Rents rise dramatically: Kirchheimer fight with high costs!

Rents rise dramatically: Kirchheimer fight with high costs!

Kirchheim unter Teck, Deutschland - The situation on the housing market in Baden-Württemberg continues to come to a head. In cities such as Kirchheim, Lenningen and Weilheim, many tenants are faced with constantly increasing rental costs. In Kirchheim alone, a tenant is reported, who had to increase her rental costs by more than 100 euros between 2000 and 2020. This development continues in the region and is particularly stressful for households with lower incomes. Teckbote reports that more and more people suffer from financial pressure, while the rental prices are continuously up.

The increase in rental costs is not just a local phenomenon. A current study by the Federal Institute for Population Research shows that this trend can be observed nationwide. Tenants with high incomes have experienced a moderate increase in their rental load, but the lower fifth of the population is faced with a dramatic stress. In 2020, low -income households spent up to 45% of their income for living space. It was around 44%for locals, while immigrants were particularly affected. The study emphasizes that these differences in the rental cost burden between locals and immigrants have practically disappeared by 2020, which underlines the need for a precise analysis of social inequalities. Federal Institute for Population Research reported.

inequalities on the housing market

The location is particularly tense for immigrants who have no access to cheaper inventory rents. The rental prices for locals have risen by 25-40% today, while prices for immigrants have even increased by up to 80%. At the same time, high incomes have increased by one third, while low incomes have been reduced by a fifth. This increases the existing inequalities in the rental apartment market and makes it increasingly impossible for many households to manage rents.

What does that mean for the tenants in the region? They face the challenge of letting rents in good time so as not to get into an even more difficult financial situation. Against this background, it is important that both a political and a social discussion about living and renting is initiated. The pressure on political decision -makers to find solutions for the pressing problems on the housing market is growing.

A look into the future

How will the situation develop? Experts warn that if no effective measures are taken, the financial burden of many households will continue to increase. Stabilization of rental prices is urgently required to meet the needs of those affected. A comprehensive analysis of the market conditions and socially funded residential projects could be possible some approaches to meet the challenges of the housing market sustainably. Time is urged - a quick action is required here.