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…
Yes, tenants can deduct household-related services for tax purposes, even if they do not own the apartment. This applies to certain services that are related to the home or building and are provided by third parties. Here are the most important points: 1 What are household-related services? Household-related services are work that could normally be…
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…
Whether tenants are obliged to paint the apartment depends on the agreements in the rental contract and the legal situation. Here are the most important points: 1. cosmetic repairs in the rental agreement Landlords usually try to transfer the obligation to carry out cosmetic repairs (e.g. painting walls, doors or window frames) to the tenants…
Yes, as a landlord you can increase the rent, but there are strict legal requirements that you must observe. Tenant protection is very strong in Germany, which is why you are only allowed to increase the rent under certain conditions and within a regulated framework. Here are the most important points: 1. rent increase up…
A tenant self-disclosure is a document that potential tenants must fill out to provide the landlord or property management company with information about themselves and their financial situation. This information is an important part of the rental process as it helps the landlord to check the creditworthiness and suitability of the tenant. Here are the…
FOCUS Immobilienmakler GmbH has secured the Leipzig District Court as a new tenant for the Atrium office building on Kohlgartenstrasse. Following extensive renovations, the district court will move into around 3,000 square meters of modern office space as early as spring 2025. “The letting to a state tenant confirms the attractiveness of the Atrium and…
In keeping with tradition, part of the FOCUS team once again took part in the Leipzig company run this year. In glorious weather and high spirits, we joined almost 20,000 running enthusiasts at the start. Everyone arrived, had a lot of fun – and some of the FOCUS team excelled themselves and crossed the finish…
Yes, as a tenant you can reject a rent increase, but there are some important points you should bear in mind. Refusing a rent increase can have different consequences, depending on whether the rent increase is legal or not. Here are the key aspects: 1. check the legality of the rent increase Before you reject…
As a landlord, you cannot simply terminate a tenant’s tenancy without further ado. German tenancy law protects tenants to a high degree and there are strict rules on when and how a landlord can terminate a tenancy. Here are the most important points: 1. reasons for termination Ordinary termination is only possible if there is…
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…
In the Lindenau Forum, at Lützner Strasse 160-164/corner of Saalfelder Strasse 12-18, Fortis Gebäudeservice has coordinated and completed the revitalization of a shopping arcade and the development of new retail space. Fortis Gebäudeservice is thus making a significant contribution to the attractiveness and functionality of the building, which benefits both the tenants and the customers…
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…