Where do asset management occupiers lease office space in Berlin?

Most cluster in Mitte. Rent runs ~44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do asset management occupiers run in Berlin?

Typically trophy at $200–300/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a asset management occupier plan in Berlin?

Plan ~230 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 23,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the asset management vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523930, 523920.

What is the talent index in Berlin?

88/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Asset management occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Mitte, plan ~230 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($200–300/sqft), and pay around 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Mitte.
Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($200–300/sqft).
Plan ~230 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Berlin: 88/100.

Asset management office space in Berlin

Asset management occupiers in Berlin typically cluster in Mitte, plan ~230 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out">fit-out ($200–300/sqft), and pay around 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Mitte.
Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($200–300/sqft).
Plan ~230 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Berlin: 88/100.

Where they cluster

Asset management occupiers in Berlin typically anchor in Mitte. Federal government, media, law, tech, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Berlin runs 44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical asset management fit-out targets trophy specification at $200–300/sqft. Bespoke design, signature feature, top-tier MEP and acoustic packages are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 230 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount asset mgmt office in Berlin typically targets 23,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Portfolio teams cluster around private-banking corridors; family-office tenancy keeps boutique trophy stock tight. Deepest tech and creative talent pool in Germany. Strong feed from TU Berlin, HU, FU, and the rapidly growing Hertie School. Multilingual talent base supports non-German European HQs.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 30%. Net leases dominate. 5-10 year terms; tenants frequently negotiate break options at year 3 or 5. Free rent of 3-6 months on a 5-year deal; TI of €60-€100/sqm typical.

Key facts

city	Berlin
industry	Asset management
naics	523930, 523920
preferredSubmarket	Mitte
preferredFitoutSpec	Trophy
fitoutBand	$200–300/sqft
sqftPerSeat	230
classARentLocal	44 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$53/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	7.4%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	88
corporateTaxPct	30%

Frequently asked questions

Where do asset management occupiers lease office space in Berlin?: Most cluster in Mitte. Rent runs ~44 EUR/sqft ($53 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do asset management occupiers run in Berlin?: Typically trophy at $200–300/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a asset management occupier plan in Berlin?: Plan ~230 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 23,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the asset management vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 523930, 523920.
What is the talent index in Berlin?: 88/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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