The debate over long-term flexible housing has gained further momentum in recent months. The focus is on issues such as rising rents, limited housing supply, and the role of this segment in the housing market. It is often assumed that long-term flexible housing contributes to the housing shortage or displaces regular housing. At the same time, more extensive regulatory interventions are coming into political focus.
What has often been missing from the debate so far is a robust empirical foundation. To establish this, we commissioned two independent studies from the ifo Institute and Prognos AG. They analyze the market structure, the demand for long-term flexible housing, and its significance for the labor market and economic development. The findings present a more nuanced picture. Long-term flexible housing is a very small segment with no demonstrable displacement effect and, at the same time, fulfills an important function for professional mobility.
This policy briefing summarizes the key findings and helps to objectify the current debate.
Yours sincerely,
Jan Hase
CEO Wunderflats
