Market Insights and Analysis

Analysis of the Guthmann study

Gentrification is on everyone's lips, but what lies behind the perceived displacement? Our study examines the real reasons people move in Berlin and finds a more complex reality.

Sociodemographics as an investment factor

Berlin is home to over 200 nationalities. But where do the international communities live? Our 2017 data analysis shows which boroughs are preferred by which groups and what that means for property investors.

Internal migration and tenant turnover in Berlin

A new analysis of 2016 moving data shows that over 313,000 people changed apartments within Berlin. The inner city sees the most movement. What does this high turnover mean for investors?

Planning law in the capital

A ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court questions the old 1958 land use plan. For owners and investors, building permits for infill developments could become significantly easier to obtain.

Analysis of the Berlin apartment market

Apartment prices in Berlin have been rising for years. But first studies warn of overheating and a possible bubble. Which scenarios are realistic for investors and owners?

Analysis of 2016 migration data

Berlin recorded record growth of 60,000 people in 2016. While Lichtenberg and Mitte lead the way, Neukoelln surprises with a negative balance. A look at what this means for investors.

Social housing in the capital

Berlin's stock of social housing is shrinking fast. Since 2014 the Senate has resumed subsidizing new construction, but the legacy of past political decisions continues to weigh on owners and investors.

Pestel Institute study

Homeownership rate of 15 percent: Why Berlin remains a city of renters

While nearly every second German household owns their home, only 15 percent do in Berlin. High property transfer tax, strict lending rules, and scarce land keep the rate low.

Sales strategies for property owners

Selling an apartment building in Berlin: Bulk sale or condominium conversion?

Purchase price multiples of up to 30 times the annual net cold rent are no longer uncommon in Berlin. For owners of apartment buildings, the question is: sell in bulk or convert into individual units?

Rent-to-income ratios by borough

Rent burden in Berlin: When asking rents consume 50 percent of income

The rent burden in Berlin varies widely depending on the data source. Based on the rent index, it looks moderate. At asking rents in inner-city boroughs, it reaches 50 percent of net income.