IHK Ostbrandenburg is collecting data for the new rent index until the end of August – craft businesses are also invited to take part
If you are an entrepreneur looking for new commercial space, an owner of a commercial property who wants to set a fair market rent or a real estate agent who wants to provide comprehensive advice to their clients – an accurate rent index can help. The East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is currently updating the rent index for commercial properties and is asking companies to take part in the data collection by means of an anonymous survey. Numerous responses have already been received since the launch in June. In addition to IHK companies, the call is also aimed specifically at craft businesses that use production, storage or office space.
"Whether it's a hairdressing salon, joinery or repair workshop – anyone renting or letting commercial space can contribute to market transparency with just a few clicks," says Anika Scholz. As an IHK specialist for legal, market and professional access, she is responsible for the 2025 commercial rent index. "Commercial rents are freely negotiable. Anyone who knows what is customary in the area can make better decisions, whether as a tenant or landlord. And the more feedback we receive, the more meaningful the result will be," says Scholz.
The anonymous survey will run until August 31. It only takes a few minutes to complete. Anyone who rents or lets a commercial property can take part – regardless of whether they are an IHK member or a trade business.
Further information and the survey:
https://www.ihk.de/ostbrandenburg/zielgruppeneinstieg-gruender/presse/pm-gewerbemietspiegel-6579150
Background: The commercial rent index is updated regularly and creates transparency for the regional real estate market. It supports fair and market-oriented pricing and thus promotes the economic development of the region. The data is evaluated and weighted by publicly appointed and sworn experts from the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce's expert committee.
Commercial rent index
The commercial rent index is available online free of charge to all interested parties.
The current commercial rent index can be found at:
http://ihk-obb.de/gewerbemietspiegel
The IHK Ostbrandenburg is the largest representative of business interests between Schwedt and Eisenhüttenstadt, between Berlin and the Oder river.