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Immobilien: Babyboomer-Effekt am Immobilienmarkt – Werden Häuser bald günstiger?

Studien sagen fallende Immobilienpreise voraus, wenn sich die bevölkerungsstarken Jahrgänge in den nächsten Jahren von ihren Immobilien trennen. Wie realistisch sind die Prognosen?

Immobilien: Babyboomer-Effekt am Immobilienmarkt – Werden Häuser bald günstiger?

Frankfurt and Paris are warning that millions of houses may flood the real estate market in the near future. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, many will become care-dependent or pass away, freeing up their homes for the market and potentially causing a price drop. Recent studies from countries like Germany and France project this scenario, using the term "Silver Tsunami" to describe the wave of sales driven by demographic changes.

This would be akin to a tsunami due to the sheer volume of properties being sold. Does this mean Germany is facing a surge in sales, and what impact could this have on the housing market? The Handelsblatt provides an overview of the key facts, shares expert opinions, and identifies regions that could be particularly affected.

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