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IW-Stimmungsindex: Immobilienmanager blicken skeptisch auf die kommenden Monate

Die Stimmung in der Branche erholt sich leicht auf schwachem Niveau. Das zeigt der IW-Stimmungsindex, der dem Handelsblatt vorab vorliegt. Belastend wirken die zuletzt gestiegenen Bauzinsen.

IW-Stimmungsindex: Immobilienmanager blicken skeptisch auf die kommenden Monate

The Immobilienstimmungsindex (ISI) from the Institute of German Economy (IW) and Central Real Estate Committee (ZIA) reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the real estate sector, despite a recent downturn. Following a sharp decline in the previous quarter, the index showed a slight recovery, but the authors caution that it should be viewed as only moderate and more indicative of stabilization at low levels rather than a sustained trend reversal.

The recent surge in construction loan rates was not captured in the latest data, leaving the market uncertain about future improvements. Experts predict that sentiment may dip again in the next quarter, as the industry emerges from a low point but faces numerous challenges. High financing costs, insufficient construction, and uncertain frameworks continue to weigh heavily on the real estate economy.

Market data suggest stabilization, but a true recovery remains elusive. Until financing costs decrease, construction activity remains limited, and regulatory frameworks stay unclear, fundamental pressures on the sector are expected to persist.

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