Berlin, Germany (CNN)For decades, eastern Berlin was a low-cost haven for creatives like freelance filmmaker Katrin Rothe.
She now wants people to be aware of the city's laws.
"We have very strong tenants rights, you can't be kicked out of your flat and rents can't increase," she said.
"The problem is now you cannot find a cheap flat anymore so people are really fighting for their flats."
It's a delicate balancing act.
One things for sure though -- whether resident or investor, demand for a piece of Berlin's property pie has never been higher