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Urban Rents Rise Sharply in Germany as Home Prices Tick Higher, IW Finds

IW blames a chronic construction shortfall for continued pressure on affordability.

Study Finds 1.2 Million Homes Missing in West Germany, Intensifying Focus on Berlin’s ‘Bau‑Turbo’

German Housing Market Rebounds With Buyers Returning as Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

German Rents Surge Over 40% in Berlin and Rural Counties, National Average Up 18%

Germany’s New Apartment Completions to Drop 40% in 2025

German Housing Approvals Edge Higher in Early 2025, Reversing Decline

Brandenburg Plans Overhaul to Simplify Construction Rules and Boost Affordable Housing

German Cities See Sharp Rent Increases Over Nine Years

Housing Starts Rise in Major Canadian Cities but Fail to Meet Demand