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Greifswald Launches Mandatory Rent Index Survey for Fair Housing

Your input matters! Help shape Greifswald's rent landscape. Survey ends Oct 2025.

In the picture we can find a house interior, inside the house we can find two sofas, one dining...
In the picture we can find a house interior, inside the house we can find two sofas, one dining table and chairs, In a table holding a lamp and we can also find the windows curtain and ceiling.

Greifswald Launches Mandatory Rent Index Survey for Fair Housing

A comprehensive survey to establish Greifswald's first certified rentcafe index has begun. Both tenants and landlords are urged to participate for an accurate representation of local rent levels.

The survey, launched in early September, runs until the end of October. It excludes certain housing types like student dormitories and self-occupied properties. Participation is mandatory, and information must be complete and accurate.

Non-respondents will receive a reminder letter with a paper questionnaire and prepaid return envelope in early October. Around 1,000 people have already participated, including 500 rental households and 350 landlords. Online participation is still possible and preferred.

The rentcafe index, set to publish in March 2026, will promote transparency and fairness in the apartments market. It will protect tenants from excessive demands. The results will be available on the city's website, accompanied by a free brochure and an online rent calculator.

The Greifswald rentcafe index survey is ongoing, with reminders sent to non-respondents in early October. Participation is crucial for accurate representation. Results will be published in March 2026, offering transparency and protection for tenants. Refusing to provide information or giving false information is a regulatory offense.

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