One factor in countries that used to see high inflation, it was/is common to buy real estate and then build a house over the course of years with whatever money

One factor in countries that used to see high inflation, it was/is common to buy real estate and then build a house over the course of years with whatever money was available as a surplus at the end of the year. As can be seen in the large number of unfinished buildings in eg Greece, where in addition a house is traditionally expected as a dowry AFAIK.