Housing in Brandenburg: IVD demands quick reforms after elections

Housing in Brandenburg: IVD demands quick reforms after elections
Election campaign cracker in Brandenburg! on September 23, 2024, while the highly expected state elections, the SPD loudly gained the upper hand. But on the political stage there are now other important voices forward! The IVD Berlin-Brandenburg does not give up and immediately demands measures for urgently needed housing!
"The voters have opted for a democratic force and thus set a strong sign," cheered Kerstin Huth, the dynamic CEO of the IVD Berlin-Brandenburg. But will this also apply to the pressing construction work? While the SPD shines with the charismatic top candidate Dietmar Woidke, the question arises: What is now coming for the desperate ones that are waiting for affordable living space?
SPD plans revolutionary measures
The SPD has made a lot of things in its government program. Changes in the building regulations should finally make serial construction and conversion of existing buildings! With more than 200 million euros per year, the party wants to boost social housing properly. But Kerstin Huth warns: "The creation of living space is the biggest challenge of the coming years" and hopes for quick implementation of the promises.
Not all changes will be approved! The IVD Berlin-Brandenburg is critical of the intended interventions in rental and property rights. The plans to further extend the rental price brake and make it difficult to convert rental into condominiums for large-scale alarm bells. "Home ownership means independence and protection against poverty in old age. Instead of building obstacles, we need a real boost for ownership!" Said Huth.
"The rental price brake will not bring any relief. really not!" She continues. "This restrictive regulation brakes the housing construction. Those who do not act immediately will be felt at the end of the anger of the voters. Brandenburg can be a role model and use the influx of qualified new citizens as an opportunity! We from IVD Berlin-Brandenburg are ready to enter into dialogue and to develop solutions for the tense housing markets!"
IVD Berlin-Brandenburg in focus
The IVD Berlin-Brandenburg is the voice and advocacy of the advisory and service professions in the real estate industry. With around 6,000 member companies, including more than 1,500 apartment administrators, the IVD is the strongest association in Germany! In the colorful region of Berlin-Brandenburg, over 600 companies trust the IVD's expertise. These are real estate consultants, brokers, developers and many more who keep the market going.
The IVD ensures that strict exams and insurance companies can only become the best members. A powerful organization that fights for a legally flawless and transparent real estate market in Brandenburg and beyond.
The tension is tangible! Will the new state government accept the challenge and initiate the turn in housing construction? The citizens and the real estate industry hold their breath and wait for the answers of those responsible!