Landlords prefer couples and singles as tenants - pensioners have a hard time

Landlords prefer couples and singles as tenants - pensioners have a hard time

According to a report by www.merkur.de, a new survey has shown that landlords in Germany are more likely to reject pensioners as tenants. Couples without children and singles are more popular with landlords, while families with children and pensioners have fewer chances of finding an apartment.

According to the survey by ImmoScout24, couples without children receive two thirds of the votes from landlords, followed by singles with over half of the approval. Families with children have slightly fewer opportunities, while pensioners are only accepted by a good 22 percent of landlords.

The survey results point to a structural problem affecting the housing market. Retirees are often considered noise-sensitive and may be more likely to file complaints with landlords, affecting their reputation as tenants. This means that they have less chance of finding an apartment.

Rising rental prices combined with discrimination against pensioners as potential tenants pose a challenge for the real estate market. Experts such as Roman Heidrich from Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and Lars von Lackum, head of the real estate group LEG, predict that rents will continue to rise in the medium and long term as demand exceeds the supply of new apartments.

Overall, the survey results and the experts' forecasts show that the housing shortage and discrimination against certain tenant groups will continue to shape the real estate market in Germany. This requires an in-depth analysis and a holistic approach to ensure fair housing conditions for all population groups.