Overview

• Germany approved 55,400 housing units in Q1 2025, marking a 3.4% year-on-year increase, according to official data.
• Of the approved units, 46,100 are planned for new buildings, reflecting the government’s focus on expanding housing supply.
• Single-family house permits surged 15.3% to 10,600 units, indicating a particularly strong rebound in this segment.
• March 2025 saw 19,500 housing units approved, a 5.8% rise compared to the same month last year, signaling sustained momentum.
• The recovery follows a sharp 17% drop in 2024 housing approvals, which fell to their lowest level since 2010 at 215,900 units.