An overview of the election manifestos
What the parties are planning in terms of housing, construction and investment.
- 3 min read
- 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.
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.
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A preview of further content:
- In conversation
- Interviews with political decision-makers.
- The reality check
- The parties make a lot of promises. But what, exactly, does Berlin actually decide for itself?
- Promised. Governed. Delivered?
- A review of the last parliamentary term with regard to housing and construction.
- The electoral system
- What your vote counts for on polling day after 6 pm – including a coalition calculator.
- Capital & Location
- How investors view political changes.
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.
