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Why Invest In Germany – Berlin:
Back after a sixty years lull as the capital of a rejuvenated and reunified Germany and back as one of Europe’s if not the world’s greatest cities.
Berlin was the centre of critical historic events and became a sad curiosity after the Second World War, with a wall dividing the town in two halves and visitors mainly coming to see the attraction of a portioned Germany.
Today Berlin is an international metropolis equal to New York, Paris or London. Tourism is on the rise and guests from around the world are being drawn to this glamorous city to savour the intoxicating mixture of the old and new.
Because of historical events, capital growth in Berlin’s property market stalled. Prices can be up to 30 per cent lower than the rest of the country and below those found in some eastern European countries! Property in Munich averages €3,400 per square meter, whereas in Berlin the average price is between €1,000 - €1,700/sqm. There is no reason to believe, Berlin’s property market, will not in time come into line with Munich.
The recent introduction of tax-efficient real estate investment trusts (REITs) should give the market added impetus. Huge amounts of money are set to be invested in REITs - or G-REITs as they are known in Germany - with some lobbyists forecasting investment to reach as much as €127 billion. This in turn will provide a huge boost to property prices in Germany.
Overall 40% of Germans own Property and therefore the opportunity to invest in Berlin becomes more obvious. The market in Berlin is not wholly influenced by the influx of comparatively wealthy Brits throwing their equity at cheap and cheerful holiday apartments - Bulgaria, Spain and Cyprus come to mind. What we have here is a long-standing market correction fuelled by a surging German economy, falling unemployment and a desire to invest. Furthermore, the country's economy is recovering after years of stagnation. Confidence among business leaders is returning and the economy is growing at a decent rate, thanks to a strong and competitive export industry.
Interest rates are traditionally kept low in Germany - and because it is such an established economy, investors should feel secure if choosing to plough funds into its property market.
- Unbelievably attractive purchase prices
- Capital growth potential
- Higher investment returns than the UK
- Euro mortgage rates are lower than the UK
- Rental yields at a stable 5.7%
- Stable, long term residential tenants
- Strong and improving economy
- Regulated legal system and EEC protection
- GDP predicted to reach 2.5% in 2007,
- Germany is widely considered to be one of Europe's hottest long-term property investment hotspots.
