Market Insights and Analysis

Notary, land register and contract details

Buying property in Berlin involves a formalised legal process. The notarised purchase contract is the central element. Here is how it works and what the notary's role entails.

Property purchase agreement in Germany: part II

Buying property in Berlin: what happens before and after the notary appointment

Several steps lie between agreeing on a purchase price and being entered in the land register. If you are buying in Berlin, you should know the procedures at the notary, tax office and borough level.

Tax law

Speculation period for real estate in Germany: How realistic is abolition?

The abolition of the speculation period for real estate is a recurring topic in German politics. A look at parliamentary positions, European comparisons, and constitutional constraints.

International investment

Why international investors are buying in Berlin again

Transaction volumes are up, prices have stabilized after the correction, and Germany gives foreign buyers the same legal standing as domestic ones. The data behind the trend.

Inheritance tax

Inheriting apartment buildings in Berlin: tax exemptions for business assets

Above a certain portfolio size, residential properties can qualify as business assets. This has significant inheritance tax implications that owners should be aware of.

Tax law

Building depreciation: Germany lifts strict proof requirements for shorter useful life

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has eased the requirements for proving shorter remaining useful lives of buildings. Owners of existing properties can now claim higher depreciation more easily.

Berlin housing market 2025

Germany's rent cap has been extended by four years to 2029. The feared tightening did not materialise. What the decision means for landlords and investors in Berlin.

Market analysis for investors and owners

In early 2025, Berlin's property market has stabilised. Purchase prices are rising moderately, rents are climbing fast. A look at the numbers by borough.

Berlin property market early 2025

In early 2025, Berlin's property market shows the first signs of growth after two years of correction. Apartment building investments are picking up. The rental market remains extremely tight.

Berlin apartment market

Berlin rent index 2024: average rents at 7.21 euros per square meter

The new rent index is out. Average rent rises by just 5 cents, but tens of thousands of addresses have been reclassified in the location rating.