Residential construction permits in Germany up 8.4% in January

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2026-03-18

Frankfurt (dpa) - The number of building permits issued in Germany was up by 8.4% year-on-year in January, official figures showed on Wednesday, a sign of progress as the country faces a housing shortage and soaring rents. Authorities gave the green light for the construction of 16,000 new flats, up 6% or 900 units compared to the same month last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The number of permits issued for single-family hou......

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