German Rents Rise Again as Existing Apartments Lead Gains - FINCHANNEL
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German Rents Rise Again as Existing Apartments Lead Gains - FINCHANNEL
German rents gained momentum in the third quarter of 2026, with asking prices for existing apartments rising faster than those for newly built homes, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s latest GREIX Rental Price Index. Nominal asking rents increased 1.2 percent from the previous quarter and 3.7 percent from a year earlier. […]
According to an evaluation after a quieter phase, the rents for newly offered apartments rise again more strongly – especially in the stock. Two German cities stand out.
The search for housing in Germany is becoming more and more expensive. According to a new study, rents have not increased as much as they have since the beginning of 2025. Especially existing apartments are getting more and more expensive. In some major cities, the increase is particularly strong.
After the situation seemed to have calmed down at first, Germany recorded the strongest increase in rents since the beginning of 2025. Compared to the previous year, rents were 3.7% more expensive.
In the third quarter, existing apartments have become more expensive than new buildings. Exclusive data from the 400 German districts show where housing is more expensive and where it has become cheaper.
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