Rent cap reaches coastal towns: stabilize rents by 2028!

Rent cap reaches coastal towns: stabilize rents by 2028!

There is exciting news in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for everyone who is interested in the housing market on the Baltic Sea. The rent control in the cities of Rostock and Greifswald has been extended by three years, until September 30, 2028. But that's not all: the state government is also planning to extend this regulation to eight popular coastal towns. These places include Binz, Graal-Müritz, Heringsdorf, Kühlungsborn, Rerik, Sellin, Zingst and Zinnowitz. This could be of great importance for many locals and visitors, because the rent cap allows the rent for new contracts to be no more than ten percent above the local comparative rent.

The government's desire to extend the regulation to coastal towns is expected to come into force in spring 2026. A report by the social science research institute Empirica has already shown that there is a need for action in 17 municipalities with a tight housing market. However, the Association of North German Housing Companies (VNW) is critical of the rent cap and proposes a cap on additional costs instead.

Strategies to stabilize the housing market

The state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is pursuing three central strategies to stabilize the housing market: the aforementioned rent control, the promotion of social housing and the acceleration of construction processes. The state has made considerable progress in recent years: since 2017, 808 apartments in Rostock and 356 in Greifswald have been supported with the help of state and federal funds. Funding for social housing has quadrupled from 32 to a whopping 127 million euros annually and is expected to remain at this level until 2026/2027.

However, the high demand for housing on the coast does not make the problems of the tight market disappear. The anticipation of the new regulation is strong, especially since many hope that the rent control will have a positive effect on rent prices in the affected areas. Numerous families, but also tourists who want to enjoy the beautiful beaches and nature of the Baltic Sea, could benefit from this.

A look into the future

With this planned expansion, the state government will attempt to counteract the ongoing price pressure on the housing market and support the quality of life in coastal towns. It remains to be seen what the future lease agreements will look like and whether the suggestions from critical voices such as the VNW will be heard. One thing is certain, however: until it is finally implemented, the topic will certainly continue to be a topic of discussion in the region.

So next spring is an exciting time for anyone interested in learning about housing issues in these communities. We can only hope that the government's measures bear fruit and the Baltic Sea remains an attractive destination for everyone.

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