Market Insights and Analysis

Metropolitan comparison part 1: Berlin and Rome

Rising interest rates and inflation are unsettling markets. We compare property prices and economic stability in Berlin and Rome, and show which fundamental differences matter for investors in 2022.

Property law in the capital

The Federal Administrative Court has put an end to Berlin boroughs' controversial pre-emption practice. For investors, the ruling brings more certainty, though transactions may still face delays.

Analysis for investors and owners

Berlin attracts talent and tech companies. This transformation into a knowledge economy creates new demand and puts additional pressure on an already tight housing market.

Housing policy in the capital

A year after the Federal Administrative Court struck down Berlin's pre-emption practice, the Federal Ministry of Housing wants to bring it back. What this means for property owners.

Market analysis for owners and investors

After more than a decade of boom, signs of a turning point are mounting in Berlin's property market. Our analysis shows where the cycle stands in 2022 and which strategies make sense now.

Location analysis for investors

Berlin's startup scene attracts talent and capital. For property investors, this boom drives rising demand for residential and commercial space. What opportunities does this create?

Analysis and outlook for investors

2021 was a turbulent year for Berlin's property market. With the rent cap and pre-emption rights overturned, investors look to 2022. Where is policy heading?

Federal Administrative Court ruling, 9 November 2021

Pre-emption rights ruling: Federal court ends Berlin's special practice in conservation areas

A ruling from Leipzig stops the controversial pre-emption practice of Berlin's boroughs. For owners and investors in conservation areas, an era of uncertainty ends.

Berlin Real Estate Story: Part II

How international buyers reshaped Berlin's property market after 2008

After the subprime crisis, buyers from across Europe and beyond flocked to Berlin. They were not just looking for a safe haven but changed the entire market dynamic.

Data analysis of the Berlin property market

Berlin housing market analysis 2021: Between 200,000 missing apartments and a puzzling vacancy rate

Berlin is short up to 200,000 apartments, while statistically nearly 126,000 units may be sitting empty. Our analysis shows the demographic impact and what the numbers mean for owners.