Tiny rooms at sky-high prices | DW Documentary

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Berlin was once known for its cheap rents. Now, overpriced tiny rooms have become the norm. Many apartments are listed as furnished short-term rentals, which can cost twice as much as standard apartments. This business model is more profitable for landlords because of a gap in German rental laws.

The "Mietpreisbremse," which regulates rent prices, doesn't apply to apartments that are legitimatel…

Berlin was once known for its cheap rents. Now, overpriced tiny rooms have become the norm. Many apartments are listed as furnished short-term rentals, which can cost twice as much as standard apartments. This business model is more profitable for landlords because of a gap in German rental laws.

The "Mietpreisbremse," which regulates rent prices, doesn't apply to apartments that are legitimatel…

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