale: Proportionate, with possibility of total sale – option 2

The second option for your loved one, if you want them to be able to continue living in their property, whether it’s a condo or a house, is to partially sell a property.

A partial sale works like this, you sell the part of a property, usually between 10% and 50% pro rata, to a finance company. For this sold part, the financial company charges a so-called “usage fee”. The user fee is paid in return for the fact that sole residential rights and rights of use are still granted. This means that the finance company merely becomes the partial owner. The advantage: you get the sale price relatively uncomplicated, without a major credit check, as with loans from the bank. The disadvantage: the user fee is relatively high, e.g. compared to a mortgage loan.

Partial sale summarized:

• You sell a part of your property (usually 10-50%)
• Partial purchase house: Yes
• Partial purchase apartment: Yes
• Partial purchase of land: Yes
• Financial company becomes part owner
• You remain the sole user of the property
• You pay monthly usage fee
• Total sales in X years (optional)

Read more about the advantages and disadvantages here:

• Partial sale property

Complete real estate sale – option 3

Your third option, if you need to find a solution, is the complete sale of condominium, house, apartment building. For the regular process, the question often arises, sell privately or sell with broker? Especially the emotional situations, such as deciding on the future of their own parents or grandparents, it is recommended to work with an experienced broker. After all, it is about all the advertisements, communication with interested parties, selection according to serious, unseriös, the subsequent credit checks, arrangement of viewing appointments and many more. Of course, also a big factor, the previous real estate valuation.

Read more here:

• Sell property

Selling real estate: Procedure and steps

To give you an initial overview of how such a sales process works, explained here in 18 simple steps, categorized into 3 phases.

1. Preparation: prepare property and sale
1. Financial planning and timing of sale
2. Hire real estate agent
3. Records and documents
4. Increase real estate value
5. Determine offer price
6. Create exposé
2. Sales phase: market property and find buyers
1. Market real estate
2. Contact with prospective buyers
3. Filter and select prospective buyers
4. Credit check
5. Viewing dates
6. Sales talk & purchase price negotiation
3. Sales processing: purchase contract until handover
1. Draw up purchase contract with notary
2. Notary appointment
3. Land register entry and payment processing
4. Handover of the property
5. Notary fees & broker commission
6. Pay taxes

These 3 options are primarily available to you.

These were the most important tips for selling with and for your loved ones!

Whether a condominium in a prime A-location or a…

… Condominium in 60/70 prefabricated building:

Extra tip: Bequeath / inherit correctly

Here are a few extra tips for you.

Sale with usufruct

If you are considering a direct, outright sale of your parent’s, grandparent’s or loved one’s property, be sure to take a look at usufructuary rights. Usufructuary right simply means “lifetime, sole right of occupancy.” So, it means that your loved ones hold the sole right to use the property, even after the sale. The same applies in other cases, such as an anticipated inheritance (link above: Inheritance).

Advantage: The usufruct right brings you the advantage that your relatives are not dependent at any time, on the goodwill or the consent of the seller.

Inheritance in advance: Taxes & Co.

Tip. Before it is too late, talk to your parents and grandparents about the inheritance early on. After all, an early inheritance can save you quite a bit, especially on taxes. Learn more about early inheritance here:

• Bequeath correctly

For heirs:

• Inherit correctly

Inheriting correctly also often means preventing disputes among children.

Take care!

Living on Lake Starnberg: Historic communities in the midst of Bavarian idylls

With a population of around 1.7 million, Munich is not only Germany’s third largest city, but also one of the country’s strongest economic centres. It is also famous for its high quality of life and the surrounding nature. Skiing in the Alps or hiking, as well as countless lakes for summer activities are in the immediate vicinity Thus, Lake Starnberg not only enjoys great demand as a holiday destination, but also as an attractive place to live.

Lake Starnberg: Map & Location

Lake Starnberg is located south of Munich and is considered one of the largest lakes in Germany. It is located in the municipality-free area of the same name and is thus assigned to the district of Starnberg. It is also home to the most expensive streets in Munich.

A total of eight municipalities border it:

1. Starnberg
2. Mountain
3. Münsing
4. Seeshaupt
5. Bernried
6. Tutzing
7. Feldafing
8. Pöcking

Here is the map and location of the lake:

From Munich to Lake Starnberg: Route

Lake Starnberg is located just under 40 km from the centre of Munich and is thus midway between the Bavarian capital and the popular residential and holiday resort of Tegernsee. Grünwald is also not far away by car.

Places of interest: Roseninsel, Possenhofen Castle & Co.

Why move to Lake Starnberg? Lake Starnberg is not only an attractive holiday destination, it is also one of Munich’s most popular places to live. Cultural richness, unspoiled nature and the calm and relaxed atmosphere make the communities around the lake a popular place to live. Even though the bustling city life of Munich is a bit away, it never gets boring here. While the lake is perfect for rowing, swimming and sunbathing, the numerous sights and monuments invite you to marvel. Not only are there several castles at home here, but also castles, museums, monasteries and caves!

Here are some of the most famous sights around Lake Starnberg

• Ilka Heights
• Andechs Monastery
• King Ludwig Way
• Lake Maising
• Easter Lakes
• Rose Island
• Castle Berg
• Garatshausen Castle
• Possenhofen Castle
• Votive Chapel
• Bernried Park

A boat trip on Lake Starnberg is also always a good idea. Many of the houses on the shore have their own jetty:

Celebrity residents: Peter Maffay, Jens Lehmann & Carsten Maschmeyer

The rich and beautiful feel at home at Lake Starnberg. Whether it’s a holiday home on the shore or an exclusive villa with a lake view as a permanent residence – Lake Starnberg is not only home to German celebrities, but also to non-European nobility, successful entrepreneurs and wealthy heirs.

Here are the most famous residents of Lake Starnberg:

• Peter Maffay
• Jens Lehmann
• Carsten Maschmeyer
• Veronica Ferres
• Rama X (Thai king)
• Michael Ballack
• Lothar Matthew

Most popular places to live at Lake Starnberg: real estate & prices per square metre

Whether it’s an exclusive single-family home near the shore, a spacious loft on the mountain or a luxurious semi-detached house in the valley – the residential areas around Lake Starnberg inspire with their proximity to the lake and the individual flair that makes up the charm of each community. You would like to buy or rent a property at Lake Starnberg? Then find out here which residential locations are among the most popular and in which municipality rental apartments are the most sought-after.

Starnberg in the north: Small town feeling with proximity to the lakeshore

Seeshaupt in the south: cosy residential area with family atmosphere

The community of Seeshaupt on the southern shore of Lake Starnberg is considered an attractive place to live for young and old. Within one kilometre you will find everything you need here: Culinary specialties, cultural facilities, clothing stores and grocery stores and recreational facilities. If you would like to buy a house here, you can expect to pay just under 6,100 euros per square metre. For apartments, which are far less common here, 5,350 euros per square metre. While in Seeshaupt mainly houses and villas are offered for sale, most apartments are only available for rent. Here you can expect 30 euros per square metre.

All prices per square meter summarized:

• Buy a house: 6.100 €/m²
• Buy apartment: 5.350 €/m²
• Rent apartment: 30 €/m²

Or are you planning to invest in real estate as a capital investment? In hardly any other municipality is it worth buying an apartment building than in Seeshaupt. Rental apartments in prime locations are in high demand and the steady increase in the value of local real estate means that you, as a long-term investor, can speculate on good profits and very good returns.

Mountain in the east: Former residence of the nobility

The church village of Berg on the eastern shore of the lake consists of 14 districts and can look back on a long history. After all, not only Elector Ferdinand Maria was at home here, but also King Ludwig II. Today the place of residence inspires by the many sights of the nobility and the first-class location. The motorway to Munich, for example, can be reached most quickly from here, while the local forests muffle any motorway noise. And the real estate is also among the most exclusive properties on Lake Starnberg. Villas with solid brick construction, well-kept gardens and renovated old apartments of the extra class can be found here.

Properties with views of the surrounding communities are especially popular:

Conclusion: Living at Lake Starnberg

You would like to live in Munich, but the city centre is not the right place for you? Living space in Munich is scarce. This is also reflected in the real estate prices in Munich. But the residents of Lake Starnberg remain undisturbed by this and continue to be among the happiest people in Germany. The fresh lake air, high quality of life and very good connections to the Bavarian capital Munich make the towns and communities around Lake Starnberg the most attractive places to live in Germany. Thus, not only German celebrities are at home here, but also successful entrepreneurs and wealthy heirs, as well as non-European nobility. At over 7,000 euros per square metre, the villas, plots of land and multi-family houses here are in the upper price categories, but the exclusive location, breathtaking scenery and undisturbed privacy that this place brings with it are all worth it! An experienced real estate agent not only accompanies you through the entire purchase process, but also advises you on the topics of taxes and real estate, renovation and modernization with craftsmen, architect & Co, as well as property valuation and off market.

Munich: Real Estate in Bavaria

Munich is the most populous city in Bavaria and the third largest municipality in Germany. With around 4,800 inhabitants per square kilometre, the Bavarian metropolis is also the most densely populated municipality in Germany. The figures confirm the population growth. More and more people want to live in the Bavarian metropolis. The proximity to the Alps and neighbouring Austria make Munich very attractive.

Real estate in Munich

Munich counts itself as one of the economic metropolises of Germany. It is also famous for its high quality of life and the surrounding nature. Skiing in the Alps or hiking, as well as countless lakes for summer activities are in the immediate vicinity, not to mention the Italian coast in the south.

• Real Estate Munich

Living in Munich: Popular districts & residential areas

In no other German city is housing as expensive as here. Experts agree that a property in Munich in the right neighbourhood is a safe investment. But what does ‘right location’ mean in Munich and what kind of investment should one expect to make in order to buy a decent apartment or a luxurious house in the capital of Bavaria? We answer these questions here! To the overview: Living in Munich

• Bogenhausen
• Glockenbachviertel
• Haidhausen
• Maxvorstadt
• Nymphenburg
• Schwabing
• Lake Starnberg
• Tegernsee
• Grünwald

Sell, buy and live in Munich

More and more people want to live in the Bavarian metropolis. The proximity to the Alps and the neighbouring country Austria make Munich very attractive and also the individual districts have a lot to offer. While Lehel and the old town convince with their historical charm, the residential areas of Bogenhausen and Schwabing inspire with their variety of well-kept green spaces and parks. The vibrant Maxvorstadt and the elegant Nymphenburg are also among the most attractive places to live in Munich. Do you want to sell your apartment, your apartment building or your own property here? With our free guides on selling real estate in Munich, you are well prepared. To the overview: Selling real estate in Munich.

• Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
• Lehel
• Old Town
• Schwabing
• Bogenhausen
• Maxvorstadt

Luxury real estate and investment properties: Alliance = exclusive offers

As a luxury broker, our focus is not only on research, but also on valuation and appraisal for our clients. From high-end interiors like Fendi, Hermés or Bugatti to extras like sports cars and infinity pools with unobstructed views of the city. We guarantee exclusivity.

Luxury in USA, EU & UAE

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• Luxury Estate Agents London
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Top ratings and exclusive network

Protection – The more expertise, experience and reviews are gathered, the safer the overall buying process will be for you. That’s why we rely on our alliance of reputable, top brokers who are spread across all continents. This way you are guaranteed to find a property that exactly meets your wishes and expectations. We also stand as experts in the press and media with advice and action. Thus we give e.g. in the FIV magazine regularly expert tips for real estate buyers and salesmen, like here to the topic: New luxury real estates – interview with Stephan M. Czaja, externally on fivmagazine.de. This is how many readers discover new and interesting investments.

Especially through owner Stephan M. Czaja, the network of contacts grows with every day and every week. Especially through our work and our own companies, we make new contacts, who in turn become part of the alliance. In this way we can guarantee you a smooth and first-class referral of exposés, are permanently at your side with words and deeds and let our analyses and evaluations flow into the decision-making process. Of course, we, or rather our experts at Allianz, take on many other tasks for you, for example tax issues, price negotiations, but also local building law.

You see, with a strong luxury broker on your side, you will have a profitable business.

Property developer and new building: Investment condominium & house

Increase in value and rent-free – A house, a condominium, whether in New York, Los Angeles, Miami or even Dubai and Hamburg, no matter where your own property is, it offers a stable and sustainable investment. Just a small example, the purchase prices in Germany have risen again last year by 9.8%. If you look at the current real estate statistics, you will quickly see that the increase in value, especially for property, really offers excellent prospects. Thus real estates as capital investment become naturally also with the sting. Asset management an important topic. We advise you as experts and independent consultants.

Buy and sell luxury real estate without a broker?!

Risk minimization and error avoidance are central, especially when it comes to high-priced real estate, land, houses or condominiums. From tax processing with country-specific requirements to the building substance of a property that is often thousands of kilometres away.

Buy without broker Allianz

The purchase of a property should not be made solely by you as a private person. In particular, factors such as the aforementioned building fabric of the property, the location and neighborhood, furnishings, plumbing, land, garages, and much more. All this requires a professional view. This is the only way to evaluate a property seriously.

Rather buy 2 Lamborghini than pay too much

Real estate valuation is about many influencing factors that can minimize the price for you as a buyer. At 500,000, 600,000 savings, quite a relevant factor and sometimes directly the first car fleet in the new city by the savings. Pay too much or instead a new Rolls Royce or two Lamborghini (base price 178,500, full equipment from 232,000)? You understand, real estate agents save you money and more importantly, time (research, analysis, appraisals, etc.)

• Real estate agents save you money (purchase price, tax laws, etc.)
• Real estate agents save you time (research, analysis, appraisals, etc.), which is a deciding factor for our clients when they hire us.

Selling without a broker Allianz

Selling without an estate agent – When selling real estate it is the same as when buying a property. The building fabric of the property, the location and neighbourhood, furnishings, sanitary facilities, land, garages, etc. must be seen, analysed and meticulously assessed by a professional. Otherwise the property value can be quickly depressed by the potential, private buyer of your property – your loss.

Through the expertise of a luxury real estate agent and his exclusive circle of regular customers, business partners but also acquaintances as well as his digital reputation, you have a choice of buyers.

Tip: Bidding war! Through a good broker your house or condo gets more attention. With 3, 4 prospective buyers, the purchase prices for the house or condo can quickly spiral upward on their own, due to the change in supply and demand. Like an auction, the shortage of supply often entices buyers to make higher offers.

That’s why there are: From the evaluation of the substance of the construction to the buyer acquisition, brokers also save you a lot of time in the sales process and they increase your profit from the sale of real estate.

Commission: What does a real estate agent cost?

Costs – How much does an estate agent or a luxury estate agent cost? This question is not as easy to answer in the high-priced segment as it is for a regular real estate agent who deals with apartments or even single-family houses. The broker commission of a regular real estate agent is 2.38 x sum of the cold rent.

Broker commission: Example for rent

• Monthly rent of the property: 2.500 Rent
• Broker commission (brokerage) amounts to 2.38 x cold rent
• Broker costs 5,950 / one-time at closing
• Individual agreements are made for high-priced properties

Broker commission: Example for purchase

• Purchase price of the property: 1.200.000
• Broker commission(brokerage) is 5% of the purchase price
• Broker costs 60,000

Rent, buy, live: Our alliance finds everything

Finding property – Renting, buying, living, whoever is looking for a property should, as shown above, rely on the expertise of a reputable real estate agent. When it comes to the search, it is no longer about facts and figures, but about your wishes, ideas and goals!

Our customers are divided into two groups, some buy real estate as an investment and speculate on the increase in value, e.g. of land or of the building itself.

The other group changes their lives, by changing the city of their own company, football club, family ties but also simply to live in the most beautiful places in the world, like London or New York.

With us, you will find your property, worldwide.

Real estate network, brokerage and purchase advice

Can it be a little more? Through my years of working with investors, developers and administrators, I too have grown increasingly fond of the subject. Real estate is so much more than “just houses”. They beautify cityscapes, provide a home and are often landmarks for estates, countries and the people who live there. From the protection of historical monuments to new architecture – by working with celebrities and people from trade, business and industry, a unique has gradually emerged.

Exclusive properties that do not appear on the usual portals(off market), newly built condominiums as capital investment also in Dubai, New York or Los Angeles.

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New real estate

New construction and exclusive brokerage – From duplexes in New York City, right on Central Park, to family villas in the Dubai Hills (new construction). With us you will always find new and exclusive properties. We have focused our especially on these countries: USA(New York, Los Angeles, Miami), Germany(Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne), United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.

Immobilien AG: activities, stock exchange, conditions & advantages

A real estate stock corporation – or real estate AG for short – is a real estate company that has the legal form of a regular stock corporation (AG) and whose core business is primarily focused on the real estate sector. The company’s assets are thus used primarily – or exclusively – for real estate investments, or they consist of the construction of real estate and the subsequent sale of the same.

The largest German listed companies for residential real estate (as of 31.12.2o19):

• Vonovia
• German Housing
• LEG
• DAY
• Grand City Properties
• Adler Real Estate
• GAG

Business Activities Real Estate AG – Construction, Trading, Management & Co.

The range of activities of real estate stock corporations focuses, for example, on project development and the construction of real estate. The management and sale of real estate are also not uncommon focal points of this type of company. All in all, public limited companies can be involved in real estate trading, the brokerage of real estate as well as the holding and management of their own portfolios or offer corresponding services for non-corporate investment portfolios. Real estate stock corporations are a particularly popular choice for leasing.

Possible activities at a glance:

• Project development
  • Building
• Real Estate Trading
  • Acquisition
  • Distribution
• Real estate management
  • Hold
  • Farm
  • Rent
• Third-party services
  • Brokerage of real estate not owned by the company

Real estate company on the stock exchange – legal requirements & advantages

Real estate stock corporations can choose whether or not they want to be listed on the stock exchange. If you are a shareholder of a real estate stock corporation and decide to list your company on the stock exchange, you are subject to the German Real Estate Investment Trust Act (REIT Act). The REIT Act specifies which general regulations apply to your company and which qualifications your company must have in order to be admitted as a REIT stock corporation, as well as which tax regulations must be taken into account.

Many family businesses wishing to operate in the real estate sector as a public limited company (AG) deliberately decide against such a stock exchange listing, as the shareholders of their company are to be restricted to their own family circle of contacts and no share trading in public is envisaged.

Exchange-traded real estate stock corporation / REIT-AG

The REIT corporation is originally based on a US corporate form, namely the “Real Estate Investment Trust” – REIT for short – which gave the listed real estate corporation its name. Since its beginnings, the trust has experienced a considerable upswing. Little known in 1960, the corporate legal form slowly but steadily conquered the world in the 1990s and gained international renown. With the enactment of the REIT Act in 2007, the legal form of the REIT-AG was also introduced in Germany.

To make it easier to distinguish between them, German REITs are also often referred to as G-REITs, with the “G” standing for “Germany”. Sometimes REITs are also incorrectly translated as real estate funds in this country – however, there are some legal and economic peculiarities compared to the German legal form of the real estate fund.

Legal requirements according to REITG – stock exchange listing, quota & Co

In order for real estate stock corporations to be recognized as REIT corporations and to enjoy the corresponding advantages and benefits, they must meet a number of requirements defined in the German Real Estate Stock Corporations with Listed Shares Act (REITG). One of these rules requires that the real estate stock corporation be mandatorily listed on the stock exchange. Other restrictions relate to the company’s permitted free float – i.e. all company shares distributed among several, smaller investors – as well as the participation by shareholders together with per capita distribution of the shares. Other conditions regulate the equity capital, the fixed assets and also the turnover generated by the management of real estate.

Legal requirements for a REIT-AG:

• Headquarters & Management within Germany
• Listing on the market obligatory
• Free float at the time of listing: at least 25%.
• Free float after listing: at least 15%.
• Equity ratio: at least 45
• Real estate investments (immovable assets): at least 75%.
• Income from real estate: at least 75
• REIT participation per shareholder: max. 10%.
• Distribution ratio (net profit): at least 90%.

Small tip: For real estate stock corporations shortly before listing, a time window of two years is granted in order to fulfil all necessary requirements. Until all requirements under the REITG have been fulfilled, such a company is considered a pre-REIT.

Advantages for REIT stock corporations – tax exemption, competitive advantage & Co.

Real estate stock corporations with a stock exchange listing are particularly popular for financiers and large investors, as they are exempt from both corporation tax and trade tax, provided they meet the legal requirements in accordance with the REITG. As real estate is a particularly safe investment opportunity, it offers the chance to cushion inflationary fluctuations and risks. Furthermore, the purchase and sale of shares is simple thanks to market access, and transfers of ownership can be carried out quickly and flexibly.

Access to the capital market enables a real estate stock corporation to skilfully generate equity capital, which can then finance the investment in real estate. As a result, real estate stock corporations have a clear advantage in terms of the speed of growth of their equity, which means greater competitiveness in the market as a whole. Other legal forms of companies, on the other hand, are dependent on retaining their profits – that is, leaving the profits in the company instead of distributing them and accumulating them there – in order to increase their company’s equity capital or have no legal claim to a distribution of profits. The legal form also offers a considerable degree of security, as the equity capital accounts for just under half of the stock corporation’s total capital.

Advantages for listed real estate companies:

• No corporate income tax
• No trade tax
• Secure investment through tangible assets (real estate)
• Chance to offset inflation
• Quick & easy purchase/sale of shares
• Flexible share transfer
• Simple equity procurement
• Competitive advantage due to high growth rate
• High security due to equity ratio

Advantages for investors – Stable cash flow, growth & 90 % dividend

Another plus: the REIT corporation also offers a lucrative business for investors. Public limited companies are generally established for the long term, which means that the company can offer investors the prospect of a stable cash flow and long-term growth without exposing them to increased risk. The dividend payout is also very attractive for shareholders, with a statutory minimum requirement of 90 percent of the net profit for the year under commercial law.

Advantages for real estate AG investors:

• Stable cash flow
• Long-term corporate growth
• Low risk
• Attractive dividend payout

However, the application of the half-income method is not possible for shareholders with regard to the distribution of profits. Their profits must be fully taxed.

Real estate stock corporation / REIT-AG – For whom is it worthwhile?

Are you thinking about founding a real estate company or investing in an existing real estate company? For construction companies and development companies, this is often a lucrative venture, but also as a financier or shareholder of a real estate holding company, the formation of a real estate corporation can be quite worthwhile. Furthermore, the economic occurrence of real estate stock corporations extends to housing associations, property management companies and large brokerage firms.

Ownership of the real estate portfolio may be held either by the real estate company itself as a direct investment or by another real estate company whose shares are acquired by the real estate company by means of a participation. A mixture of direct investments and third-party investments is often used to acquire, hold or sell real estate. Due to the wide range of residential and commercial properties, the stock exchange listing is an attractive model for real estate companies.

AG: foundation, legal form, real estate shares (list)

1. Stock corporation (AG)
2. Real estate shares: List of companies
3. Real estate company
4. Alternatives to the REIT: Legal forms in Germany

Stock corporation (AG): Formation, liability, legal form & Co.

Aktiengesellschaft (AG) – The stock corporation is a German legal form founded by at least one person and organized by different bodies. Instead of a managing director, the company is managed by a board of directors consisting of at least one person. As the name already indicates, this legal form of a company primarily stands for stock trading. You would like to start a company alone or together with other people and learn more about company law forms in advance? Then you’ve come to the right place!

• Stock corporation (AG)

Real estate shares: List of companies

Real Estate Shares – Not everyone can afford real estate as a capital investment. Through real estate shares, however, everyone can participate in the real estate market and invest money. The share prices of the big players are rising year after year. Vonovia, Deutsche Wohnen, Dream Global, CBRE and Patrizia are a few of the best known active companies in Germany. In addition, there are more than 25 other companies. We have an overview of the most popular real estate stocks for you as an investor. But first a look at the risks of a stock, the stock market, for beginners and beginners. Now to the list and more on the real estate market, your investment options and all prices at a glance, here in the article on real estate stocks.

• Real Estate Stocks

Real Estate GmbH & Asset Management GmbH

Alternative – In this article you will learn the basics about real estate companies. Briefly explained, a real estate company is a company that has the purpose of leasing, developing, financing, realizing and/or marketing. It doesn’t matter if it is one or more properties. The management of residential and commercial real estate – in its own interest or as a service offered to third parties – is also a popular focus for real estate companies and asset management GmbHs. Find out more about the main advantages and disadvantages of buying real estate and the expected costs.

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Alternatives to the REIT: Legal forms in Germany

Legal forms – What types of company are there? If you want to start your first company, then choosing the ideal legal form is one of the first steps in the process of setting up a company. Whether it’s a special real estate company or a start-up, I’ve summarized all the types of companies in Germany for you here.

• Legal forms: List

Company types in detail:

• Sole proprietorship
• Registered businessman / registered businesswoman (e. K.)
• Civil law partnership (GbR)
• General partnership (OHG)
• Limited partnership (KG)
• Entrepreneurial company (UG)
• GmbH: Limited liability company
• Real estate GmbH / Asset management GmbH
• Stock corporation (AG)
• Societas Europaea (SE)
• Foundation / Family Foundation