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Germany’s housing market saw continued pressure on tenants over the past quarter, with rents rising steadily even as property prices showed limited movement. Data from the IW Housing Index indicates that demand in urban and suburban areas remains strong, particularly in commuter belts of major cities. While rental growth stayed firm across most regions, property prices reflected a more cautious trend, with only marginal quarterly increases and mixed annual performance across cities. The divergence highlights ongoing affordability concerns for tenants and a stabilising phase for buyers following recent market corrections.
Germany’s residential market showed a clear divergence in trends over the past quarter, with rents continuing to rise while property prices remained largely stable, according to the IW Housing Index reviewed by Reuters. Advertisement
Rental costs for new leases increased by 3.5% compared to the same period last year and rose 0.6% over the previous quarter, indicating sustained pressure on tenants with little sign of easing.
The most notable increases were seen in commuter belts surrounding major metropolitan areas, where rents climbed 4.2% year-on-year. Other large cities also recorded strong rental growth of 3.8%, reflecting continued demand for housing in and around urban centres.
Among key cities, Düsseldorf recorded the highest annual rent growth at 5.9%, followed by Cologne at 5.7% and Hamburg at 5.1%. In contrast, Berlin saw a marginal decline of 0.8% in rents, standing out as an exception to the broader upward trend.
On the pricing front, residential property values showed signs of stabilisation. Purchase prices for both apartments and one- to two-family homes increased only slightly, rising 0.1% over the previous quarter.
On an annual basis, apartment prices were up 2.5%, while prices for one- and two-family homes increased by a modest 0.7%, suggesting a slower recovery in the ownership segment compared to rental growth.
Across Germany’s ten largest cities, property price trends remained uneven. Cologne led with a 5.1% increase in purchase prices, followed by Frankfurt at 3.9% and Essen at 3.6%. Meanwhile, prices declined in Stuttgart by 2.1% and in Munich by 0.3%.
The current trend follows a period of correction in Germany’s housing market after rising interest rates and tighter financing conditions impacted buyer activity. While price growth has moderated, demand for rental housing continues to remain strong, especially in areas with good connectivity to major cities.
Source Reuters
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