Market Insights and Analysis

Conservation area in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Berlin court overturns tenant protection zone around Riehmers Hofgarten in Kreuzberg

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court has declared the expansion of the Hornstrasse conservation area in Kreuzberg invalid. The borough's expert report did not withstand judicial review.

Planning law Berlin

Berlin's land use plan: Federal court ruling eases urban densification

Germany's Federal Administrative Court has settled a dispute over Berlin's land use plan. The barriers to building extensions and densification are now lower.

Germany's heating law and Berlin real estate

Building Energy Act 2024: What changes for Berlin property owners

The GEG is in effect. New heating systems must run on 65% renewable energy. For Berlin's old building stock, an expensive transition with consequences for property values.

Location analysis for investors

Berlin's population is constantly in motion. For property investors, demographic data provides concrete signals. Our Community Finder shows where international groups are concentrated across the city.

Berlin market analysis 2023

Rising interest rates and the new Building Energy Act (GEG) are putting pressure on Berlin property prices. What owners and investors need to know about the changing market.

Berlin property market analysis

After months of uncertainty, Berlin's property market is stabilising in mid-2023. Price drops look more like corrections than a trend reversal. Which boroughs are recovering?

Analysis for investors and owners

Berlin's new CDU/SPD government aims to build 20,000 apartments per year while tightening tenant protections. Here is what the coalition agreement means for the property market.

Condominium ownership law in practice

Germany's reformed condominium ownership act (WEG) has been in effect since December 2020. After nearly two years, the changes are reshaping how owners' associations operate in Berlin.

Metropolitan comparison for investors

Paris is one of Europe's most expensive property markets. What does the comparison with the French capital mean for Berlin investors and owners? An analysis of differences and opportunities.

Tax guidance for property owners

Selling a property in Berlin at a profit usually triggers income tax. But there are exceptions. We explain the speculation period and how owners and investors can legally reduce their tax burden.