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White Paper – a.s.r. real assets develops new approach to housing affordability

a.s.r. real assets publishes the white paper “Refining affordability in the Dutch residential rental market”. It presents a multidimensional approach to measuring rent affordability (35% ratio, local income, energy and utility costs) and will be used in the ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund from 2026.

by a.s.r. real estate
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CO₂ price: The real cost question begins in 2028

A market commentary by Wüest Partner: The cabinet decision of 12 August 2026 leaves the national CO₂ price 2027 at 55–65 €/t. From 2028, ETS 2 will take effect with market-based, potentially higher prices – particularly risky for inefficient buildings. Investors should plan for higher scenarios.
by Wüest Partner 
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IVD: Housing construction continues low water

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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Positions of civil society and business on the continuation of administrative reform

by Architekten- und Ingenieurverein zu Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (AIV)
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UK VC funding value soars 113% YoY despite flat deal activity during January–July 2026, finds GlobalData

The UK’s VC market recorded a 113% increase in funding volume in Jan-Jul 2026 despite stagnating deal numbers, according to GlobalData. Larger rounds and value focus shaped the trend; globally, the number of deals fell by 2%, volume increased. UK holds 7% of deals and 3% of value.
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Savills: Services and technology sectors drive demand for office space in Europe

by Savills
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Heat pump analysis surprises: More buildings suitable than previously assumed

by Aroundhome
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REALOGIS leases around 4,250 m² of warehouse and office space near Darmstadt

REALOGIS is leasing around 4,250 m² of warehouse and office space to De Haas Road Cargo in Weiterstadt near Darmstadt. The logistics company is relocating from Hochheim am Main; eight ramp gates and the good connections were the deciding factors. The owner is P3 Logistic Parks.

by REALOGIS
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Aroundtown secures long-term letting with over 14,500 sqm at Admiraliteitskade 62 in Rotterdam

Aroundtown reports over 14,500 m² of new lettings and lease extensions in the office property Admiraliteitskade 62 in Rotterdam, including 8,400 m² with the anchor tenant as well as space for Nevesbu, Chane and KoersVO. Long-term contracts (~10 years) strengthen stability and location.

by Aroundtown
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AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland rents 408 square meters at K32 in Worms

AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland is renting 408 square metres on the 2nd floor of the revitalised K32 in Worms and setting up a barrier-free customer centre with nine consultation areas there. The interior work by e+k AG will start, with completion planned for the beginning of 2027.

by ehret+klein
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Perigus Energy acquires approved Olpe-Rehringhausen wind farm project from ABO Energy

Perigus Energy has acquired the rights to the approved Olpe-Rehringhausen wind farm from ABO Energy. On March 26, 2026, the district of Olpe approved three wind turbines with 7 MW each. The proximity to the Windfart project creates synergies for planning, implementation and operation.

by Perigus Energy Deutschland GmbH
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MEAG builds forestry portfolio in Scotland

MEAG is expanding its forestry portfolio in the United Kingdom: a mandate in the low three-digit million pound range has been promised for customers, a significant part of which is already invested in managed forest land in Scotland. The goal is high-yielding, high-quality forests.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
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Aigner Immobilien brokers medical centre in a prime location in the west of Munich

Aigner Immobilien has brokered a medical centre with around 2,050 m² of rental space in the west of Munich near Nymphenburg Palace Park to a portfolio holder. The property, built in 2008 on a plot of 2,000 m², is considered a sought-after asset; Price and exact location remain confidential.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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HAMBURG TEAM receives building permit for 185 residential units in Hamburg-Veddel and sells residential project in its entirety

The building permit for the Uffelnsweg residential project on the Veddel has been available since 19 August 2026. HAMBURG TEAM sold the project in its entirety: SAGA is taking over six buildings with 148 subsidised apartments, another with 37 units will go to the fund; Completion planned by summer 2028.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
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Robert C. Spies brokers investment property with 18 senior apartments

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of an investment property with 18 barrier-free senior apartments at Ludwig-Roselius-Allee 181b in Bremen. The seller is Ellener Hof 66 Projektgesellschaft mbH; the three-storey timber building (Efficiency House 40) is fully let.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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NEXT Generation Invest wins SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant for Rostock’s Kesselborn district

NEXT Generation Invest and OstseeSparkasse Rostock have won SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant in the “Officedeck” office building in the Kesselborn district in Rostock. The lease from 2029 includes space on two floors as well as common areas and parking spaces with e-charging points.

by Next Generation Invest AG
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Peakside leases logistics project of over 60,000 square meters in Mülheim-Kärlich to large textile service providers

Peakside Capital Advisors is leasing its logistics development in Mülheim-Kärlich to a textile service provider. Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2028; the lease runs for 20 years. 76,000 Euro pallet spaces and 140,000 small carton spaces are planned.

by Peakside Capital
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Historic “Tiny Houses” from the turn of the century: Rohrer Immobilien brokers 18 listed terraced houses in Ingolstadt

Rohrer Immobilien has brokered the sale of 18 listed terraced houses in Ingolstadt. A pension fund sold to SüdWERT Wohnungsprivatisierungsgesellschaft. The new owner wants to privatize the houses step by step and make preferential offers to tenants.

by Rohrer Immobilien
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Quantum acquires residential property in Berlin-Friedrichshain

Quantum Immobilien KVG has acquired a residential property in Berlin-Friedrichshain, completed in 2018, for an individual mandate managed by it. The property comprises 67 privately financed apartments and a daycare centre with around 6,900 m²; Asset deal, purchase price confidential.

by Quantum AG
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ÖFB leases 1,500 square metres in BioSquare Leipzig to PBM GR. UP

ÖFB is leasing around 1,500 square metres in component B of BioSquare Leipzig to PBM GR on a long-term basis. UP. The company, which specialises in life science, is relocating its headquarters to BioCity; the handover is planned for May 2027.

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
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Distart Education GmbH acquires company headquarters in Leipzig city centre

Distart Education has acquired an office property of around 2,600 m² in Große Fleischergasse in the centre of Leipzig. The transfer of ownership took place on 30 June 2026; BNP Paribas Real Estate advised on the transaction. The five-storey building will become the central headquarters of the company.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Rohrer Immobilien brokers striking commercial property in Würzburg city centre in joint business

Rohrer Immobilien München and Vogel Immobilien Würzburg have advised on the sale of a landmark commercial property in Würzburg’s city centre. A family office acquired the property, which was leased to DM drugstores on a long-term basis, with around 1,530 square metres of rental space.

by Rohrer Immobilien
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CBRE advises on the sale of the Colonius Carré in Cologne

CBRE advised the owner of Cologne’s Colonius Carré on the sale process. The buyer of the mixed-use property is Ashtrom Properties Germany; there is no information on the purchase price. The property in Ehrenfeld covers around 14,675 m² and is used as an office and retail outlet.

by CBRE
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Oreda is involved in the Real Estate Institute of Frankfurt School

Oreda is involved in the Frankfurt School Real Estate Institute and in the new international master’s program in Real Estate. The managing directors Dr. Daniel Landgraf and Dr. Christopher Yvo Oertel are appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board and teach in the master’s program. Dr. Dominik Rehse also teaches on AI.

by Oreda GmbH
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Joint venture of PEG Hamburg & Reiß & Co. Group starts construction of the Premier Inn Hotel in Hamburg’s Adenauerallee

A joint venture between the Reiß & Co. Group and PEG Hamburg has begun construction of a Premier Inn on Adenauerallee in St. Georg. The hotel with 296 rooms is scheduled to be completed by mid-2028; RKW Architects are planning, Köster is building, financed by Bayern LB.

by Reiß & Co. Gruppe
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Asklepios relies on digital investment planning with WAIYS for 300 buildings

For Asklepios, WAIYS and sh+ have developed a digital solution for ESG and maintenance planning for around 300 buildings. It bundles building, energy, condition and cost data, prioritizes measures according to budget and is in use. Further functions are planned.

by WAIYS
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ABG Real Estate Group implements refurbishment of commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG

ABG Real Estate Group is taking over the refurbishment of a commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG. Around 10,000 m² of office and commercial space will be modernised and repositioned; sustainability certification is planned, and additional uses on the ground floor are possible.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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Westbridge accompanies Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie in the next step towards more consumption transparency at 285 measuring points

Westbridge Advisory is supporting the Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie Foundation in the reorganization of metering point operations for electricity and gas at 285 locations. The new contract structure runs until 2034 and is intended to standardize consumption data, increase transparency and identify potential savings.

by Westbridge
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OnZero and Helen agree to feed recovered waste heat from AI computing processes into Helsinki’s district heating network

OnZero and Helen have entered into an agreement to feed waste heat from AI computing processes into Helsinki’s district heating network. Starting next year, the AI Heat Factory is expected to supply up to 525,000 MWh of heat for around 70,000 homes, thus reducing fossil heat generation.

by OnZero
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Capcora exclusively mandated with M&A process for SOWITEC’s renewable energy project portfolio

Capcora has been exclusively retained to provide M&A advice for the sale of project rights of the SOWITEC Group. The creditors’ committee issued the mandate at the suggestion of the insolvency administrator Dr. Holger Leichtle (GÖRG). The portfolio comprises around 32 GW in several countries.

by Capcora GmbH
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Verschattung eines Teilstücks der Hohe Straße mit Dom Quelle: Aachener Grundvermögen
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Cooperation project “Climate Lab Cologne” – Valid data for effective climate adaptation of highly frequented inner-city locations

The cooperation project “Climate Lab Cologne” is investigating how inner-city retail locations remain attractive despite increasing heat. Research shows that climate adaptation must be planned on a site-by-site basis. Measures such as shading, greening or water misting are evaluated on the basis of data.

by Aachener Grundvermögen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft
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Berlin: AG City and FÜRST provide joint impetus for the future of City West

The FÜRST real estate project is a new member of AG City Berlin. The membership was announced at the City Talk on the FÜRST site; around 200 guests took part. Politicians and the district praised the importance for the development of City West, including the return of the comedy on Ku’damm.

by FÜRST
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Dr. Peters Group takes over investor management for nine funds from Deutsche Bank subsidiary

The Dr. Peters Group is taking over the investor management for nine funds of Deutsche Immobilien Leasing GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank. In doing so, it serves over 10,000 additional investors and strengthens its business in renewable energies. Further mandates are in preparation.

by Dr. Peters Group
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Visualisierung Batteriespeichersystemen (BESS) – Musteransicht (Urheber: TESVOLT AG)
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Lindhorst Group invests in battery storage systems – TESVOLT is partner for first 21 MWh project

The Lindhorst Group and TESVOLT are implementing a battery storage system with a capacity of 21 MWh and an output of 6.4 MW in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The project strengthens the integration of renewable energies, increases grid stability and marks an important step in the expansion of the BESS strategy.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
TESVOLT AG
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Die Treppenhalle des Badischen Hofs – Leonardo Limited Edition in Baden-Baden; Copyright: © Leonardo Hotels Central Europe
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Aroundtown signs 20-year lease with Leonardo Hotels following extensive reconstruction of Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden

Aroundtown has comprehensively revitalized the historic Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden and reopened it as part of the Leonardo Limited Edition since July 2026. Leonardo Hotels operates the hotel under a 20-year lease. Modernized areas and spa expand the offer.

by Aroundtown
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The “Newton House” in Utrecht; Copyright: Aroundtown
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Aroundtown Equips Its Entire Dutch Portfolio with Smartvatten for Real-Time Water Consumption Monitoring

Digital Smartvatten water management solutions have now been integrated across 100% of Aroundtown’s Dutch portfolio. The rollout across the German portfolio is also progressing steadily.

by Aroundtown
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KINGSTONE and ADVENTRA establish institutional platform for infrastructure investments

KINGSTONE IM and ADVENTRA establish the joint company KINGSTONE Infrastructure Investments (KII) for institutional infrastructure investments. Focus: resilient energy, mobility, digital and security-related infrastructure, primarily in Germany. Managing Directors: von Carlowitz, Mieth, Radert.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
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INDUSTRIA digitizes heating systems with Green Fusion

INDUSTRIA is cooperating with the Berlin-based company Green Fusion and digitizing around 400 heating systems in the managed portfolio. Up to 16% energy savings, reduced CO₂ emissions and support in meeting GModG requirements are expected.

by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
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Founding of ENOVA Generation GmbH: ENOVA wins Sosteneo as a partner for the next phase of growth

ENOVA establishes ENOVA Generation GmbH and contributes a portfolio of eleven wind farms (approx. 350 MW) from ENOVA Value. Sosteneo becomes the majority shareholder, ENOVA remains involved and continues to operate. The aim is to expand the portfolio to up to 1 GW.

by ENOVA Power GmbH
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Joint venture of PEG Hamburg & Reiß & Co. Group starts construction of the Premier Inn Hotel in Hamburg’s Adenauerallee

A joint venture between the Reiß & Co. Group and PEG Hamburg has begun construction of a Premier Inn on Adenauerallee in St. Georg. The hotel with 296 rooms is scheduled to be completed by mid-2028; RKW Architects are planning, Köster is building, financed by Bayern LB.

by Reiß & Co. Gruppe
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Periscope Logistics receives building permit for 20,000 square meters in Pohlheim

Periscope Logistics has received two building permits for new logistics properties in Pohlheim (Rhein-Main). Halls with around 12,000 and 8,000 m² are planned according to modern, ESG-compliant standards. Completion is scheduled for 2027; space is still available.

by Periskop
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ABG Real Estate Group implements refurbishment of commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG

ABG Real Estate Group is taking over the refurbishment of a commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG. Around 10,000 m² of office and commercial space will be modernised and repositioned; sustainability certification is planned, and additional uses on the ground floor are possible.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland rents 408 square meters at K32 in Worms

AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland is renting 408 square metres on the 2nd floor of the revitalised K32 in Worms and setting up a barrier-free customer centre with nine consultation areas there. The interior work by e+k AG will start, with completion planned for the beginning of 2027.

by ehret+klein
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GreenPlaces celebrates topping-out ceremony for sustainable and flexible commercial space in Aichtal

GreenPlaces has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a new commercial site in Aichtal. On 5,100 m², 26 modular units in timber construction with around 3,100 m² of usable space are being built; Occupancy at the end of 2026/beginning of 2027. Investment volume: around 9 million euros.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
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Berlin Senate decides to draw up the development plan for the high-rise building at Alexanderplatz developed by Hines

On 25 August, the Berlin Senate approved the draft of the development plan I-B4a-3 for the Hines high-rise at Alexanderplatz. Committee deliberation and approval of the House of Representatives are still pending. Mixed uses are planned and up to 380 rental apartments in the future.

by Hines
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HAMBURG TEAM receives building permit for 185 residential units in Hamburg-Veddel and sells residential project in its entirety

The building permit for the Uffelnsweg residential project on the Veddel has been available since 19 August 2026. HAMBURG TEAM sold the project in its entirety: SAGA is taking over six buildings with 148 subsidised apartments, another with 37 units will go to the fund; Completion planned by summer 2028.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
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In the heart of Cologne: MEININGER Hotel at Barbarossaplatz from 2029

MEININGER Hotels is planning its second hotel in Cologne at Barbarossaplatz; The opening is scheduled for the second quarter of 2029. An existing office building is being converted into a hotel with 305 rooms and up to 1,160 beds with Avison Young Investment Management and Alfons & alfreda.

by MEININGER Hotels
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Visualisierung Batteriespeichersystemen (BESS) – Musteransicht (Urheber: TESVOLT AG)
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Lindhorst Group invests in battery storage systems – TESVOLT is partner for first 21 MWh project

The Lindhorst Group and TESVOLT are implementing a battery storage system with a capacity of 21 MWh and an output of 6.4 MW in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The project strengthens the integration of renewable energies, increases grid stability and marks an important step in the expansion of the BESS strategy.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
TESVOLT AG
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ENVIRIA and FOUR PARX realize 847.8 kWp of commercial photovoltaics in Dreieich, Hesse

ENVIRIA and FOUR PARX are building a photovoltaic system with 847.8 kWp on the commercial property “FOUR PARX Dreieich Airport”. On 3,764.40 m2, 1,884 modules generate around 809,000 kWh per year and save approx. 307,000 kg of CO2. Construction will start in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

by ENVIRIA
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Visualisierung Römerquartier (Copyright: Bonava Deutschland GmbH)
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Neighbourhood development in Langen on the home stretch

Bonava is pushing Römerquartier 2 in Langen towards completion: In November 2026, 50 more condominiums are to be completed in the Liebigstraße development area, 47 have already been sold. One to four-room apartments are planned according to the Efficiency House 55 standard.

by Bonava
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NEXT Generation Invest wins SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant for Rostock’s Kesselborn district

NEXT Generation Invest and OstseeSparkasse Rostock have won SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant in the “Officedeck” office building in the Kesselborn district in Rostock. The lease from 2029 includes space on two floors as well as common areas and parking spaces with e-charging points.

by Next Generation Invest AG
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Peakside leases logistics project of over 60,000 square meters in Mülheim-Kärlich to large textile service providers

Peakside Capital Advisors is leasing its logistics development in Mülheim-Kärlich to a textile service provider. Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2028; the lease runs for 20 years. 76,000 Euro pallet spaces and 140,000 small carton spaces are planned.

by Peakside Capital
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Die Treppenhalle des Badischen Hofs – Leonardo Limited Edition in Baden-Baden; Copyright: © Leonardo Hotels Central Europe
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Aroundtown signs 20-year lease with Leonardo Hotels following extensive reconstruction of Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden

Aroundtown has comprehensively revitalized the historic Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden and reopened it as part of the Leonardo Limited Edition since July 2026. Leonardo Hotels operates the hotel under a 20-year lease. Modernized areas and spa expand the offer.

by Aroundtown
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Ground-breaking ceremony for the “Holzmarkt 51” quarter in Berlin-Friedrichshain

Berlinovo and Berliner Bäder-Betriebe broke ground for the “Holzmarkt 51” quarter in Berlin-Friedrichshain on August 24, 2026. A new public swimming pool with twice the water surface, approx. 375 student apartments as well as office and retail space are planned.

by berlinovo
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Visualisierung Gewerbepark CTPark Dresden Nord (Quelle: CTP Deutschland)
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CTP begins construction work on new CTPark Dresden Nord business park

CTP has started construction work on the CTPark Dresden Nord in Ottendorf-Okrilla. Four buildings with 16 units and around 31,000 m² of usable space are being built on a 78,000 m² site. Photovoltaics and DGNB Gold target are planned; first units ready for occupancy from 2027.

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GRR GARBE Retail strengthens its commercial division with Jakob Becker

GRR GARBE Retail appoints Jakob Becker as Head of Commercial Management. He will be responsible for accounting, controlling and IT in the future and brings almost 20 years of real estate experience to the table, most recently as Director Controlling at LBBW Immobilien; previously OFB and Deloitte.

by GARBE Retail
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Scope Rating: INTREAL Receives Grade AA for Sixth Consecutive Year

Scope once again confirms the AA (SMR) grade for INTREAL in the service KVG rating. The high-performance IT infrastructure, the digital partner platform INTREAL Connect as well as solid profitability and progressive automation are recognized.

by IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
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Altaroc Partners launches in Germany

Altaroc Partners starts its activities in Germany and opens an office in Munich. Country Head Germany & Austria is Djamina Grimm. After expanding into Switzerland and Italy, the private equity specialist is thus driving forward its European growth strategy.

by Altaroc Partners
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Aedifica NV/SA: 2026 half year financial report

Aedifica presents its half-year report for 2026. After the Cofinimmo takeover (control 10 March, merger 1 July), the key figures increase: EPRA EPS €2.71 (+5%), EPRA Earnings €189.9 million (+54%), rent €292.3 million (+62%), portfolio €12.5 billion.

by aedifica
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Andreas Trumpp (Copyright: KGAL GmbH & Co. KG)
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KGAL appoints Andreas Trumpp as new Head of Research

KGAL appoints Andreas Trumpp FRICS as Head of Research. From 15 September 2026, he will be responsible for the Group’s research on real estate, sustainable infrastructure and aviation. Trumpp brings over 20 years of experience and is expected to further sharpen the investment strategies.

by KGAL
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Michael Stapf, neuer Managing Director Development Germany & Austria bei Greystar. Bildquelle: Michael Stapf.
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Greystar appoints Michael Stapf as Managing Director Development Germany & Austria

Greystar appoints Michael Stapf as Managing Director Development Germany & Austria. In the future, he will be responsible for the development pipeline in both countries and will drive new projects forward together with investment and operations teams. Previously, he worked for LBBW Immobilien and International Campus, among others.

by Greystar
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Peter Lausmann takes over as Head of Strategic Communications at Newmark in Germany

Newmark appoints Peter Lausmann as Head of Communications Germany, strengthening his management team in Germany. The communications and real estate expert with over 20 years of experience will strategically drive media relations, internal communications and social media.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
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Union Investment Real Estate is repositioning its real estate platform

Union Investment Real Estate is realigning its real estate platform and bundling the management into three areas: Fund Management, Real Estate Management and Operations. Digitalisation and AI are coming more into focus. Henrike Waldburg will step down from the Management Board on 31.8.2026.

by Union Investment Real Estate
Dynamics
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Savills further expands Capital Markets team and strengthens its Berlin office

Savills is strengthening its Berlin Capital Markets team: Leiv Pfizenmaier will join PTXRE as Director Investment on October 1, 2026, while Max Andreae will join as a consultant. The company is thus continuing its investment strategy and strengthening its market position in Germany.

by Savills
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International Campus launches THE FIZZ Plus

International Campus is introducing a new residential category with THE FIZZ Plus: fully furnished all-inclusive apartments with additional equipment. After the pilot in Berlin and experiences in Vienna, the roll-out will start at nine locations in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

by International Campus
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Senckenbergturm, Frankfurt - Asset Management NAS (Copyright: NAS Invest Group)
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NAS Invest adopts AI-native operating model and launches talecap

NAS Invest Group is converting its investment and asset management to an AI-native operating model and is founding the technology and transformation company talecap for this purpose. talecap controls the intelligence layer; NAS also acts as an operating partner for third parties, for example in restructurings.

by NAS Invest Group
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DAHLER Invest expands investment business in Hanover

DAHLER Invest is expanding its investment business in Hanover. The locations are managed by the long-standing licensees Insa Sophia Cornelius and Jörn Fischer; Focus on multi-family as well as residential and commercial buildings. The market is considered to be stable in price, and a sideways movement is currently being observed.

by DAHLER
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CA Immo: Stable operating performance despite challenging market environment in the first half of 2026

CA Immo recorded stable operating performance in the 1st half of 2026 despite a difficult market: occupancy rate of 94%, like-for-like rental income +2%, EBITDA of € 76.3 million (–15%), consolidated net income of € –1.4 million. Completion of the Berlin project “Upbeat” strengthens earnings from H2 2026.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
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v.l.n.r.: Daniel Preis, Co-CEO; David Maksim Hofmann, CDO; Klaus Schmitt, CEO (Copyright: Domicil Real Estate AG)
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Domicil Real Estate completes capital increase of EUR 10 million and extends Klaus Schmitt’s mandate on the Management Board

Domicil Real Estate has completed a capital increase of EUR 10 million: 70% was subscribed by a company of the Rock Capital Group, 30% by existing shareholders. The capital flows into privatization objects; Klaus Schmitt’s mandate has been extended until the end of 2027.

by Domicil Real Estate AG
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MEAG builds forestry portfolio in Scotland

MEAG is expanding its forestry portfolio in the United Kingdom: a mandate in the low three-digit million pound range has been promised for customers, a significant part of which is already invested in managed forest land in Scotland. The goal is high-yielding, high-quality forests.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
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Deutsche WindGuard: one gigawatt in technical operations management

For the first time, Deutsche WindGuard monitors renewable energy plants with a total capacity of over one gigawatt in Germany and the Netherlands. The 24/7 control center and the WONDER system ensure availability and efficiency; BSI KRITIS standards are met.

by Deutsche WindGuard GmbH
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Rethinking Project Development: Financing Becomes a Success Factor

Today, good projects often fail not because of the market, but because of financing. Why the right capital structure is becoming a decisive success factor and how alternative forms of financing such as private debt open up new scope for action for project developers.
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AI improving job security and productivity for asset managers, Clearwater Analytics research reveals

by Clearwater Analytics
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Location Decides – The Importance of Life Science Clusters

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More state against housing shortage? An Economic Classification of the Rent Cap, Socialization and the Federal Construction Corporation

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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“Aengevelt: Construction turbo still with teething problems.”

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Nahaufnahme von Solarmodulen bei Sonnenschein, Symbol für Rekord-Solarstromerzeugung in Deutschland im Juli 2026.
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New all-time solar high in Germany: 12 billion kWh of solar power in one month for the first time – IWR explains misunderstandings about EEG subsidies

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Self-storage in Germany continues to grow – occupancy rates and rents are rising

CBRE and the Association of German Self Storage Companies publish the 2026 industry report: In Germany, there are 1,394 locations with 2.92 million m², occupancy rates rise to 76.3%, rents to €302/m²/year. Awareness remains low, investors demand 4.75% prime yield.
by CBRE
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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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“Aengevelt: Experiencing nature in office buildings increases productivity.”

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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JLL: AI boom is changing the European data center landscape

by JLL
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Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

Fraunhofer IEG shows how geothermal energy can generate heat and lithium from deep saline water at the same time. Relevant lithium contents are present in the North German Basin; additional revenues could make projects more economical. Five factors determine the implementation.
by Fraunhofer IEG
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INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES ‘BIGGEST CHALLENGE’ FOR INFRASTRUCTURE LENDERS

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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Digital infrastructure: Rising demand, rising complexity

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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Renewable energies: More than 31,000 jobs in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

A study by the Hamburg Renewable Energy Cluster shows the importance of the industry in the metropolitan region: around 31,000 jobs and 5.3 billion euros in added value. Wind energy provides about 13,000 jobs; strong boost in hydrogen, grids, solar and storage.
by Erneuerbare Energien Hamburg Clusteragentur GmbH
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Europe’s policies to shape offshore wind as next frontier in renewable power, says GlobalData

by GlobalData
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Energy policy: Rich course brings higher electricity prices to industry and consumers

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

What do the next 12 months have in store for private markets? That’s the question our panel aims to answer on this week’s podcast.

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Webinar: InfraGrowth: What’s driving Europe’s infrastructure transition?

Senior portfolio managers from L&G and NTR recently sat down for an IPE-led webinar to discuss the key drivers behind Europe’s transformative infrastructure journey.

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Büromärkte im Vergleich: Berlin vs. München

Deutsche Büromärkte leben von der individuellen DNA der jeweiligen Stadt. Oft unterscheiden sich Nutzer- und damit auch Nachfragestrukturen stark voneinander.

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Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

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Acquisition of B+T podcast

Igneo extends its exposure to the waste sector with the acquisition of the 170 year old B+T Group

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Rückblick Webinar-Reihe „Macro Matters – The KINGSTONE Real Estate View“ (Juni 2025)

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BNPPRE meets CyrusOne: Data Center und ihre Rolle im digitalen Wandel

Data Center sind das Rückgrat der modernen digitalen Infrastruktur und im Fokus der Investoren. Doch welche Anforderungen gibt es zu beachten, und welche Chancen bietet ihre Entwicklung?

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Teilnehmer der Podiumsdiskussion waren (von links): Simon van Zoggel, Head of Transaction IMAXXAM, Heike Beyer, Head of Asset Management DACH Commerz Real AG, Brigitte Adam, geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin ENA Experts Real Estate Valuation, Daniel Milkus, Geschäftsleitungsmitglied Aengevelt Immobilien, Klaus-Peter Hesse, Executive Consultant von Beuts & Coll.
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Aengevelt-Expertenrunde: Jetzt in Büroimmobilien investieren!

Eine hochrangige Expertenrunde, die an der Podiumsdiskussion “Hält Büro die Assetklasse?“ von DIP-Partner Aengevelt Immobilien auf der EXPO REAL teilnahm, war sich einig: Trotz großer Herausforderungen hat die Assetklasse Büro nicht nur Zukunft, sondern der richtige Zeitpunkt für Investments ist genau jetzt gekommen.

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Ocorian study reveals significance of regulation in determining fund structures in private equity

An Ocorian study shows that regulation shapes fund structuring in private equity. North America is considered the most complex market ahead of Europe, despite recent relaxations in climate and ESG rules. Many managers consider regulatory fragmentation to be underestimated.
by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

by Ypsilon Group
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Pegasus publishes “Private Debt Report 2026” – Orientation for the real estate market in the midst of financing upheaval

Pegasus Capital Partners publishes the Private Debt Report 2026. The digital dossier bundles assessments by industry experts on private debt, mezzanine and whole loans and classifies the role of alternative financing in the real estate market. The report is available now.
by Pegasus Capital Partners GmbH
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Lenders want to significantly expand real estate financing in Germany

by CBRE
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Not All Private Credit Is Equal: The Structural Case for Real Estate Debt

by Dennis Davidoff | MainCap GmbH
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