The sharp rise in residential rent prices in major German cities is slowing down compared to the rapid growth seen recently, according to an analysis by real estate specialists Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). However, outside the major cities, price increases have accelerated further in the first half of the year, the experts said. Overall, rent prices in Germany are increasing, but purchase prices for residential property in major cities are falling. The study analyzed around 35,000 rental and 41,000 purchase advertisements for new and existing buildings. According to JLL, the average asking rent p…