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Berlin moves up on Europe's more lauded capitals

2011-12-11T05:07:00.001-08:00

The appeal of property in Germany's premier city is outstripping London and Paris

"Berlin property tends to offer much more," Mr Upson added. This is attracting buyers, according to Nicolas Jeissing, the managing director of Engel & Volkers. He said: "We have seen a lot of interest from foreign buyers such as the Chinese, British and even of late the Greeks. We are currently building about 5,000 units a year and that is far too few for the numbers of professionals coming into Berlin. This is having an upward pressure on rents."

"Most hope that overseas property investment will financially wash its face. However, Berlin property tends to offer much more," Mr Upson added. This is attracting buyers, according to Nicolas Jeissing, the managing director of Engel & Volkers. He said: "We have seen a lot of interest from foreign buyers such as the Chinese, British and even of late the Greeks. We are currently building about 5,000 units a year and that is far too few for the numbers of professionals coming into Berlin. This is having an upward pressure on rents."(more)

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2011-12-08T11:45:00.001-08:00

Images of one of our propertiers currently available.

Five-story front house with right and left wings, plus attic with total of 36 apartments. Most of the units have been modernized with granite bathrooms,

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Ebersstraße is a quiet residential street leading from the main street. You can quickly join Schloßstrasse the main shopping street and the adjoining district of Steglitz. Connection to public transport and motorway links to the city are very good.

German Economy’s Good Performance Being Closely Studied

2011-12-07T10:09:00.001-08:00

As economists wait with bated breath for concrete action to prevent the crisis in the euro zone from spreading across the countries of Europe, German industry showed underlying strength as unemployment in Germany fell more than had been forecast.

The Federal Labor Agency based at Nuremberg came out with figures which showed unemployment in Germany falling to 6.9%. In November 20,000 more people were employed than anticipated bringing the actual number of unemployed down a notch to 2.91 million. Further evidence was provided by the Ifo economic institute which said that notwithstanding Europe’s woes, business confidence in Germany actually rose for the first time in five months. (more)

New Berlin Flickr group

2011-11-30T09:17:00.001-08:00

We've started a flickr group about Berlin. It's such a culturally diverse and interesting city we thought it woud be good to share some of our pictures. Please do join us and submit your own.

Berlin is perhaps one of the most fascinating cities in Germany. Covering nearly 341 square miles of Berlin you will find it has a unique landscape. With its many parks, lakes and wooded areas, it is sometimes easy to forget that Berlin is the capital of Germany. The history of this city has been celebrated for many years attracting tourists from all over the world. It is estimated that nearly 80% of Berlin was destroyed during the Second World War. Perhaps one of Berlin 's most famous landmarks is the Berlin Wall, the 'Iron Curtain 'which divided this great city into two halves between 1961 and 1989. The East was governed by communism while the West was allowed to develop in a capitalist democratic government. Even now, more than a decade after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the differences between East and West are still visible.

City of Berlin to tax hotel visitors in 2013

2011-11-21T08:03:00.001-08:00

Nov 18 (Reuters Life!) - Tourists visiting Berlin will see the price of their hotel stays rise by five percent in January 2013, when the indebted city implements a new tax on hotels to help balance its budget.

Europe's third most visited capital after London and Paris, Berlin draws foreigners and Germans alike to take in the city's rich and troubled history amidst a thriving cafe culture. Some 20 million nights were spent in hotel rooms last year alone.

"We want Berlin to get richer and stay sexy," said Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit this week, playing on his known slogan Berlin is "poor but sexy." City officials say they hope to rake in at least 20 million euros ($27 mln) with the new tax. (more)

German Property Market Stays Hot

2011-11-09T13:54:00.001-08:00

IVG Immobilien AG's €400 million ($551.1 million) purchase of the Silberturm office tower and an adjacent building in Frankfurt's banking district last week is the latest in a wave of high-profile real-estate deals in Germany's biggest cities.

And while investment in European commercial property is expected to slow in the fourth quarter amid economic uncertainty and tight lending, industry experts say buyers will continue pumping cash into German real estate in the fourth quarter and 2012.

Market observers say German cities such as Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Berlin are less affected by economic concerns and speculation about the fate of the euro zone than other markets across Europe.(more)

Mood among investors remains buoyant in Germany

2011-10-22T04:35:00.001-07:00

Interest in German commercial real estate remains high among both German and international investors. “Total transaction volume up to the end of the third quarter came to just under 16.8 billion euros, more than 27 percent above the previous year’s result,” says Andreas Trumpp, Head of Research at Colliers International in Germany. “The quarterly results have been very balanced thus far, fluctuating between 5.4 and 5.7 billion euros,” he adds. About 31% of the transaction volume registered between January and September (€ 5.2 billion) came from portfolio sales. International investors invested some €6.6 billion in Germany during this period, making them responsible for about 40% of the investment volume. Approximately €7.0 billion, or about 42% of the transaction volume, was registered in the country’s six top locations: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart.(more)

Germany gains buyers' trust

2011-10-19T13:42:00.001-07:00

Germany is earning property buyers' trust, this month's Top of the Props report from TheMoveChannel.com suggests.

Germany has entered the top ten most popular property destinations for the first time ever, as the country offers a reassuringly stable market for investors.

Germany jumped four places in the overseas property portal's rankings to take the tenth spot, joining the familiar faces of Spain, France, Portugal and the USA.

Germany accounted for 2.19 per cent of all enquiries received by TheMoveChannel.com in September, replacing the small island of Cape Verde, which dropped 12 places after its surprise entry into the top ten last month.

Unlike the short-term surge of interest in Cape Verde's smaller economy, the popularity of German property has been growing for some time.

An established member of the Eurozone, Germany has been consistently drawing more enquiries from investors for three months in a row, rising seven places in TheMoveChannel.com's chart since July. (more)

Venture Capitalists Shift Focus to Berlin

2011-09-30T10:56:00.001-07:00

Earlybird Venture Capital is shifting the focus of its operation to Berlin, the company said.

The company only announced its Berlin office in March, but Ciaran O’Leary, who despite his name is actually German, said the company would be moving here before the year’s end. “As soon as we realized that things are changing, we said we are moving 80% of our staff to Berlin,” he said. “Not in the next two-three years, but in the next two-three months.”

The move is a bold statement by the 14-year-old venture capital firm, which operates from offices in Hamburg and Munich. According to Jason D. Whitmire, general partner at Earlybird, there would be “consolidation” elsewhere.

“People are late, but I bet that before the year is out, there will be one or two other top VCs here,” said Mr. O’Leary.(more)

Germany wakes up to the fry-up as British cuisine takes off in Berlin

2011-09-21T11:43:00.001-07:00

"My friends think I am a total freak," said Christina Franz, as she washed down her full English with a mug of milky tea on Tuesday. "They cannot understand why I like British food so much – Sunday roasts, scones and clotted cream, cooked breakfasts of course." Even white sliced bread, she added cheerfully, to the visible disgust of her boyfriend, Kai.

The 33-year-old German was delighted when she heard that a cafe serving British cuisine had opened up in Berlin in May. She had been suffering withdrawal symptoms following a two-year spell in the UK when East London – subtitled God Save Brit Food – started serving scotch eggs, bacon and egg butties and steak and ale pies in the trendy Kreuzberg district. (more)

German economy seen picking up speed

2011-08-31T10:58:00.001-07:00

FRANKFURT (MarketWatch)-Germany's economy is seen growing at a stronger pace in the third quarter, after the second quarter's disappointing numbers, the German Institute for Economic Research, or DIW, said Wednesday.

The Berlin-based group said it sees growth at 0.4% in the third quarter, after the second quarter's sluggish 0.1% quarterly pace.

The trend in industry is still positive, DIW economist Ferdinand Fichtner said in a press release, but "the time of rapid rebound is, however, over."

Nevertheless, the German economy should exhibit decent growth in the second half of the year, Fichtner added.(more)

Pramerica forms € 120 million joint venture

2011-08-23T07:22:00.001-07:00

Pramerica Real Estate Investors has formed a new joint venture company with Hagen Kahmann and Julian Brown, the founders and principals of Kauri CAB Management GmbH, to invest in residential apartment blocks in Berlin, the company announced today. The new Luxembourg based JV, Preco Kauri CAB S.a.r.l, has a total investment capacity of around € 120 million, which will be used to acquire and refurbish residential flats in Berlin. Pramerica is the European real estate arm of the real estate investment and management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., which is headquartered in the United States. (more)

Pramerica forms € 120 million joint venture

2011-08-23T06:57:00.001-07:00

German Example Shows Way Out of Debt Crisis

2011-08-12T06:23:00.001-07:00

Almost all the industrialized economies are struggling under the weight of enormous debt levels. The problem is their government revenues are too low. Debt-ridden countries like the United States, Ireland and Japan need to raise their taxes to a similar level to Germany.

A Commentary by Peter Bofinger

The global economic and financial crisis has led to a dramatic increase in government debt in recent years. Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), member countries' average debt ratio -- i.e., public debt relative to economic output -- increased significantly from 72 percent in 2007 to more than 100 percent in 2011. And there's no turnaround in sight for 2012. In hindsight, there is no doubt that the states were correct to increase their debt. Without an expansionary fiscal policy and the extensive support programs for the banking system, the global economy would have plunged into a 1930s-style Great Depression during the past few years. (more)

Germany Economy Logs 1.5% Growth In Q1 As Expected

2011-05-24T12:24:00.001-07:00

(RTTNews) - The German economy logged robust expansion in the first quarter, lifted by a recovery in investment after harsh winter and strong domestic as well as external demand.

The biggest Eurozone economy expanded 1.5 percent in the first quarter from the previous three months, the Federal Statistical Office said Tuesday, in line with the initial estimate published on May 13. The sequential growth rate accelerated sharply from the 0.4 percent expansion seen in the fourth quarter.

Seven reasons the German economy is outperforming the UK

2011-05-20T09:49:00.001-07:00

It's a hard thing to admit, but while we Brits are struggling to pull ourselves out of austerity, Germany is booming.

Germany's gross domestic product rose by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2011 and is forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rise by 2.5% in 2011 as a whole. The UK, by contrast, grew by 0.5% in the first quarter and is expected to grow just 1.7% for the year.

So how is it that the German economy has managed to shrug off the effects of the global financial crisis, while the UK's is still mired in debt, low growth and high unemployment? (more)

German Industrial Production Increased in March, Led by Construction Surge

2011-05-06T10:39:00.001-07:00

German industrial production rose for a third month in March as construction surged, adding to signs Europe’s largest economy gathered strength in the first quarter.

Output increased 0.7 percent from February, when it rose 1.7 percent, the Economy Ministry in Berlin said today. Economists had forecast a gain of 0.5 percent, the median of 21 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey showed. In the year, production rose 11.2 percent when adjusted for working days.(more)

FUND VIEW-Aviva Investors chases German property in 2011

2011-03-19T06:20:00.000-07:00

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva Plc's asset management arm said German cities are its top pick for investment in prime-grade commercial property in 2011, citing the euro zone dynamo's low interest rates and debt availability.

Aviva Investors has several pan-European and Germany-focused funds that would have 'purchasing capacity' in Germany in 2011 and were by no means fully invested, investment strategy and research director David Skinner said.

He declined to state what the budget for core property buys would be but said they would tend to be focused on cities in southern Germany, plus Berlin and Hamburg.

Aviva Investors, which has 22 billion pounds ($35.5 billion) of real estate funds under management, declined to name the funds that would be investing, citing private placement rules.(more)

Urban beekeeping gets Berlin buzzing

2011-03-18T13:24:00.000-07:00

Hans Oberländer wants to make sure bees don’t get a bad rap in Germany just because wasps can be annoying while eating outside during the warmer months of the year.

“Wasps are scavengers. Bees eat nectar,” Oberländer said, explaining how bees don’t hover over plates of meat and drinks each summer.

The director of a university cafeteria in Berlin, Oberländer is taking part in a new project to introduce honeybees to the German capital’s urban landscape. The hobby beekeeper hopes it will help people realize bees aren’t likely to be a nuisance like wasps can be.

Berlin summt!, or Berlin’s Buzzing!, has set out to place honeybee hives on prominent buildings and public areas. Co-founder Corinna Hölzer said the project’s goal is to raise awareness and appreciation for an often misunderstood yet vital creature. (more)

BMW fetes record 2010 results, stronger Chinese ties

2011-03-10T04:23:00.000-08:00

FRANKFURT — Record results by luxury automaker BMW highlighted the power of the German export machine Thursday as China emerged as the country's biggest market in place of traditional partner the United States.

BMW posted record revenues and net profit for 2010, in part owing to an 85.3 percent jump in sales to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan while Germany as a whole saw total exports soared 24.2 percent in January.

Germany is the world's second biggest exporter, recently overtaken by the now global powerhouse China.

German Machinery Demand Jumps 46% on Bulk Orders, VDMA Says

2011-03-02T09:55:00.000-08:00

Plant and machinery orders in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, jumped 46 percent in January from a year earlier, boosted by demand for big-ticket items.

Domestic orders surged 53 percent in the year when adjusted for inflation, while export orders increased 42 percent, the Frankfurt-based VDMA machine makers’ association said in an e- mailed statement today. In the three months through January, orders rose 44 percent from the year-earlier period.

“Order intake continued to prove dynamic,” VDMA Chief Economist Ralph Wiechers said in the statement. “Bulk orders brought additional stimulus to a core business that’s already performing well.”

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German unemployment rate drops slightly in February

2011-03-01T09:24:00.001-08:00

The unemployment rate fell to 7.9 percent in February, with 33,000 fewer Germans out of work. The German economy continues to boom, with steady demand for German products abroad as well as domestically.

Surprising analysts, the German unemployment rate dropped somewhat in February. Some 33,000 fewer people were without work, putting the unadjusted total of unemployed at 3.3 million. The unadjusted unemployment rate - the one used in public debate - fell to 7.9 percent from 8.0 percent in January. (more)

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Berlin Philharmonic: the world's best orchestra

2011-02-27T09:02:00.000-08:00

Curling up like a wisp of smoke before a blaze, violinist Guy Braunstein marked the arrival of the Berlin Philharmonic in London with a ghostly rustle as the tip of his bow oscillated across a single string. Only a dog or those under 16 could hope to hear anything softer. One by one three other Berliner string principals joined in, each with a two-bar semiquaver skitter before soaring, full strength, into Schubert's "Quartettsatz", a single movement of a quartet which in the composer's short life was never completed. Berlin Philharmonic: the world's best orchestra | Music | The Observer

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Latest Vacant Apartment Offers Direct From The Owner

2011-02-23T04:56:00.000-08:00

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German businesses most confident since Berlin Wall torn down

2011-02-22T11:14:00.000-08:00

Booming exports meant companies in the eurozone’s strongest economy grew more optimistic in February for the ninth month in a row, despite the debt crisis that is still surrounding weaker euro nations.

The monthly confidence index from Munich University’s Ifo Institute climbed to a reading of 111.2 from January’s 110.3, defying economists’ expectations for a slight dip in sentiment. Demand for German products has seen the country benefit strongly from the recovery in global demand since the financial crisis.(more)

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New Berlin Airport to Connect High-Tech Eastern Germany With Asia

2011-02-21T11:11:00.002-08:00

The unemployment rate fell to 7.9 percent in February, with 33,000 fewer Germans out of work. The German economy continues to boom, with steady demand for German products abroad as well as domestically.

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New Berlin Airport to Connect High-Tech Eastern Germany With Asia

2011-02-21T11:11:00.001-08:00

BERLIN and NEW DELHI, February 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin's new airport, opening in June 2012, comes at a time when the capital region is facing record numbers of business travelers and tourists. And with Germany Trade & Invest witnessing increased investor interest from Asia - especially in Germany's high-tech regions of Eastern Germany - the airport will provide increased capacity and decreased travel times to Asian destinations.

Thanks to the upswing in investor interest from Asia, Germany Trade & Invest is introducing Eastern Germany's latest asset to companies across the continent. On February 22, Indian investors in New Delhi will receive a preview of the Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (BBI). The passenger hub is Europe's largest new airport under construction and will have a capacity of 27 million passengers when it opens, including an expansion option to handle 45 million passengers annually. Travel times will be up to one hour shorter to Asian destinations compared with other European hubs. (more)

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Google creating internet institute in Berlin

2011-02-17T02:39:00.000-08:00

Google has been the frequent target of Germany's data protection officials, but instead of retreating from the country, the US web giant is reportedly planning to create a leading internet research facility in Berlin

“We won’t just massively expand our German team in the areas of marketing and engineering, we’ll also make a substantial financial investment to build a new institute for internet and society in Berlin,” outgoing Google CEO Eric Schmidt wrote in daily Die Welt on Wednesday.

Schmidt said two things stand out to him when he considers the world economy – the flourishing internet and the way Germany's thriving industry overcame the global recession. (more)

German Investor Confidence Rises for a Fourth Month as Economy Strengthens

2011-02-15T10:50:00.000-08:00

German investor confidence increased for a fourth month in February as Europe’s largest economy gathered strength and stocks rose to a three-year high.

The ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim said its index of investor and analyst expectations, which aims to predict developments six months in advance, rose to 15.7 from 15.4 in January. That’s the highest July 2010. Economists forecast a gain to 20, according to the median of 38 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey.(more)

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How Berlin Became the Coolest City on the Planet

2011-02-10T11:13:00.000-08:00

If you believe the hype, and you really should, Berlin is the coolest city on the planet.

You can see it in the Metropolis futurism of Potsdamer Platz, home away from home for the red-carpet glitterati of Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and company. You see it in Mitte, the hipper-than-thou quarter for the upscale bohemian, where local fashion kings Lala, Kaviar Gauche and Michalsky float their flagships and where, at the Javier Peres gallery, James Franco will unveil the first European exhibition of his art work. (more)

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German 2011 Construction Industry Sales to Grow 1.1%, ZDB Says

2011-02-09T09:09:00.000-08:00

German construction-industry sales will grow 1.1 percent this year as lower unemployment and an expanding economy encourage homebuyers and entrepreneurs to invest in property, the ZDB group said.

Home building sales will probably grow by 3.2 percent and new commercial property sales by 2.7 percent, lifting sales for the sector as a whole to 82.6 billion euros ($112.7 billion), the Berlin-based group said in a statement today. Public sector cutbacks in building sales of 2.7 percent this year will curb faster overall growth, it said. (more)

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German Stocks Increase to Three-Year High; Adidas, Deutsche Bank Advance

2011-02-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

German stocks rose, sending the DAX Index to its highest level in three years, on speculation increasing corporate earnings will continue to support the rally in equities.

Adidas AG gained 3.6 percent after Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer was reported as forecasting a positive growth trend for 2011 and higher sales from China. GEA Group AG jumped 6.2 percent after the engineering company reported profit that beat analysts’ estimates. SolarWorld AG surged 6.7 percent after full-year earnings advanced.

The benchmark DAX added 0.9 percent to 7,283.62 at the 5:30 p.m. close in Frankfurt, the highest level since January 2008. The gauge has gained 5.3 percent this year amid optimism that the global economic recovery is gathering strength. The broader HDAX Index rose 1 percent today.

“It doesn’t look like the world economy is going to lose any momentum in 2011, if anything it is gaining momentum,” said Mike Lenhoff, chief strategist in London at Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd., whose parent company oversees $33 billion. “This will be supportive for equities.” (more)

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German unemployment falls amid economic optimism

2011-02-03T04:48:00.000-08:00

Berlin - German unemployment fell to its lowest level in nearly two decades in January, official data released Tuesday showed - adding to optimism about the outlook for Europe's biggest economy.

The 13,000 drop in seasonally-adjusted unemployment came after the numbers out of work posted a surprise increase in December, following a bitterly cold winter weather that hit outside work such as in the construction industry and caused havoc in the transport sector.

The unemployment rate edged down from 7.5 per cent in December to 7.4 per cent this month - its lowest level since 1992.(more)

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Corestate completes sale of €39m residential portfolio in Berlin

2011-01-31T06:03:00.001-08:00

Germany - Corestate Group has completed the sale of a Berlin-based residential portfolio to Zentral Boden Immobilien AG (ZBI) for €39 million. Comprising 894 apartments located in the districts of Britz and Rudow in Berlin, the portfolio offers more than 48,000 sq m of lettable space and is fully let. The Britz and the Rudow assets generate a rent between €5.00 and €6.00 per sq m. Great German Real Estate Advisory Team GmbH advised Corestate exclusively on the transaction. (more)

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Beos plans EUR 350m worth of German acquisitions in 2011

2011-01-29T05:29:00.000-08:00

Germany's Beos has unveiled plans to invest up to EUR 350 mln in commercial real estate this year after the launch in 2010 of its first spezialfonds with a spending capacity of EUR 400 mln.

'We intend to acquire 15 to 25 buildings in the seven metropolitan areas of Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, as well as in growth regions as Karlsruhe or Regensburg,' the company said in a statement. (more)

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German consumer confidence shot to three-year high as economy improves

2011-01-26T06:10:00.000-08:00

What a difference 500 miles and a healthy manufacturing sector makes: while Britain's economy contracted yet again today, German consumer confidence shot to its highest level in three years.
Couple that with stunning profits from Siemens and there can be little doubt that Germany's economy is not only putting Britain's to shame but also driving the eurozone's fragile economic recovery.
New figures show that German households are happy spending again following the worldwide economic downturn. The forward-looking GfKconsumer sentiment index predicted a rise to 5.7 points for February, compared to 5.5 points for this month. Gfk had previously forecast a dip to 5.4 points, which would have been the first decline in six months. (more)

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Germany Overtakes U.K. as Top European Investment Pick of Property Funds

2011-01-25T11:01:00.000-08:00

Germany overtook the U.K. as the most-favored investment location in Europe for unlisted real estate funds as the recovery of its economy, the continent’s largest, made offices and retail properties more attractive.

The U.K. fell to fourth place behind Germany, France and the Nordic region, according to an annual report by the European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles.Inrev, as the association is known, surveyed investors and fund managers overseeing 981 billion euros ($1.3 trillion) of assets.

“This is a dramatic change in sentiment,” said Lonneke Loewik, the head of research at Amsterdam-based Inrev, in a statement today. “Investors seem wary of higher property prices and a slower economic recovery in the U.K., but attracted by growing confidence in the German and other European markets.” (more)

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Euro gets boost from German economic survey

2011-01-24T09:45:00.001-08:00

NEW YORK (AP) — The euro rose to a two-month high Friday against the dollar after a survey showed business confidence is growing in Germany and fears over the European debt crisis eased.

The euro rose to $1.3602 in late trading Friday from $1.3469 Thursday. It's the first time the euro had been over $1.36 since November 23.

"The European debt crisis has calmed down a bit," said Joseph Trevisani, chief market analyst at FXSolutions. He said that meetings held this week have assured some investors that a plan to counter Europe's debt crisis should be in place in the coming weeks.

The European Union and the International Monetary Fund have already bailed out Greece and Ireland, and investors had worried for months that the current fund would not be big enough to provide emergency financing for Europe's larger economies such as Spain if their borrowing costs become too steep. (more)

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Germany hikes growth forecast for 2011

2011-01-20T04:47:00.000-08:00

BERLIN — Germany will grow much faster in 2011 than previously expected, the government said Wednesday, as Europe's top economy continues to motor ahead despite the eurozone debt crisis raging around it.

The economy is set to expand by 2.3 percent this year, the latest official forecast said, a sharp hike from the 1.8 percent estimated in October as Europe's powerhouse continued an impressive bounce back from a deep recession.

"The upswing is on firm ground and is now self-sustaining," Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle said as he presented the report in Berlin.

As the economy powers ahead, so Germany's unemployment rate is slated to fall further in what has been dubbed a "jobs miracle". Berlin expects an average jobless rate in 2011 of seven percent, after 7.7 percent in 2010.(more)

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German investment reaches EUR 19bn in 2010: CBRE

2011-01-19T03:46:00.000-08:00

Commercial real estate investment turnover in Germany grew to EUR 19.1 bn in 2010, an 83% increase on the total turnover recorded in 2009, according to the latest data published by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). The growth in investment stems from rapid economic recovery and sustained investor confidence in the German market.

The fourth quarter (Q4) of 2010 alone registered transaction volumes of EUR 6.8 bn, which was the highest quarterly total since Q1 2008.

A notable feature of the German investment market in 2010 has been a significant increase in the number of large deals, with over 34 EUR 100 mln-plus deals transacted last year, including the sale of the Opernturm in Frankfurt. (more)

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Upbeat Berlin sees brighter growth outlook

2011-01-18T07:58:00.000-08:00

The German government is set to raise its growth forecast to about 2.25 per cent for this year and to predict a rise of about 2 per cent in 2012 as private consumption continues to complement export-led growth.
Government officials hope the trend will ease international criticism of Germany’s trade surplus, and open the possibility of bringing this year’s budget deficit below 3 per cent of gross domestic product, a vital marker in the eurozone. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c0a825ce-219a-11e0-9e3b-00144feab49a.html#ixzz1BP35ULKB

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German office markets see 30% rise in lettings

2011-01-12T12:47:00.000-08:00

The five major German office markets Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich saw a stunning year-end finish in terms of take-up, according to international real estate advisor Savills, with total figures in each of the markets outperforming the results of 2009. Of particular significance was Berlin, which achieved more than a third of its total annual take-up in the final quarter following several major letting transaction completions towards the end of the year, such as the letting of 29,500 sqm to BlmA advised by Savills.“The remaining four markets saw a successful fourth quarter too”, adds Robert Kellershohn, Director Office Agency at Savills and responsible for the company’s office agency activities in Germany. “In overall terms about 2.68 million sqm of office space in the five locations attracted new occupiers in 2010. Hence take-up rose by approximately 31% compared to 2009.” (more)

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German Market Slightly Up

2011-01-11T09:33:00.000-08:00

(RTTNews) - The German market erased early losses and is in positive territory in afternoon trading Friday, ahead of the key jobs data from the U.S. Automakers are mixed, while banks are seeing upside.

In economic news, Germany's trade surplus fell to EUR 12.9 billion from EUR 14.2 billion in the previous month, the Federal Statistical Office said. Economists had expected it to rise to EUR 15 billion. Meanwhile, the country's retail sales fell 2.4% month-on-month in November following a slight increase of 0.1% in October, missing expectations for an increase of 1%. (more)

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2011-01-06T03:54:00.000-08:00

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European Manufacturing Expands Faster Than Estimated on Germany's Exports

2011-01-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

Europe’s manufacturing industry grew more than initially estimated in December, powered by Germany’s export-led expansion.

A gauge of manufacturing in the euro area rose to 57.1 from 55.3 the previous month, London-based Markit Economics said today. That’s above the 56.8 reported earlier for December. A reading of more than 50 indicates expansion.

Germany is driving the euro region’s recovery as reviving global growth boosts orders at companies including Daimler AG, encouraging investment and hiring. German business confidence unexpectedly improved to a record last month as declining unemployment encouraged consumer spending even as governments across the region stepped up austerity measures (more)

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Merry Christmas from Germany from Buyberlin!

2010-12-24T05:19:00.000-08:00

Looks like Germany going to have a bumper Christmas and New Year and we at Buyberlin wish you all one too...

Santa Claus looks certain to deliver the German economy a €77 billion (Dh370.52bn) Christmas present.

Major retailers are confident the holiday season will be a record-breaker for Europe's top economy as consumers rush to buy gifts, with sales expected to rise by 2.5 per cent compared with last year.

"2010 could be our best Christmas for years, despite severe winter weather," Kai Falk, a spokesman for the German retail association HDE, said yesterday.

The retail group is predicting total sales of €77bn in the vital last two months of the year. "This would be a return to normality following years of crisis," said Mr Falk. (more)

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German retailers expect solid jump in Christmas sales

2010-12-23T11:07:00.000-08:00

Berlin - Germany's retailers expect to have the best Christmas shopping period in years, the nation's retail federation (HDE) said Thursday.

The HDE predicted retail sales during November and December would jump by 2 per cent to 77 billion euros (100 billion dollars) despite the often bitterly cold winter weather and the economic uncertainty unleashed by Europe's debt crisis.

'The people have not let the chaotic weather spoil their shopping,' said Stefan Genth, with only two days left before shops close for the Christmas holiday. (more)

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German Leading Index Rises Strongly

2010-12-21T05:08:00.001-08:00

(RTTNews) - A leading indicator of the German economy climbed at a faster pace in October than in the previous month, pointing to continued robust growth in the coming months.

The Conference Board leading index climbed 0.8% from September, adding to the 0.7% gain in the previous month. Five of the seven components of the index increased in October, led by new housing construction orders, the yield spread and stock prices.

Meanwhile, the coincident index, a measure of current economic activity, climbed 0.3% in October, reversing a 0.2% fall in the previous month.

Germany's Economic Recovery Will Broaden in 2011, S&P Says

2010-12-17T03:23:00.000-08:00

Germany’s economic recovery will broaden next year as Europe’s largest economy benefits from faster growth in consumer demand and business investment, Standard & Poor’s said.

Household spending will increase 2 percent in 2011, compared with 0.5 percent this year, S&P Chief European Economist Jean-Michel Six said in an e-mailed report in Paris today. Business-investment growth will accelerate to 10.5 percent from 10 percent in 2010, he said.

Germany’s economy fueled the euro region’s growth this year as companies stepped up hiring and output to meet export demand, encouraging consumer spending. While economic expansion may slow as waning government stimulus packages around the world hurt the nation’s exports, stronger domestic demand may still put its expansion on a firmer footing, S&P said. (more)

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ZEW: Germany's Economic Outlook Improved In Dec, Experts Say

2010-12-14T05:11:00.000-08:00

Germany Expectations Current Conditions

December +4.3 +82.6

MNI survey median: +3.8 +84.0 MNI survey range: -5.0 to +11.8 +79.0 to +88.0

November +1.8 +81.5

FRANKFURT (MNI) - Financial experts' outlook for the German economy at the six-month horizon improved more than generally expected in December, but their assessment of current conditions was weaker than most analysts had forecast, the European Economic Research (ZEW) reported Tuesday.

ZEW's expectations index rose another 2.5 points to +4.3, the second month of recovery after six months of decline. Most analysts had expected a slightly smaller rise. The MNI survey median was for +3.8.

"In October industrial production and incoming orders have developed favourably in Germany and have thus been strengthening economic recovery," ZEW explained in a press release.

"Nevertheless, necessary budget consolidations across many countries in Europe and the prospect of a more contractionary monetary policy in China are among the risk factors for German exports," it warned.

"After a strong increase in the previous month, economic expectations for Germany seem to stabilise in December," added ZEW president Wolfgang Franz. "Besides impulses from export activities, economic stimulus is also expected from domestic demand, supported by a positive labour market development and low real interest rates."

The index for current conditions in Germany rose 1.1 points to +82.6, below the MNI survey median forecast of +84.0. (more)

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German economy waves off concerns about debt crisis

2010-12-09T05:54:00.001-08:00

Berlin - Germany is ending the year amid signs that its economy has shaken off concerns unleashed by Europe's debt crisis, with key data released Wednesday pointing to the country's recovery from last year's recession gaining a solid foothold.

While exports unexpectedly fell in October, industrial production in Europe's biggest economy bounded ahead by a strong 2.9 per cent amid signs that the nation's economic upswing is broadening as domestic demand and the country's industrial sector gain ground. (more)

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German output rebounds as domestic economy gains ground

2010-12-08T10:44:00.001-08:00

Berlin - German industrial production rebounded strongly in October, driven by an upswing in the key manufacturing sector, data released Wednesday showed.

The Ministry of Economics and Technology said output in Europe's largest economy grew by a bigger-than-forecast 2.9 per cent in October, as a result more than cancelling out a 1-per-cent drop in September.

Forecasters had predicted a more modest 0.9-per-cent gain in October.(more)

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Bundesbank ups German 2010 growth forecasts

2010-12-03T05:56:00.000-08:00

FRANKFURT | Fri Dec 3, 2010 5:26am EST

Dec 3 (Reuters) - The German economy is set to grow by 3.6 percent this year before gradually slowing in the coming two years, the Bundesbank said on Thursday.

Exports have helped Germany accelerate away from its euro zone peers this year, with growth surging to 3.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter.

The German central bank revised up growth estimates for this year to 3.6 percent from 3 percent previously. Growth in 2011 was seen at 2.0 percent and then slowing to 1.5 percent in 2011.

Inflation was forecast to be 1.1 percent this year, 1.7 percent in 2011 and 1.6 percent in 2012.

(Reporting by Frankfurt newsroom)

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Why Germany won't let the Euro fail...

2010-12-01T10:31:00.000-08:00

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You could be forgiven for thinking that the euro is about to collapse as you watch Greek riots and Irish protests on news.

Now the spotlight is moving toward Spain, a much bigger and more important economy, and the telephone book numbers involved become all the more difficult to comprehend. The BBC, Britain's state-controlled broadcaster, was reporting that the latest fund-raising to prop up tottering Ireland might cost another 15 billion euros ($20 billion) but if Spain came under pressure, it would take 10 times that amount of money to keep its head above water.

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German economy booming

2010-11-26T06:10:00.001-08:00

German companies, roaring back from the recession ahead of their foreign competitors, are hanging out "Help Wanted" signs.

Right now, Germany's managers need 34,000 engineers, 28,000 cooks, 23,000 factory workers and 20,000 caregivers. Chancellor Angela Merkel has even declared full employment — the lowest level of sustainable unemployment without fueling inflation — a realistic goal.
German officials figure they will reach full employment at around 4 percent joblessness, meaning just about everyone who wants a job has one, and vacancies are mostly due to voluntary turnover.
Already, Germany's unemployment rate for 2010 of 6.9 percent is the lowest since reunification 20 years ago. That compares with Spain, where unemployment is stuck at 20 percent and only likely to drop to 19.2 percent next year, and the Irish, facing a jobless rate of 13.6, are once again looking abroad for work. (more)

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German Consumer Sentiment to Rise to Three-Year High, GfK Says

2010-11-23T08:57:00.000-08:00

German consumer confidence will rise to its highest level in more than three years in December as lower unemployment and an improving economic outlook boost income expectations, GfK AG said.

The Nuremburg-based market research company said today that its consumer sentiment index, based on a survey of about 2,000 people, will increase to 5.5, the highest since October 2007, from a revised 5.1 in November. Economists forecast a gain to 5.1 in December from an initial November reading of 4.9, according to the median of 24 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey.

Household spending is putting Germany’s economy on a firmer footing as global demand for its exports starts to slacken. While the pace of economic expansion slowed to 0.7 percent in the third quarter from a record 2.3 percent in the second, private consumption was one of the main growth contributors, the Federal Statistics Office said today. (more)

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OECD upbeat on German economy

2010-11-20T06:48:00.001-08:00

Germany's export-driven economy will reach pre-crisis levels in 2011 but Berlin must implement reforms to achieve better balanced growth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said today.

The OECD said Europe's largest economy would grow by 3.5 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent next year, driven by an upturn in global trade and bolstered by rising consumer demand as disposable incomes rise sharply.

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US policy not likely to pay off...

2010-11-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble put it best when he reportedly said that the Federal Reserve Bank's $600 billion quantitative easing programme would not solve the economic problems of the US and instead was creating "extra problems for the world".

By pumping billions of dollars — basically created out of nothing — into its economy to boost a shaky recovery, the Federal Reserve has weakened the currency on international markets, making US exports more competitive and discouraging imports. But, despite the latest figures, the country is still struggling to create the number of jobs needed to dent unemployment, necessary for a sustainable economic recovery. Earlier quantitative easing programmes have had limited success and left the US in a fragile financial position. (more)

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German cars sales seen accelerating in 2010

2010-11-03T06:46:00.000-07:00

German new car sales should top 2.9 million vehicles this year, the industry federation VDA said on Tuesday, though its upgraded outlook still signals a sharp drop from 2009.
BMW roars ahead - Business & Money (3 Nov 10)
No tax cuts, Merkel says - Politics (3 Nov 10)
Merkel rejects EU tax - Business & Money (2 Nov 10)
The forecast fall of about 23 percent from last year stands in contrast to strong German auto exports to emerging economies such as Brazil, China and India. (more)

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German economy surges ahead at record pace

2010-10-26T05:49:00.000-07:00

looking good...

• Germany's 2.2% growth helps eurozone to outpace US
• Every eurozone country except Greece now out of recession
• Euro strengthens, with potential threat to Europe's competitiveness

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Germany has seen strong demand for exports along with a recovery in construction drive growth higher than market expectations. Photograph: Getty
The German economy grew at its fastest pace since the country was reunified in the second quarter, helping the eurozone to outstrip growth in the US. (more)

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Germany Doubles Growth Forecast

2010-10-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

By PATRICK MCGROARTY

BERLIN—Germany's economy is set to grow 3.4% this year as its recovery continues across almost all sectors, the government said Thursday in its updated forecast for this year. The growth forecast for 2011 is a more modest 1.8%.

The government's previous forecast in April predicted 1.4% growth this year, before Europe's largest economy posted a blistering 9% annualized rate of growth in the second quarter and other indicators, such as unemployment rates and business confidence, continued to suggest a more rapid rate of recovery. (more)

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Berlin 'is cheaper than London or Paris'

2010-08-25T05:29:00.000-07:00

Friday 20 August 2010

Brits considering city breaks in Berlin can look forward to spending a lot less money than if they had chosen to visit London or Paris.

This is according to the German National Tourist Office, which said that not only is the country's capital comparatively inexpensive, it is also one of Europe's most sought after cities.

Klaus Lohmann, the organisation's UK & Ireland director, said that Berlin is "the place to be and definitely one of the hippest places in Europe", while its atmosphere is "buzzing with energy".

"There are so many designer boutiques, galleries, world class restaurants and countless clubs" he commented.

"There are a lot of direct flights with various airlines between the UK and Germany that don't cost a fortune."

According to hotel price comparison site trivago, hotel prices in Berlin fell one percent in July to an average of £73 per night. The figures for London and Paris, by comparison, were £137 and £107 respectively.

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Arrivals to Berlin and New York jump

2010-08-13T04:49:00.000-07:00

For all the talk of 2010 being the year of staycations, travelers are heading to some destinations in droves, statistics have shown this week.

According to the latest figures from authorities in Berlin, numbers were up by 11.7 percent for the first half of 2010, driven in part by a massive growth in arrivals from developing countries such as Brazil (59.3 percent up), India (33 percent up) and China (30 percent up) (more)

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Germany emerges from crisis as Europe's economic champion

2010-07-19T10:24:00.001-07:00

The German economy has emerged relatively unscathed from the economic chaos unleashed by Europe's debt crisis with a slew of data showing the nation's growth rate gaining momentum.

May exports surged by 9.2 per cent amid a global economic upswing with a string of recent German indicators pointing to expanding industrial production, falling unemployment and growing optimism in the boardrooms of Europe's biggest economy. (more)

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Germany cuts 2010 budget deficit forecast

2010-07-15T05:53:00.001-07:00

(AP) – 3 hours ago

BERLIN — Germany has lowered its forecast for this year's budget deficit to 4.5 percent of gross domestic product. It says it now expects the shortfall to drop to 3 percent — the maximum allowed under European Union rules — in 2012.

Germany, which has Europe's biggest economy, had forecast in January that the deficit would rise to 5.5 percent this year in the aftermath of the economic crisis.

However, moderate unemployment that has kept down spending on benefits and a higher tax take have allowed it to reduce its plans for new borrowing.

Germany has pledged repeatedly to get the deficit back under 3 percent of GDP by 2013.

The Finance Ministry said Thursday it now expects to hit 3 percent in 2012 and 2 percent in 2013.

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Double data boost for German economy

2010-07-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

Official figures show that German exports shot up at an annual rate of 28.8% in May, the biggest rise in 10 years.

But imports also rose by 34.3%, the biggest leap since January 1989, the Destatis statistics office said.

As a result, the trade surplus for Europe's biggest economy fell in May to €9.7 billion from €13.1 billion the previous month. (more)

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German trade levels jumped in May

2010-07-08T03:05:00.000-07:00

Official figures show that German exports shot up at an annual rate of 28.8% in May, the biggest rise in 10 years.

But imports also rose by 34.3%, the biggest leap since January 1989, the Destatis statistics office said.

As a result, the trade surplus for Europe's biggest economy fell in May to €9.7 billion from €13.1 billion the previous month

On a monthly basis, exports gained a seasonally-adjusted 9.2%, while imports climbed by 14.8%, Destatis said. This was the biggest monthly increase in imports since the office began compiling seasonally-adjusted data following German reunification in 1990.

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Export Optimism, Financial Fear

2010-07-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

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Germany's economy is booming thanks to a rapid recovery of global exports. But Europe isn't out of the woods yet. Few know exactly what nasty surprises might be lurking on bank balance sheets across the Continent -- and stress tests might not be enough to reveal them.(more)

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UPDATE:DIW Sees German GDP Growth At 1.9% in 2010, 1.7% in 2011

2010-06-30T05:58:00.000-07:00

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BERLIN (Dow Jones)--German gross domestic product is set to grow 1.9% this year and 1.7% in 2011, the DIW economic research institute forecast Wednesday, with expansion driven by exports.

"The economy is slowly regaining momentum, but the driving force remains foreign demand," DIW President Klaus F. Zimmerman said in a statement. (more)

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2010 G20 Summit Begins In Toronto, Leaders Debate Economy: Stimulus Or Austerity?

2010-06-28T05:33:00.000-07:00

The 2010 G20 Summit begins today in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Leaders from the top economic countries in the world will discuss the global economy. The key issue at hand is the best course to improving growth: more stimulus or austerity? The Debt Contagion ravaging Europe is forcing many nations to reducing their free-spending ways. President Obama is encouraging them to continue a policy of more stimulus, even though the trillions already spent has little to show for it.

Tax increases will also be on the table. Again, most of Europe has begun to increase taxes in addition to spending cuts in order to balance their books. While such a move may spark a double-dip recession, the hope is to avert a far greater disaster of a full-blown depression caused by excessive debt and currency collapses.(more)

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German business confidence bucks European crisis trend

2010-06-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

By Ralph Atkins and Daniel Schäfer in Frankfurt and,Quentin Peel in Berlin
Published: June 23 2010 03:00 | Last updated: June 23 2010 03:00

German businesses have shrugged off Europe's debt crisis with corporate optimism in the continent's largest economy rising to its highest level for more than two years.

The Munich-based Ifo institute reported yesterday that its business climate index had risen from 101.5 in May to 101.8 this month - the highest since May 2008.

The unexpected rise, boosted by a weaker euro, highlighted the robustness of the export-led upswing under way in Germany. (more)

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Bundesbank's brighter German outlook

2010-06-15T10:50:00.001-07:00

Germany's central bank has raised its forecast for German growth this year and next as the biggest economy in Europe cashes in on gradual global recovery.

The Bundesbank said in its twice-yearly outlook that it expected German gross domestic product (GDP) to expand 1.9% in 2010, instead of the 1.6% it had expected in December.

Next year, the economy is seen as growing 1.4%, against the 1.2% previously estimated. (more)

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Bundesbank raises German economic forecasts for 2010 and 2011; Cyclical recovery of economy has accelerated markedly

2010-06-11T05:52:00.000-07:00

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By Finfacts Team
Jun 11, 2010 - 11:21:34 AM

The Bundesbank, the German central bank, today raised its forecasts for German economic growth in 2010 and 2011, saying that after a sluggish fourth quarter of 2009/first quarter of 2010, the cyclical recovery of the German economy has accelerated markedly. Since the beginning of spring, the positive impetus generated by the global economy has increasingly prevailed. Inflation remains subdued despite the depreciation of the euro.(more)

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German economy rises in first quarter of 2010

2010-06-08T06:32:00.000-07:00

Germany's economy proved to be more resilient than expected in the early going of 2010, with officials Wednesday reporting a surprise 0.2 per cent rise in the first quarter over what turned out to be a stronger-than-reported final quarter of 2009.
The Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden reporting the figures, also corrected upwards its data for the last quarter of 2009, reporting a 0.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) rise. Initially the office had reported zero growth.

On top of that growth then came the first-quarter 0.2 per cent rise, a surprise after predictions by most economists of a 0.1 per cent decline in view of the long severe winter which had had a negative impact especially on the construction sector.

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German Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2008

2010-06-03T02:49:00.000-07:00

Tuesday June 1st 2010

Official figures show that German unemployment fell sharply in May, as Europe's biggest economy advanced despite the euro zone financial crisis.

The unemployment rate fell to 7.7% of the workforce, the lowest level since December 2008, from 8.1% in April. This was also the lowest May reading since 1992 and the 11th monthly decline in a row.

The number of jobseekers declined by 165,000 after harsh winter weather finally eased, bringing the total to 3,242,000, the country's labour agency said.

The current trend of important labour market indicators shows a renewed improvement,' said the head of the labour agency, Frank-Jurgen Weise. When adjusted for seasonal factors, the number of jobless fell by 45,000, nearly three times more than analysts had expected.

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Vacancy Rate on New 10 year Low Lowest

Berlin June 2010

Shortage of flats in good areas, rents grow.

Berlin runs short on rental apartments in good and very good locations.

According to the federation of the housing companies and housing cooperatives of Berlin and Brandenburg BBU the vacancy rate within the central located districts hit the crucial bench of "below 2%"

Charlottenburg (vacancy rate falls from 2,2 to 1,9 %) Wilmersdorf (vacancy rate falls from 2,9 to 1,6 %) Prenzlauer Berg (no change, but very low vacancy rate of 1,5 %) Mitte without Tiergarten and Wedding (vacancy rate climbed from 1,6 to 1,9 %)

In all districts of Berlin the vacancy rate fall by 0.4% to a new 10 years low (3.5%), actually the lowest since 1997 (3,3%). This rates reflects the number of 664.000 units managed by members of the federation.

The rents (net cold) climbed in 2008-2009 by 2,6% to 4,82 Euro/month.

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Buy Berlin is an established independent company specialising in providing a full turnkey solution for solid Berlin investment for investors and funds looking to purchase Berlin real estate.

With offices in London & Berlin and our team of bi-lingual staff, we are well positioned to assist our clients throughout the whole buying process whether you are looking to buy a single Berlin Apartment or Berlin Apartment Block.

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About Lucian Capital

Lucian Capital is a UK Company which specialises in property backed capital investments. We help our clients achieve the best possible return on their capital investments. We do this while insuring that the client's capital is secured at all times through our guarantee scheme.

Our Team is made up of a range of international professionals who have many years of experience in the property industry. We have offices on the ground in Germany to manage our Projects on a day to day basis. We also have offices in the UK and Ireland.

Our Clients range from large investors or financial institutions funding a complete project to single investors who are investing their own capital in a part share of a project.

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About Buy Hamburg

With Offices in London and Hamburg and our team of bi-lingual staff, we have built close relationships over the last 3 years with owners, developers and agents to offer our clients the best properties in the best locations and as the German property market increases we are extending out to other German cities.

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Bespoke Property Search
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Arranging Legal and Tax Advice
Property Management
Inspection Trips
Resale Division
Corporate Letting Service

DUSSLEDORF COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT WITH POTENTIAL 31% YIELD

2010-06-01T06:40:00.000-07:00

For those Investors that are looking for German Commercial Investment with the best returns we have just been given an instruction direct from the owner with one of the best returns I have seen for a Commercial property.

This was originally a factory of 73,000m2 manufacturing steel fences for events, building sites etc.

The owner of the company sold the entire business and the property to a new company.

The new company have rationalised the business and now require 45,000m2 less to manufacture the fence. This portion of the property is now for sale separate to the remaining 28,000m2 which is still used for manufacture.

Over the last year 16,000m2 has been rented at an average rent of €1.25/m2. We envisage that the remaining unrented amount of 29,000m2 can be rented over the next 1.5 years at an average rent of €1/m2 . this will give an overall expected rental income of €588,000 giving a yield of Ca. 29%.

Further to this as there is a large roof space on this property it is possible to increase rental income by renting the roofs for generating solar electricity. This would add a further €50,000 annually in rent giving a final yield of 31.9%

Location: Dussledorf

Type: Commercial

Size: 45,000m2

Actual Rent pa: 240,000EUR

Target Rent pa: 638,000EUR

Actual Yield: 12.00%

Actual Yield: 31.90%

Price: 2,000,000EUR

Outlook for German economy good

2010-05-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

2.3 percent economic growth in 2010 / German economy must remain geared to exports / German labor market set to remain robust in 2010 / Boost to investment from long-term growth policy

Allianz Group
Munich, Mar 24, 2010

"Although the recovery appeared to be stalling at the end of 2009, the latest indicators show the economy getting off to a positive start to 2010. In its latest economic forecast for Germany, Allianz expects to see growth of 2.3 percent in 2010 and 1.8 percent in 2011. "The positive outlook for exports, the expected modest pickup in private consumption, the substantial boost from the stimulus packages and catch-up processes following the severe winter all point to buoyant growth from the second quarter of 2010," said Michael Heise, Chief Economist at Allianz. (more)

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German economy unexpectedly expands in Q1 2010

2010-05-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

More good news for German property investors.

BERLIN, May 12 (Reuters) - German gross domestic product grew 0.2 percent in the first quarter as firmer equipment investment and exports outweighed shrinking construction and private consumption, the Federal Statistics Office said.

The preliminary quarter-on-quarter reading was above the Reuters consensus forecast for an unchanged reading. Fourth quarter growth was revised upwards to also show growth of 0.2 percent, after being previously reported flat. (more)

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German solar energy real estate investments being offered in UK

2010-05-18T10:35:00.000-07:00

There is an increase in interest among property investors for German solar energy investments as a feed-in tariff cut approaches, it is claimed.

Germany is one of the world leaders in solar energy but a cut off up to 16% is expected for most solar photovoltaic installations from 1st July 2010, significantly reducing the incentive for investment. (more)

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Storied Berlin airport re-opens as park

2010-05-11T06:39:00.000-07:00

Once the focus of the famous airlift to save Berlin from the clutches of communism after World War II, Tempelhof airport has been transformed from "the mother of all airports" into a public park.

Eighteen months after ceasing aviation operations, fabled Tempelhof airport in the heart of Berlin re-opened on Saturday as the German capital's largest public park.

The historic airstrip, once described by star architect Norman Foster as "the mother of all airports," underwent a clean-up to transform the 380-hectare (950-acre) aviation hub into an expansive urban oasis.

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Further signs of great improvement of German Economy

2010-05-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

Provisional figures show that demand for German manufactured goods soared 5% in March from the previous month, driven by both domestic demand and exports.

The data from the economy ministry were far better than economists had expected and followed a flat performance in February. The ministry said the growth was seen across a 'broad front'. (more)

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Recommended real estate lawyers

2010-05-06T06:42:00.000-07:00

German real estate can be a minefield, especially with relation to tenants rights etc.

Many of our clients use the real estate lawyers Botterman:Khorrami who specialise in looking after all overseas investors purchasing real estate in Berlin.

Click here for details and information of the services that they provide.

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Berlin: Vacancy Rate on new 10 Years Low

2010-05-05T05:27:00.000-07:00

Shortage of flats in good areas, rents grow.
Berlin runs short on rental apartments in good and very good locations.

According to the federation of the housing companies and housing cooperatives of Berlin and Brandenburg BBU the vacancy rate with in the central located districts hit the crucial bench of “below 2%”

In all districts of Berlin the vacancy rate fall by 0.4% to a new 10 years low (3.5%), actually the lowerst since 1997 (3,3%). This rates reflects the number of 664.000 units managed by members of the federation.

The rents (netcold) climbed in 2008-2009 by 2,6% to 4,82 Euro/month.

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German jobless rate falls sharply in April

2010-04-30T04:47:00.000-07:00

German unemployment dropped sharply this month as spring brought another sign of recovery in Europe's top economy, but undoing a short-work scheme might limit the need for many more new workers.

Unemployment dropped to 8.1% of the workforce from 8.5% in March, according to unadjusted figures released today by the Federal Labour Agency that serve as a basis for public debate. (more)

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German Economy Shifts into Higher Gear

2010-04-27T05:16:00.000-07:00

Business confidence in Germany rose sharply to a near two-year high in April, the closely watched Ifo index showed today, in another sign of recovery in Europe's top economy.

The index rose to 101.6 points in April from 98.2 in March, smashing forecasts by analysts, who had been looking for a rise to 98.9 points. The index has not been so high since May 2008.

'The German economy has shifted into a higher gear,' said Hans-Werner Sinn, president of the institute.

The survey of around 7,000 businesses is considered a reliable indicator of future economic performance.

While a viciously cold winter is expected to have frozen growth in the first quarter of 2010, the economy as a whole is projected to grow by 1.4% this year, according to recently published German government forecasts.

The country is recovering from its worst recession in more than six decades, with output shrinking by 5% in 2009.

About Buy Berlin

Buy Berlin is an established independent company specialising in providing a full turnkey solution for solid Berlin investment for investors and funds looking to purchase Berlin real estate.

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Bespoke Property Search
Financing
Arranging Legal and Tax Advice
Property Management
Inspection Trips
Resale Division
Corporate Letting Service

Liegenschaftsfonds Berlin (City of Berlin Property Fund) 2009 report

2010-04-23T05:16:00.000-07:00

If you're interested in detailed market trends, this is the place to look...

"In 2009, the Liegenschaftsfonds Berlin sold 676 properties with a total area of 1.9 million m2 and a sales volume of around 156 million Euro. Although the number of contracts signed increased by 16 percent (2008: 584) sales profits were down by a third compared with the previous year (2008: 234 million Euro). Five percent of contracts were concluded for properties with a purchase price of over 1 million Euro, with these properties making up 54 percent of the recorded volume. 70 percent of properties sold in 2009 were sold for under 100,000 Euro and the average recorded value per property was 230,000 Euro." (more)

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