Market Insights for Property Owners

The capital structure of real estate companies will be under close scrutiny in 2026. Following the shift in interest rates, investors are examining not only debt levels, LTV, and maturities, but above all the ability to generate liquidity through operations.

For every property with multiple owners, a distinction is made between common property and separate property.

Sustainable living without major renovations? With smart technologies, eco-friendly materials, and clever ideas, you can enhance your living comfort and reduce your ecological footprint. Simple steps for an eco-conscious home.

The Berlin Senate's housing policy, which is heavily focused on the interests of tenants, contradicts the guiding principles of the state constitution.

Watch out when purchasing real estate - this applies not only to the property itself, but above all to the financing. Find out what you need to consider when financing real estate in our blog post.

Germany’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has unexpectedly suspended its KfW subsidy programs for climate-friendly construction until further notice and with immediate effect.

Although building finance rates are at an all-time low, the homeownership rate in Germany is in decline.

Germany’s most desirable kind of rental flat measures 66 square metres, divides into two-and-a-half bedrooms, and costs 446 euros to rent, net of heating.

For people looking for an apartment, the number of floors is one of the most important pieces of information about a property. Especially in the city, prospective tenants often have a pretty clear idea of which floor they want their future apartment to be on—especially if they plan to live there themselves.

In 2026, regulation will be one of the key valuation factors in the German residential real estate market. Tenant protection laws, conversion requirements, neighborhood preservation, energy efficiency standards, and ESG criteria have a direct impact on returns, sales velocity, CapEx planning, and valuation.

This model can play an important role, especially in tight housing markets. In Berlin, according to Berlin Hyp and CBRE, the average asking rent in 2025 was around €15.80 per square meter. At the same time, the supply of rental apartments remained low, while asking prices for condominiums rose slightly again. This combination of rental pressure, limited supply, and stabilized demand for home ownership creates the market conditions in which housing privatization becomes relevant to the capital markets.

The German Federal Government may be moving too slowly towards achieving its climate targets in the eyes of some, but it is nevertheless making steady progress, benefiting not only the environment but also homebuyers and property owners.