Autumn Approach for the Rent Mirror Interview: Valuable Discussion Ahead

The University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald is taking a significant step towards increasing transparency and fairness in its local housing market. Starting September 2025, a qualified rent index (qualifizierter Mietspiegel) will be developed, aiming to protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases and estimate average rents more accurately.

The Department of Geoinformation and Surveying has been appointed as the point of contact for questions regarding the rent index. You can reach them at Mietspiegel@our website or by phone at 03834 8536-4173. It's important to note that compliance with the survey is legally required, and non-participation or false statements may lead to administrative fines, as mandated by the Rent Index Reform Act.

To create a comprehensive and accurate rent index, the city needs a broad data base, especially from private landlords. Data collected will include rental agreement data, year of construction, apartment size, equipment, type of heating, and other relevant details.

The survey will run from September to October 2025, and the results will be published in March 2026. The rent index, once established, will be legally binding in the future. It is expected to provide a valuable tool for both tenants and landlords, helping in estimating rents and ensuring fairness in the local housing market.

It's crucial to note that fines of up to 5,000 euros may be imposed for non-compliance or false statements. The city encourages everyone involved to provide accurate and timely information to make the rent index as effective and representative as possible.

In summary, the development of the rent index in Greifswald is an exciting step towards increasing transparency and fairness in the local housing market. Private tenants of freely financed residential apartments whose rents have been adjusted or newly contracted during the six years prior to the rent index compilation are invited to participate in the online survey starting September 2025. For more information, please contact the Department of Geoinformation and Surveying.