New law: No frills: How housing construction is supposed to become cheaper
Less comfort, but less cost: A long-awaited draft law is here.
German ministers Stefanie Hubig and Verena Hubertz are introducing a bill to make building new homes cheaper and easier. The proposed law, known as "Gebäudetyp E", would allow builders to opt out of certain comfort standards, such as thicker ceilings and more power outlets, in order to reduce costs. The ministers aim to reduce building costs by 10-15% and increase the supply of affordable housing, as Germany currently faces a shortage of several hundred thousand homes.
The new rules are expected to come into effect in mid-2027, pending approval from the federal government, states, and industry associations.
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