Sustainability starts within your own four walls. If you want to live in a more environmentally friendly way, small changes can make a big difference – for the environment and your own quality of life. Here are some practical tips for making your home sustainable and conserving resources. 1. use energy-efficient appliances Outdated electrical appliances…
Solar systems are becoming increasingly popular, not only for private homes, but also for apartment buildings. They offer a sustainable way to reduce energy costs and contribute to climate protection at the same time. There are many ways for apartment buildings to benefit from this technology – for both owners and tenants. Solar systems –…
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 dream of owning a home is an important life goal for many, but financing it is often a challenge. How much you have to earn gross to be able to afford a property depends on several factors: the property price, the amount of equity, the financing costs (such as interest rate and repayment) and…
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…
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…