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…
After a long construction phase and intensive coordination, the time had finally come: the Straßenkindergarten e.V. was able to move into its new premises at Lützner Straße 154 in Leipzig. The FOCUS Group was invited to the inauguration ceremony and was delighted to celebrate this special moment together with the team and the children. “It…
The FOCUS Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary and can look back on two decades of successful company history. Founded in 2004 as a brokerage firm, the company focused on innovation, speed, expertise and, above all, trust from the very beginning. Over the years, the portfolio has been continuously expanded. Today, the FOCUS Group consists…
On August 15, 2024, the time had finally come: the grand opening of the new Aldi store marked another important milestone in our new construction project at Lützner Straße 148-158 in Leipzig-Lindenau. The modern discount store covers an impressive 1,400 square meters and now offers the residents of Lindenau an additional, convenient shopping opportunity. In…
The survey for the new rent index will start in Leipzig on October 1, 2024. As part of this measure, around 17,000 randomly selected households will be surveyed in order to collect current data on residential rents. The aim of the survey is to gain a representative overview of rent trends in the city and…
Three companies join forces: FOCUS Immobilienmakler GmbH, Focus Immobilien GmbH and Fortis Gebäudeservice Leipzig GmbH form the new FOCUS Group. More than 50 employees in the eastern German metropolitan regions of Leipzig, Dresden, Magdeburg and Halle work for the group, which actively manages over 640 million in real estate assets. Together, we offer a comprehensive…
From 2025, an important legal change will come into force in Germany that will affect many homeowners: certain fireplaces and stoves may no longer be operated from this date if they do not comply with current emissions regulations. Anyone who owns an older fireplace or stove should take action to avoid fines and possible restrictions…
Rents in Leipzig are currently experiencing a historic rise. Never before have rents increased as rapidly as in recent years. The reasons for this development include the growing attractiveness of the city, the decline in new construction activity and the influx of new residents who are outstripping the supply of available apartments. Rental prices are…