Cottbus as an investment location for real estate
Structural change, science and future projects as demand anchors
Cottbus is positioning itself as the growth engine of Lusatia with more than €5B in planned investments in flagship projects such as the most modern ICE railroad plant in Europe, the Lusatia Science Park and the University Medicine Innovation Center, which will create skilled jobs and structurally strengthen residential and commercial demand. The Lusatia Science Park is being developed in two phases as a new district with a prospective area of 420 hectares; the development of the 65-hectare core area is planned by the end of 2029 and will combine research, companies and housing along the lines of Adlershof. The close cooperation between BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and the new Lausitz Medical University will further strengthen the university and healthcare location and act as a talent and innovation magnet for the region.
Location quality, accessibility and micro-location advantages
Cottbus benefits from the Berlin-Dresden axis with freeway and rail connections as well as the ongoing modernization and increased frequency of the Lusatia rail network in the course of the railroad plant and structural development, which accelerates commuter traffic and increases locational advantages for investment-related districts. The Lausitz Science Park offers good conditions for knowledge-related uses around BTU, TIP areas and Stadtfeld; media and technology clusters and the healthcare industry increase visibility in locations close to campuses and clinics. Inner city and waterfront districts benefit from historic buildings, supply and frequency, while yield-oriented assets in city district locations score with moderate entry prices and solid re-letting potential.
Strategies from core to value-add with ESG levers
Core investments in central, refurbished properties and micro-locations with campus/clinic affinity benefit from stable demand, while value-add leverages additional yield potential through energy modernization, floor plan optimization and repositioning in upgrading streets. The structural policy focus on science and green transformation (including H2 routes, net zero approaches) favors ESG upgrades and long-term lettability, particularly in project spaces around the Science Park and the Bahnwerk. Data on purchase, rental and yield levels indicate a moderate price structure compared to the rest of Brandenburg with rental yields in line with the market, which supports a balanced risk/reward profile for long-term investors.
Standard land values for Cottbus
The standard land values for Cottbus can be found in the standard land values for Brandenburg here.