But this would suggest the opposite of reality - that rents increase faster than house prices. In this case German house prices are relatively high & rising fa

But this would suggest the opposite of reality - that rents increase faster than house prices. In this case German house prices are relatively high & rising faster, when compared to rents. In Berlin in particular purchase prices have increased by 8-10% per year in recent years where as rent prices have only increased by 3-5% per year (both are still cheap compared to Vancouver).