Real estate boom 2025: Experts predict rising prices and rents!

Real estate boom 2025: Experts predict rising prices and rents!

The current survey by VON POLL IMMOBILIEN on the purchase price development of real estate in 2025 shows that market conditions for both buyers and tenants in Germany continue to change. The survey, conducted in July 2025 among 227 self-employed real estate experts, sheds light on expectations for future price developments, particularly with regard to energy-efficient residential properties.

Over 64% of experts predict slightly increasing prices for energy-efficient properties, while only 1.8% expect a decline. 15% of those surveyed expect significant price increases, which shows that this type of property is still viewed as having very stable value. 18.1% consider stagnating prices to be likely, while strong price declines of only 0.4% are considered realistic. In contrast, non-energy efficient real estate experts are finding challenging times; 45.4% expect prices to fall.

New construction properties and rental market

With regard to new properties, 45.8% of those surveyed expect prices to stagnate, while 29.5% predict slight increases. When it comes to rental properties, an impressive 63.9% expect higher rents for existing properties and 52% for new buildings. These developments show a clear trend towards increasing rental prices, which will be particularly noticeable in urban areas. Given these market conditions, unrenovated existing buildings could represent an opportunity for buyers to benefit from expected higher prices, according to some experts.

In addition, an analysis of the real estate market by Teigeler and partners highlights that energy-efficient properties in urban regions could experience a price increase of 2-4%. The decline in mortgage interest rates by the European Central Bank and high demand in metropolitan areas such as Berlin, Munich and Hamburg are factors that support this forecast.

Sustainability as a key factor

The trend towards sustainable and energy-efficient properties will continue in 2025. These properties not only make ecological sense, but also offer economic advantages through lower operating costs. The need for investment in this area will be crucial to ensure long-term attractiveness on the real estate market. The focus on sustainability is also influenced by demographic developments, in particular the growing demand for senior-friendly apartments and barrier-free living in medium-sized cities and their surrounding areas.

The current vacancy rate across Germany is 2.5%, with just 1% in Berlin, indicating tight supply. This situation means that prospective buyers increasingly have to turn to the rental market, which could further increase rental prices, especially in sought-after locations.

In summary, it can be said that the real estate market in 2025 will be characterized by a mix of rising prices, especially for energy-efficient properties, and rapidly growing rental demand. Renters and buyers should be aware of these trends and consider taking steps to optimize their real estate decisions.

For detailed information about the survey and the current real estate market, we recommend taking a look at the reporting from Konii as well as the analysis of Teigeler and partners.