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25.08.2026

The 2026 Berlin elections – from a property perspective

Key topics: housing, construction, investment and urban development. Updated regularly in the run-up to the election on 20 September 2026.

Eine Reihe bunter Berliner Reihenhäuser mit Balkonen und Dachgärten, wobei jedes Gebäude in einer anderen Farbe gestrichen ist und von Bäumen eingerahmt wird. AI-generated image

Berlin is at a crossroads. We provide an overview of election manifestos, political positions and the potential implications for the Berlin property market.

What this election means for the Berlin property market

Hardly any other issue is the subject of such heated debate in Berlin as housing. In short, it revolves around expropriation and regulation versus new-build projects, targeted investment and transparency – and the question of how the city should grow in future.

But which plans are realistic? What does Berlin actually decide for itself? And what consequences would different governing coalitions have for the housing market?

Our overview addresses these questions.

Rackham F. Schröder und Stefan Evers in Anzügen stehen neben einer Steinmauer; der eine mit Brille gestikuliert beim Sprechen, der andere hört mit verschränkten Armen zu.

Stefan Evers in conversation with Rackham F. Schröder

Berlin’s Senator for Finance and the Berlin CDU’s lead candidate for the 2026 House of Representatives election speaks on security, education, housing, the economy and the strategic direction to be ta

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Sechs bunte Stühle mit Holzbeinen standen auf einem hellen Boden in einer Reihenfolge, die den Farben des Regenbogens von Schwarz bis Blau folgte, vor dem Hintergrund einer verblassten, verzierten Gebäudefassade.

An overview of the election manifestos

What the parties are planning in terms of housing, construction and investment.

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Halbporträt von Rackham F. Schröder mit kurzen grauen Haaren und blauen Augen, der ein hellblaues Hemd und einen dunklen Blazer trägt und sanft lächelt.

Why we are publishing this election round-up | Rackham F. Schröder

Anyone who owns a mixed-use residential and commercial property not only has a valuable asset to be proud of, but should also be aware of the significant social responsibility that comes with it. With this overview, we wish to highlight that the course set by the September election will play a decisive role in shaping the future development of our capital city. We should be aware of the far-reaching implications of this decision and focus on realistic solutions – rather than on sending a message or pursuing redistribution schemes.

Editor’s note

This dossier is intended to provide information and context on housing, economic and urban development policy issues in the context of the 2026 Berlin elections. The content, analyses and assessments presented here do not claim to be exhaustive and do not constitute either a voting recommendation or an endorsement of any individual parties or candidates. The aim is to provide an objective presentation and analysis of political positions, as well as their potential implications for the Berlin property market and Berlin as a business location.