Gen Yers attempting to fly the nest are finding themselves spending more than half of their income on rent. Rising house prices and the recession have forced the 'boomerang generation' to either stay with their parents or cut their budgets for shopping and social experiences.

Rising house prices and a slow economy are moving home ownership beyond the reach of today's younger generations. In Berlin, one in ten new homes are constructed by Baugruppe (building groups). But what's the appeal of building your own home and community over buying a house?

Luxury condos in Berlin are experiencing steady price increases, displaying huge growth potential. Interestingly, buyers come from both home and abroad. So what’s attracting people to purchase property in Germany's capital, and what effect will it have on the market?

In Berlin, prices for apartments have increased 35% since 2008. Germans are choosing to invest their savings in “Betongold” (cement as gold) and Chinese millionaires are snapping up luxury apartments all over the country. But what’s behind the boom and how has this changed what a German home looks like?