A wide range of aggregate data is used to examine the spatial variation in homeownership rates among a cross-section of 96 German planning regions. The analysis accounts for potential endogeneity of prices and affordability as well as for spatial dependence in homeownership levels. In addition...

This Working Paper studies ways to stimulate the private rental sector (PRS) of the housing market – and compares experiences with policies and reforms in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the Czech Republic. Although in many countries the PRS has decreased in importance since the Second...

In den Großstädten hat sich die Lage am Wohnungsmarkt derart zugespitzt, dass auch unkonventionelle Lösungen angestrebt werden. Der Anteil der Mietkosten am Einkommen der Stadtbevölkerung wächst und es wird schwieriger, sich eine angemessene Wohnung in der Stadt zu leisten. Vor allem die...

A wide range of aggregate data is used to examine the spatial variation in homeownership rates among a cross-section of 96 German planning regions. The analysis accounts for potential endogeneity of prices and affordability as well as for spatial dependence in homeownership levels. In addition...

We empirically document that the effectiveness of the German rent control introduced in 2015 in achieving rental housing affordability is limited. Exploring the reasons for this limited effectiveness we focus on the impact of the rent control on the yield on rental housing investments proxied by...

The massive increase of real estate prices in some regions of Germany is a direct consequence of the ongoing financial and debt crisis. Low interest rates and high inflation expectations increase the demand for real estate. In addition to a potential price bubble risk, social problems arouse...

Der Beitrag befasst sich mit der Preisentwicklung und dem Marktgeschehen von Wohnbauland in Deutschland mit besonderem Fokus auf die größten Städte. Er zeigt auf, welche Faktoren für die starke Preisentwicklung verantwortlich sind und welche Folgen dadurch für die Bezahlbarkeit des Wohnens...

Homeownership rates differ widely across European countries. We document that part of this variation is driven by differences in the fraction of adults co-residing with their parents. Comparing Germany and Italy, we show that in contrast to homeownership rates per household, homeownership rates...

Homeownership rates differ widely across European countries. We document that part of this variation is driven by differences in the fraction of adults co-residing with their parents. Comparing Germany and Italy, we show that in contrast to homeownership rates per household, homeownership rates...