The Dutch legislator is considering changing the Dutch RETT (real estate transfer tax) scheme regarding acquisitions of Dutch real estate via share deals. If this change is indeed implemented, then
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New and Greener ROZ Template
The Dutch Real Estate Council of the Netherlands (ROZ) adopted a new template lease agreement for retail space leasing at the end of 2022, updating the 2012 version. Several aspects…
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FIDIC contracts are widely used in the international Real Estate Projects industry. Much like their national Dutch counterpart, the UAV/UAV-GC contracts, FIDIC contracts consist of General Conditions and Special Conditions…
Continue Reading FIDIC Golden Principles Under Dutch Law in 2023Provisional Closing Scheme: Beating the Dutch RETT Increase!
Per 1 January 2023, the Dutch RETT (real estate transfer tax) will increase from 8% to 10.4%. Transactions that close after 31 December 2022 will therefore be subject to a 2.4%…
Continue Reading Provisional Closing Scheme: Beating the Dutch RETT Increase!Improving Liquidity Through Real Estate Sale and Leaseback Transactions
In sale and leaseback transactions, companies sell their real estate to an investor and enter into a long-term lease with the new owner. …
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RE-STRUC: Tax Changes as of 2023
As of 1 January 2023, a set of tax changes will be implemented that may affect one’s Dutch tax position. In addition, changes starting in 2024 have also been announced.
Continue Reading RE-STRUC: Tax Changes as of 2023The ‘top-up’ (bank) guarantee in a Dutch Scheme – for as long as it lasts…
The Dutch Scheme allows tenants to restructure their debt, including outstanding rent, outside of formal insolvency proceedings under a court-approved restructuring plan. A tenant may also propose amendments to, inter…
Continue Reading The ‘top-up’ (bank) guarantee in a Dutch Scheme – for as long as it lasts…Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Considerations for Real Estate Businesses in an Unpredictable Market
Unpredictable market conditions require innovative solutions to tackle business challenges. Although the real estate industry is fast-paced and global, it is a small world all the same. Due to the…
Continue Reading Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Considerations for Real Estate Businesses in an Unpredictable MarketESG Opportunities for Distressed Real Estate
According to recent studies, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a key value driver of real estate investments.
Both investors and lenders are increasing their focus on ESG, not…
Continue Reading ESG Opportunities for Distressed Real EstateThe Only Constant Is Change: Use of ‘Anticipatory Contracting’ in Real Estate Restructuring Deals
In life (as in business), as Heraclitus said, “the only constant is change.” In today’s fast-paced economy, this axiom should be kept in mind during contract negotiations, especially in a…
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