Groener brakes construction activity: Why one of the largest builders in Berlin no longer builds anything

Groener brakes construction activity: Why one of the largest builders in Berlin no longer builds anything

Christoph Gröner, a renowned builder in Germany based in Berlin, has not realized any construction projects in the capital for two years. Previously, he supported the Berlin CDU generously and commented on a future forum as a convinced social democrat. Gröner addresses the increasing construction costs in the German housing industry and emphasizes that they drive up the residential ownership prices.

In conversations, Gröner has illuminated the development of the real estate market in Berlin since 2010, when even favorable living space was feasible. Nowadays, the property prices in the capital are almost ten times higher, which affects the profitability of construction projects. The rising property costs and scarce availability shape the current challenges in housing in Berlin.

Gröner reflects that the purchasing power of the Berliners is no longer sufficient to cover the enormous rental and new construction costs. Compared to other cities in Germany, it turns out that Berlin does very poorly with purchasing power in a European comparison. Despite the discussions about affordable living space, Gröner emphasizes the importance of a balanced urban planning and criticizes ideological blockages that inhibit housing construction.

as a supporter of geothermal energy and sustainable energy systems sees Gröner potential in alternative heating technologies. He advocates realistic and future -oriented planning in housing construction, which meets the requirements of climate protection. In addition, he emphasizes the importance of politics to quickly create building law in order to combat lack of living space and promote regional development.