An eventful and special year 2024 is coming to an end – a year that was characterized not only by challenges on the real estate market, but also by a significant anniversary: 20 years of the FOCUS Group. We look back with pride on two decades in which we have established ourselves as one of…
Sustainability and ESG criteria are seen as signposts for the future of the real estate industry. However, implementing these standards is by no means easy and is caught between ambitious goals and economic feasibility. While there are many arguments in favor of environmentally friendly construction methods, in practice there are clear hurdles that cannot be…
The real estate sector is in a phase of intense market consolidation. Project developers and construction companies in particular are under considerable pressure, which often leads to insolvencies and extensive restructuring. This development not only brings challenges, but also opens up new opportunities for investors and companies operating strategically in a difficult market environment. Why…
In times of growing uncertainty and the rising cost of living, the topic of retirement planning is becoming increasingly important. A property can play a decisive role in this – not only as a home, but also as a secure component of your retirement assets. But how can you use your property strategically to ensure…
The residential property market in Germany can look back on a year 2024 that was characterized by stabilization trends and regional differences. Following the sharp price declines of the previous year, prices in many areas of the market appear to have settled at a new level. However, the momentum remained varied depending on the region,…
After years of flexibility in everyday working life, more and more companies are increasingly returning to the office. The pandemic has established the home office as an integral part of the working world, but there are now signs of a clear change: many companies are once again increasing the mandatory presence in their offices. This…
The German government has launched a groundbreaking law for the building sector: the cabinet approved the new building type E, which will be established as the standard for climate-friendly construction. This decision marks an important step towards greater sustainability and energy efficiency in the construction sector and is intended to pave the way for Germany’s…
Fortis Gebäudeservice Leipzig GmbH is entering a new era: with its full integration into the FOCUS Group, the company will in future operate under the name FOCUS Gebäudeservice GmbH. In addition to the name change and the affiliation to the FOCUS Group, there is another important change: Mr. Benjamin Bannas takes over the management of…
The Rossmann drugstore chain is continuing its expansion course and will open a new store in the Lindenau-Forum, the district center of Leipzig-Lindenau, in spring 2025. A modern drugstore is being built here on around 800 square meters, which will significantly expand the range of shops in this popular residential area. The rental agreement for…
In Germany, housing is becoming more expensive for many people, and this is by no means only due to rising rents. A major cost factor for tenants are the so-called ancillary costs or “second rent”, which are rising continuously and now have a significant impact on the monthly burden for many households. But why are…
The business community is concerned about GDPR 2.0 and the NIS 2 Directive because both regulations bring additional requirements and challenges that may lead to significant adjustments. These new regulations aim to strengthen data protection and cybersecurity, but they create new responsibilities, costs and risks for companies. In detail: 1 GDPR 2.0 The GDPR (General…
With the passing of the Bureaucracy Relief Act IV (BEG IV) in the Bundestag, far-reaching changes are imminent for commercial leases. These reforms relate in particular to the formal requirements for rental agreements and aim to relieve companies of unnecessary bureaucracy. The decisive innovation: in future, text form will be sufficient for commercial leases –…
From 2025, new regulations on the depreciation of real estate are expected to come into force, affecting both property owners and investors. Depreciation for wear and tear (AfA) plays a central role in real estate taxation, as it enables the gradual deduction of the acquisition and production costs of a property over its useful life….
The mega-factory planned by technology giant Intel in Magdeburg, which is considered one of the largest industrial projects in Europe, has been postponed. This news has hit the local economy and the real estate market hard, as the multi-billion euro project promised an enormous economic boost for the region. The delay to the Intel factory…
From September, two new trainees will be starting their training as real estate management assistants in our company. We look forward to welcoming them to our FOCUS team and accompanying them on their journey. Three exciting years lie ahead of us, during which we will introduce them to all facets of the real estate industry…