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German building boom set to continue as home demand soars

Published Sun, Jan 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    Berlin

    NEW residential building permits issued in Germany increased by more than 20 per cent on the year in 2016, Housing Minister Barbara Hendricks said on Sunday, suggesting that a building boom will continue to support economic growth this year.

    Demand for real estate is soaring in Europe's biggest economy due to a growing population, increased job security and record-low borrowing costs.

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