Germany’s Slow-Motion Property Crash Is a Looming Risk for Banks
- A long-term view of property values has shielded banks so far
- That could change soon if more forced sales hit the market
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As fears about US commercial real estate roiled German banks this month, their message was clear: don’t worry, the vast majority of our property exposure is domestic.
That may not prove the comfort it seems.