Expert assessment: Pensioners are unpopular with landlords - rising rents are expected

Expert assessment: Pensioners are unpopular with landlords - rising rents are expected

According to a report by www.merkur.de, a new survey shows that retirees are not particularly popular with the majority of landlords. This could have a serious impact on the real estate market, especially given rising rents and the already high demand for housing.

The survey shows that couples without children and singles are most popular with landlords, followed by families with children. According to the survey, pensioners, on the other hand, only have a good chance of getting the new apartment with around 22 percent of landlords. Prejudices against pensioners, such as sensitivity to noise and willingness to complain, could be one reason for this. These prejudices could lead to pensioners being disadvantaged in the housing market.

Looking at the forecasts for 2024, experts expect rents in Germany to continue rising as high demand exceeds the limited supply of apartments. This can make it more difficult to find accommodation and increase rental costs for tenants. Apartment seekers should therefore prepare for further increases in rents.

Overall, the unpopularity of pensioners among landlords and the forecast increase in rents could lead to an even more tense situation on the real estate market. It remains to be seen how these developments will affect tenants, landlords and the entire real estate sector.