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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 moreProfessional associations publish model guidelines and quality standards that we use as a point of reference. Although they are not legally binding, they serve as a recognised guideline for the structure, content and traceability of an appraisal report.
Read moreIn the event of a longer-term absence, we will typically inform you promptly and, where possible, arrange for a representative or a handover to a professionally equivalent colleague, in order to keep any delays to a minimum.
Read moreYes, we now provide our appraisal reports as a qualified electronically signed PDF document, which is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and can be archived digitally.
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.
Read moreA market value appraisal determines the market value of a property, while a damage appraisal report documents specific structural damage and establishes its cause as well as the costs of remediation. Both types of appraisal reports frequently complement each other in cases of value-reducing defects.
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