“Within three days, I had 150 new clients who had an insatiable appetite for German property, and I never went back to Trintech. “I was fortunate to get involved when Irish property values were at their height and Germany was at a low point, so Irish investors acquired very good property on the basis of either equity release or their own funds. I believe Ryanair added extra flights at one stage for the number of Irish investors who were heading for Berlin.”Madden’s business sold apartments, including entire blocks, commercial premises, hospitals, land and even former security checkpoints. It is one of the differences Irish investors need to appreciate, he says. Madden is firmly embedded in the Irish social and cultural scene in Berlin and chairs the German Irish business network in the city.

Source: The Irish Times February 22, 2026 13:00 UTC