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Real estate has become a very distinct asset class in today’s economy. Rapid changes in world economic well-being, refinancing of loans at less than favourable rates and looming regulatory change are forcing companies to continually rethink how they could realise value and secure a competitive advantage through real estate investments.

The real estate sector is certain to emerge from the turmoil of the last three years by being more creative and innovative in the way investors use property. Success in real estate management therefore increasingly requires local market knowledge, international perspective and a high degree of financial expertise.

Careful tax planning is a key component of a successful real estate project. Our tax experts will combine their well-honed technical skills with our vast industry experience to help you maximise the value from your investments.

To understand how Deloitte can deliver an integrated, cross service line approach which lets you focus on your investments, please visit our library of publications and articles. For all pressing issues at the moment, visit our hot topics section and become informed.

Hot topics

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    New Law on modernising accounting framework
    On 20 December 2010, the new law of 10 December 2010 entered into force. Follow this link to see how it affects your business.
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    AIFMD technical summary - An overview
    Still making waves after the publication of the first draft of the AIFMD in April 2009, the Directive was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 11 November 2010. Still in the dark? Let us enlighten you.
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    AIFM Directive - Crossing the finish line
    The successful plenary vote on the AIFMD is a major step towards the introduction of an EU regulatory framework for the alternative investment management industry.
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    Tax and FATCA
    Will the 30% withholding tax imposed by the IRS on Foreign Financial Institutions impact your profit? Find out how to become compliant and avoid this charge.
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    Commercial real estate outlook - Top ten issues in 2011
    Take a closer look at market trends and developments, with a focus on the outlook for recovery.
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    Upcoming events
    Boost your competitive advantage and join our regular industry events.
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    RealTime
    A real time publication of real estate news, hot off the press.

Publications

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    Our real estate services
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    IFRS versus LUX GAAP - A comprehensive comparison
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    Performance fees - Webinar
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    AIFMD - Webinar

Related links

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    Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI)
    ALFI is the official representative body for the Luxembourg investment fund industry and was set up in November 1988 to promote its development.
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    INREV
    INREV is the leading platform for the sharing and dissemination of knowledge concerning the European non-listed real estate fund market.
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    Deloitte office locator
    Find the nearest Deloitte office.
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    Mergers Markets
    Mergermarket, part of The Mergermarket Group, is a mergers & acquisitions (M&A) intelligence and research service that tracks all M&A deals over EUR/USD 5m.
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    European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA)
    EPRA aims to provide European public real estate companies with effective and continuous leadership in matters of common interest.
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    Luxembourg for Finance (LFF)
    The agency for the development of the financial sector, is a public-private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and the Luxembourg Financial Industry Federation (PROFIL), under the Presidency of the Minister of Finance.

Contact

  • Benjamin Lam
    Real Estate Leader

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More Learn more

  • AIFM Directive - Crossing the finish line | Whitepaper
    The plenary vote on the AIFMD is a major step towards the introduction of an EU regulatory framework for the alternative investment management industry.
  • Tax information reporting under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act | Brochure
    We have developed a global center of excellence to help our clients analyse their responsibilities and tax compliance risks associated with the new law.
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    The AIFMD was approved in 2010 and now attention transfers to the Member States and the ESMA for detailed rules for the "Level 2" legislation process.
  • Commercial real estate outlook - Top ten issues in 2011 | Whitepaper
    This report, the twelfth in Deloitte’s series on critical issues impacting CRE, takes a closer look at market trends and developments, with a focus on the outlook for recovery.
  • Press article: Interview Benjamin Lam - Real Estate
    Le marché luxembourgeois est très corrélé aux services en général et aux services financiers en particulier. 2010 voit ses perspectives directement liées à la crise mondiale et à son évolution.
  • Summary of IFRS developments that may impact the Real Estate Industry
    New standards and interpretations. Amendments to existing standards and interpretations. Perspective.
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