Germany is building as little as it has in 13 years. According to the Federal Statistical Office, only 206,600 new dwellings were completed in 2025 — a drop of 18 percent compared to 2024 and the lowest figure since 2012. What reads like an industry statistic is in reality a structural failure with concrete consequences […]
Investing one million euros wisely — that’s a question more people ask themselves than you’d think. At a conservative 3.5 percent return, that’s €35,000 a year before tax. With a mixed strategy of real estate (4%), ETFs (7% historically) and bonds, €50,000 to €70,000 a year is realistically achievable. A million euros in the bank […]
Advantages of a property as a capital investment – In today’s video I talk about the three decisive advantages of a property as a capital investment. Real estate investments are becoming increasingly popular, especially due to their ability to protect against inflation, generate passive income and ultimately build wealth. Here are the top 3 advantages! […]
Investing in A-Location, B-Location and C-Location – This time I travelled specially to Inglewood, Los Angeles to talk about the topic of “real estate location“. A search on the internet returned top results like crime, ghetto and Police Department, but what awaited me on site really surprised me. Everything is changing! And that’s exactly what […]
Influencer Marketing – CM Models & CM Creator, our marketing agency, two worlds that at first glance seem to have little in common. Or check out real estate in Cologne. Yet in both areas it’s all about reaching people, building trust and creating long-term relationships. That’s exactly what makes CM Creator, our group’s influencer marketing […]
Property in Berlin – Berlin is developing into one of Europe’s most attractive real estate markets. This charming apartment building in the heart of Moabit combines the historic character of Berlin with modern investment opportunities — ideal for investors seeking a stable, value-preserving asset. Find out more about capital investments in Berlin here, and get […]
12.96 euros per square meter nationwide — and the increase is accelerating The German rental market found a new equilibrium in 2026 — at a structurally higher level. According to Immowelt market data for Q1 2026, the nationwide average asking rent stands at 12.96 euros per square meter. That corresponds to an increase of around […]
EY Trend Barometer: 84 percent choose residential — a record The EY Real Estate Trend Barometer 2026 is the most important annual investor survey of the German real estate market. The result for 2026 is clear: 84 percent of investors surveyed name residential real estate as their preferred asset class — the highest figure since […]
Cabinet Decision, April 29, 2026: What the Rent Act II Package Contains On April 29, 2026, the Federal Cabinet passed what is known as the Rent Act II (Miete-II-Gesetz). It is the most comprehensive intervention in German tenancy law since the introduction of the rent price brake in 2015. The law targets four core areas: […]
By 2030, Germany will need 2.4 million new apartments. At the current construction pace, only 1.3 million will be completed. What is structurally necessary – and why social housing is in the greatest short supply.
Building type E — “Experimental Building” with reduced DIN standards — is supposed to reduce construction costs by 15 to 20 percent. The Federal Minister of Construction is driving the initiative forward. An objective analysis: What is realistic, and what is hype?
BVR +3.1 percent: what’s behind the forecast The National Association of German Cooperative Banks (BVR) is one of the methodologically soundest sources for real estate market forecasts in Germany. In its current 2026 real estate market report, the BVR forecasts price growth of +3.1 percent for the German residential property market for the full year […]