Impact of ECB interest rate hikes on the German real estate market
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European Central Bank (ECB)
Germany
June 2026
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ECB interest rate hikes are cooling the German real estate market. Mortgage rates have risen to around 4% or higher. Experts predict further increases in construction interest rates.
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