Frankfurt (Oder) as an investment location for real estate
University city on the Oder with a strong public transport axis and stable demand
Frankfurt (Oder) benefits as a border and university city with the European University Viadrina, a short distance to Berlin and good connections via the RE1 east-west axis, which is the strongest regional express line in the VBB network and connects the capital region at frequent intervals. Since the end of 2022, the RE1 service has been increased to a 20-minute frequency with longer trains during rush hour, which has shortened commuting times and noticeably increased capacity - a plus for rentability and the tenant base in locations close to railroad stations and the city centre. i2030 measures such as platform extensions and further expansions by 2025/2028 will stabilize the corridor in the long term and ensure the quality of the location for residential investments in Frankfurt (Oder).
Micro-location advantages: City center, station area and waterfront districts
Micro-locations close to the city center with short distances to public transport, utilities and the campus offer low fluctuation and solid re-letting potential, while addresses close to the water create additional quality of stay and visual axes. Project impulses such as the centrally located "Cityterrassen" residential quarter with 12 terraced houses and 32 owner-occupied apartments from the planned completion date of March 2025 demonstrate the ongoing qualification of supply and address family and couple-oriented demand profiles in the city center. The continuous increase in frequency on the RE1 line between Frankfurt (Oder), Berlin and Potsdam is particularly strengthening micro-location opportunities around the train station, the city center and well-connected residential streets for buy-and-hold strategies.
Future impetus and strategies from core to value-add with ESG levers
The further i2030 expansion with platform extensions and capacity increases in the RE1 corridor by 2025/2028 acts as a demand anchor for commuter-related target groups and strengthens exit prospects in well-connected properties. Core strategies focus on refurbished properties in city centre and railroad station locations with stable cash flows, while Value-Add leverages additional yield potential through energy modernization, window/insulation upgrades and efficient heating in upgrading streets - flanked by new residential project activity such as the "Cityterrassen". The combination of university momentum, RE1 cycle densification and a visible city pipeline creates a balanced investment profile in Frankfurt (Oder) with resilient rentability and medium-term value development opportunities.
Standard land values for Frankfurt (Oder)
The standard land values for Frankfurt (Oder) can be found in the standard land values for Brandenburg here.