Neubrandenburg as an investment location for real estate
Regional center of the Mecklenburg Lake District with a stable tenant base and development backdrop
Neubrandenburg is the district town and regional center of the Mecklenburg Lake District with 60,908 inhabitants as of 01.06.2025 (official update) on 86.12km², which signals an urban density of around 707 inhabitants/km² and a solid demand base in Germany's largest district. The city's location page additionally shows 65,203 inhabitants as of 30.09.2023 (close to the population register), while the 2022 census was significantly lower; the city has publicly questioned the census results due to deviations from the registration data, which explains the demographic dynamics and methodological range. As a regional center with high centrality, cultural/tourism magnets (including a concert church) and a large catchment area in the district, Neubrandenburg remains a regional supply and labour market center that bundles employment, commuter flows and consumer demand - a sustainable basis for residential and mixed-use developments close to the city centre and supply areas.
Accessibility, public transport axes and urban development as value drivers
The RE5 axis connects Stralsund/Rostock via Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz to Berlin every two hours (hourly between Neustrelitz and Berlin), with double-decker trains and approx. 500 seats - a reliable corridor for commuter and student demand as well as weekend/leisure travelers. Regional connections to Rostock take from around 1:45-2:06 hours with a change depending on the connection, which underlines the role as a regional hub and favors micro-locations close to the station. Strategically, the city focuses on inner-city development and programs eligible for funding: The Integrated Urban Development Concept ISEK 2035+ was adopted on 27.03.2025 and guides measures, analysis/focus maps and eligibility for funding; in parallel, the land use plan for the entire urban area is being redrawn-a clear framework for upgrading existing buildings, ESG investments and small-scale redensification in prioritized areas. Long-standing urban redevelopment guidelines prioritize the revitalization of the old town as a residential and cultural location and the concentration on districts close to the city centre-a tailwind for first floor repositioning and refurbished stock in prime/1B locations.
Investment theses: Core close to the city center/railway station, value-add via ESG and axes close to subsidies
Core: Refurbished, centrally located multi-family houses and mixed-use properties in old town/city center locations as well as properties close to railroad stations with secure demand due to regional center function, commuter corridors and high regional centrality.
Value-Add: Energy modernization (insulation, windows, efficient heating, PV), floor plan optimization and activation of first floors along prioritized ESDC/inner development axes; the documented funding framework and planning control increase the exit capability after ESG upgrades.
Risk profile and demographics: The official population figure of 60,908 (06/2025) forms the conservative base, while figures close to the population register have historically been higher; the known census discrepancy is addressed on an urban level - a cautious approach to vacancies, rents and absorption with a focus on central micro-locations close to public transport is recommended for business cases.
Standard land values for Neubrandenburg
The standard land values for Neubrandenburg can be found in the standard land values for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern here.