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German home building permits decline in May as sector struggles
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
In May, German building permits for apartments fell by 5.3% compared to last year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the nation's property sector.
German home building permits decline in May as sector struggles
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Building permits for apartments in Germany fell 5.3% in May from a year earlier, statistics office data showed on Friday, as the nation's troubled property industry continues to struggle.
The drop is a setback after some improvements earlier this year.
(Reporting by Tom Sims, editing by Rachel More)
Key Takeaways
- •Building permits in Germany dropped by 5.3% in May.
- •The decline indicates ongoing struggles in the property sector.
- •There were some improvements earlier this year.
- •The data was reported by the German statistics office.
- •The property industry in Germany remains troubled.
Frequently Asked Questions about German home building permits decline in May as sector struggles
1What was the percentage decline in building permits in May?
Building permits for apartments in Germany fell 5.3% in May from a year earlier.
2What does the decline in building permits indicate?
The decline is a setback for Germany's troubled property industry, which had seen some improvements earlier this year.
3Who reported the building permit statistics?
The statistics were reported by Germany's statistics office.
