Germany’s 2025 economic slide—12,000 insolvencies, shrinking GDP, rampant bureaucracy—signals a fading wealthy nation. High taxes, flawed energy policies, and conformity stifle progress. Bold reforms in education, reduced red tape, and rewarding performance are vital to retain talent and ensure competitiveness. A course correction is urgent for future prosperity.
Continue readingRent freeze in New York: from concrete gold to nightmare
The New York housing market was once considered the epitome of stability. But with HSTPA and the plans for a comprehensive rent freeze, the picture is changing: Values are collapsing, loans are faltering, investors are pulling out. “Concrete gold” is turning into a lesson in political intervention – with consequences for owners, banks and tenants.
Continue readingKey Metrics in the U.S. Multifamily Market: Absorption, Units Under Construction, Job Growth
Absorption, units under construction and new jobs determine stability and cash flow in the US multifamily market. We show how this trio precisely explains demand, supply and leasing – and how investors can derive reliable underwritings and realistic yield paths from them.
Continue readingReality Check: How a Second Look Can Redefine US Multifamily Investments
17% IRR on paper – but how much reality is behind it? Our review of a US multifamily deal shows why even small assumptions about the exit cap rate, rents or reserves can shift millions in earnings. A reality check that protects investors from expensive illusions.
Continue readingBetween Illusion and Inflation: Where your Money Really Works
Inflation doesn’t shout—it persists. Learn why traditional safe-haven strategies lead to real losses, how political pressure is reshaping the real estate market, and why cash flow, structure, and allocation should be the foundation of any long-term wealth strategy today.
Continue readingWhy Global Real Estate Allocation is Mandatory for Family Offices
Global real estate allocation is no longer optional for Family Offices. As regulatory and fiscal pressures mount in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, strategic exposure to stable, high-yield markets like the U.S. becomes essential – not for prestige, but for long-term resilience.
Continue readingBehind the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Tax Benefits
Big news, almost unimaginable for Germans: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” optimizes US real estate investments. Bonus depreciation and Section 179 increase cash flow.
Continue readingWhat a rent roll really reveals
A rent roll may look clean on paper — but is it real? Many investors rely on NOI and Cap Rate. But without analyzing the rent roll and T12 side by side, it’s easy to overpay.
Continue readingWhat Is an Acquisition Fee in U.S. Real Estate Syndications?
Understand acquisition fees in U.S. real estate syndications: what they cover, why they matter, and how they align sponsor and investor interests. From sourcing to legal structuring.
Continue reading5 Hurdles for German Family Offices in US Property
“We’d like to diversify—but…” sums up German family offices’ caution: low domestic yields and political risks keep them from the transparent, high-growth U.S. real estate market. Discover the five key hurdles—and how the right structures, local partners, and data-driven insights can unlock confident investments.
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