Logistics property: Tenants are paying more attention to quality and performance
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Logistics property: Tenants are paying more attention to quality and performance

Europe’s logistics tenants are increasingly demanding high-quality, high-performance space. According to the European Logistics Survey 2026, demand remains stable, decision-making processes are taking longer and many are optimising their portfolios rather than expanding. Electricity supply is becoming a key selection criterion.

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A clear shift in positions

At this year’s EXPO REAL, we observed a clear shift in perspectives and a palpable sense of realism in many of the discussions.
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EXPO REAL 2026 – Views from the property sector
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EXPO REAL 2026 – Views from the property sector

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Expert assessment: The cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic systems on blocks of flats
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Expert assessment: The cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic systems on blocks of flats

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Study: Asset managers report a sharp rise in risk across investment, operations, regulation and reputation

A global Clearwater study of 250 senior executives at asset management firms reveals a sharp rise in risks: market, credit, liquidity and concentration risks are on the increase. The biggest concern for the next 12 months is technology/cyber risk. Reputational, ESG and competitive risks are also rising.
by Clearwater Analytics
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JLL: Strong performance in retail property investments
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JLL: Strong performance in retail property investments

by JLL
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Best result since 2022 on the Düsseldorf investment market

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CapMan Real Estate and AP Pension acquire the Scandic Webers Hotel in Copenhagen
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CapMan Real Estate and AP Pension acquire the Scandic Webers Hotel in Copenhagen

CapMan Real Estate, together with AP Pension, has acquired the Scandic Webers Hotel in Copenhagen for the CMNRE IV fund as part of a 50:50 joint venture. The 152-room hotel (approx. 7,400 sq m) is to undergo extensive modernisation. Completion of the transaction is subject to EU merger control approval.

by CapMan Real Estate
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REALOGIS has brokered the letting of around 4,000 m² of warehouse space in Gensingen
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REALOGIS has brokered the letting of around 4,000 m² of warehouse space in Gensingen

REALOGIS has brokered the letting of around 4,000 m² of warehouse space in a business park in Gensingen on behalf of PUTSCH Immobilien GmbH. The tenant is a regional logistics company, which will use the space to store packaged foodstuffs. The site benefits from quick access to the A61 and A60 motorways.

by REALOGIS
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AIF Capital signs new lease for supermarket premises in Frielendorf
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AIF Capital signs new lease for supermarket premises in Frielendorf

AIF Capital has signed a new lease agreement with Netto Marken-Discount for a 1,370-square-metre supermarket space in Frielendorf. The branch has now opened following refurbishment. The local council and the company see this as a positive sign for local retail provision and the area.

by AIF Capital Group
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Silverton sells modern office building in Meerbusch to an international private investor
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Silverton sells modern office building in Meerbusch to an international private investor

Tristan’s EPISO-5 fund and Silverton have sold an office property in Meerbusch to a US private investor. 3,100 m², built in 2006, currently fully let (four tenants, average lease term approx. 10 years), 83 parking spaces with electric charging points. Purchase price confidential; advisers included rheinwert, Dentons and PwC.

by Silverton Group
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Livory acquires another plot of land in Berlin-Lichtenberg
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Livory acquires another plot of land in Berlin-Lichtenberg

Livory has acquired a further plot of land at 191 Siegfriedstraße in Berlin-Lichtenberg. The plan is to develop 9,515 m² of lettable space on the 5,000 m² site, comprising 7,065 m² of residential space and 2,450 m² of commercial space. The seller is Trei Real Estate; no details have been disclosed regarding the purchase price.

by Livory
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Nordex Group secures new orders totalling 389 MW in Turkey
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Nordex Group secures new orders totalling 389 MW in Turkey

The Nordex Group has secured new orders in Turkey totalling 389 MW. The company will supply and install 56 Delta4000 turbines, each accompanied by multi-year service contracts. The projects are scheduled to come on stream in stages from 2027 to 2028.

by Nordex SE
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Nordex Group secures orders totalling 228 MW in Southern, Central and Eastern Europe
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Nordex Group secures orders totalling 228 MW in Southern, Central and Eastern Europe

At the end of September, the Nordex Group secured orders for 35 wind turbines with a combined capacity of around 228 MW in several countries across Southern, Central and Eastern Europe. The contracts include maintenance services for up to 25 years and cold-climate turbines fitted with anti-icing systems.

by Nordex SE
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Tishman Speyer’s TS Plus Europe fund acquires a student accommodation block in Vienna with 466 units
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Tishman Speyer’s TS Plus Europe fund acquires a student accommodation block in Vienna with 466 units

Tishman Speyer has acquired a student accommodation block in Vienna-Erdberg, comprising 466 units and completed in 2024, for its TS Plus Europe fund. This is the fund’s first investment; the building, located near the Vienna BioCenter, features a gym and a roof terrace, amongst other amenities, and is ÖGNI Gold-certified.

by Tishman Speyer
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Livory acquires building plot for 90 residential units in Berlin
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Livory acquires building plot for 90 residential units in Berlin

Livory has acquired a plot of land measuring approximately 2,080 m² on Eitelstraße in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Around 90 flats are to be built on a gross floor area of approximately 5,500 m²; planning permission has been secured via a preliminary planning decision. Livory is developing the site on behalf of a Henderson Park investor mandate; the purchase price remains confidential.

by Livory
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CAERUS completes a loan investment of around 20 million euros
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CAERUS completes a loan investment of around 20 million euros

CAERUS Debt Investments, acting as investment adviser to an institutional fund, has arranged a senior loan of €19.9 million. It is secured by a Dutch residential and mixed-use portfolio comprising 15 properties, around 11,600 m² and over 180 tenancy agreements.

by CAERUS Debt Investments AG
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Swiss Life Asset Managers expands its European value investment strategy with an office investment in Berlin
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Swiss Life Asset Managers expands its European value investment strategy with an office investment in Berlin

Swiss Life Asset Managers is investing in the office property at Schönhauser Allee 9 in Berlin, thereby expanding its European value investment strategy. The purchase agreement has been signed, and the transaction is expected to close in November 2026. CBRE acted as the broker.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Deutsche Asset One completes residential property transactions in Berlin worth around 120 million euros
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Deutsche Asset One completes residential property transactions in Berlin worth around 120 million euros

Deutsche Asset One has completed two residential property transactions in Berlin totalling around 120 million euros. A listed building complex in Tempelhof-Schöneberg was sold for approximately 100 million euros, whilst the new-build complex ‘Grünfinken’ in Altglienicke was acquired for approximately 20 million euros.

by Deutsche Asset One
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Empira Group completes acquisition of the ‘Bärenpark’ residential estate in Berlin – BayernLB provides €62.5 million in funding for the transition-to-green investment
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Empira Group completes acquisition of the ‘Bärenpark’ residential estate in Berlin – BayernLB provides €62.5 million in funding for the transition-to-green investment

Empira Group has completed the acquisition of the “Bärenpark” residential estate in Tempelhof, Berlin. BayernLB is financing the transition-to-green investment with €62.5 million; plans include switching from gas to district heating and implementing further energy-efficiency measures.

by Empira Group
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Essen: CUBION brokers 230 m² of office space in the Cranachhöfe
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Essen: CUBION brokers 230 m² of office space in the Cranachhöfe

CUBION is brokering around 230 m² of office space in the Cranachhöfe at Holsterhauser Platz 2 in Essen to Home Instead Betreuungsdienste Daheim umsorg GmbH. The location scores with its central location and good accessibility. The property is owned by VIVAWEST.

by CUBION Immobilien AG
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PAREF Gestion strengthens its presence in Germany with the acquisition of two local supply properties for SCPI PAREF Prima
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PAREF Gestion strengthens its presence in Germany with the acquisition of two local supply properties for SCPI PAREF Prima

PAREF Gestion acquires two local supply properties in Hamm and Bielefeld for the SCPI PAREF Prima fund. Both properties are fully leased to the cash & carry chain Handelshof for 7.5 years and strengthen the German strategy.

by PAREF Gestion
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"Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers around 900 m² of office space in the 'Twin Cubes'."
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"Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers around 900 m² of office space in the 'Twin Cubes'."

Aengevelt is brokering around 900 m² of office space for Buchalik Brömmekamp (BBR) and plenovia in the new 'Twin Cubes' building in Düsseldorf-Heerdt. The 10-year lease is the result of an exclusive stay-vs.-go mandate. The landlords are Deutsche Rück and VöV Rück.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia

BNP Paribas Real Estate has formed an alliance with the Ljubljana-based consultancy FORT VEGA, thereby strengthening its European network. The partnership provides advisory services for transactions and commercial property in Slovenia.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Landwind and Light:Guard sign an exclusive BNK framework agreement
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Landwind and Light:Guard sign an exclusive BNK framework agreement

Landwind and Light:Guard have signed an exclusive three-year BNK framework agreement. Around 130 turbines across more than 20 wind farms will be fitted with the system; many of these are new, whilst some are undergoing repowering. The aim is to significantly reduce night-time lighting and increase public acceptance.

by Landwind-Gruppe GmbH
Light:Guard GmbH
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Hanover: BAUM Group commissions Goldbeck Facility Services
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Hanover: BAUM Group commissions Goldbeck Facility Services

The BAUM Group has renewed its contract with Goldbeck Facility Services for the technical facility management of the Riethorst complex in Hanover. Following the change of ownership in early 2026, the service provider, which has been active since 2021, will remain responsible. The complex is fully let.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
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JUWI has secured contracts for the technical operation of six further battery energy storage systems (BESS)
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JUWI has secured contracts for the technical operation of six further battery energy storage systems (BESS)

JUWI has signed contracts with three energy companies for the technical operation, servicing and maintenance of six further battery energy storage projects. The facilities are currently under construction and will come on stream within six months. The portfolio under management is growing to around 700 MWh.

by JUWI GmbH
CooperationsEnergy
Art-Invest Real Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management agree on a strategic partnership for office investments in Germany
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Art-Invest Real Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management agree on a strategic partnership for office investments in Germany

Art-Invest Real Estate will take over the asset management of the Axel Springer Campus in Berlin on behalf of Norges Bank Investment Management with effect from 1 October 2026. Both partners have agreed to a strategic partnership and are planning further joint office investments in German metropolitan regions.

by Art Invest Real Estate
Norges Bank Investment Management
CooperationsReal Estate
Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln
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Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln

Kinesis and NEDE are planning a hybrid energy site in Hameln-Afferde comprising two wind turbines, two PV arrays and a BESS (totalling approx. 38 MW). The Administrative Committee has approved the drawing up of a project-specific development plan; implementation is expected to take place approximately 30 months after the by-law has been adopted.

by Kinesis Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
NEDE | NEDE GmbH
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aam2core takes over asset management for East German residential portfolio with 3,400 units
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aam2core takes over asset management for East German residential portfolio with 3,400 units

aam2core is taking over the asset management for an eastern German residential portfolio of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG with around 3,400 residential units. The mandate covers 145 properties in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.

by aam2core Holding AG
CooperationsReal Estate
CBRE takes over asset and property management of the Taunus Tower in Eschborn
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CBRE takes over asset and property management of the Taunus Tower in Eschborn

CBRE is taking over the asset and property management of the Taunus Tower in Eschborn. The client is Xanadu Properties S.à r.l. Asset management will start on 1 October 2026, and property management on 1 January 2027.

by CBRE
CooperationsReal Estate
Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and jointly launch first project THE ONE with approx. 900 new apartments in Munich
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Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and jointly launch first project THE ONE with approx. 900 new apartments in Munich

Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish the joint venture Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and plan around 4,500 new apartments. The kick-off project is THE ONE in the Hofmann-Höfe in Munich with around 900 apartments according to the KfW 40 standard.

by Rock Capital Group
CooperationsDevelopmentsDynamics
10 million euros for Kuro: Germany's largest general contractor relies on the Berlin-based AI company
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10 million euros for Kuro: Germany's largest general contractor relies on the Berlin-based AI company

Kuro receives 10 million euros in a financing round led by UVC Partners, in which Foundamental, Realyze Ventures and helloworld also participate. Founded in 2024, the Berlin-based AI platform supports general contractors in calculation, risk analysis and knowledge preservation.

by Realyze Ventures
CooperationsDynamics
Kinesis and NEDE agree on cooperation – starting signal for three wind farms with a capacity of 166 megawatts planned
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Kinesis and NEDE agree on cooperation – starting signal for three wind farms with a capacity of 166 megawatts planned

Kinesis and NEDE are entering into a multi-year cooperation for the development of wind, PV and storage projects. To start with, they are planning three wind farms in Lower Saxony with up to 166 MW. NEDE is in charge of the technical planning, Kinesis the commercial development.

by Kinesis Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
CooperationsEnergy
EARLYREAL partners with AEXbridge Capital
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EARLYREAL partners with AEXbridge Capital

EARLYREAL and AEXbridge Capital launch the AEXbridge Capital Germany unit for private debt financing in Germany. Led by Robert Mangin and Dr. Gisbert Beckers, it offers EUR 30–200 million across the entire capital structure and closes financing gaps.

by EARLYREAL
CooperationsPrivate Debt
Intelligent energy management system for the real estate industry: FASTR and KUGU develop "Pulse"
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Intelligent energy management system for the real estate industry: FASTR and KUGU develop "Pulse"

FASTR and KUGU are entering into a strategic partnership and are developing "Pulse", an AI-supported energy management system for the real estate industry. More than 500 systems have already been connected; the roll-out in the FASTR portfolio is scheduled to take place by the end of the year. EXPO REAL panels will accompany the launch.

by FASTR | FASTR
CooperationsEnergy
KGAL ESPF 6 project Endor signs long-term e-kerosene offtake agreement with Uniper
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KGAL ESPF 6 project Endor signs long-term e-kerosene offtake agreement with Uniper

Arcadia eFuels' Endor project in Vordingborg, Denmark, has signed a long-term offtake agreement for eSAF with Uniper. Uniper will purchase 40,000 metric tons annually for more than ten years. Delivery will start in the early 2030s; KGAL ESPF 6 is involved.

by KGAL
CooperationsDealsEnergy
Deutsche WindGuard and Sinoma sign contract for wind tunnel tests
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Deutsche WindGuard and Sinoma sign contract for wind tunnel tests

Deutsche WindGuard Engineering and Sinoma Wind Power Blade have signed a long-term framework agreement at WindEnergy Hamburg. From 2026 to 2030, it will ensure flexible wind tunnel tests in the Bremerhaven large wind tunnel and provide data for more efficient rotor blade development.

by Deutsche WindGuard GmbH
CooperationsEnergy
New standard for the real estate industry: gif e.V. and gpti e.V. publish integrated value creation concept 2026
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New standard for the real estate industry: gif e.V. and gpti e.V. publish integrated value creation concept 2026

gif e.V. and gpti e.V. publish the Value Creation Concept 2026 for the construction and real estate industry. It maps the real estate life cycle in nine stages along the customer journey, links processes, actors and data and offers an implementation guide for the introduction.

by gif Gesellschaft für Immobilienwirtschaftliche Forschung e.V.
CooperationsMarketsReal Estate

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Chart of the month: Data centres, beyond the AI noise
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Chart of the month: Data centres, beyond the AI noise

Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate the headlines but the clearest evidence of demand can be found in the infrastructure supporting it.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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VSB begins construction work on the Liethe-Lehmden wind farm repowering project in Lower Saxony
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VSB begins construction work on the Liethe-Lehmden wind farm repowering project in Lower Saxony

VSB has commenced work on the Liethe-Lehmden wind farm repowering project in Rastede. Three new turbines (18 MW) will replace four old turbines and are estimated to be able to supply around 11,300 three-person households. Dismantling is scheduled to begin in February 2027, with commissioning due in late summer 2027.

by VSB Holding GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
Wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein successfully begins operations
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Wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein successfully begins operations

Energiequelle has commissioned a wind farm comprising five Nordex N149 turbines with a total capacity of 28.5 MW in Loop and Schönbek (Schleswig-Holstein). It supplies electricity to around 20,000 households, saves approximately 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ and sets new standards with its anti-collision system and community engagement.

by Energiequelle GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
Yareal is upgrading the infrastructure around SOHO by Yareal in Warsaw, starting with a new look for Żupnicza Street in Kamionek
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Yareal is upgrading the infrastructure around SOHO by Yareal in Warsaw, starting with a new look for Żupnicza Street in Kamionek

Yareal Polska has begun upgrading Żupnicza Street between Bliska and Chodakowska in Warsaw. The project is part of a developer-funded programme to modernise three streets around SOHO by Yareal and will improve transport links in Kamionek.

by Yareal Polska
DevelopmentsInfrastructureReal Estate
Livory acquires another plot of land in Berlin-Lichtenberg
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Livory acquires another plot of land in Berlin-Lichtenberg

Livory has acquired a further plot of land at 191 Siegfriedstraße in Berlin-Lichtenberg. The plan is to develop 9,515 m² of lettable space on the 5,000 m² site, comprising 7,065 m² of residential space and 2,450 m² of commercial space. The seller is Trei Real Estate; no details have been disclosed regarding the purchase price.

by Livory
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
In Mundolsheim (67), OSLO architects and RCA atelier d’architecture are transforming the ES Group’s historic site
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In Mundolsheim (67), OSLO architects and RCA atelier d’architecture are transforming the ES Group’s historic site

OSLO architects and RCA atelier d’architecture are embarking on the modernisation of the historic ES site in Mundolsheim: the foundation stone was laid on 2 October 2026. The design focuses on the reuse of existing buildings, a green forum and RE2020 standards; completion is scheduled for 2028.

by OSLO architectes
RCA atelier d'architecture
DevelopmentsReal Estate
SEGRO begins eighth phase of construction at SEGRO Park Berlin Airport
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SEGRO begins eighth phase of construction at SEGRO Park Berlin Airport

SEGRO is launching the eighth construction phase at SEGRO Park Berlin Airport. Four buildings will house 44 units totalling around 55,300 m² of warehouse, office and service space; these will be available from January 2028. The project includes a 3.5 MWp solar PV system, BEG-40 construction standards and DGNB Gold certification.

by SEGRO
DevelopmentsInfrastructure
Livory acquires building plot for 90 residential units in Berlin
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Livory acquires building plot for 90 residential units in Berlin

Livory has acquired a plot of land measuring approximately 2,080 m² on Eitelstraße in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Around 90 flats are to be built on a gross floor area of approximately 5,500 m²; planning permission has been secured via a preliminary planning decision. Livory is developing the site on behalf of a Henderson Park investor mandate; the purchase price remains confidential.

by Livory
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
moderne stadt awards building plot in Deutz Harbour to GARBE
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moderne stadt awards building plot in Deutz Harbour to GARBE

moderne stadt has awarded the 10,884 m² plot 03 in Cologne’s Deutz Harbour to GARBE Urban Real Estate by way of direct award. The plans include up to 700 flats, as well as retail outlets and a nursery. A qualification process and technical due diligence are planned.

by GARBE Urban Real Estate Germany
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Panattoni is working with Rheinmetall to deliver one of its largest infrastructure projects in Germany
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Panattoni is working with Rheinmetall to deliver one of its largest infrastructure projects in Germany

Panattoni is developing a logistics and training centre for Rheinmetall on the site of the former Kassel-Calden Airport. Construction is due to start on 1 December 2026, with completion scheduled for 30 June 2027. The project will comprise 31,100 m² of logistics space, 6,900 m² of training facilities and up to 200 workstations.

by Panattoni
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln
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Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln

Kinesis and NEDE are planning a hybrid energy site in Hameln-Afferde comprising two wind turbines, two PV arrays and a BESS (totalling approx. 38 MW). The Administrative Committee has approved the drawing up of a project-specific development plan; implementation is expected to take place approximately 30 months after the by-law has been adopted.

by Kinesis Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
NEDE | NEDE GmbH
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
Empira Group completes acquisition of the ‘Bärenpark’ residential estate in Berlin – BayernLB provides €62.5 million in funding for the transition-to-green investment
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Empira Group completes acquisition of the ‘Bärenpark’ residential estate in Berlin – BayernLB provides €62.5 million in funding for the transition-to-green investment

Empira Group has completed the acquisition of the “Bärenpark” residential estate in Tempelhof, Berlin. BayernLB is financing the transition-to-green investment with €62.5 million; plans include switching from gas to district heating and implementing further energy-efficiency measures.

by Empira Group
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
STADT UND LAND creates 73 new rental apartments in Berlin-Mariendorf
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STADT UND LAND creates 73 new rental apartments in Berlin-Mariendorf

STADT UND LAND is starting the construction of 73 rental apartments in Berlin-Mariendorf, 62 of which are publicly subsidized. Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2029, and occupancy is scheduled for mid-2029.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
Developments
FOX Living starts construction of 189 apartments for student housing (PBSA) in Braunschweig
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FOX Living starts construction of 189 apartments for student housing (PBSA) in Braunschweig

FOX Living is starting the construction of 189 apartments for students, trainees and young professionals in Braunschweig. The completion of the PBSA project at Lampadiusring 8 is planned by September 2027.

by FOX Living
DevelopmentsReal Estate
KAPPE Has Launched the Marketing of Fully Leased "K 10" Serviced Apartment Property in Braunschweig
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KAPPE Has Launched the Marketing of Fully Leased "K 10" Serviced Apartment Property in Braunschweig

KAPPE Projektentwicklung is marketing the fully let serviced apartment project "K 10" in Braunschweig. The new building with 74 units, which will be completed in 2026, is operated by Limehome and has achieved occupancy rates of over 90 percent since July. The building complies with Efficiency House 40 and BREEAM Excellent.

by KAPPE Projektentwicklung GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Aurelis develops former Michelin site into "Profilwerk Karlsruhe"
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Aurelis develops former Michelin site into "Profilwerk Karlsruhe"

Around 126,000 square meters of industrial site will offer space for modern company space in the future.

by Aurelis Real Estate GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate

Dynamics

BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia

BNP Paribas Real Estate has formed an alliance with the Ljubljana-based consultancy FORT VEGA, thereby strengthening its European network. The partnership provides advisory services for transactions and commercial property in Slovenia.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
CooperationsDynamics
PATRIZIA commits to mobilising GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK
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PATRIZIA commits to mobilising GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK

PATRIZIA will raise and deploy GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK, following a meeting between its CEO, Asoka Wöhrmann, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the British Embassy in Berlin.

by PATRIZIA SE
DynamicsReal Estate
DSK opens a new office in Stuttgart and strengthens its presence in Baden-Württemberg
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DSK opens a new office in Stuttgart and strengthens its presence in Baden-Württemberg

DSK is launching DSK Stadtentwicklung Baden-Württemberg GmbH in Stuttgart, thereby strengthening its presence in the south. The team led by Managing Director Martin Riedißer supports local authorities with, amongst other things, regeneration, funding and planning; in the medium term, the full range of services is to be offered.

by DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
196+ forum Munich honours three winners of the ‘Hotel Property of the Year’ award for the first time: three concepts reflect the diversity of the hotel market
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196+ forum Munich honours three winners of the ‘Hotel Property of the Year’ award for the first time: three concepts reflect the diversity of the hotel market

At the 196+ forum Munich, three ‘Hotel Properties of the Year 2026’ were honoured for the first time: ARCOTEL Tabakfabrik (Linz), Casa Cook Madonna (Madonna di Campiglio) and Hotel Schani City (Vienna). The jury highlighted the diversity and innovative strength of current hotel concepts.

by 196+ forum München
DynamicsReal Estate
DGNB certifies 60 properties in the Real I.S. portfolio as taxonomy-compliant
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DGNB certifies 60 properties in the Real I.S. portfolio as taxonomy-compliant

The DGNB has confirmed the taxonomy compliance of 60 properties in the Real I.S. portfolio, representing around 30 per cent of the portfolio. At Expo Real in Munich, DGNB President Prof. Amandus Samsøe Sattler presented the certification; the Europe Plaza in Stuttgart serves as a prime example.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
DynamicsReal EstateRegulatory
UNIQA Real Estate appoints Mike Elsner as Head of Sales Real Estate DACH
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UNIQA Real Estate appoints Mike Elsner as Head of Sales Real Estate DACH

UNIQA Real Estate has appointed Mike Elsner as Head of Sales Real Estate DACH, thereby strengthening its institutional sales operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The investment platform is open to external investors. Elsner has more than 20 years’ experience.

by UNIQA Real Estate Management GmbH
DynamicsReal Estate
Swiss Life Asset Managers expands its European value investment strategy with an office investment in Berlin
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Swiss Life Asset Managers expands its European value investment strategy with an office investment in Berlin

Swiss Life Asset Managers is investing in the office property at Schönhauser Allee 9 in Berlin, thereby expanding its European value investment strategy. The purchase agreement has been signed, and the transaction is expected to close in November 2026. CBRE acted as the broker.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
DealsDynamicsReal Estate
PROXITY appoints George Fraser-Harding as Head of Transactions
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PROXITY appoints George Fraser-Harding as Head of Transactions

PROXITY has appointed George Fraser-Harding as Head of Transactions. He will take up his post in November 2026 and will report directly to CEO Guido Piñol. The former Aviva Investors manager will lead the firm’s European transaction activities.

by PROXITY
Dynamics
Michael Breck is to become the new Head of Industrial & Logistics for Bavaria
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Michael Breck is to become the new Head of Industrial & Logistics for Bavaria

Colliers has appointed Michael Breck as Head of Industrial & Logistics Bavaria with effect from 1 January 2027. The experienced project developer and former Colliers investment broker is returning to the firm after holding positions at Lang & Cie, amongst others. He is tasked with expanding the industrial and logistics business in Bavaria.

by Colliers
Dynamics
CTP accelerates growth in Germany with high-tech projects and record lettings
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CTP accelerates growth in Germany with high-tech projects and record lettings

CTP has recorded record lettings in Germany: by the end of August 2026, over 200,000 m² of space had been let, representing an increase of 166 per cent. At the same time, CTP is developing new high-tech parks in Mülheim and Düsseldorf, amongst other locations. There have also been successful lettings in Rostock, Bremen and Krefeld.

by CTP Deutschland
Dynamics
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Wüest Partner and MSCI join forces to support data-driven decision-making

Wüest Partner and MSCI are expanding their partnership, which was previously limited to Switzerland, to a global scale. MSCI market data will be gradually integrated into Wüest Dimensions to enhance analysis and investment decisions.

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NAI apollo appoints Justin Krone as Co-Head of Investment
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NAI apollo appoints Justin Krone as Co-Head of Investment

Justin Krone has taken over the position of Co-Head of Investment at NAI apollo on October 1, 2026. Together with Dr. Marcel Crommen, who is responsible for the area at management level, he will lead the company's investment department in the future.

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Colliers appoints Bastian Zägelein as Head of Capital Markets Residential & Land Bayern

Colliers is strengthening its residential business in Munich as of January 2027. Bastian Zägelein will take over the position of Head of Capital Markets Residential & Land Bayern.

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Westend Bank acquires ABN Amro's Real Estate Investment Management division
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Westend Bank acquires ABN Amro's Real Estate Investment Management division

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New brand for flexible working environments: Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate launches LEVL
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New brand for flexible working environments: Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate launches LEVL

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate is launching LEVL, a brand for flexible office and working environments. The first location will open on October 5, 2026 at Kaufingerstraße 15 in Munich and will be operated by infinitSpace.

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LIST expands its Executive Board and bundles competencies from development to operations
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LIST expands its Executive Board and bundles competencies from development to operations

LIST AG has expanded its Management Board as of October 1, 2026: Roland Sitzberger will take over the new Market & Customers division as CCO. Under CREATE. BUILD. OPERATE. the Group bundles services along the real estate life cycle and strengthens the customer perspective.

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Sicilian Hotel to Cut Annual Energy Costs by €500,000 With Solar Carport and Battery Storage System

The Saracen Sands Hotel & Conference Centre in Sicily is reducing its energy costs by around €500,000 annually with a solar carport and battery storage. The plant generates around 1.5 GWh per year, covers up to 90% of demand and stores over 2 MWh; the ROI is estimated to be less than four years.
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Ready for Liftoff: gif e.V. publishes guideline for digital transformation in the real estate industry

gif e.V. publishes the "Digital Transformation Guideline" as a practice-oriented framework for real estate companies. A transformation framework and a maturity model support the definition of goals, implementation and evaluation. Presentation at Expo Real 2026.
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The market is beginning to accept the new reality

My overriding impression of EXPO REAL 2026.
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DZG: Struggling town centres need a strong hospitality sector!

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Re-focusing on data centres with Kao Data
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In the second instalment of our blog series on data centres, Spencer Lamb, CEO of Kao Data, and Matteo Colombo, Managing Director of Digital Infrastructure at L&G, cover these assets from an investor’s standpoint while taking a long look at the future.
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Flower International: Flower Begins Construction of Hamburg's Largest Battery Storage System

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Data center analysis in Germany: Around 70 percent of the recorded connected load is accounted for by Hesse

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"Energy Charts" Data Platform Launches Price Simulator
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"Energy Charts" Data Platform Launches Price Simulator

Fraunhofer ISE is launching a price simulator on Energy-Charts.info that uses real bids from the day-ahead auction and includes additional battery storage systems. The tool shows prices, charge/discharge capacity and fill levels to the nearest quarter of an hour. Available from 2025, updated daily.
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