Wooden houses, representing the topic Newly Built Residential Properties as an Investment

Newly built residential properties as an investment: Using tax benefits and subsidies effectively

The German residential property market remains under pressure: for years, too few homes have been built, particularly in urban areas. At the same time, construction costs, financing costs, and regulatory requirements continue to rise. At first glance, purchasing real estate may therefore appear less attractive to many private investors.

However, newly built properties still offer compelling opportunities—especially when government subsidies and tax-optimization strategies are used effectively.

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In der Gastronomie Umsatzsteuersenkung Speisen auf 7 %

7 % for food: VAT reduction in the gastronomy sector from 2026

Since January 1, 2026, a reduced VAT rate of 7 % applies again to food in the gastronomy sector. Beverages, however, continue to be excluded from the reduced rate and are therefore generally subject to the standard rate of 19 %. As a result, the practical focus has shifted: the previous distinction between “on-site consumption” and “takeaway” is now secondary.

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Steuerberater prüft Krypto-Unterlagen im Rahmen eines Full-Service-Angebots zur Krypto-Besteuerung.

Taxation of cryptocurrencies: Why a holistic approach (full service) is appropriate

The taxation of cryptocurrencies is increasingly becoming the focus of financial administration. Growing transparency due to new European regulations and reporting requirements necessitates careful tax review of crypto transactions. With our full service for crypto tax returns, you will be well prepared.

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