Strongest Increase in Building Permits Since 2016
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In the first half of 2026, permits increased as much as in ten years. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Construction and Industry are not yet satisfied.
"Bau-Turbo Takes up Momentum": Housing Construction with the Strongest Half-Year Increase Since 2016
Careful breathing in the German construction industry: The number of building permits has increased as much as in a decade. However, the order situation remains fragile. The dry summer could also drive up construction costs.
In the first half of the year, the number of housing permits increased as much as in a decade. This is seen as a sign of hope in view of housing shortages. However, many projects are also cancelled.
Housing in Germany has grown as strongly as it has not been in ten years. Federal Minister of Construction Verena Hubertz wants more incentives for affordable housing.
Despite the strong increase in building permits, construction industry and the ministry continue to see the need for action. Why housing in Germany is not yet at its destination.
An estimated 1.4 million dwellings are missing in Germany. After all, significantly more have been approved in the first half of the year than in the previous year's period – but more and more projects are being cancelled.
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