In April 2019 the dwelling permits were 26.752 units in Germany. This is 30,6% over the annual average and the highest since December 2018. In comparison to the last 10 years the highest value was 31.125 units in December 2016 and the lowest value was 9.860 units in January 2009. Compared to the year before, the value has increased by 3,9% and compared to March, we have an increase of the value by 13,6%. Based on this data, the B+L forecast for the current year leads to a yearly deecline of -5,7%.