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Construction Costs in Germany Are Rising Faster than Inflation

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COSTS of construction in Germany rose by 5.5 percent in August, significantly outstripping inflation, and roofing works rose the most.

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COSTS of construction in Germany rose by 5.5 percent in August, significantly outstripping inflation, and roofing works rose the most.

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In August, prices compared to May were up one percent, the statistics bureau reported, noting that all prices relate to construction work on buildings, including value added tax

Construction costs in Germany rose sharply again, with a noticeable increase in the construction price of residential buildings in August, significantly higher than the increase in consumer prices, data from the statistical office Destatis showed. Prices for the construction of conventionally built residential buildings increased by 5.5 percent in August compared to the same month last year. In May, the previous reporting month for which [...] T…

While in Berlin, in view of housing shortages, there is discussion about the expropriation of large housing companies, the prices for construction costs continue to rise.

The prices for the new conventionally manufactured residential building in Germany rose by 5.5% in August 2026 compared with August 2025. In May 2026, the previous month of statistics, the price increase was 5.0% compared to the previous year. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports, construction prices rose by 1.0% in August 2026 compared with May 2026. All prices refer to construction services including VAT. {/mprestriction} …

The prices of new conventional residential buildings in Germany rose by 5.5 percent in August 2026 compared with August 2025, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Friday. In May 2026, the previous reference month of statistics, the price increase was 5.0 percent year-on-year. Construction prices in August 2026 increased by 1.0 percent compared with May 2026. All prices refer to construction services including VAT. The prices…

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destatis.de broke the news on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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