housing

JLL Study: Housing Mismatch Leaves German Cities Short by Thousands of Apartments JLL finds a housing mismatch in Germany: major cities receive far fewer new units than needed while rural …

Vonovia expropriation debate intensifies as CEO warns of harassment and investor risk Vonovia expropriation debate heats up as CEO Luka Mucic warns of harassment and investor risk, proposing targeted regulation …

Germany lost roughly 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as more than 57,000 subsidised flats exited rent restrictions Germany lost about 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as 57,621 subsidised …

German housing construction sentiment slips as ifo business climate falls to -29.3 ifo Institute reports German housing construction sentiment worsened in May; business climate down to -29.3, orders slightly up …

Berlin housing expropriation debated as Left Party proposes rent cap and social quotas Left Party politicians and activists in Berlin debated housing expropriation, rent caps and social quotas at a …

Study: One‑Third of German Renters Now Suffer a Rising Housing Cost Burden Germany faces a mounting housing cost burden as a new IWU study finds around 6.6 million renter households …

Housing construction in Germany steps up as federal reforms meet municipal constraints Germany moves to accelerate housing construction as federal Baugesetzbuch reforms clash with city rules like Berlin’s 30% social …

Social Mixing in Housing: Why Integration Fails Without Active Management Social mixing in housing often fails when planning ignores management, equal design and support services. Experts warn integration must be …

Frankfurt coalition talks stall as Greens and Volt reshape post-election landscape Struggling to form a stable government 75 days after the March 15, 2026 municipal election, Frankfurt coalition negotiations have …