Building Legislation Amendment: There's Music in It—Literally and Figuratively
On July 30th of this year, the Federal Ministry of Construction introduced the Building Code amendment – legislation designed to strengthen...
Back to normal with the Federal Court of Justice?
Disclosure Obligations: With Data Rooms, or Without?
Six months have now passed since the Federal Court of Justice's landmark ruling on September 15, 2023 – V ZR 77/22 – which determined that...
Trust is good – direct transfer is better
With the introduction of Section 16a of the German Money Laundering Act (GWG), this requirement now extends to family property transfers and exchanges as well.
Concrete Gold
The colloquial term "concrete gold" captures the enduring value proposition of real estate investments. Particularly in times of...
A product's true worth reveals itself long after the warranty expires
* Helmut Glaßl, born 1950
Whether structured as a share deal or asset deal, underlying contracts typically feature comprehensive warranty provisions...
Debunking the myth of the villainous landlord
For years, landlords have faced the persistent characterization of playing the villain – much like the big bad wolf in fairy tales. Yet the reality is far more nuanced...
Landlord responsibility: Foresight and care
Energy costs have skyrocketed – a crisis dominating headlines everywhere. Recent negotiations between landlords and tenants...
Agent Commission – Double or Nothing?
Sections 656b to 656d BGB