There are several ways to invest in real estate. They can invest directly in the purchase of houses, apartments or commercial and office units – or indirectly in the form of a shareholding.

For us as a real estate investor, properties with a volume of one million euros or more are interesting. In addition, we also enter larger new-build projects such as multi-family houses with up to 50 million euros per investment, if they are located in cities with at least 10,000 inhabitants and yield a return of three percent.

If you buy a rental house or apartment and want to invest money with it, you should make sure that the property is located in a sought-after and economically stable area. In principle, so-called micro-locations are recommended for tenements or residential complexes – locations with good infrastructure and a low unemployment rate. This guarantees a problem-free and lucrative rental of the units.

With the purchase of a rented property, you as a landlord are subject to the tenancy law. This entails a whole series of requirements. The spectrum ranges from the maintenance of the apartment to the repair of damage to the inclusion of life partners in the rental agreement.

Those who buy a rented property should not rely solely on their knowledge of human beings. Again and again there are reports about so-called rent nomads and cash-strapped tenants. It is recommended to consult an expert. E1 International Investment Holding GmbH also advises its clients on these topics.

The rental price brake, which has not been uniform in several federal states, stipulates that rents may be no more than ten percent higher than the local average for new contracts. New buildings are excluded. All information on the rental price brake can be found here.

The rental mirror is a legally regulated instrument for comparing local rents. The rent level serves as the basis for rent increases. It is usually created by municipalities, often in cooperation with tenant associations.

A sale or purchase without an energy certificate – that is no longer possible today. The statutory document records all data on the energy efficiency and costs of a property. If an object is rented or sold, the owner must already display the energy certificate in the advertisement.
Energy certificates are also mandatory for offices or public buildings. Depending on the number of square meters, the proof must be displayed clearly visible.

Commercial properties are very interesting for E1 International Investment Holding GmbH – this applies to offices, logistics properties and business parks. In addition, we also appear as an investor in car parks, hotels and industrial real estate. The basis for this is the respective development perspectives. In addition, the return in this segment must be at least five percent. For hotel projects, the property should be located in a city with at least 100,000 inhabitants. Detailed information on the respective criteria for commercial real estate can be found on our website.

Investments in hospital, nursing and senior citizens’ properties are interesting because they are profitable in the long term and at the same time low-risk. The demand for real estate for seniors will continue to grow in the coming years. An investment in senior citizens’ properties is ultimately a retirement provision in the double sense. First, the investment yields, in old age the property itself can be inhabited.

EKZ real estate are shopping or retail centres such as construction and garden markets. E1 International Investment Holding GmbH is internationally active in this segment. A prerequisite for a purchase are high-quality tenants and tenants – gladly in a long-term lease.

E1 Holding acquires vacant commercial properties, even if they are in need of renovation. Many of these buildings are suitable for a lucrative conversion into residential properties. Criteria for a purchase include the size of the land and the location. When converting vacancy to housing, long-term stock retention is important to us.

We are looking for plots of land nationwide that are suitable for the construction of multi-storey residential complexes. The prerequisite is that a building permit exists for the land.

Local housing associations are obliged to provide local services. This includes apartments for tenants with lower incomes. E1 International Investment Holding GmbH is also involved in this segment – mainly in large cities and conurbations. The commitment also includes the purchase of building plots with a social requirement.

Listed properties are subject to special tax rules – the preservation of the old building structure is particularly encouraged. Depending on the location and equipment, the purchase of an old Art Nouveau villa can be an economically interesting property. However, buyers must also take into account the usually high cost of maintaining the house.

A listed old building, such as a stately town villa: for many investors, this is a dream. Before the acquisition, the costs of the necessary refurbishment should be carefully examined. This must be carried out in accordance with the current Energy Saving Ordinance. The costs for new windows, heating systems as well as roof and facade work are quickly in a six-digit range.

Property owners are required to retrofit their buildings according to the Energy Saving Ordinance. The aim is to achieve a minimum standard in terms of energy demand and heat loss. An energetic renovation of the building is expensive – but it contributes to the increase in the value of the object. In addition, funding can be used for the necessary measures. For example, the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) provides a funding pot. In the case of monument properties, an energy-efficient renovation can also be claimed for tax purposes.

In order to distinguish himself from the share deal, an investor acquires a property as the owner in an asset deal. It is a classic purchase of a house: the property usually passes into its possession along with the land. Other forms of asset deal include property developer contracts and so-called general contractor models.

In contrast to the asset deal, shares are acquired in a share deal – for example, in the company that owns the property. For investors, this form of investment can be worthwhile for tax reasons alone. E1 International Investment Holding GmbH is very active in this area. Please contact us.

Off-market real estate means properties that are not publicly offered for sale. We mediate such properties, for example residential complexes, shopping centers and logistics areas, discreetly and after a detailed preliminary examination to solvent investors.

Yes. E1 International Investment Holding GmbH specialises in this area. The international mediation of real estate requires in-depth knowledge of the conditions and structures on site. In addition to legal requirements, the tax law of the respective country must be taken into account. There is a great wealth of interesting objects, such as car parks, hotels and shopping centres.