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Deductible Costs for a New Build Rental Property (2025 vs. 2026)

German new build rental tax: Interest often deductible in 2025 (pre-rental), but AfA & acquisition costs only apply from 2026 completion.

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Hypofriend Interest Rate Update (April 2025)

Tariffs keep the world on tenterhooks - what needs to be done now?

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Our German Housing Outlook (2025)

Maintaining a perspective that is both realistic and optimistic, our outlook for Germany heading into 2025 highlights continued positive trends in key areas. German house prices, having recovered significantly since late 2023, are expected to increase further due to persistent demand and constrained supply.

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Why the Right Investment Property Matters – Case Study from Dresden

Many clients reach out to us daily to explore real estate investment opportunities - and often ask how these compare to other options in their region. We’d like to walk you through why choosing the right project is key to maximizing your investment potential.

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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.