Market Insights and Analysis

Senate unlocks new housing potential in three boroughs

In June 2015, Berlin's Senate approved five amendments to the city's zoning plan, from former nursery grounds in Zehlendorf to the Humboldt Hospital site in Reinickendorf.

Berlin housing market under pressure

Berlin's short-term rental ban is showing early results: 220 vacation apartments in Mitte have been converted back to regular rentals. But legal uncertainty remains.

Analysis for investors and property owners

Berlin property prices continued to rise in 2015, driven by strong population growth and low interest rates. Our market report analyzes the development across all boroughs.

Senate greenlights residential quarter on Heidestrasse

In June 2015, Berlin's Senate approved the development plan for a new residential quarter in the planned Europacity. Around 500 apartments were to be built on 2.3 hectares east of Heidestrasse.

Market analysis Q1 2015

A study by research institute empirica found that buying a resale apartment was cheaper than renting in almost all of Berlin. Only the borough of Mitte was an exception.

Berlin real estate market analysis

One year after Berlin's short-term rental ban took effect, prices for vacation apartments have risen by 5.8%. We analyze the implications for property owners and investors.

Berlin tourism market 2015

Berlin tourism growing faster than the national average

Overnight stays in Berlin rose 8.6% in February 2015, outpacing the rest of Germany. International visitors showed the strongest growth. What the tourism boom means for the housing market.

Berlin construction industry 2015

Berlin construction sector Q1 2015: revenue up nearly 9 per cent

Berlin's construction industry started 2015 with a clear revenue increase. According to the statistics office, both revenue and order intake rose in Q1, signalling continued high demand in the property market.

Berlin housing market regulation

Dispute over Berlin's 2013 rent index: shaky ground for the rent cap

The 2013 rent index faces legal challenges, with owners' associations alleging manipulation. Yet it is set to serve as the basis for Berlin's rent cap. Legal uncertainty for property owners is growing.

Berlin rental market 2015

Berlin rent index 2015: moderate increase fuels rent cap debate

Berlin's 2015 rent index puts the weighted average rent at 5.84 euros per square metre, up 2.7% per year since 2013. Landlord associations are challenging the data.