Increase in Dwelling Construction Permits in July 2025: A 30.0% Boost Over the Preceding Month
In the first seven months of 2025, the German residential construction sector has seen a notable uptrend, with the total number of residential units approved for new buildings increasing by 6.6% compared to the same period in 2024. This represents an additional 8,200 units, totalling 131,800 residential units.
Among the three main types of residential buildings, single-family houses have experienced the most significant growth. The number of building permits for single-family houses increased by 15.0%, adding 3,300 new units to the count. This growth is more pronounced than that of two-family houses and multi-family houses, which saw increases of 6.6% and 5.6% respectively.
The uptrend in single-family houses continues to outpace the other categories, with more units approved than for any other type of residential building in the first seven months of 2025. On the other hand, the number of building permits for two-family houses decreased, contrasting the trends seen in single-family houses and multi-family houses.
In the multi-family housing sector, 69,300 new residential units were approved, representing a 3,700 unit increase or 5.6%. Despite this growth, it is the smallest percentage increase among all types of residential buildings. The city or municipality with the highest number of approved new apartments in multi-family houses for this period is not explicitly specified in the available data.
July 2025 marked a significant increase in the number of approved residential units, with 22,100 units being approved for construction, marking a 30.0% increase compared to July 2024. This increase applies to both new residential and non-residential buildings, and new residential units in existing buildings. However, it's important to note that the increase in new residential units applies only to new residential buildings and not to non-residential buildings or existing buildings.
Contrary to expectations, the number of building permits for two-family houses decreased in the first seven months of 2025, bucking the overall trend of growth in the residential construction sector. Despite this, the sector as a whole continues to show strong signs of recovery and growth, particularly in the single-family housing market.
In comparison, July 2024 saw a dip in the number of approved residential units, falling to its lowest level for July since 2009. This suggests a strong rebound in the market over the past year.
In conclusion, the German residential construction sector is experiencing a growth spurt, particularly in the single-family housing market. While the market for two-family houses has dipped, the overall trend remains positive, with the total number of residential units approved for new buildings increasing significantly compared to the same period in 2024.
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