Real estate

Briefings in English - 2010

This guide covers the main aspects of investing in commercial real estate in Austria, Belgium, England and Wales, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. It summarises types of ownership and property rights, the acquisition process, legislative controls on the use and development of land and taxes and other costs involved in acquiring real estate. It is neither an exhaustive summary nor a detailed analysis of property-related legislation and therefore cannot replace detailed advice from qualified legal counsel on specific cases or transactions. (March 2010)

This guide outlines the main legal factors involved in real estate investments in Germany and provides an introduction to the real estate business. It does not make redundant the detailed advice of qualified legal counsel on specific cases or transactions. The legal topics covered here are very complex and dealing with them in depth would go well beyond the scope of this guide. Investors interested in real estate in Germany should always obtain the advice of a lawyer experienced in German real estate law, which is based on a civil law system but also includes case law as an important part. (March 2010)

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