The Roots and Roof Journal

Notes on buying property in Berlin, from someone who does this every day

No jargon, no sales pitch — just honest takes on what's happening in the market and what it actually means if you're buying from abroad.

11 July 2026

Why Berlin apartments are a safer bet than Berlin offices right now

Half of Berlin's office deals evaporated this year. Homes didn't blink. What that gap tells overseas buyers about where the real demand is.

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10 July 2026

Berlin prices are moving again — should you rush or relax?

Berlin's property market spent two years cooling off. Now it's warming up again. Here's what that actually means if you're planning to buy from abroad.

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15 June 2026

What a 3.72% mortgage rate actually means for your budget

German mortgage rates aren't falling back to the days of almost-free money — and that's not quite the disaster it sounds like. Here's the maths.

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10 April 2026

Renting in Berlin is getting (slightly) easier. Buying isn't.

If you've been waiting for Berlin to get cheaper before you buy, the latest report has some news for you.

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20 March 2026

Germany's property market isn't booming. That's exactly why it's worth a look.

No 2015-style frenzy, no bidding wars — just steady 3–4% growth. For a first-time overseas buyer, boring might be the best word you'll hear all year.

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