Tax consulting for the real estate industry

Investment values, dynamics, and growth characterize the real estate industry, along with tax challenges throughout the entire life cycle of a property. We navigate your path with professional excellence, interdisciplinary strength, and a global mindset. From structuring to transaction, we advise on all tax matters.
Dr. Hans Weggenmann
Managing Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration
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Tax consulting along the real estate life cycle.

The real estate industry is complex: market cycles, legal reforms, and international investment flows change the rules of the game daily. With this dynamic, tax requirements also grow – from tax structuring and financing to the ongoing administration of real estate companies.

We understand the real estate industry. With comprehensive tax expertise, we are at your side throughout the entire real estate life cycle. We provide guidance on real estate transfer tax issues, create sustainable structures for land and property companies, and ensure tax efficiency in complex transactions. Whether it’s succession planning or property tax reform, we are your reliable partner.

Rödl stands for interdisciplinarity and internationality. We combine tax expertise with economic understanding and legal precision. Our teams work together across national borders and create solutions that last – whether for institutional investors, project developers, or family businesses.

We pave your tax path in the real estate sector and secure your investments sustainably.

Our services

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Ongoing real estate tax support

We continuously support real estate companies with tax precision. From accounting to trade tax specifics to reporting and compliance, we ensure the efficiency and stability of your real estate portfolio.

Our focus

  • Ongoing tax support for real estate companies
  • Consideration of asset-specific characteristics, e.g., trade tax reduction
  • Optimization of tax positions over the entire life cycle
  • Support with reporting and compliance
  • Creation of individual tax solutions
Meike Munderloh
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration
Stefan Basgier
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor
Rudolf Ströbel
Associate Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Tax Consultant

Real estate transfer tax review

We analyze every real estate transfer from a real estate transfer tax perspective. With thorough review and structured advice, we minimize risks and ensure tax efficiency in complex transactions. Our expertise protects against pitfalls and opens up tax opportunities.

Our focus

  • Review and assessment of real estate transfers
  • Identification of tax risks and opportunities
  • Optimization of the acquisition or sales structure
  • Support for transactions nationally and internationally
  • Support with contract and documentation review
Dr. Tobias Schädle
Associate Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Certified Tax Advisor
Dr. Christoph Götz
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, CFA, Graduate in Business Administration

Structural advice for real estate companies

Whether asset-managing partnership or corporation – we create tax-efficient structures. With interdisciplinary strength and entrepreneurial thinking, we pave the way for sustainable growth and strategic flexibility.

Our focus

  • Establishment and optimization of company structures
  • Advice especially on asset-managing partnerships
  • Tax arrangements for sustainable growth
  • Support with financing and holding structures
  • Support for international structuring

Tax structuring & tax planning

Prof. Dr. Florian Haase
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Certified Tax Advisor, Master of International Taxation (M.I.Tax), Specialist lawyer for tax law
Florian Kaiser
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration

Property tax consulting

The property tax reform demands new solutions. We guide you through valuations, deadlines, and risks – digitally supported and efficient.

Our focus

  • Analysis and valuation of real estate portfolios
  • Support with property tax returns
  • Advice on legal reforms
  • Optimization of the tax burden
  • Ongoing support and monitoring
Dr. Melanie Köstler
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor

Succession solutions for real estate assets

We develop individual succession solutions for your real estate assets. We structure transfers, secure assets, and minimize tax burdens, for a smooth transition to the next generation.

Our focus

  • Tax planning for business succession
  • Consideration of asset-specific characteristics
  • Optimization of inheritance and gift tax
  • Design of sustainable transfer structures
  • Support for family- or investor-based successions

Corporate & asset succession, foundation

Dr. Hans Weggenmann
Managing Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration
Elke Volland
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Specialist lawyer for tax law

Acquisition structure for real estate companies

When acquiring real estate companies, every detail counts. We analyze tax pitfalls, design sustainable acquisition structures, and guide you through complex financing issues. Our goal: a smooth, tax-optimized entry – strategically prepared and legally sound.

Our focus

  • Tax acquisition structuring
  • Financing and tax valuation
  • Review of investment models
  • Structuring of share and asset deals
  • Support during contract negotiations
Florian Kaiser
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration
Dr. Tobias Schädle
Associate Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Certified Tax Advisor
Dr. Christoph Götz
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, CFA, Graduate in Business Administration

Real Estate Transactions

Whether share deal or asset deal: we secure your transactions with tax depth and interdisciplinary strength. From tax due diligence to fact books to contract drafting and review, we deliver detailed insights and create tax-resilient transactions. For deals that last not only today but also tomorrow. Deal smart, tax smarter.

Our focus

  • Tax due diligence for acquirers and sellers
  • Creation of meaningful fact books
  • Review / creation and negotiation of relevant contract documents
  • Development and implementation of tax-efficient acquisition structures
  • Holistic transaction support – from preparation to closing

M&A Tax

Florian Kaiser
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, Graduate in Business Administration
Dr. Tobias Schädle
Associate Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Certified Tax Advisor
Dr. Christoph Götz
Partner
Certified Tax Advisor, CFA, Graduate in Business Administration