Flats as capital investments in Berlin – security for tenants and investors
The Berlin real estate market has been characterized by high housing demand for many years. While other forms of investment such as stocks or bonds fluctuate strongly, residential property in the capital proves to be a stable and reliable asset. An apartment can therefore be an attractive option for both tenants and investors.
Why buying makes sense for tenants – Long-term security – Predictable costs – Familiar environment – Retirement planning – Market stability From ADEN Immobilien’s perspective, it is particularly positive when tenants purchase their familiar home. […]
Airbnb verdict on the Repurposing Act
Since 2014, the so-called Repurposing Act (Zweckentfremdungsgesetz) has been in force in Berlin. The aim of this legislation is to ensure that apartments are used for standard tenancies only. This is to prevent apartments from being withdrawn from the conventional rental accommodation market and to make it easier for tenants to find housing. Since the law came into force, a permit is required before an apartment can be repurposed, e.g. as a holiday home.
The act has been amended in numerous ways over the years with the intention of making it more effective. In 2018, an amendment came into force that requires providers of holiday apartments to join a […]
What legal regulations/plans can we expect for the property market in 2022?
Below, you will find a small selection of legal changes that have already come into force or will do so in 2022. These are joined by the regulations and plans of the local Berlin government and the national government. The combination of laws that have already been passed and the plans from the two coalition agreements at the national and local level means that there is a wide variety of topics you are likely to find interesting.
The rent freeze is being extended In the coalition agreement’s ‘Tenant protection’ section, the new federal government has set out the renewal of the rent-freeze regulations and extended these until 2029. Furthermore, it has been […]


