The right format for every occasion
The choice of appraisal report format depends on the valuation occasion, the intended purpose, and the required legal robustness. We advise you at the outset on which format makes sense for your situation.
market value report
Complete valuation report pursuant to § 194 BauGB — accepted by courts, approved by banks and suitable for all official occasions.
- Detailed property inspection
- 3 recognised valuation approaches
- Court-recognized & bank-approved
- Personal presentation
short-form appraisal
Compact market value analysis for private decisions, sale planning or an initial overview — typically within 5 working days.
- Inspection of the property
- Market and location analysis
- Written valuation
Rental value appraisal
Determination of the local comparative rent pursuant to § 558 BGB (German Civil Code) — for rent increases, modernization surcharges, income approach calculations, or as evidence in court.
- Inspection of the property
- Market and comparative rent analysis
- Written rental value appraisal report
- Admissible as evidence in court
Remaining useful life appraisal report
Shorter depreciation period based on proof of an actual shorter remaining useful life pursuant to § 7 (4) sentence 2 EStG (German Income Tax Act) - appraisal report costs are tax-deductible.
- Inspection of the property
- Verification of building age and condition analysis
- Written remaining useful life appraisal report
- For tax purposes pursuant to § 7 EStG
Expert opinion
Methodologically sound expertise without the formal requirements of a § 194 appraisal report — for plausibility reviews, second opinions, and auditor support.
- Well-founded value assessment
- Methodologically transparent
- Fast processing
- For plausibility review & second opinion
Which appraisal report for which purpose?
A brief decision-making guide for the most common valuation occasions.
Only the full appraisal report pursuant to § 194 BauGB is recognized by courts, lending institutions, and tax offices as legally robust proof of value.
For private informational purposes, a condensed appraisal report is sufficient — faster and more cost-effective, but not suitable for official purposes.
The rental value appraisal report verifies the local comparative rent — the basis for rent increase requests and evidence in tenancy law disputes.
A remaining useful life (RND) appraisal report verifies a shorter remaining useful life, thereby enabling an increased depreciation (AfA) rate — relevant for all landlords of older or heavily worn properties.
Request the appropriate appraisal report
We provide you with non-binding advice on which appraisal report format is sensible and economical for your valuation occasion.
