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3 Things You Must Know About Real Estate in Europe

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3 Things You Must Know About Real Estate in Europe

Purchasing a home, no matter how you slice it, is always a huge decision. The implications can be lifelong and the factors to consider are many. That’s why when it comes to purchasing real estate in Europe, the best way to begin is by finding a real estate agent that you trust.

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New Construction or Older Buildings – Which is a Better Buy?

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New Construction or Older Buildings – Which is a Better Buy?

A home is not simply a roof over our heads but also a statement of our individuality. A house can define us. It expresses our personality, interests and even our beliefs. Considering these factors, it is not surprising that buyers are torn between whether to buy an existing home or to build one themselves.

There are pros and cons to buying an older home versus building a new one. Some of the benefits maybe obvious and others can be easily overlooked. So, when it comes time to buy, which will be a better choice for you – buying vs. building?

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From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese Real Estate Purchases Surge

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From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese Real Estate Purchases Surge

During the last few years Berlin has become the city of real estate investments in Germany. Especially the high potential of residential properties have raised the attention of foreign investors and businesses. Because of this ongoing trend, Rubina Real Estate is focussed on foreign-investors and provides all essential services of the property buying process. Read more

How to Avoid Taxing Issues after Purchasing Property

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How to Avoid Taxing Issues after Purchasing Property

International investors are becoming more and more interested in purchasing real estate outside their country of nationality. The reasons can vary but may include retirement options, vacation destinations, income stream creation, portfolio diversity or simply creating a future return on their investment. Regardless of the reason for buying property out of their home country, international buyers will need to understand the tax implications both in their home country and in the location of the real estate purchase. Read more

Looking to Double Your Investment in 10 Years? Consider Berlin!

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Looking to Double Your Investment in 10 Years? Consider Berlin!

The world is quickly becoming an international investment opportunity. Buyers no longer look within their own country’s borders to find lucrative real estate investments. This is especially true within the European Union where the Euro is a common denominator for many countries making apples to apples comparisons much easier.

Investors have recently been focusing on Berlin as one of the top ten investment opportunities. Though Germany is Europe’s largest economy and its banking system is one of the strongest in the world, the focus has largely been on the current growth within the real estate market. Read more

Large and Reasonably Priced Housing Available in Pankow

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Large and Reasonably Priced Housing Available in Pankow

Facts about the District of Pankow, Berlin
Pankow is a large district located in the northern section of Berlin, Germany. Residences in this district vary from downtown apartments, classic 1920’s architecture, GDR housing units, luxury accommodations and old style villages. This area is undergoing considerable modernisation and updating. This district boasts a population of around 365,000 which covers an area of 103 square kilometres. This creates a population density of around 3,543 persons per square kilometer. Public transportation service in and out of the district is provided via the U2 line of the Berlin U-Bahn, S-Bahn and M1 inner city line. Read more

Apartments in Neukölln are Seeing Rapid Price Appreciation

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Apartments in Neukölln are Seeing Rapid Price Appreciation

Facts about the District of Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
The district of Neukölln has not always been on the top of the list when it comes to property appeal and demand – but times are changing. Though this area features older buildings, high unemployment and high crime areas; rents in this district are on the rise as demand for housing throughout Berlin increases. As times change, so is Neukölln as it grows in popularity among young renters who are looking for multicultural ambience. Read more

Investors Looking for High Rent Areas Should Consider Mitte

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Investors Looking for High Rent Areas Should Consider Mitte

Facts about the district
The district of Mitte is located in the city center of Berlin. It includes sections of both the former East and West Berlin areas. Due to the historical nature of this area, this district includes some of the most visited historical sites including the Holocaust Museum, Unter den Linden Boulevard, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the State Opera, the famous Berlin Zoological Park and the Potsdamer Platz. Read more

Emerging Trends in European Real Estate

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Emerging Trends in European Real Estate

According to Price Waterhouse Coopers’ 2013 report Emerging Trends in Real Estate [1], “optimism has returned to Europe’s real estate industry”. It would seem, PWC posits, that things are very gradually beginning to go back to normal in the world of real estate in Europe; people are at long last willing to take on a little more risk again, and in general the real estate market is beginning to recover in much of Europe. It even seems that the old ways are the most successful still:

“Those with access to capital are focusing on opportunities in areas they know best. They recognise that traditional stock selection and micro asset management skills are crucial to generating returns. […] Europe’s real estate markets continue to be challenging, but all sectors offer new investment potential too.” [1] Read more

Lichtenberg: What Makes It a Good Investment Area?

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Lichtenberg: What Makes It a Good Investment Area?

On the surface, many overlook Lichtenberg as an investment location due to the stigma that the area is full of old ugly gray Eastern Bloc style apartment buildings. This may have been true in the past, but it is not true today. This district spans from almost the center of Berlin to the outer edge of the city and thus creates an appealing diversity spanning both old architectural styles to new more modern buildings. But, it is the overall rental rates that appeal to homeowners.

Facts about the District
This district is divided into ten localities which covers a total area of 52.30 square kilometers and stretches for more than 13 kilometers.The population in this area is reported to be around 269,000 which create a density of 5,133 inhabitants per square kilometer indicating that this district is not full of block housing as previously thought. Read more

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Purchase Prices: A Top Rising District!

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Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Purchase Prices: A Top Rising District!

Today we will focus on the purchasing price development in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg area.

The district is one of the premium area selected as top destination for residential investments thanks to its multicultural essence. With a surface of 20.2 km2, the district is one of the smallest in the Berlin area, but nevertheless it has the highest population density with 13,500 people/km2 and a total population of 276,136. The district was created in 2001 by merging the former East Berlin borough of Friedrichshain and the former West Berlin borough of Kreuzberg. It was not an easy process of integration, as the two areas had two different souls. Read more

The Charming West: Price Development in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdof

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The Charming West: Price Development in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdof

The district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdof was founded in 2001, after the merge of the two main districts, both famous for high quality of life.

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdof has a total surface of 64.7 km2 with a population of more than 325,000. Nevertheless, due to the high number of green and empty spaces available, the district is not over-populated: the density is around 5,000 people per square km. The Queen Sophie Charlotte commissioned the Charlottenburg Castle in 1705 – this where the district takes its name.

On the other side Wilmersdorf was founded in 1220 and was considered an agricultural area till the 19th century. From 1920 it was also unified in the Great Berlin area. Nowadays the district is composed by 7 sub-areas (called Ortsteil in German): Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schmargendorf, Grunewald, Westend, Halensee and Charlottenburg-Nord.

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