Number of Federal Apartments in Decline
Berlin, December 27, 2024 (hib) – The number of federal apartments has declined significantly in recent years. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance, there were around 390,000 federal apartments in 2023, a decrease of around 20% compared to 2018. This decline is primarily due to the sale of federal apartments to private investors.
The federal government has been selling off its apartments since the early 2000s. The proceeds from these sales are used to reduce the national debt. However, critics argue that the sale of federal apartments is short-sighted and will lead to a shortage of affordable housing in the future.
The decline in the number of federal apartments is particularly pronounced in large cities. For example, the number of federal apartments in Berlin has decreased by around 30% since 2018. This decline has contributed to the rising cost of housing in Berlin and other large cities.
The German Tenants’ Association (DMB) has called on the federal government to stop selling off its apartments. The DMB argues that federal apartments provide affordable housing for people with low incomes. The association also points out that the sale of federal apartments is often accompanied by rent increases, which can make it difficult for tenants to remain in their homes.
The federal government has defended its policy of selling off its apartments. The government argues that the proceeds from these sales are used to reduce the national debt and that the private sector is better equipped to provide affordable housing. However, critics argue that the government’s policy is short-sighted and will lead to a shortage of affordable housing in the future.
Zahl der Bundeswohnungen rückläufig
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