INTREAL Investor Survey: Infrastructure remains in high demand; logistics tops the asset class ranking for the first time
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INTREAL Investor Survey: Infrastructure remains in high demand; logistics tops the asset class ranking for the first time

An INTREAL survey of 48 German institutional investors shows that infrastructure remains a key component of portfolios, particularly renewable energy and digital infrastructure. In the property sector, logistics has overtaken residential property for the first time; Europe and Germany are the clear favourites, whilst the US is losing ground.

by IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
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A clear shift in positions
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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.
by Jan-Peter Schmidt | Fondsbörse Deutschland Beteiligungsmakler AG
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Expert assessment: 80 days for the grid operator’s assessment – what’s holding up PV projects

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Ocorian survey reveals that the modernisation of carry allocation is accelerating across the private equity sector

An Ocorian study of private equity managers (USD 3.511 billion AUM) shows that the modernisation of carry allocation is gathering pace; 84 per cent expect this trend to accelerate. The drivers are more complex fund structures, regulation and taxation; points-based systems and phantom equity are gaining significant ground.
by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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JLL: The retail lettings market is regaining some momentum
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JLL: The retail lettings market is regaining some momentum

by JLL
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UK offshore wind build-out to depend on grid connections and market reforms, says GlobalData

by GlobalData
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AM ALPHA fully lets refurbished Malhoa 12 in Lisbon
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AM ALPHA fully lets refurbished Malhoa 12 in Lisbon

AM ALPHA, a global family office for real estate investments, has completed the comprehensive refurbishment of Malhoa 12 in Lisbon and secured Konecta as the building’s sole occupier. The global customer experience and digital services company will occupy the entire approximately 4,900 sqm of office space. The building has already been handed over to Konecta.

by AM ALPHA
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Following repositioning, KGAL has let 2,300 square metres at the WEZ Dortmund to Rusta
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Following repositioning, KGAL has let 2,300 square metres at the WEZ Dortmund to Rusta

KGAL Investment Management has let around 2,300 square metres of retail space at the WEZ Dortmund to the Swedish discounter Rusta. The new lease marks a milestone in the repositioning of 5,000 square metres and raises the rent level; it will be Rusta’s eleventh outlet in Germany.

by KGAL
DealsReal Estate
Robert C. Spies brokers retail space to GEERS
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Robert C. Spies brokers retail space to GEERS

Robert C. Spies has facilitated the letting of an approx. 170 m² retail space at Wachmannstraße 103 in Bremen to GEERS. The tenancy commenced on 1 August 2026, with the opening scheduled for 21 October 2026. GEERS is thereby strengthening its presence in Schwachhausen.

by Robert C. Spies KG
DealsReal Estate
Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten
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Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten

The joint venture between HIH Invest and Urban Partners has let 19,000 m² of logistics space in Herten on a long-term basis to Goodcang Logistics. The new 36,821 m² building, completed in 2026, was fully let prior to completion; Goodcang will take over a further approx. 18,500 m² in 2031.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
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"Aengevelt has brokered the sale of a block of flats in an exclusive location on the River Elbe to Die Stadtfelder Wohnungsgenossenschaft e.G. in Magdeburg."
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"Aengevelt has brokered the sale of a block of flats in an exclusive location on the River Elbe to Die Stadtfelder Wohnungsgenossenschaft e.G. in Magdeburg."

Die Stadtfelder Wohnungsgenossenschaft e.G. (DSW) has acquired the listed building at “Kleiner Stadtmarsch 9” on the Werder island on the River Elbe in Magdeburg through Aengevelt. The property comprises 14 flats (approx. 1,310 m²) and 26 outdoor parking spaces. The purchase price remains confidential; DSW plans to hold the property as a long-term investment.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Robert C. Spies brokers a key development site to the town of Diepholz
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Robert C. Spies brokers a key development site to the town of Diepholz

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of a key development site in Diepholz to the town. Plans include a medical centre comprising several buildings and a multi-storey car park, designed to strengthen outpatient care and revitalise the town centre; construction is due to begin in 2028. The purchase price remains confidential.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Dr Peters Group achieves success with the IPD1 local retail fund: TEDi extends its lease and LIDL continues to invest in the site
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Dr Peters Group achieves success with the IPD1 local retail fund: TEDi extends its lease and LIDL continues to invest in the site

The Dr Peters Group has announced two successes in the IPD1 local retail fund: TEDi has extended its lease in Bestwig ahead of schedule by four years, until at least 2032. LIDL is investing in a heat pump in Thedinghausen. All four properties in the fund remain fully let.

by Dr. Peters Group
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WÖHR + BAUER wins YTTP and Soulhouse for Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel
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WÖHR + BAUER wins YTTP and Soulhouse for Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel

WÖHR + BAUER has let the ground-floor space in the H33 project in Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel to YTTP (approx. 280 sq m) and Soulhouse (approx. 350 sq m). The opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Further office space is available on the upper floors.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
JLL: Surveying firm moves into Cologne’s Rheinpark Metropolis
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JLL: Surveying firm moves into Cologne’s Rheinpark Metropolis

The surveying firm KDS is relocating its Cologne office and has let around 600 m² of office space in the Rheinpark-Metropole at Auenweg 11 (Deutz). The move is scheduled for December. JLL advised the tenant and brokered the deal.

by JLL
DealsReal Estate
De Gaulle Fleurance advises Épopée Gestion and Enervivo on their investment in the creation of a platform dedicated to biomethane
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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Épopée Gestion and Enervivo on their investment in the creation of a platform dedicated to biomethane

De Gaulle Fleurance is supporting Épopée Gestion and Enervivo in setting up a financing platform for biomethane projects in France. €10 million is set to fund around ten projects over 3–4 years, with a focus on brownfield conversions; the first project in La Chapelle (25 GWh) is due to be completed by autumn 2027.

by De Gaulle Fleurance
DealsEnergy
Ecologistics selects a joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate
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Ecologistics selects a joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate

Ecologistics is leasing the entire 44,500 m² building in the first joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate in Lužec nad Vltavou. The long-term lease supports local and cross-border e-commerce logistics and fulfilment for a diverse range of customers.

by 7R
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Union Investment has let two floors in Frankfurt’s Aqua Tower to SPARK
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Union Investment has let two floors in Frankfurt’s Aqua Tower to SPARK

Union Investment has let the first and second floors of Frankfurt’s Aqua Tower to SPARK. Around 2,000 m² of office space was occupied at the beginning of October, and the lease runs for twelve years. This means the tower is now 99 per cent let.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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JLL: May&Co buys office building near Cologne Cathedral
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JLL: May&Co buys office building near Cologne Cathedral

May&Co has acquired an office and retail building situated directly next to Cologne Cathedral. The property at Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße 1–9 (approx. 8,000 m²) is to be developed as part of a partial new-build project into a ‘refined mid-scale hotel’ with a gross floor area of around 13,200 m² and approx. 40 parking spaces; completion is scheduled for mid-2030. JLL advised the seller.

by JLL
DealsReal Estate
HT Group and Lupp secure CloudHQ as a new tenant at LEIQ in Offenbach
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HT Group and Lupp secure CloudHQ as a new tenant at LEIQ in Offenbach

HT Group and Lupp have let space in the LEIQ office complex in Offenbach to the data centre provider CloudHQ. The move-in is scheduled for autumn 2026 and underlines the location’s appeal; the complex comprises around 27,500 m² and is approximately 65 per cent let.

by HT Group
DealsReal Estate
CBRE Investment Management has let around 13,000 square metres of logistics space in Cologne
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CBRE Investment Management has let around 13,000 square metres of logistics space in Cologne

CBRE Investment Management has let an industrial and logistics property in Cologne, covering approximately 13,000 m², to an international express and logistics company. The tenancy agreement commenced on 1 September 2026, runs for five years with an option to extend, and comprises warehouse, mezzanine and office space.

by CBRE Investment Management
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REALOGIS has let 4,250 square metres of logistics and office space to eLing at FlexCity Mülheim
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REALOGIS has let 4,250 square metres of logistics and office space to eLing at FlexCity Mülheim

REALOGIS has arranged for eLing to take up approximately 4,250 m² at FlexCity Mülheim. The unit comprises approx. 3,500 m² of warehouse space, 400 m² of mezzanine and 350 m² of office space; facilities include three loading bays, a Sprinter-accessible and ground-level door, an 8-metre clear height, a heat pump and LED lighting. A unit of the same size is still available.

by REALOGIS
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Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats
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Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats

Following Expo Real, Rohrer Immobilien has been awarded the contract to market a residential complex comprising 130 flats. According to the project developer, the largely energy-self-sufficient building concept designed by Timo Leukefeld and a flat-rate rent model enable basic rents to be around 16 per cent higher and a net initial yield of approximately 4 per cent.

by Rohrer Immobilien
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Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf
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Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf

Vastint and Hines have acquired the Glasmacherviertel in Düsseldorf-Gerresheim as part of a joint venture. They plan to build between 1,600 and 1,800 flats, along with local amenities and social infrastructure, on a site covering around 193,000 m². The development will take place in phases and is currently undergoing the planning and approval process.

by Vastint
Hines
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Ecologistics selects a joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate
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Ecologistics selects a joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate

Ecologistics is leasing the entire 44,500 m² building in the first joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate in Lužec nad Vltavou. The long-term lease supports local and cross-border e-commerce logistics and fulfilment for a diverse range of customers.

by 7R
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ROSA-ALSCHER Group commissions MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM in Munich-Freiham
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ROSA-ALSCHER Group commissions MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM in Munich-Freiham

The ROSA-ALSCHER Group has commissioned MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM urban quarter in Munich-Freiham. The contract was signed at EXPO REAL in Munich. MVGM will take over the management and tenant support for the 110,000 m² mixed-use quarter.

by ROSA-ALSCHER Group
CooperationsReal Estate
Abu Dhabi signs cooperation agreements with Siemens, Partners Group, AHK, PATRIZIA and HENN at Expo Real
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Abu Dhabi signs cooperation agreements with Siemens, Partners Group, AHK, PATRIZIA and HENN at Expo Real

At EXPO REAL in Munich, ADPIC signed five memoranda of understanding with Siemens, Partners Group, AHK, PATRIZIA and HENN. The aim is to collaborate on digital project management and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The delegation held over 100 meetings and is linking a US$56 billion programme with specialist expertise.

by Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)
CooperationsInfrastructure
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
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
CooperationsEnergy
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
CooperationsReal Estate
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
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
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

Developments

Yareal Polska relocates to new headquarters at LIXA in Warsaw. 750 sqm of modern workspace designed by The Design Group
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Yareal Polska relocates to new headquarters at LIXA in Warsaw. 750 sqm of modern workspace designed by The Design Group

Yareal Polska has relocated its headquarters to LIXA C in Warsaw. The 750 m2 office, designed by The Design Group, combines modern functionality with a cozy atmosphere and is divided into front-of-house and back-of-house areas. Technology discreetly supports day-to-day work.

by Yareal Polska
Developments
Enlight and ENERTRAG lay the foundation stone for the 200 MW Bertikow battery storage project in Germany
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Enlight and ENERTRAG lay the foundation stone for the 200 MW Bertikow battery storage project in Germany

Enlight and ENERTRAG have commenced construction of a 200 MW/840 MWh battery storage facility in Bertikow (Brandenburg). Commissioning is scheduled for Q4 2027, with commercial operation planned for H1 2028. Part of the capacity has been contracted to EDF Trading for a period of seven years, with Entrix optimising the arrangement.

by ENERTRAG SE
DevelopmentsEnergy
The Staycity Group’s “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel is opening at Union Investment’s YVIE Amsterdam
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The Staycity Group’s “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel is opening at Union Investment’s YVIE Amsterdam

Staycity is opening the “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel within Union Investment’s YVIE mixed-use development. The property comprises 120 apartments on floors 3 to 10, covering approximately 7,000 m², with a 25-year lease. The launch marks the group’s entry into the Dutch market.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DevelopmentsReal Estate
STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Altglienicke
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STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Altglienicke

STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Berlin-Altglienicke, 67 of which are subsidised. The project developer is the Nova Group, and construction is being carried out by Goldbeck Nordost using a standardised construction method. Construction began on 18 September 2026, with completion scheduled for Q4 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
ALCARO submits planning application for the next phase of Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder)
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ALCARO submits planning application for the next phase of Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder)

In September, ALCARO submitted the planning application for Hall C, covering around 24,000 m², at Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder). 94,000 m² in Hall B have already been let to an international online retailer; further space is available in Halls A and C. Solar panels, heat pumps and charging infrastructure are planned.

by ALCARO Invest GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten
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Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten

The joint venture between HIH Invest and Urban Partners has let 19,000 m² of logistics space in Herten on a long-term basis to Goodcang Logistics. The new 36,821 m² building, completed in 2026, was fully let prior to completion; Goodcang will take over a further approx. 18,500 m² in 2031.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf
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Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf

Vastint and Hines have acquired the Glasmacherviertel in Düsseldorf-Gerresheim as part of a joint venture. They plan to build between 1,600 and 1,800 flats, along with local amenities and social infrastructure, on a site covering around 193,000 m². The development will take place in phases and is currently undergoing the planning and approval process.

by Vastint
Hines
CooperationsDevelopments
Robert C. Spies brokers a key development site to the town of Diepholz
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Robert C. Spies brokers a key development site to the town of Diepholz

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of a key development site in Diepholz to the town. Plans include a medical centre comprising several buildings and a multi-storey car park, designed to strengthen outpatient care and revitalise the town centre; construction is due to begin in 2028. The purchase price remains confidential.

by Robert C. Spies KG
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
WÖHR + BAUER wins YTTP and Soulhouse for Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel
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WÖHR + BAUER wins YTTP and Soulhouse for Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel

WÖHR + BAUER has let the ground-floor space in the H33 project in Stuttgart’s Hospitalviertel to YTTP (approx. 280 sq m) and Soulhouse (approx. 350 sq m). The opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Further office space is available on the upper floors.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
First Home Wohnbau launches sales of semi-detached houses as investment properties
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First Home Wohnbau launches sales of semi-detached houses as investment properties

First Home Wohnbau is launching the sale of 14 semi-detached houses in Beelitz, near Potsdam, for investors. The EH55 houses, with 121 and 141 m² of living space respectively, will be completed to a turnkey standard within four months; the Beelitz municipal housing association will handle letting and management on request.

by First Home Wohnbau
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII
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Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII

The Terrot Group has announced the opening of Maison Honnel, a new 4-star hotel with 42 rooms and suites, situated at 33 Rue de Surène in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. The hotel opened its doors on 9 September 2026.

by Groupe Terrot
DevelopmentsDynamics
Lindhorst Group plans the Storchenwinkel development – a retirement home as well as rental and owner-occupied flats in Winsen (Aller)
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Lindhorst Group plans the Storchenwinkel development – a retirement home as well as rental and owner-occupied flats in Winsen (Aller)

The Lindhorst Group is planning the Storchenwinkel development in Winsen (Aller), comprising a care home (98 care places) and four blocks of flats with around 40 rental and owner-occupied flats. A planning application will be submitted shortly, with construction due to start in 2027 and take approximately 15 months.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING
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Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING

International Campus reports strong B2B demand: since September 2025, companies have let 400 HAVENS LIVING flats in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg for their employees. The offering is being expanded; Nora Gehlen has been overseeing corporate partnerships since June 2026.

by International Campus
DevelopmentsDynamicsReal Estate
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
DevelopmentsEnergyInfrastructureMarkets
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

Dynamics

KVL Sachverständige strengthens its senior management team: Sonja Kaltenborn is granted power of attorney in Düsseldorf
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KVL Sachverständige strengthens its senior management team: Sonja Kaltenborn is granted power of attorney in Düsseldorf

KVL Sachverständige GmbH is strengthening its Düsseldorf office: with effect from 1 October 2026, Sonja Kaltenborn will take over as office manager and be granted power of attorney. She is tasked with further developing the office both professionally and organisationally and strengthening its position within the KVL Group.

by KVL Sachverständige
Dynamics
CapMan Real Estate is stepping up its focus on German institutional investors and offering access to Nordic property strategies
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CapMan Real Estate is stepping up its focus on German institutional investors and offering access to Nordic property strategies

CapMan Real Estate is placing greater emphasis on German institutional investors and offering access to property strategies in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Over €2 billion of assets under management (AuM) already come from Germany; Philip Khoo has recently joined the team to head up fund investor relations.

by CapMan Real Estate
Dynamics
Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand and aims to reach 25,000 beds by 2031
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Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand and aims to reach 25,000 beds by 2031

Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand; the Nido brand will be phased out. PBSA will operate as Livensa Living, whilst flexible accommodation options will be marketed as Livensa Studios. The target is to reach 25,000 beds by 2031; at the same time, the group is investing in digital infrastructure, led by Irene Gómez Luque.

by Livensa Group
Dynamics
Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII
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Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII

The Terrot Group has announced the opening of Maison Honnel, a new 4-star hotel with 42 rooms and suites, situated at 33 Rue de Surène in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. The hotel opened its doors on 9 September 2026.

by Groupe Terrot
DevelopmentsDynamics
196+ Forum Munich: protabo wins the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025
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196+ Forum Munich: protabo wins the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025

protabo has won the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025 at the 196+ forum in Munich. The digital compliance platform for the catering and hospitality sectors impressed both the jury and the audience. Five finalists were selected from 24 entries; the winner’s prizes include a place at the 2027 forum.

by 196+ forum München
Dynamics
Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING
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Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING

International Campus reports strong B2B demand: since September 2025, companies have let 400 HAVENS LIVING flats in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg for their employees. The offering is being expanded; Nora Gehlen has been overseeing corporate partnerships since June 2026.

by International Campus
DevelopmentsDynamicsReal Estate
Nordex Group’s order intake rises by 29.5 per cent to 2.8 GW in the third quarter of 2026
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Nordex Group’s order intake rises by 29.5 per cent to 2.8 GW in the third quarter of 2026

The Nordex Group recorded order intake of 2.81 GW (+29.5 per cent) in Q3 2026; for the first nine months of 2026, this totalled 7.73 GW (+16.1 per cent). Prices remain stable. The main drivers are Turkey, Germany and the US; CEO José Luis Blanco expects the international share to continue to rise.

by Nordex SE
DynamicsEnergy
Cureus accounts for 20 per cent of the market volume for new residential care facilities
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Cureus accounts for 20 per cent of the market volume for new residential care facilities

Cureus is expanding its market position: in Q3/2026, the property owner commenced four projects comprising 543 care and serviced residential units and completed 115 units. The projects commenced represent around 20 per cent of the market volume. Mechthild Mösenfechtel has been appointed CFO.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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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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
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