Real estate market in Berlin. Is there any bubble?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract (English)
• Abstract (Deutsch)
• Abstract (Italiano)
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Theoretical background
• 2.1 The housing market
• 2.2 Real estate bubbles
• 2.3 Determinants of house prices
• 3 Empirical analysis
• 3.1 Data and methodology
• 3.2 Results and discussion
• 4 Conclusion
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the potential existence of a real estate bubble in Berlin, focusing on the significant price increase in residential properties between 2007 and 2013. The main objective is to analyze the factors influencing housing demand and determine whether the price surge is primarily driven by speculative market behavior or by fundamental economic factors.

• Real estate market dynamics in Berlin
• Analysis of factors driving housing demand
• Assessment of speculative market behavior
• Investigation of fundamental economic factors impacting prices
• Empirical analysis of relevant data

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the research topic, highlighting the recent price increases in Berlin's real estate market and the potential for a bubble. It outlines the scope and objectives of the thesis.
• Chapter 2: Theoretical background explores the housing market dynamics, characteristics of real estate bubbles, and identifies key determinants of house prices. This chapter provides a theoretical framework for the analysis.
• Chapter 3: Empirical analysis delves into the data and methodology employed in the research. It examines the results and discusses the findings, analyzing the influence of various factors on housing demand.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the following key areas: real estate, housing market, bubble, Berlin, demand determinants, speculative behavior, fundamental factors, empirical analysis, price trends.