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Residential Building in the Nordics: First Signs of Recovery – Finland Remains the Weak Spot

15.01.2026: Residential building in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland have suffered significantly from declining demand in recent years. Since 2022, all four countries have seen


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Norway’s Construction Market Under Pressure: Civil Engineering Offsets Weak Residential Activity

15.01.2026: Die norwegische Bauindustrie stand in den letzten Jahren unter erheblichem Druck, was in erster Linie auf einen starken Rückgang


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Denmark’s Construction Market Shows Clear Recovery Signals, Led by Residential Building

14.01.2026: Denmark’s construction industry is showing clear signs of stabilisation and recovery after a challenging period marked by weak demand and declining productivity. Recent indicators and forecasts point to a more positive outlook


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Recovery in NRB from 2028

12.01.2026: The forecast period for non-residential construction has also been adjusted. The...


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Change in the forecast period

12.01.2026: In its current forecast, B+L has shifted the period. The year 2020...


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Office properties – buyer's market with no sign of a turnaround

12.01.2026: Although the investment markets have stabilised, there is little sign of...


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Real estate lending rises sharply

12.01.2026: The business situation is deteriorating, falling to...


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Consumer climate index at the end of the year

12.01.2026: The index fell by 3,5 points compared to the previous month to minus...


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Mixed assessments of the German economy continue

12.01.2026: At the end of the year, the economic mood in Germany continued to...


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Slight change in NRB

09.12.2025: For the current year, B+L expects a 4,1% decline in approvals. This figure is...


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Residential construction improves, particularly in 2025

09.12.2025: The forecasts for residential construction are improving significantly...


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Housing market in the first three quarters of 2025

09.12.2025: The transaction volume on the German real estate market is increasingly...


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Real estate lending rises sharply

09.12.2025: In the first three quarters of 2025, the banks belonging to the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks granted...


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GfK consumer climate index stabilises at the end of the year

09.12.2025: At the end of the year, the GfK consumer climate index shows signs of...


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Mixed assessments of the German economy

09.12.2025: In November, economic sentiment in Germany was...


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Stable turnaround at the end of the year

09.12.2025: The mood and l age in the overall economy and among consumers is...


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Non-residential construction in the United Kingdom revised slightly downward

08.12.2025: The latest B+L analysis from calendar week 49 paints a slightly...


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Housing construction in the UK set for late upturn

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 significantly change...


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UK to facilitate housing construction near railway stations

08.12.2025: The UK government wants to significantly accelerate...


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Slight increase in insolvencies in the British construction industry in September

08.12.2025: The number of corporate insolvencies in the UK construction sector...


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Investors increasingly questioning UK infrastructure projects

08.12.2025: New research from AtkinsRealis shows that a large proportion...


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Regional mayors to gain more influence over social housing funding

08.12.2025: The United Kingdom wants to shift the control of social and affordable housing construction more towards...


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Employment share of the construction industry in the UK at historic low

08.12.2025: According to the think tank Centre for Social Justice, the proportion of people employed in the construction...


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UK industry shows first signs of recovery – production rises despite weak demand

08.12.2025: The UK manufacturing sector showed the first signs of a...


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UK construction sector slips deeper into recession in November

08.12.2025: The UK construction sector recorded its...


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Slight downward correction in Italian non-residential construction

08.12.2025: The updated B+L forecast from calendar week 49 shows...


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Recovery in Chinese non-residential construction remains subdued

08.12.2025: The updated B+L analysis from calendar week 49 continues to show...


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Housing construction in China sees a slightly weaker start to recovery

08.12.2025: The updated B+L calculation from calendar week 49 continues...


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China's economy loses momentum in October

08.12.2025: The Chinese economy...


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Slight recovery in new home prices in November amid continued weakness in resales

08.12.2025: In November 2025, prices for new homes in China...


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Chinese residential real estate market remains under pressure in October

08.12.2025: Prices for new homes in China...


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China's industry loses momentum in November

08.12.2025: Chinese industry suffered a slight...


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Slowdown in growth in the Chinese service sector

08.12.2025: The latest PMI data for November 2025 shows...


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Housing construction in Italy remains under pressure for longer

08.12.2025: The updated B+L analysis from calendar week 49 paints a...


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Study confirms economic importance of Italian renovation bonuses

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Fondazione Geometri Italiani shows that...


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Italian apartment search increasingly focused on lower budgets

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Tecnocasa Group's Ufficio Studi shows that...


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Italy's residential real estate market slows down slightly, demand shifts partly to rentals

08.12.2025: The latest 2025 real estate report from the Nomisma Observatory paints a...


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Slight upturn in the commercial real estate market in Italy

08.12.2025: The market for commercial real estate shows a...


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Growing importance of single-person households shapes Italy's real estate market

08.12.2025: A recent analysis by the Ufficio Studi of the Tecnocasa Group shows...


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Italian industry stabilizes in October – production volumes rise despite subdued demand

08.12.2025: The situation in Italian industry remained largely...


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Slowdown in the Italian construction sector in November

08.12.2025: The Italian construction sector contracted...


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Non-residential construction in France with slightly improved outlook

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 confirm an...


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Stronger recovery in permits, significant decline in completions...

08.12.2025: The new B+L calculations from calendar week 49 paint a...


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Housing demand in France remains high, with a focus on long-term planning

08.12.2025: The twelfth "Sommet de la Construction"...


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Energy renovation remains challenging, craft businesses provide increased support with grant applications

08.12.2025: With the reopening of the MaPrimeRénov' programme for comprehensive renovations at the beginning of October 2025...


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France's construction industry shows signs of stabilisation – but structural pressures remain high

08.12.2025: The latest construction trends for November 2025 point to a...


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French industry remains weak in October – demand continues to slump

08.12.2025: French industry remained clearly on a...


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Continued slump in construction in France, with a focus on residential construction

08.12.2025: The French construction sector continued to experience a significant...


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Anhaltende Bauflaute in Frankreich mit Schwerpunkt im Wohnungsbau

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Tentative growth in 2025 and recovery in Sweden in 2026 11/2025

03.12.2025: In November we refreshed our forecast for the European and global construction sectors, and Sweden was a key part of that update.


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New regulation has a negative impact on housing construction in Greece 11/2025

03.12.2025: I’d like to share the latest updates to our Global Building Monitor, this time with a special focus on Greece because we have been receiving many questions about the development of building permits there.


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Housing permits will reach a 15-year low in Japan in 2025 11/2025

03.12.2025: I’d like to share the latest update of our Global Building Monitor, with a focus on Japan. The data show that the weakness in residential construction that began in 2025 is persisting.


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Reduction of construction output forecast in the APAC region due to weak residential 11/2025

03.12.2025: On the next slide you can see the projected development of total construction output from 2022 through 2030. The previous update was made three months ago


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Building permits skyrocket in September?2025 | 11/2025

01.12.2025: The latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office (destatis) released in September show a striking development: for pure new-construction permits (excluding measures on existing buildings), the increase amounts to an impressive +80.1 % compared with the previous year. The often-cited figure of +59.8 % refers instead to the total volume, which also includes permits for existing stock (e.g., extensions, roof dormers). Those “stock” permits have, however, declined sharply and therefore distort the picture of genuine new construction. For the building-materials and supplier industry, only the pure new-construction numbers matter – and they signal a massive turning point...


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Construction Outlook USA 12/2025

01.12.2025: The residential sector has been the most affected by the current U.S. economic climate. After several years of strong growth, activity stalled in 2022 and then fell sharply in 2023 – the deepest downturn we have observed in recent years. The market is not expected to rebound in 2024, but we anticipate modest growth in 2025 and a stronger recovery in 2026. Underlying demand remains robust because of immigration, population growth, urbanisation and a trend toward smaller household sizes. However, this demand cannot be met at present. The main constraint is the cost of borrowing. Mortgage rates, which had been falling steadily since 2007, ...


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Despite positive signals, NRB loses ground

10.11.2025: B+L has slightly adjusted its forecast for non-residential construction. The growth...


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Noticeable recovery in residential construction from 2027

10.11.2025: There have been no adjustments to the previous forecast for...


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Different assessments of the impact of the special fund

10.11.2025: The German government's debt-financed special fund is viewed...


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Adjustments to subsidy programmes for home ownership and new construction

10.11.2025: The Federal Ministry of Construction has announced further adjustments to the...


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Collective agreement leads to increase in minimum wage for roofers

10.11.2025: In September 2025, the Central Association of German Roofers (ZVDH) and the...


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Property market shows first signs of recovery, mood remains cautious

10.11.2025: After two years of decline, property prices in Germany have been rising again since...


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Inflation declines slightly in October

10.11.2025: The inflation rate in October was 2,3% compared to the...


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Slight decline in the GfK consumer climate index

10.11.2025: The GfK consumer climate index fell by 1,6 points and now stands at...


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German economy sends mixed signals in October

10.11.2025: The German economy sent mixed signals in October. While the...


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Recovery in the Non-residential construction from 2026

08.10.2025: Non-residential construction remains under pressure due to...


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Moderate adjustments in residential construction

08.10.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly compared to...


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Real estate industry: Sentiment cools again after summer break

08.10.2025: The latest ZIA-IW Real Estate Sentiment Index (ISI) shows that the...


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Inflation remains stable at around 2%

08.10.2025: The inflation rate in Germany has stabilized at just...


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Construction investment remains under pressure, infrastructure stabilizes

08.10.2025: According to calculations by the Kiel Institute, construction investment in Germany...


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Residential real estate market: sales approach pre-crisis level

08.10.2025: Residential real estate trading in Germany is gaining...


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Strong year-on-year increase in new orders in the main construction sector

08.10.2025: In the first seven months of 2025, there was a continuous increase...


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Investor survey: Renewable energies gain in importance

08.10.2025: A recent survey by the Drees & Sommer Group's capital management company Real Blue shows...


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Consumer climate stabilizes in September

08.10.2025: The consumer climate in Germany has halted its downward trend...


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ifo Business Climate: gloomy mood in the German economy

08.10.2025: The ifo Business Climate Index fell to...


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Construction Ministry as an investment driver - Hubertz focuses on housing construction and property promotion

08.10.2025: Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) describes her ministry as one of the...


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Non-residential construction continues to improve

08.09.2025: Non-residential construction has improved. The decline in permits in 2024 was...


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Growth in residential construction from 2026

08.09.2025: The forecasts for residential construction have been revised downwards. A recovery in...


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Residential real estate market July 2025 shows mixed development

08.09.2025: The latest results of the July 2025 RICS survey give a mixed picture of...


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Sales of mineral building materials at a historic low

08.09.2025: Demand for mineral building materials fell significantly in the...


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UK housebuilding stymied by delays at regulator

08.09.2025: A recent RICS survey shows that long processing times at the...


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UK consumer confidence rises after interest rate cut

08.09.2025: British consumer sentiment improved noticeably in August. The...


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Public investment provides tailwind for UK construction industry

08.09.2025: The British government's recently presented budget and investment plan has set the...


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UK construction industry remains in reverse gear - slight easing, but sentiment remains depressed

08.09.2025: The UK construction industry remains in a downturn in August 2025. Although the...


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Stagnating development in non-residential construction

08.09.2025: In the current B+L forecast, the figures for 2024 and 2025 have been revised...


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Cautious recovery in residential construction

08.09.2025: The forecast for the coming years is cautious. Permits in residential construction for 2025 will...


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Meloni announces new "Piano Casa" for young couples - implementation of national housing plan still open

08.09.2025: At the meeting in Rimini, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held out the prospect of a...


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Restructuring bonus 2025 expires - subsidy rates to fall from 2026

08.09.2025: The Italian restructuring bonus for construction and renovation measures will become significantly...


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Residential real estate in Italy 2024: three-room apartments most popular - energy efficiency gains slightly in importance

08.09.2025: A recent analysis by the Tecnocasa Group's Ufficio Studi shows that...


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Italian commercial real estate market: commercial properties on the rise, offices under pressure

08.09.2025: The Italian commercial real estate market presented a mixed picture...


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Italy plans comprehensive housing offensive with the

08.09.2025: With Piano Casa Italia, the Italian government has launched an ambitious programme to combat the...


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Italian industrial production returns to growth in August

08.09.2025: After almost a year and a half of stagnation, the HCOB Italy Manufacturing PMI showed slight...


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Construction activity in Italy declines again after four months of growth

08.09.2025: According to the HCOB Italy Construction PMI® Total Activity Index, the Italian...


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Non-residential construction records solid growth

08.09.2025: In contrast to residential construction, permits and completions in non-residential construction are...


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Permits and completions are developing very differently

08.09.2025: The development of permits and completions varies greatly in France. B+L has...


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French real estate market shows first signs of recovery

08.09.2025: After the setbacks of the last two years, the French real estate market is...


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French mortgage market: Stable interest rates, but fragile recovery

08.09.2025: In July 2025, mortgage rates in France have settled at a stable level after a phase of...


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Mixed signals in the construction sector: Weaker new construction, stable public demand

08.09.2025: The latest CERC analysis shows that the French construction sector will...


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New trends and developments in the French construction sector

08.09.2025: In addition to these economic developments, there will be significant structural...


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French construction industry: 2025 remains difficult, return to growth expected from 2026 onwards

08.09.2025: According to B+L estimates, the French construction industry will shrink by...


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France's industry is approaching stabilization

08.09.2025: The French industrial sector showed the first signs of recovery in August. According to the...


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France's construction sector shows first positive signs

08.09.2025: According to the latest S&P Global PMI for France, the French construction sector remained...


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Recovery in the non-residential construction is weaker

08.09.2025: Completions in non-residential construction have been revised...


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French construction industry slips deeper into recession in July

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the French construction industry slipped even deeper into...


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Recovery of the Chinese construction industry from 2026

08.09.2025: Compared to the previous forecast, the forecasts for permits in residential construction have been...


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Different trends in civil engineering and building construction

08.09.2025: Even in the 2nd quarter of 2025, the turnaround in the construction market in China has...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
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Producer prices: Decline slows down in July

08.09.2025: Producer prices for industrial products in China fell again in July 2025, but at a...


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Foreign trade continues to grow in summer 2025

08.09.2025: China's foreign trade was robust in the first seven months of 2025, increasing by...


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New record investments in Belt and Road initiatives

08.09.2025: China's involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reached an...


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China provides 800 billion yuan for key projects in 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published the...


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China's industry returns to growth

08.09.2025: Chinese industry recorded a slight recovery in August 2025. The...


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China's service sector drives growth in summer 2025

08.09.2025: In July 2025, China's service sector showed the strongest expansion in over...


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Wohnmobilität von Pensionierten gering

05.09.2025: Laut der neuesten Raiffeisen-Studie ist aufgrund des demografischen Wandels derzeit...


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Development of the housing market in the second quarter of 2025

03.09.2025: According to the latest CBRE market report, "Germany Housing Market H1 2025", the German housing market was...


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Federal Collective Bargaining Act aims to strengthen collective bargaining coverage

03.09.2025: On 6 August 2025, the Federal Cabinet approved the draft of a Federal Collective Bargaining Act (BTTG). The aim of the act is...


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No change in non-residential construction

03.09.2025: The current B+L forecast confirms the previous assessment and...


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Improvements in residential construction

03.09.2025: The current B+L forecast for residential construction has been...


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Consumer climate declined in August

03.09.2025: The current consumer climate index has declined. For September, a decline of...


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Home ownership on the rise – savings goals shifting

03.09.2025: The latest half-year figures from the Federal Statistical Office show a significant increase in...


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Order intake in the main construction sector rises significantly

03.09.2025: In the main construction sector, order intake rose significantly in the...


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German economy suffers setback in August

03.09.2025: The DIW Berlin economic barometer fell slightly in August and now stands at...


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German construction industry: Decline slows significantly

03.09.2025: The HCOB Construction Index (Germany) reached 46,3 points in July, its highest level since...


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Growth in Non-residential construction from 2026

07.08.2025: Non-residential construction continues to show no real momentum. According to...


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Slight adjustments in residential construction

07.08.2025: Residential construction has changed slightly compared to the previous month. According to...


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Consumer climate continues to decline in August

07.08.2025: The current consumer climate in August is predicted to decline by...


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Inflation target of 2,0% also achieved in July

07.08.2025: As in June, the year-on-year inflation rate remained at...


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Real estate prices rise again

06.08.2025: Real estate prices continued to rise in the second quarter of 2025. Condominiums became...


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Gradual recovery of the German economy

06.08.2025: In July, the ifo Business Climate Index rose slightly by...


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Serial renovation: growth with limitations

06.08.2025: Serial renovation is often discussed as a source of hope for the...


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ifo Business Climate Index rises again in June

04.07.2025: Sentiment in the German economy continues to improve...


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German economy: Recovery slowly picking up speed - structural problems remain

04.07.2025: The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is seeing the first signs of an economic recovery...


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Inflation fell to 2,0% in June

04.07.2025: In June, the inflation rate fell to 2,0 percent, the lowest level since October 2024...


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Material prices stabilize

04.07.2025: The producer price index for construction products in Germany shows encouraging trends in the second...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
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Federal budget 2025: same funding from new pot

04.07.2025: With the cabinet resolution on the 2025 federal budget and the establishment of a special fund for infrastructure...


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Sentiment in the real estate industry brightens significantly

04.07.2025: The real estate industry in Germany is looking to the future with renewed optimism...


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Construction funding to be financed from special infrastructure fund in future

04.07.2025: The German government is sending a clear signal for housing construction: in future, funding programs...


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Consumer climate declines slightly in July - rising propensity to save slows recovery

04.07.2025: The recovery in consumer sentiment in Germany is stalling....


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Real estate financing is improving

04.07.2025: The times when real estate financing often failed seem to have come to an end for the time being...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
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Sentiment in residential construction improves strongly

04.07.2025: Incoming orders for residential construction companies rose by...


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Non-residential construction remains difficult

04.07.2025: In the current B+L forecast, permits have not been changed. However,...


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Similar trend in non-residential construction as in residential construction

06.06.2025: In the area of building permits for non-residential construction, the trend is similar, but...


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Tentative recovery expected in the Chinese construction sector

06.06.2025: Following the drastic decline in building permits in Chinese residential construction...


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New residential standards in China stimulate real estate market - focus on quality instead of quantity

06.06.2025: Since May 1, 2025, new national standards for residential buildings have been in force in China...


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China's major urban renewal offensive: target: 25.000 renovations by 2025

06.06.2025: China continues to push ahead with the modernization of its cities...


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Summary of the construction situation in China

06.06.2025: There are increasing signs that China will emerge from its severe construction crisis...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
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Real estate sector in China remains under pressure in spring 2025

06.06.2025: According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Chinese real estate sector...


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Growth in the Chinese service sector slows down

06.06.2025: The index for service providers also fell this month. It currently...


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Slower growth in China's manufacturing industry

06.06.2025: At the beginning of the second quarter, the Chinese manufacturing sector recorded...


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Non-residential construction stabilizes - market responds to improved framework conditions

06.06.2025: After a decline from 27.258 thousand m² in 2020 to 24.371 thousand m² in 2023,...


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Housing market slowly stabilizing - reforms taking effect

06.06.2025: After peaking at 367.000 units in 2021, the number of permits for residential construction has...


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British government announces planning reform to promote smaller housing projects

06.06.2025: The British government has presented a package of measures to reform planning law, which is...


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Weak recovery with continued restraint

06.06.2025: The results of the April 2025 RICS survey continue to paint a mixed picture...


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Construction activity remains under pressure in spring - residential construction shows first signs of stabilization

06.06.2025: The downward trend in the UK construction industry continued in April 2025, with...


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Consumer sentiment in May: slight stabilization, but still under pressure

06.06.2025: The current S&P Global Consumer Sentiment Index rose slightly to 45,2 points in May 2025...


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French industrial production grows for the first time in almost three years

06.06.2025: French industry shows first signs of stabilization in spring 2025 In April, industrial production recorded slight...


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French new construction market remains under pressure - sales duration increases

06.06.2025: The downward trend in new residential construction in France continued in the first quarter of 2025. Despite the fact...


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Market environment in new construction stabilizes - interest rates fall, prices partly constant

06.06.2025: The French market for new-build apartments is showing signs of...


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France: Government extends validity of building permits - boost for housing construction

06.06.2025: On May 27, 2025, the French government issued a decree automatically extending the...


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Behavior of French real estate buyers in an unstable environment

06.06.2025: The following findings give reason to hope for a slight upturn in the construction industry in 2025...


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New regulations 2025: Easier access to real estate ownership through extended zero-interest loans

06.06.2025: In 2025, significant changes will come into force in France to make it easier for first-time buyers in particular to purchase residential property...


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France halts MaPrimeRénov': uncertainty for ongoing renovation projects

06.06.2025: The French subsidy program MaPrimeRénov', which supports the energy-efficient renovation of residential buildings, has been...


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Residential construction: decline in building permits despite government countermeasures

06.06.2025: The tense situation in French residential construction will continue in 2025. According to the latest forecast from B+L, the number of building permits will...


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Stagnation expected in the Italian construction sector

06.06.2025: At the start of the second quarter of 2025, the Italian construction PMI index fell...


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Growth in medium-sized cities: Real estate market booming outside the metropolitan areas

06.06.2025: A recent analysis by the Abitare Co. research center shows...


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Italian industry shows signs of stabilization

06.06.2025: The HCOB Manufacturing PMI for Italy rose noticeably in April. It reached ...


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Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport wants to reduce prices for building materials

06.06.2025: The Italian construction industry is facing a new challenge:...


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IT
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Conto Termico 3.0: Significance for the Italian construction industry and causes of the delay

06.06.2025: The Italian construction industry is facing the challenge of...


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Residential construction: permits and completions on the verge of a gradual turnaround

06.06.2025: According to B+L, permits for residential construction reached a temporary peak...


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Non-residential construction: stabilization of construction activity in sight from 2025

06.06.2025: According to B+L, moderate growth in permits is expected in...


IT
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French construction industry remains deep in the downturn

06.06.2025: The French construction industry showed no signs of recovery in April 2025. Activity in the sector fell for the...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
FR
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New data on the number of demolitions

06.06.2025: The BBSR has published a new study on building demolitions and disposals with the following...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Incoming orders point to a turnaround in non-residential construction

06.06.2025: Non-residential construction is not as dynamic as residential construction. In terms of permits, the current...


DE
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Residential construction recovers strongly from 2027

06.06.2025: The B+L forecast for residential construction has changed. It has been extended to...


DE
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Improved sentiment among private renovators in Germany

06.06.2025: Investment in the renovation or renovation of residential buildings in Germany developed...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Consumer sentiment recovers unevenly

06.06.2025: The GfK consumer climate index rose unevenly in May. Both economic and income expectations...


DE
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Summary of the new federal government's housing market policy

06.06.2025: The new German government is pursuing several goals with its new housing market policy. This housing policy...


DE
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Purchase prices for real estate rise sharply in some cases

06.06.2025: Residential property prices rose sharply in some cases in the first quarter of 2025. Condominiums, for example, cost around...


DE
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Real estate financing continues to rise and financing conditions improve

06.06.2025: Even if you read it differently in the press, real estate financing is developing very...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Stabilization trend in the construction sector continues

06.06.2025: The HCOB construction PMI for Germany rose very sharply in April. It rose from a value of...


DE
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Ifo business climate index rises again

06.06.2025: The ifo Business Climate Index continued to rise in May. It improved by...


DE
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Construction order intake up over 20% on the previous year, but particularly in civil engineering

06.06.2025: In March 2025, construction companies (main construction industry) recorded a significant increase in incoming orders. According to...


DE
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Global growth weaker due to political changes

07.05.2025: In the IMF's current World Economic Outlook, the forecast for global growth has been revised downwards....


DE
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Ifo Business Climate Index continues to rise

07.05.2025: At 86,9 points, the ifo Business Climate Index rose by 0,2 points in April...


DE
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German construction industry records increase in incoming orders

07.05.2025: Figures from the Federal Statistical Office show that German construction companies have taken...


DE
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Consumer sentiment continues to brighten

07.05.2025: The GfK Consumer Climate Index continued its positive...


DE
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Mortgage interest rates remain at 4%

07.05.2025: At the beginning of 2024, long-term mortgage interest rates were 4%...


DE
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Moderate rise in construction prices

07.05.2025: We currently assume that construction prices will rise by around 2% in 2025...


DE
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Slight corrections in permits and completions in residential construction

07.05.2025: The forecast for permits in residential construction has changed only...


DE
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Growth in the non-residential segment only from 2026

07.05.2025: The current forecast for permits in non-residential construction has been...


DE
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Start-up founder becomes construction minister

07.05.2025: On May 5, 2025, Verena Hubertz, a 37-year-old SPD politician from Trier, was presented as the new Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Forecast in the NRB slightly worsened

07.04.2025: We have revised the forecast for non-residential building downwards. In our current forecast ...


DE
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Slight improvement in forecasts

07.04.2025: The current B+L forecast for residential building has improved slightly. Due to the fact that the economy is ...


DE
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Consumer sentiment recovers

07.04.2025: The consumer climate index improved in March. Compared to February, it rose by ...


DE
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Housing also in the infrastructure plans of a black-red coalition

07.04.2025: The plans of a future coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD include an investment offensive, tax relief and ...


DE
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Real estate industry expects situation to improve

07.04.2025: The real estate climate remains constant and currently stands at 16,3 points. This corresponds to a slight ...


DE
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Significant increase in orders at the start of the year

07.04.2025: The German construction industry made a positive start to 2025. Incoming orders rose by ...


DE
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First signs of economic recovery - ifo Institute sees upward trend

07.04.2025: The German economy is showing the first signs of recovery. The ifo Institute is also forecasting ...


DE
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German economy expands, industrial production strongly

07.04.2025: The HCOB Flash Germany Composite PMI rose again in March. At 50,9 points, it reached ...


DE
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Effects of the financial package on the economy and industry

07.04.2025: The German financial package is huge. Around 500 billion euros are to be spent on ...


DE
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Accelerated growth in the Chinese manufacturing sector in February

07.03.2025: China's manufacturing sector continued to recover and accelerate in February...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
CN
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Signs of improvement are also increasing in non-residential construction

07.03.2025: Non-residential construction is also suffering from the crisis, albeit...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
CN
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Trend reversal in residential construction in sight

07.03.2025: The construction industry in China has been in trouble since 2021...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
CN
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China's property market in 2025: stabilisation or continued uncertainty?

07.03.2025: The Chinese property market in 2025 presents a complex picture...


 Hannah Langen by Hannah Langen
CN
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China's economy in 2025 – mixed signals despite stabilisation tendencies

07.03.2025: China's economic development in 2025 presents a mixed picture...


 Hannah Langen by Hannah Langen
CN
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No momentum in non-residential construction

07.03.2025: The non-residential construction sector is developing differently from the residential construction sector...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
FR
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Residential construction will not recover until mid-2025

07.03.2025: Construction activity in France recorded a significant...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
FR
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Home sales in France are at an historic low

07.03.2025: According to the latest figures from FPI (La Fédération des Promoteurs Immobiliers), home sales in France are at...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
FR
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French State Budget for 2025 adopted

07.03.2025: On 6 February 2025, the French parliament adopted the 2025 state budget...


 Robin Huth by Robin Huth
FR
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French construction industry still in a difficult situation

07.03.2025: In January 2025, the French construction industry remained on a...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
FR
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Quality of office property is becoming more important again

07.03.2025: The office market in Milan and Rome will remain stable in 2024, albeit with a...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
IT
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Predominantly positive growth since 2021

07.03.2025: Interestingly, permits for non-residential construction have been growing continuously...


IT
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Residential construction slowly starting to recover

07.03.2025: The forecasts for both completions and permits in residential construction are...


IT
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Building permits and Scia extended by 36 months

07.03.2025: As early as 2022, the so-called Ukraine Decree (Decreto-legge ‘Ucraina’) (21/2022) provided for an extraordinary extension...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
IT
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Acceleration of "super bonus" amounts for completed work

07.03.2025: By 31 December 2024, the ‘super bonus’ amounts for completed work in Italy reached a total of...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
IT
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Tax concessions in residential construction 2025

07.03.2025: The Italian Budget Act 2025 brings significant changes to tax incentives for residential construction...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
IT
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Italian construction sector continued its growth trajectory

07.03.2025: The Italian construction sector continued its growth trajectory at the start of 2025...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
IT
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Constant development in non-residential construction

07.03.2025: In contrast to the situation for completions, there was no significant decline...


UK
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Slight recovery in residential construction from 2026

07.03.2025: According to B+L's forecast, the decline in permits will slow down from 2024...


UK
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Great Britain's industrial policy: focus on steel and wood

07.03.2025: The UK government is pursuing a targeted industrial policy to steer the transformation...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
UK
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FMB warns that the government initiative for social housing must be continued after 2025

07.03.2025: According to the FMB, the UK housing crisis is not over...


UK
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The British government is pledging a further £350 million for affordable housing

07.03.2025: The UK Government has pledged a further £350 million for the construction of...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
UK
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Construction activity declines for the first time since February 2024

07.03.2025: At the start of 2025, the UK construction industry recorded a slight...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
UK
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Consumer sentiment severely dampened

07.03.2025: The latest S&P Global Consumer Confidence Index fell very sharply in January 2025 and...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
UK
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Construction industry recovers slightly

07.03.2025: In 2024, activity in new residential construction slowed – private residential construction projects...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
UK
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European Central Bank (ECB) lowers key interest rate to 2,5 per cent

07.03.2025: On 6 March 2020, the European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its key interest rate by 0,25 percentage points...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
DE FR IT
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Economic barometer rises for the third month in a row

07.03.2025: The economic barometer rose again in February for the third month in a row...


DE
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Consumer climate continues to decline

07.03.2025: The GfK consumer climate index continued its negative trend in February...


DE
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PMI indicates stabilisation

07.03.2025: The downward trend in construction activity in Germany continued in January 2025...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
DE
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Sustained trend in the Non-residential segment

07.03.2025: The change in forecasts for non-residential construction is somewhat...


DE
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First signs of a trend reversal

07.03.2025: We have already reported here several times that the...


DE
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Prospects and current situation developing stably

07.03.2025: The current ifo business climate index has risen slightly...


DE
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Forecast in the non-residential segment remains stable

06.02.2025: Permits in non-residential construction are largely...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Slight change in the forecast for residential construction

06.02.2025: There were no major adjustments compared to...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Construction burdened by tighter credit conditions

06.02.2025: Demand for credit continued to rise in all credit segments, particularly in private construction financing...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Consumer climate has made a subdued start to the new year

06.02.2025: According to the GfK forecast, the consumer climate fell slightly and, at...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Current situation and outlook are developing differently

06.02.2025: The Ifo Business Climate Index rose by 0,4 points to 85,1 points in January...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Investor strategies 2025: Where are capital allocations going? What are the reasons?

06.02.2025: The property markets are facing an exciting year 2025, and investors are adapting their strategies accordingly...


 Jens Wehenkel by Jens Wehenkel
DE
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Increase in new orders in the construction industry

06.02.2025: In November 2024, new orders in the main construction sector rose by...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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Opportunities and risks of diverging interest rate trends

06.02.2025: Some analysts expect the Fed to make only one interest rate cut by the end of 2025,...


 Martin Langen by Martin Langen
DE
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