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German construction prices outpace inflation, worsening housing shortage
Tagesschau·DE·2 days ago
Residential property prices in Germany continue to climb even as construction financing costs surge and affordability deteriorates. The divergence suggests supply constraints and investor demand are outweighing weak buyer sentiment, but the sustainability of this trend is uncertain if economic conditions worsen.
German residential property prices are confirmed to be rising despite a domestic demand slump and increased financing costs. This trend is attributed to supply constraints and investor demand, with foreign property sales to German buyers tripling due to price appeal in other markets. The sustainability of this divergence is uncertain if economic conditions deteriorate further.