Why invest in Berlin?
Berlin property prices are projected to rise
significantly over the next 5-10 years
 Private
Equity investors see real potential in German
housing and, on balance, we’re inclined to agree.
Klaus Baader, European
Economist at Merrill Lynch & Co
Germany in comparison to other European economies
Gross domestic product in Billion Euros
Berlin in comparison to other European Capitals
Price comparison for a two bedroom apartment in an inner
city location in Euro
Independent financial analysts are in agreement that
Berlin’s residential real estate values will enjoy
significant increases in the coming years. Unbiased economic
research has lead to this finding based on the following
factors:
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The state of
Germany’s Economy and projections for its future
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Growth
in the first half of 2006 was
substantially higher than expected…
the consumer confidence index,
reflecting the intention to make
major purchases, has been escalating
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European
Commission Directorate-General for
Economic and Financial Affairs |
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Berlin’s current
property prices found to be undervalued
Berlin prices are among the lowest in Europe, while
the German GDP ranking is the highest |
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Berlin’s transport
infrastructure, including the U-Bahn network, is
among the most efficient in the world |
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Demand for
residential properties to far outstrip available
supply
Average salaries are increasing in Berlin, and
mortgage application rates are rising faster than
2006 predictions |
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There is little to
no new construction in Berlin, and the rate of
applications for building permission remains
unchanged |
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