Rising housing costs are forcing German tenants to remain in their current apartments for longer periods, according to a new survey.
The data highlights a growing structural rigidity in the rental market as financial pressure mounts on households.
A representative poll conducted by Allensbach found that 52 percent of respondents described their rent as a significant or very significant burden.
This financial strain is reducing the willingness or ability of tenants to move, even when better options might be available.
The trend suggests a cooling of rental turnover, which could have downstream effects on vacancy rates and pricing dynamics in major urban centers.
The findings come as equity indices have continued to climb in recent sessions, seemingly dismissing concerns over persistent inflation.