High earners are constantly seeking intelligent strategies to alleviate their tax burden. A particularly appealing avenue is investing in new build apartments, especially when these properties are intended for rental. Acquiring or constructing a new residential property not only generates rental income but also allows for significant cost deductions against tax.
The government incentivizes the creation of new housing through various depreciation methods, such as accelerated depreciation (degressive AfA in Germany) and special depreciation allowances for new rental housing construction. These regulations enable owners to deduct a substantial portion of the acquisition or construction costs from their taxable income over several years. Furthermore, ongoing expenses like financing interest, maintenance, and administrative fees can also reduce the tax base.
For high earners, this means that initial losses from renting – often incurred due to substantial depreciation and operating costs – can be offset against other positive income streams, leading to a considerable reduction in their overall tax liability. In the long term, investors benefit not only from the appreciation in the property’s value but also from a steady passive income, while realizing significant tax savings in the short to medium term.
