Properties in Berlin have stayed at a constant price level for years, mainly down to the fact that most Germans prefer to rent their house.

However, prices of Berlin Properties are due to rise as the city becomes a major tourist destination, after the success of the 2006 Fifa World Cup in Germany, with the number of roomnights rising by 16% in 2004 alone. Many industry analysts suggest a future increase in house prices and a growing economy.

A reason for the low price of Berlin Properties is mainly due to a massive increase in the supply of multifamily dwellings, such as blocks of apartments and flats. With many Germans renting, however, there is the reward of rental income from Berlin developments.

Many British investors often overlook the city, and Germany as a whole as they fear the high prices of Berlin's European counterparts such as London, Paris and Rome. However, Berlin actually offers very low prices of properties as well as a "massive" rental market, that other cities just can't offer.

Industry analysts are recommending purchasing sooner rather than later within Berlin, as prices of properties are not expected to stay low for long. With some properties available for less than €30,000, many investors are seeing Berlin as a place to make good capital gains. Compared to many European capital cities, Berlin Properties offer very good value for money.

Since Germany's reunification, the economy in Berlin has vastly underperformed. As it happens, in the last 10 years, economic output shrank in 7 years. However, GDP is predicted to grow in the next few years.

Currency specialist HiFX has stated that the interest in overseas property has been bolstered by the abysmal weather all across the British Isles over the summer period. This makes buying in Germany all the more appealing and more of an immediate need before prices start to rise.