die Bodenspekulation
Translation
land speculation, real estate speculation
Examples
Die Bodenspekulation treibt die Mieten in die Höhe.
Land speculation is driving up the rents.
Grammar Patterns
((die Bodenspekulation)) as a subject Land speculation is... Die Bodenspekulation ist ein Problem in Großstädten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundstücksspekulation (property speculation)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Boden' (land, ground) and 'Spekulation' (speculation).
Memory Tips
Picture people speculating on the value of a piece of ground ('Boden').