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Jan Bewarder is the CEO of REM Capital AG and Vorstand, Hypoport Financing AG.
How International Investors Can Navigate, and Profit From, Germany’s Complex Real Estate Subsidy System
Germany’s subsidy system rewards preparation, speed and expertise. For investors willing to commit to all three, the upside, measured in grants, interest savings and improved risk-adjusted returns, can be substantial.
Among international real estate investors, there is a running joke that Germany has more subsidy programmes than beer varieties. Much like German beer itself, the system is governed by a bewildering maze of rules, regional nuances and bureaucratic purity laws, enough to leave even seasoned professionals scratching their heads.
More importantly, however, these rules are designed to help investors. And for those who understand how to navigate the system correctly, the financial upside can materially alter project economics.
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