Housing permits rise by 6.8 percent in August
German housing permits rose by 6.8 percent in August 2026. However, more approved projects do not yet mean that pressure on housing supply is easing.
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A new report twice a week on the housing market, rent law, subsidies and interest rates.
Tenancy reform: hearing scheduled for 14 October
Germany’s tenancy reform goes to a public hearing on 14 October, covering proposed rules on rents, furnished homes and protection against termination.
Read moreEH55-Plus funding reaches 50,000 homes
EH55-Plus funding has reached 50,000 homes. The temporary KfW scheme supports approved housing projects, but the figure does not measure completions.
Read moreElisabeth-Aue: Berlin approves framework for 5,000 homes
Berlin has approved the framework plan for Elisabeth-Aue. The development of around 5,000 homes now moves into more detailed planning.
Read moreMortgage rates above four percent raise residential financing costs
Ten-year mortgages currently carry rates of around 4.1 to 4.2 percent. Refinancing is also becoming more expensive.
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