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		kleiba 27 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Germany has the highest proportion of rental tenan... Interestingly, more than half the population of Germany does not own the home they live in.

beardyw 27 days ago [–]

I think security of tenure is often a factor. I assume Germany must have strong rights.

UK is 35%

kleiba 27 days ago | [–]

I think affordability is another factor, as in, it's not always by choice that people rent.

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