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Hardly any other industry has developed as continuously and solidly in recent decades as the construction and real estate industry. ESG requirements, innovative building materials, 3D printing, and Building Information Management (BIM) are just a few of the developments that have strongly driven the market.

We support you in coping with complex requirements along the entire value chain of a property. With our team of experts – specially designed for this industry – consisting of experts in the fields of audit, tax, advisory and law, we are able to service construction companies and real estate companies of all sizes in all areas. Our client portfolio ranges from small, local companies to the large, listed leaders of the market. Thanks to our cooperation in the global KPMG network, we are also the ideal partner for international projects.

Christoph Karer

Christoph Karer

Partner, Audit, Linz

KPMG Austria

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Immerse yourself in the profound construction insights about the future. Use this knowledge as a compass to guide your actions today, helping ensure that your decisions are informed, strategic, and aligned with future trends and expectations.

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ICS, Risk Management & Auditing

Efficient processes and risk under control: Robust risk management and internal control systems are essential for successful construction projects and real estate transactions. Audit and confirmation services provide external insight, support due diligence, and prevent and detect fraud.

Audit of annual and consolidated financial statements
Internal Control System (ICS) Consulting and Auditing
Risk Management Consulting and Auditing
Construction and project revision
Consulting and certification of compliance and anti-corruption management systems

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Commercial client representation

Implementation of complex construction projects: Our range of services is aimed at both public and private builders whose core business is outside the real estate industry. Our services help you when you are faced with the challenge of successfully implementing large and complex construction projects or optimizing large real estate portfolios.

Technical project organization
Commercial project management
Client representation
Professional sparring partner at management level

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Kaufmännische Bauherrenvertretung

Structuring Consulting

Define, elaborate, and implement your real estate strategy: We support companies throughout the entire life cycle of their real estate projects – from analysis to definition to the implementation of the optimal structure. In doing so, we also support the efficient use of funds and compliance with all tax and legal frameworks. Our services are aimed at companies, investors, family offices, funds and investors of different sizes and legal forms.

Legal & Commercial Structuring
- Location consulting
- Portfolio and strategy consulting
- Organizational and process consulting
- Project and real estate financing
- Construction project revision etc.
Tax Structuring
- Structuring consulting incl. tax modeling
- Optimisation of real estate transfer tax and calculation of land value
- Real estate income tax
- Tax financing advice
- Builder and other rental models, etc.

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Strukturierungsberatung

Real Estate Funds

Reliable and competent advice: The legal and tax requirements for real estate funds and AIFs are constantly changing and require sound advice. We support investment companies, real estate funds and REITs in all phases of their investments, from purchase and sale to holding phase and (re)structuring, including complex tax reporting obligations and withholding taxes. You will benefit from our local and international expertise as well as an interdisciplinary consulting approach.

Advice in the field of fund and investment law
Tax representation to obtain reporting fund status
Tax representation and advice throughout the entire life cycle of a real estate fund
Structuring advice for domestic and foreign real estate investment funds
Qualification of a foreign vehicle as a real estate investment fund within the meaning of ImmoInvFG
Preparation of self-evidence for submission to the disbursing body
Accompaniment and support in the development of automated reporting solutions
Determination of the Austrian tax result in accordance with the ImmoInvFG or Austrian withholding tax
Identification of reimbursement options under national and EU law with the help of the KPMG network
Support with reimbursement procedures
Planning calculations, cash flow calculations

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Immobilienfonds

Accounting, Tax & Legal Compliance

Holistic support for your real estate projects: The regulatory environment for real estate projects is becoming increasingly complex and regularly presents stakeholders with new requirements. We support the fulfilment of legal requirements, guidelines and voluntary standards through an interdisciplinary consulting approach and in-depth compliance expertise. Our goal is to provide efficient, practical compliance advice so that even complex requirements can be implemented safely and innovatively.

Accounting & Tax Compliance
- Real Estate Accounting
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Preparation and submission of tax returns/UVAs
- Accompaniment during tax audits
- Reporting for real estate funds, etc.
Legal Compliance
- Due diligence
- Contract review
- Regulatory advice
- Transaction support
- Process support before authorities and courts, etc.

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Property valuation

Well-founded and independent property valuation as a basis for decision-making: Knowledge of the intrinsic value of individual assets plays a central role in de-/investment, annual audits, company valuations and management information systems. Applying national and international valuation standards and taking into account the respective accounting standards, we primarily value retail parks, shopping centres and commercial properties, residential properties, production, logistics and industrial properties, office properties, project developments or entire real estate portfolios.

Valuation reports for financial, tax and accounting purposes
Valuations in the context of de- /investments
Portfolio and company valuations
Residual valuations for project developments
Expert opinions
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)
Investment assessments, scenario analyses and commercial advantage assessments
Revision of the expert opinion

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Immobilienbewertung

Transaction support

Interdisciplinary, targeted and efficient advice on your transaction processes: The purchase or exploitation of real estate or real estate portfolios can be a complex undertaking. This makes an interdisciplinary approach all the more important in order to control all real estate parameters and to be able to respond to the needs of the various stakeholders in the best possible way. Our advisory package covers all phases of the transaction process, including international matters.

Deal Advisory
- Asset, portfolio and company sales
- Structured bidding and sales procedures
- Portfolio Analysis
- Financial due diligence (buy- or sell-side) etc.
Legal transaction support
- Indicative and binding offers
- Legal Due Diligence
- Planning and processing transactions as asset and share deals
- Preparation, revision and negotiation of the entire transaction documentation, etc.
Tax transaction support
- Tax-optimised advice on the purchase and sale of real estate and real estate companies
- Optimisation of real estate transfer tax and property valuation
- Real estate income tax and VAT issues
- Tax due diligence and structuring consulting incl. tax modeling etc.

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Transaktionsbegleitung

Digitalisation and sustainability in the real estate industry

As an optimal complement to a sustainable digital real estate journey: The conscious use of resources along the building life cycle enables the achievement of legal climate goals, such as the reduction of CO2 emissions. At the same time, this provides added value for various stakeholders, taking ESG criteria into account. The targeted use of know-how and modern IT applications is the key to success.

Development of new business models
Optimization of the process in the development, planning and execution phase
Increasing efficiency and sustainability in operations
Increased comfort for users
Improvement with regard to a health-promoting indoor climate
Efficient project management
Alternative project financing

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ESG & Digitalisierung

IKS, Risikomanagement & Prüfung
Kaufmännische Bauherrenvertretung
Strukturierungsberatung
Immobilienfonds
Accounting, Tax & Legal Compliance
Immobilienbewertung
Transaktionsbegleitung
Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit in der Immobilienwirtschaft

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