Market Value Appraisal of Ground-Mounted Photovoltaics: Valuing Solar Park Land Correctly
Planning status, present value of lease payments and decommissioning – valuing agricultural land with PV use
Read morePlanning status, present value of lease payments and decommissioning – valuing agricultural land with PV use
Read moreFrom Grünwald to Gräfelfing – Market Value Appraisals for the Sought-After Commuter Belt
Read moreBinding valuation by a neutral valuer – process, binding effect and limitations
Read moreHow the market value for the equalization of accrued gains is determined in a legally secure manner – reference date, process and costs
Read moreWhy location, operator concept, and alternative use determine market value
Read morePersonnel Certification, Accreditation, and the Recognition of the Appraisal Report by Courts, Tax Authorities, and Banks
Read moreAnyone valuing real estate in Germany works on the basis of § 194 BauGB and the ImmoWertV. Anyone conducting valuations for international investors, banks or listed property holders will encounter two further sets of standards: the Red Book of the RICS and the Blue Book of TEGoVA. Both were published in fundamentally revised editions in 2025. This article outlines what the two standards govern, how they differ, and when they actually become relevant in German valuation practice.
Read moreA professional second opinion can objectively assess existing doubts about an appraisal report and either confirm or qualify them. It is often obtained before major financial decisions or in disputes between multiple parties.
Read moreForeign appraisal reports may be used as a source of information; however, they regularly do not replace an appraisal report prepared under German law for German authorities and courts, particularly where differing valuation standards apply.
Read moreA building damage report technically analyzes the cause and extent of specific structural defects, while the market value appraisal quantifies their economic impact on the overall value of the property. Both reports complement each other when damage is value-relevant.
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