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In Germany, 2011 was a great year for the construction industry. According to data now released by the Destatis federal statistics office, total revenues soared by a whopping 12.5% to around €93.4bn. is the strongest growth in recent years. (more…)
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Prices climb by a significant 5.5%, following economic growth
Last updated: February 21, 2012Housing prices rose by 5.5% last year—more than twice as much as in 2010. The latest monthly report from Deutsche Bundesbank says that for the first time since reunification, an economic upswing is again associated with a marked price reaction on the housing market over here. (more…)
German investor sentiment surges
Last updated: February 16, 2012German analyst and investor sentiment leapt to its highest level since April 2011 in February, smashing expectations and sending the euro to a session high, in a sign that Europe’s bulwark economy is picking up pace again. (more…)
German resi deals boom as Euro-zone struggles
Last updated: February 15, 2012CBRE Germany reported this week that transaction volumes in “German residential property portfolios of more than 50 units increased by 44 per cent year-on-year to €6.12 billion (USD $8 billion) in 2011.” (more…)
Germany real estate even more popular than a year ago
Last updated: January 11, 2012During the euro crisis, the popularity of investing in Germany’s real estate has continued to rise. In this year’s trend barometer from Ernst & Young (E&Y), the polled investors said almost unanimously that, in comparison to real estate investments in other areas of Europe, Germany is currently “attractive” or “very attractive.” (more…)
Investment market: Activity up slightly in Q3
Last updated: October 4, 2011According to the latest figures from the major brokerage firms, the real estate investment market in Germany appears to have been unaffected by the current economic crisis. (more…)
Munich sets the pace as residential prices surge
Last updated: October 4, 2011Anyone taking part in next week’s Expo Real property trade fair in Munich will find themselves in one of the hottest locations in Europe to invest in residential real estate.
No real estate bubble in sight in Germany
Last updated: September 28, 2011Although property prices in Germany are rising, no bubble is in sight. This is the assessment of a new early warning system for real estate bubbles that was developed by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) under contract to the Federal Ministry of Finance. (more…)
Apartment prices increased by 4.2% in 2010
Last updated: September 20, 2011Apartments became significantly more expensive again in 2010. According to a survey by the ifs institute for urban development, prices rose by an average of 4.2% to €130,900.
Hypoport index: Index for apartment prices at record level
Last updated: September 13, 2011Prices for condominiums rose by 2.17% in August, according to Hypoport’s HPX-index.It is the third monthly increase in a row and the index has now reached 102.80 points, setting a new record.
