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Providing the best projects in Berlin for living or investment
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
“Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth.” Theodor Rousvelt
Company Facts
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HIB Services
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Berlin – The place to be
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Berlin’s Business & Investment Environment 9 HIB Projects
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Apartments 12
Carrée ALTE POST
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Flottwellpromenade
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The Garden
Student Accommodation
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Apartment Blocks
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Supermarkets 20 Buying Process
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Providing the best projects in Berlin for living or investment
HIB SERVICES
HiB team
COMPANY FACTS Home Invest Berlin is part of the EURIX Group which was founded in 1996 and since then has emerged as one of the market leaders in Real estate sales and rentals and Asset management in Berlin, Germany. The Home Invest Berlin has experienced multilingual team, with expertise in property sales, rentals and property management and finance. Over the last 17 years we’ve completed thousands of property deals in Germany and currently have over 1000 properties under management for our private investors and investment funds.
HiB is part of the Eurix Group.
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PROPERTY RENTALS:
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
There’s a very strong culture to rent your house in Germany and contracts usually are long term. Over 80% of Berliners are tenants that creates high demand for rental property. We are providing rental contracts and make sure tenants are reliable and pays rent on time.
We have experienced and dedicated property management Team to help you manage your property, collect rents, pay the monthly bills, and deal with tenant enquiries. We also take care of any maintenance tasks or refurbishment, if required.
BANK FINANCING & INSURANCE:
LEGAL AND TAX ADVISE:
Our fully qualified German mortgage advisers provide inside knowledge on getting the best mortgage rates from any deal, whether for the purchase or re-mortgage of a commercial property, a buy-to-let investment property or your main home. We also offer a wide range of insurance services to make sure each of our clients has the right level of protection at the right price.
We have a long term partnership with experienced Tax And legal advisers in Germany specializing on German Real estate market which have helped multiple clients from EU and other countries to buy or invest in Germany as private individual, company or through offshore.
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HOT PROPERTIES RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BLOCK Berlin-Köpenick PRICE: €4,800,000 7.5% RENTAL YIELD
Low purchase factor of 13.4, located in desirable residential area. Multifamily home consists of 56 apartments and 30 car spaces. Bank financing available.
BRAND NEW SUPERMARKET Isenbuttel, Germany PRICE: €2,147,000 7.7% RENTAL YIELD
Good location on the busy shopping street with premium, long term tenant in place. Supermarket has good visibility from the street and is well known spot with commercial focus on local consumers.
FLOTTWELLPROMENADE Flottwellstrasse, Berlin-Mitte PRICE: €152,000
Apartments in the heart of Berlin’s newly renovated business district, only 5 min walking distance from Potsdamer Platz, cinema, shopping and entertainment area. The development will consist of two residential buildings and is surrounded by park, giving access to huge green area in the middle of the city. Completion date: Spring 2013. Central location next to Potsdamer Platz.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR INVESTMENT CONSULTANT TODAY ON: +49 (30) 499 05 09 50 or info@homeinvestberlin.com
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GERMAN MARKET NEWS MORE CONFIDENCE IN REAL ESTATE THAN IN OTHER BUSINESS SECTORS July 10th, 2013
LBS FORECAST: PRICES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO RISE BY 3% IN 2013 May 7th, 2013
THE INGREDIENTS OF GERMAN ECONOMIC SUCCESS July 26th, 2013 With a culture of thrift and, now, a fast-ageing society, Germany naturally saves more than it spends. (Barring a few years after unification, it has run an almost uninterrupted surplus since 1952.) But its currentaccount surplus, at 7% of GDP, is now more than three times higher than it was a decade ago, largely thanks to an artificially cheap currency and squeezed wages. It is unhealthy, both for Germans (who forgo higher living standards to pile up savings that are poorly invested abroad) and for others in the euro zone and beyond. German economists recognise that this has to change. Hans-Werner Sinn of Munich’s IFO economic research institute says the country is “too cheap”. But how best to rebalance the economy: through less saving or more investment? As a share of GDP
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German investment has fallen sharply, from 22% in 2000 to 17% in 2012. Public investment has been squeezed, firms have been cautious about capital spending and in the absence of a property boom there has been little investment in construction. Property is now beginning to look up. Ultra-low interest rates are pushing up house prices and spurring building. After a decade of stagnation, German property prices rose by 5% (in nominal terms) in both 2011 and 2012. Cities like Berlin and Munich have seen much bigger jumps. Taxi drivers offer tips on the best place to buy a flat. But there is a long way to go. Relative to income, German property prices are still 20% undervalued.
The real estate industry in Germany is optimistic and, against the trend in other industries, plans to increase investment and add employees. These are the findings of a Deloitte survey in which 92% of the responding real estate CFOs expressed a positive outlook for Germany’s economy, while in other industries that number was only 56%. The real estate CFOs (85%) said they are still expecting rising revenues, compared to 36% in the other branches. The top business strategy priority for the property industry is to increase operating cash flow. Following that is cutting costs and reducing debt. The largest risk factors are now seen to be rising energy costs and the instability of the financial system. Source: TD International
The price trend on the German residential market is upwards in almost all of the regions and segments. It is expected that the most dynamic sector will continue to be southern Germany. By the end of the year, the purchase prices for German residential properties are likely to rise by another 2-4%. All of these findings are presented in “Markt für Wohnimmobilien 2013,” an analysis compiled by LBS. In the past ten years, prices especially for new condominiums have increased almost everywhere. However, with the exclusion of Germany’s southern and southwestern cities, prices for preexisting houses and condominiums are barely higher than in the spring of 2003. The highest prices for both are in the southern areas. Prices for construction sites also show enormous differences: in medium to large cities in southern Germany, the going price of €380/ sqm is three times higher than in the north (€120) and five times higher than in the east (€70). Source: TD International
Source: The Economist
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Providing the best projects in Berlin for living or investment
BERLIN – THE PLACE TO BE
Berlin is a capital city of Federal Republic of Germany with a population of 3.5million. By international comparison, the German capital is the second largest city in the European Union in terms of its population and the fifth largest in terms of its area. Berlin is home to renowned universities, research institutes, orchestras, museums, and celebrities, and hosts many sporting events. After the fall of the wall, Berlin has evolved into a cultural mecca and has become a centre for art, design, multimedia, electronic music, and fashion among other things. With 175 museums, Berlin has more museums than rainy days. It also boasts more than 50 theatres and around 300 cinemas. Particularly appealing is also Berlins green spots with over a third of the city’s
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extensive surface covered by sweeping parks, forests, lakes, rivers and canals. Public transport in Berlin is thorough and efficient with the railway and bus network the fastest way of getting around the capital. The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, shopping, contemporary arts and a high quality of living. You may find yourself wandering around one of the many central districts of Berlin, each of them being perfectly self-sufficient with plenty of small cafes, various restaurants and local designer boutiques allowing you to explore the diverse personality of this exciting city.
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BERLIN’S EXPANDING BUSINESS SCENE Small and medium-sized companies make up the majority of Berlin’s economy. Some of the strongest sectors of Berlin’s economy include electrical engineering, food products, chemicals, mechanical engineering and motor vehicle manufacturing. Its economy is primarily based on the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, media corporations, and convention venues. Berlin is among the top five congress cities in the world and contributes to the rapidly increasing tourism sector numbered over 22 million overnight stays by 9.8 million tourists in 2011. Berlin also serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport, and over the last recent years Berlin has established itself as the third most visited city destination in the European Union. Not only is it the city of choice for tech entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and artists, but also Twitter will be opening an office in Berlin.
Berlin is currently seeing a net increase of residents with many governmental and large corporations relocating staff there from other German cities; this influx is driving rental demand and rents upwards. Bringing Berlin more in line with the rest of Germany, this alignment in the market signifies a real buying opportunity with strong fundamentals supporting the rise in rental yields. The population of the city is rising at an increasingly robust rate, with more recent projections putting Berlin closer to 3.7 or 3.8 million residents by 2020. With its traditional industries all expanding and a flourishing startup and technology scene, increased economic opportunity is coupling with the larger macroeconomic picture to make the city’s property market very solid.
BERLIN’S POPULATION DEVELOPMENT (THOUSANDS) 3550 3500 3450 3400 3350 3300 2002
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
BERLIN’S INVESTMENT PROSPECTS
Residential property is the key growth area in Germany right now and its capital Berlin has the biggest potential for growth. Most of the 1.8 million apartments in Berlin are rentals, averaging 84% with long rental terms of typically 10-15 years, but in recent years the choice of reasonably priced and exclusive living space in Berlins extremely varied districts has increased. Rents are generally lower than in any other major German city but are widely expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years.
Furthermore, tenants in Berlin pay for all the running costs of a building such as insurance, snow clearance, and other service charges. The only costs sustained by the owner are building maintenance and a property management fee.
Berlin real estate is considered to be prime residential market in Europe, surpassing by far most other cities. The reasons are related to the low purchase prices in Berlin, in contrast to its first-class rental prices and its blossoming economy.
Historically, Berlin’s attraction for young people has been helped by cheap rents. But this is changing as interest in inner-city luxury apartments grows. This is especially true in districts such as Mitte, which has seen significant rent increases. Pension funds, listed firms, and private equity players, as well as wealthy Germans, are now among the city’s residential landlords. Property prices can double in Berlin, and they would still be affordable in comparison to other European cities. What makes this city great, from its homes to its people, is being dramatically enhanced by the changes at hand. The possibilities for the next decade are seemingly endless.
BEST SECTORS FOR ACQUISITIONS IN 2013, BY CITY
Dubbed “Silicon Allee”, Berlin’s technology, media and creative industries total almost 37,000 companies with an annual turnover of €26 billion. While the clean technologies sector employs more there than anywhere else in Germany. The real estate market is responding to this growth, especially in residential – the most popular sector with survey respondents.
TENANCY RATES IN EUROPE SPA IRL ITA UK FRA NL GER BERLIN
AVERAGE PRICE PER 80SQM APARTMENT
14.5%
BERLIN
17.7% LONDON
24.6% 29.5%
AMSTERDAM
37.5% 45%
PARIS
57.4% A POPULATION OF TENANTS
84%
STOCKHOLM 0
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PRICE IN THOUSANDS OF EUROS
Office
Retail
Industrial
Apartment
Hotel
Amsterdam
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9
5
9
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Athens
4
6
0
3
10
Barcelona
10
13
4
8
12
Berlin
13
21
5
40
10
Brussels
15
13
4
9
3
Budapest
6
9
2
3
1
Copenhagen
2
12
0
9
1
Dublin
12
5
3
7
5
Edinburgh
8
4
3
6
5
Frankfurt
20
22
9
18
6
Hamburg
17
22
16
24
8
Helsinki
7
10
2
4
1
Istanbul
16
16
14
10
17
Lisbon
8
9
2
5
3
London
31
15
12
31
17
Lyon
11
11
12
7
2
Madrid
12
14
1
9
9
Milan
8
24
3
12
8
Moscow
8
10
7
5
4
Munich
28
26
7
25
11
Paris
33
28
6
10
8
Prague
10
11
3
3
0
Rome
3
18
2
10
8
Stockholm
10
15
4
11
4
Vienna
10
10
0
5
3
Warsaw
16
17
7
5
3
Zurich
11
12
3
11
3
Sector recommended by:
30 or more
15-29
14 or fewer respondents
Source: Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 survey.
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INVESTMENT PROSPECTS
BANK FINANCING IN GERMANY IN 2013
ALL PROPERTY RETURNS
Excellent
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Good
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Real estate still provides a “hard yield in a low-yielding world”. As with debt, investors are still seeking safety first, returns second. Fresh debt is increasingly expensive. As banks seek to meet higher funding costs and their required return on equity, margins have ticked up. But low interest rates are helping to keep the all-in cost of borrowing at affordable levels.
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Source: Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 survey.
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Sources: Investment prospects: Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2013 survey. All-property returns: Investment Property Databank.
Prospects
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Ranking
Good
3.72
2nd
New Property Acquisitions
Fair
3.46
3rd
Development Prospects
Fair
3.09
7th
Existing Property Performance
Speaking specifically about mortgage rates in Germany, it is remarkable to see how these interest rates decreased during the last ten years, as appreciated in the graph below. This boosted the acquisition of real estate projects as it became easier and more affordable to lend money, especially when comparing to what was the situation ten years ago. The rate in the graph below is calculated as the development of interest rates based on the DGZF Pfandbrief curve - with a margin of about 0.5% to 1%.
All these economical aspects provide a positive impression of the German economy, especially during rough times for most other European countries and global partners. The positive situation for interest rates and Germany’s fundamentals is reflected also by the AAA rating of Germany issued by S&P, where Germany is considered as one of the most reliable partners. These aspects also influence some specific features, such as the cost for financing. In fact, due to Germany’s particular strengths, low interest rates can be maintained. Furthermore, the European Central Bank’s rate on the marginal lending facility (which offers overnight credit to banks in the euro area) played an important role, currently at an all-time low of 0.5% since January 2013.
CITY INVESTMENT PROSPECTS MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES IN GERMANY Existing Investment
New Investment
Development
Munich
3.73
3.56
3.29
Berlin
3.72
3.46
3.09
London
3.57
3.23
3.13
Istanbul
3.55
3.47
3.46
Hamburg
3.49
3.45
3.46
Paris
3.36
3.45
3.21
Zurich
3.33
3.28
3.25
Stockholm
3.31
3.13
2.90
Moscow
3.31
3.15
3.08
Increase
Stay the same
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These mortgage bonds are used to refinance real estate loans and could be considered a real indicator.
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HIB PROJECTS
APARTMENTS: Either you are looking for a place to live or buy-to-let property, we have a various offers on off-plan projects in central Berlin. We offer property management and bank financing for each of the projects.
STUDENT INVESTMENT: Student accommodation is a low risk, high yielding and totally hands-off investment and can generate significant profits to investors. Our projects are situated in one of the biggest student cities in Berlin with high demand on accommodation.
APARTMENT BLOCKS: If you are looking for a stable and profitable investment option in Germany, residential property investment opportunity would suit your needs. We have carefully selected property portfolios with high rental yields and growing rental income. Bank financing is also available.
SUPERMARKETS: If you are looking to invest in commercial property in Germany, we have a selection of profitable supermarkets in different locations, already tenanted and generating high rental yields . Bank financing is also available.
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CARRÉE OLD POST OFFICE QUIET OASIS IN A BUSTLING CITY
Providing best projects in Berlin for living or investment
PRICES FROM
E159,000 – E695,000
APARTMENTS
Completion date: Spring 2015
Home Invest Berlin offers you various high quality off-plan projects in central Berlin and close surroundings. Our chosen developers has extensive references with similar project built in the past and are well known by high building standards and excellent quality.
CARRÉE OLD POST OFFICE PRICES FROM: €159,000
FLOTTWELLPROMENADE
PRICES FROM: €152,000
THE GARDEN
PRICES FROM: €159,000
The project will consist of renewed historical building of an old post office and one new built development. As one of the few remaining grand public structures in Lichtenberg this old post office building is now listed as a historic memorial to the expressionistic architectural style of the mid 1920s. Located in Lichtenberg, which is near Frankfurter Allee, one of the major traffic arteries in Berlin the project with the adjacent park appears like a quiet oasis providing an escape from hectic city life.
Living Varieties Carefully reconstructed the building is going to house 48 apartments with sizes from 50 to 200 m² designed to create a symbiosis between historic substance and modern live style. These apartments are tax incentive. Designed to create a smooth optical transition from the historic building the 4 new structures will house 90 attractive and spacious apartments with sizes varying from 50 to 160 m².
Area: Berlin: Lichtenberg
Area: Berlin: Mitte
Area: Berlin: Mitte
One historic building which once served as Post office will be completely renovated with preserved architectural style from mid 1920, and two new buildings located at Lichtenberg, near Frankfurter Allee, one of the major traffic arteries in Berlin . The Carrée is also adjacent to a park and appears like a quiet oasis providing an escape from hectic city life.
Located in the heart of Berlins newly renovated business district, only 5min walking distance away from Potsdamer Platz. The project will consist of two residential buildings and a hotel with underground parking. Residential building is off the main street but keeps an easy access to various transport options and are surrounded by huge green park with nice walkways around.
Just a few minutes away from the city centre hustle will lay this beautifully designed property complex with carefully planted garden around allowing to enjoy the maximum of daylight and highest level of comfort for it’s inhabitants.
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An overview of the benefits you can enjoy. • historic building with 48 units • new construction with 90 units flats from 50 – 200 m² • 3 m ceiling height • underfloor heating • elevators • wheelchair accessible apartments • rooftop apartments with additional ateliers • real wood parquet • underground parking available • park directly adjacent, the city park and town hall park Lichtenberg within a five minute walk • 2–6 rooms, spacious and designed to meet every desire • central heating • Walking distance to a large shopping centre, parks, public transportation, healthcare, schools and more
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Location
Just a quick jaunt from Friedrichshain, one of Berlins hottest districts, The Carrée Old Post Office is located in a quiet neighbourhood, close to Frankfurter Allee, one of Berlins main arteries providing easy access to the city centre as well as out of the city. It has an easy access to various means of transportation such as tram, metro and city rail. For those who enjoy the flexibility of a car parking/garage spaces are available. The property has also several spacious parks in the neighbourhood allowing you to enjoy the nature without going away from your home area.
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FLOTTWELLPROMENADE WITH A HEART IN THE CITY CENTRE…
THE GARDEN FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HAVE IT ALL...
PRICES FROM
PRICES FROM
Completion date: Spring 2015
Completion date: Spring 2015
E152,000 – E725,000
The property is located in between Berlin’s most central districts: Mitte, Kreuzberg and Schöneberg, which is only short walking distance to Potsdamer Platz and has an excellent connection to a public transport. The development will consist of two residential buildings and is surrounded by newly renowned Gleisdreieck park, giving access to huge green area surrounding one of the central business districts in Berlin.
Living Varieties The lay outs of the living spaces can be flexible. 2,80 m high ceilings and French windows give the 1st floor rooms a bright and spacious atmosphere. Flexible floor plans and exclusive furnishings inspire creativity and imagination. Available with balconies or terraces apartments sizes range from 73 m² – 152 m². Units can also be combined. All units stretch from one side of the building to the other allowing for plenty of light.
E159,000 – .1,084,000
A secret garden – as diverse as the city, as alluring as nature. Architecture that creates space and allows for spacious living. A place that combines Berlin’s most exciting facets and offers retreat at the same time. A private paradise, where you can leave the hustle and bustle of Berlin far behind, without leaving the city centre. A place where well-considered forms, axes and proportions cater to the needs for community and playgrounds and for rest and retreat.
An overview of the benefits you can enjoy. • development: 2 Residential buildings • location: Flottwellstr. Berlin-Kreuzberg/ Mitte • right next to the new Gleisdreieck park • 92 living units • 2–7 rooms, modern variable floor plans • high-quality fittings in two design series • 64 underground parking places • location next to the Potsdamer Platz • cinema and entertainment complex in walking distance • easy access to underground line stations • representable and safe area
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Potsdamer Platz is an important public square and traffic intersection in the centre of Berlin, Germany, lying about 1 km south of the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag (German ParliamentBuilding), and close to the southeast corner of the Tiergarten park. Since German reunification, Potsdamer Platz has been the site of major redevelopment projects.
The Garden leaves almost all other details up to you. From apartment to penthouse, there are a total of approximately 280 living units, 114 of which are available for you as owneroccupied flats. Each of them is distinguished by its smart floor plan, which can be customized to meet very individual wishes • Apartments • Family homes • Garden homes • Townhouses • Penthouses
• 46 Apartments . 72 m² – 136 m² • 30 Studios 52m² • 8 Penthouse Apartments 93 m² – 132 m² • 3 Penthouse Studios 51 m² – 52 m² • 5 Townhouses 151 m² – 154 m²
Location
Living Varieties
Location
An overview of the benefits you can enjoy. • city garden, approx. 12,000 m² • 7 buildings • 114 living units • flats ca. 61 m² – 217 m² • 2–7 rooms, modern floor plans • high-quality fittings in two design series • energy-efficient buildings, class 55 in accordance with EnEV 2009 • 121 underground parking places • 24/7 concierge service • 128,400 flowering plants in summer
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The Garden is located in a growing and prosperous part of Mitte. Location is very well connected with different part of city by underground, buses and tram lines. The art and entertainment scene is just around the corner. Here, in the middle of Chausseestrasse, the district is very relaxed and family friendly with its swimming pools, spacious parks, renowned private schools and kindergartens. Even long-time Berliners are surprised by the array that Mitte has to offer – from excellent cuisine to the quirky beer gardens; from the hidden waterways to the main arterial roads; from modern art to traditional Berlin corner pubs. The spacious parks, lively squares and winding alleyways will all make sure that your heart will soon belong to the heart of Berlin.
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INVEST IN STUDENT ACCOMMODATION THE CAMPUS STUDENT LIVING... INVESTMENT FROM €80,000 5% RENTAL YIELD RENTS AVERAGE 17.80 €/SQM Available for investment now
Prime off campus living on campus Todays discerning student demands highly functional furnishing, short ways and premium service in a unique setting on their way to self realization. Located on the FU (Free University) Campus Premus Campus delivers just that while satisfying the ever-growing need for instant gratification.
Features: • Fully furnished apartments • Kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators • Walk in showers • Full length mirrors • Tiled flooring • Common areas • Lounge
Studios for student living Innovative services and sophisticated furnishing provide the comfort and care free environment a students needs to be able to concentrate on his/her studies. From ultra-compact 17 m² to spacious 37 m² the floor plans of these studios are well thought through. Intelligently designed floor plans with space efficient yet stylish furnishings transfer rooms into living spaces. Large windows balconies and terraces provide the necessary light and oxygen access for hard study days and long cramming nights. The elegant design stylish furniture with clean lines.
Location
An overview of the benefits you can enjoy. • on Free University Campus • 3 buildings • 209 living units • flats from 17 m² – 48 m² • studios with optimised floor plans • mostly with Balconies or terraces • park-like setting • high-quality functional furnishings • energy-efficient buildings, class 70 in accordance with KfW standards • 50 garage parking spaces as well as outside parking spaces smartConcierge service • connection to public transportation
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Premus Campus is located on the Free Univerity campus, Berlins only University arranged in the typical self contained campus style known in GB and the US. This unique microcosm offers every amenity a student needs requires. (the German Oxford) Known for its particularly green and lush environment Dahlem lies in the Berlins south western district Steglitz-Zehlendorf, where stately city villas, grand townhouses and parks shape the image of the area. Easy connection to public transportation, short distances to all campus buildings, parks like the botanical gardens and close proximity to Schloßstraße, with 137.000 m² one of Berlins largest shopping areas, make this location particularly attractive for students.
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APARTMENT BLOCKS
RESIDENZSTRASSE, BERLIN
6.94% Rental Yield- Low purchase factor of 14.4 located on the shopping street. Multifamily home consisting of 15 apartments and 3 commercial units in a popular area in Berlin- Reinickendorf. Residential block is situated on the main street, next to various public transportation options. The property was completely refurbished in 2011 and all apartments are in a very good condition. We’ve secured a purchase price for factor of 14,4 which is low for completely refurbished block in Berlin. Average rent for sqm is €5,80 which can be increased over the years.
Home Invest Berlin offers you various high apartment blocks in central Berlin and close surroundings. Our chosen developers has extensive references with similar project built in the past and are well known by high building standards and excellent quality.
BERLINER ALLEE, BERLIN
€3,050,000
6.94% Rental Yield – Low purchase factor of 14, located on the shopping street. Multifamily home consisting of 14 apartments and 12 commercial units in a popular area in Berlin Weißensee. Residential block is situated on the main street, next to the tram line and other public transportation options. The property was completely refurbished in 2000 and all apartments are in a very good condition. Average rent for sqm is €4,67, which can be increased over the years.
CHARLOTTENBURG, BERLIN
GRUNAUER STRASSE, BERLIN
€5,400,000
TWO RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN BERLIN
€4,100,000
CHEMNITZ, GERMANY
7.26 Rental yield- Purchase price 699€/sq.m, Government subsidies available. Opportunity to acquire a property in Berlin Mariendorf, consisting of 112 apartments. We have the opportunity to receive €1,2 mil. subsidies from the government to refurbish the building with an interest rate of 0,4%! With this fantastic offer it is possible to refurbish the property and later increase rent to 5,50 €/sqm.
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€1,400,000
7.14% Rental Yield – Low purchase factor of 14, no vacancies over the years. Multifamily home consisting of 2 residential apartment blocks with 22 apartments in popular residential areas in Berlin Reinickendorf and Lankwitz. Both buildings are in good technical condition with a new heating system, and apartments are fully rented. At the moment tenants are paying an average of 5,86 €/m². For these properties we have a rental contracts with a special regulation that we can increase the rent every year for €0,14. That means that rent will increase every year for 2,4%.
€7,100,000
6.75% Rental yield- Excellent location in Berlin Mitte. Opportunity to acquire 5 residential apartment buildings in Berlin Mitte, consisting of 77 apartments and 2 commercial units. Due to the excellent location there is a constant demand for property in this area. Direct access to the city centre is less than 15 minutes. Price of 1,126€/sqm with a purchase factor of 14,79 with no required refurbishment in the centre of Berlin is a clear indication of the excellent price we have managed to secure with the existing vendor.
FREIBERGSTRASSE, BERLIN
€4,800,000
7.5% Rental yield- Low purchase factor of 13.4, desirable residential area. Multifamily home consisting of 56 apartments and 30 parking spaces. Units are located in renovated, four-story apartment building in a quiet area of Berlin-Köpenick. The buildings are located on a residential street next to the park and riverside. The apartments are in a good condition, each of the have a balcony and are fully rented except one. The property is heated with a modern gas central heating.
7.4% Rental Yield – Low purchase factor of 13.5, popular location in Berlin. Multifamily home consisting of 49 apartments and 6 commercial units. Charlottenburg is regarded as one of the wealthiest and most popular locations in Berlin. Our secured purchase price of factor 13,5 is a clear indication of the low purchase price we have agreed with the existing vendor. The portfolio is being sold off market by an existing property fund. At the moment tenants are paying an average of 6,71 €/sqm.
LIEBENSWALDER STR. BERLIN
€1,700,000
€2,640,000
7.92% Rental Yield- Central location, 12.4 purchase factor Residential apartment block in Chemnitz city, east Germany, consisting of 59 apartments and 58 car spaces. Property is located in central residential area in city. The property is in a very good condition and was completely refurbished in the 1996 and apartments are of high standard. We have secured low purchase price by factor of 12,4 which is 817 €/sqm for a refurbished apartment block. www.homeinvestberlin.com
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Providing the best projects in Berlin for living or investment
SUPERMARKETS Home Invest Berlin offers you various high supermarkets in central Berlin and close surroundings. Our chosen developers has extensive references with similar project built in the past and are well known by high building standards and excellent quality.
LADIUSSTRASSE, BERLIN CITY
€1,990,000
FURTH, GERMANY
6.66% Rental Yield – Great location, long term tenant Excellent opportunity to acquire supermarket in Berlin. The average rent/sqm per month is €17.09 The total rent area of 1.565 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €321,000 pa.
ELDENAERSTRASSE, BERLIN CITY
6.75% Rental Yield – Great location, 9 long term tenants. The Supermarket is located east of the city Fürth in the district of Poppenreuth, which borders city of Nürnberg. The average rent/sqm per month is €15.07 The total rent area of 2.022 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €381,111 pa.
€6,505,290
ISENBUTEL, GERMANY
€2,870,000
FREDERSDORF, GERMANY
7.7% Rental Yield –Excellent location on the busy shopping street. The Supermarket is located in the very city centre on the main shopping street Wiltbergstraße. The average rent/sqm per month is €10.09 The total rent area of 1,689 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €221,063 pa.
SCHONOW, BERLIN
€3,490,000
7.9% Rental Yield –Long term tenant, low purchase price. The Supermarket is located in the middle of busy residential district, next to the main road and 5min walking distance from the train station. The average rent/sqm per month is €8,83. The total rent area of 2.606 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €276,399 pa
€3,449,340
FURSTENWALDE, GERMANY
12.4% Rental Yield – €800,000 below market value – bank repossession. Excellent opportunity to acquire an entire residential property portfolio consisting of 77 apartments and 2 small commercial units. 12.4% Rental Yield – €800,000 below market value – bank repossession. Excellent opportunity to acquire an entire residential property portfolio consisting of 77 apartments and 2 small commercial units.
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€2,147,000
7.4% Rental Yield –Located on busy shopping street. Supermarket has a very good visibility and is well-known spot from existing markets because area has commercial focus for consumers The average rent/sqm per month is €9.4 The total rent area of 1.410 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €159,048 pa.
86.66% Rental Yield – Excellent location in popular tourist area of Berlin The Supermarket is located in the very city centre on the main shopping street Wiltbergstraße. The average rent/sqm per month is €10.09 The total rent area of 1,689 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €221,063 pa.
BERLIN – BUCH
€5,640,000
€1,875,000
6.6% Rental yield–Located next to highway into Berlin. The supermarket is located in the city centre, on the busy shopping street, next to the banks and other public institutions. The average rent/sqm per month is €9.7 The total rent area of 1.280 sqm generates a total net annual rental income of €150,000 pa.
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Providing best projects in Berlin for living or investment
Providing the best projects in Berlin for living or investment
TYPICAL BUYING PROCESS Transaction costs:
Mortgages:
Transaction costs typically amount to 12-15% of the purchase price:
• Other associated cost – translations, mortgage (if required; approx. 1% arrangement fees)
Mortgages are available for German property depending on the applicant’s financial status as well as the property. Depending on property and applicant’s status, loans of up to 60-70% LTV are possible (in very rare cases up to 80%). German nationals can, in some cases, obtain a higher LTV. All applicants must provide last three years of tax returns, employment contract and pay slips, bank statements, proof of assets/liabilities, etc. While German banks tend to view self-employed applicants less favourably, mortgages are typically available provided all required documents are supplied.
Purchase process:
Running costs:
Purchasing a Germany property is a straightforward process. After the purchase is agreed a contract is drawn up by the notary. A notary is impartial to the buyer and seller and is responsible for the tasks that, in the UK, are performed by a solicitor (title/land registry checks, preparing purchase contracts and ensuring fair contract conditions, etc). Both parties need to be present at the notary at contract signing or, alternatively, can be represented by another party with a power-ofattorney. Upon payment settlement the notary requests ownership changes at the land registry.
This will depend on the provisions of the rental contract agreed with the tenant. For residential properties, all costs except property management, maintenance and repairs can generally be passed onto the tenant. Costs for property management are typically 25-35 euro per unit per month. Rental management is a separate service from property (house) management and can be provided by the same or another company (as house management). The fee for rental management is generally 25-30 euro per apartment per month.
• transfer tax (stamp duty) 3.5% – 5% (depending on state; since 1 April 2012 it’s 5% in Berlin) • agent fee 6% + VAT (agent fee structure varies state by state, in Berlin the fee is payable by the buyer, in some states it is split between buyer and seller) • notary and land registry 1.5 – 2%
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(In case of entire blocks only one management fee applies and usually covers both house and rental management services.) German tax: German tax law is among the most complex in the world. It is therefore a must for any investor to consult a German tax advisor and/or accountant, in order to determine the most tax efficient structure. In general, foreigners with no other German income but rental income on property will usually be subject to the lower tax rates (though this will depend on the size of investments – income is subject to a progressive tax). mortgages are typically available provided all required documents are supplied.
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