The Situation: Over the past decade, Berlin has experienced a significant rent increase for residential space though rents still remain significantly lower than rents in other European capitals. On January 30, 2020, the...more
Money laundering risks in the real estate sector have moved increasingly into focus in recent years. The German Government is about to implement stricter anti-money laundering rules following the enactment of the Fourth Money...more
8/21/2019
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Implementation of the rent cap could have a significant negative impact on returns for investors in Berlin residential investments—will it be challenged?
Over the past decade, Berlin has experienced a significant rent...more
The Situation: A decision by the German Federal Court of Justice has made null and void written form defect-curing clauses in lease agreements.
The Result: It is likely that more tenants and landlords will attempt to...more