Minimalism - a trend, which is becoming increasingly vibrant in recent years due to many political and social factors. Generalized, one can say: who owns little, has more freedom.
Also in the real estate industry one hears more and more often of the minimalist micro apartments, which are afflicted with a variety of advantages. Due to the acute and in the near future highly possible further aggravating housing shortage in metropolitan areas, microapartments make a decisive contribution to counter the lack of housing. Also, the rising utility costs are kept within limits in microapartments due to the smaller living space.
Because of the high demand, microapartments are of great interest to investors. Also, the higher prices per square meter than more conventional, more spacious apartments attract many yield interested parties. In addition, the extremely high spectrum of interested parties favors the attractiveness of minimalist living.
For example, commuters who want a shorter commute to work are worth mentioning here. Sixty percent of older people over 60 say their apartment is too big. Thus, a micro apartment is also of great interest to seniors. However, the younger generation is also finding microapartments appealing - especially among students. While a large number of cities have already invested heavily in student apartments during new construction, demand remains high.
That's why rents in the student housing segment have risen sharply. On average, they cost almost six percent more in 2022 than in the previous year. Also for international and currently in high demand workers are Microapartments attractive due to the centrality, low price and possibility of a short rental period.
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Your VON POLL COMMERCIAL Team on Munich