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Uncertain Times: How Does it Affect my Home Buying Journey?

These are confusing and disturbing times. Please allow us to give you some perspective on the situation and the impact on the economy in general and mortgage rates in particular.

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Rising Interest Rates: Do they affect my mortgage rates?

Internally our message has been, ever since the mildness of Omicron became clear, that interest rates will increase soon. And this is what we see happening now. Rates are shooting up. What is the outlook? And what does it mean for mortgage rates?

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The consequences of the Berlin rent cap ruling

The Berlin rent cap was declared inadmissible. We explain what this means for tenants and property owners.

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Affordable housing requires more new buildings

Fewer building permits were issued in Berlin in 2020 than in the previous year. This will further exacerbate the situation for purchase prices.

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Home affordability: Buyers can now afford up to 24% more house

A new law regulates the payment of the broker's commission in a new way. This affects how much house buyers can afford.

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