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Global study reveals that fund managers have sharply increased their spending on stress testing to identify hidden risk exposure

A global study by Clearwater Analytics shows that 88 per cent of 250 senior executives at fund management firms have increased their spending on stress testing. Plans include more defensive equities (54 per cent), protective puts (56 per cent) and VIX products (34 per cent), as well as, in some cases, tail-risk funds (22 per cent) and real assets (16 per cent).

by Clearwater Analytics

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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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Cologne investment market: Good number of deals, turnover in line with the five-year average

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

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News | October 19, 2026 |

Union Investment extends lease agreement with Radisson Hotel Group at Manchester Airport

Union Investment and the Radisson Hotel Group have extended the lease for the “Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport” until the end of 2035, with an option to extend until 2045. The 352-room hotel benefits from direct access to the terminal; the airport is expanding and investing GBP 1.3 billion.

by Union Investment Real Estate

News | October 19, 2026 |

Robert C. Spies brokers retail space for jeweller Cohrs

Robert C. Spies has facilitated the letting of a retail space measuring approximately 170 m² in Bremen city centre to jeweller Cohrs. The landlord is Commerz Real; the five-year tenancy agreement commenced on 1 October 2026. The move to Schüsselkorb 12a/14 is scheduled for mid-November 2026.

by Robert C. Spies KG

Cooperations Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 19, 2026 |

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank have taken over an office-to-residential conversion project (approx. 8,400 m² gross floor area) in Frankfurt-Rödelheim, which originated from insolvency proceedings. The joint venture “RQI Smart Living in Frankfurt” is planning over 100 units; marketing is scheduled to begin in spring 2028.

by RQI Immobilien AG

News | October 19, 2026 |

Heinrich Hoppe expands its leased space at CTPark Bremen to more than 21,000 square metres

CTP has let approximately 9,300 square metres at CTPark Bremen to Heinrich Hoppe GmbH Spedition + Logistik. The tenant is thus expanding its space to over 21,000 square metres. The new space comprises 8,100 square metres of warehouse space, 600 square metres of mezzanine and 600 square metres of office space; the site utilises solar panels and a heat pump.

by CTP Deutschland

News | October 16, 2026 |

CA Immo sells Czech platform

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG has today signed the agreement to sell its Czech platform. The transaction is subject to the usual conditions and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

Deals

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

"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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Deals Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Deals Energy

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cooperations

News | October 19, 2026 |

LUWIN Real Estate takes over asset management for Theodor-Stern-Kai 1 in Frankfurt

The company that owns the building complex at Theodor-Stern-Kai 1 in Frankfurt has commissioned LUWIN Real Estate, based in Frankfurt, to manage the assets.

by LUWIN Real Estate

Cooperations Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 19, 2026 |

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank have taken over an office-to-residential conversion project (approx. 8,400 m² gross floor area) in Frankfurt-Rödelheim, which originated from insolvency proceedings. The joint venture “RQI Smart Living in Frankfurt” is planning over 100 units; marketing is scheduled to begin in spring 2028.

by RQI Immobilien AG

ArticleNews | October 14, 2026 |

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

Cases Cooperations Real Estate

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Developments

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Deals Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Infrastructure

News | October 13, 2026 |

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)

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Dynamics

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Energy

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

News | October 7, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Energy

News | October 6, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Developments Energy

News | October 5, 2026 |

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

News | October 2, 2026 |

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

News | October 1, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Developments Dynamics

News | September 30, 2026 |

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

Developments

News | October 19, 2026 |

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank have taken over an office-to-residential conversion project (approx. 8,400 m² gross floor area) in Frankfurt-Rödelheim, which originated from insolvency proceedings. The joint venture “RQI Smart Living in Frankfurt” is planning over 100 units; marketing is scheduled to begin in spring 2028.

by RQI Immobilien AG

Cooperations Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 16, 2026 |

Ground-breaking ceremony in Denkendorf – GreenPlaces to build 30 flexible commercial units

GreenPlaces Deutschland Asset Management has held a ground-breaking ceremony in Denkendorf for 30 modular commercial units. The investment volume amounts to around ten million euros; the two-storey timber-framed units are expected to be ready for occupancy in about a year.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH

News | October 16, 2026 |

Swisspower Renewables opens the Prösen solar park in Wainsdorf: Trilocation combines wind, solar and storage

Swisspower Renewables opened the Prösen solar farm in Wainsdorf on 15 October 2026. The 14.5 MWp plant generates around 14,900 MWh annually, supplies around 4,200 households and complements the Elsterwerda wind farm; expansion and battery storage are planned.

by Swisspower Renewables

Developments Energy

News | October 16, 2026 |

Wolthäuser Höfe – Lindhorst Group sells 15 attractive building plots in the district of Celle

The Lindhorst Group is launching the sale of 15 building plots in the ‘Wolthäuser Höfe’ area in Wolthausen. Plots ranging from 900 to 1,030 m² are priced from 99,000 euros (110 euros per m²) plus service charges. Suitable for the construction of detached houses in accordance with Local Plan No. 10.

by Lindhorst Gruppe

News | October 16, 2026 |

Construction begins on a new housing project on Silbersteinstraße in Neukölln

Construction has begun on a housing project at 26 Silbersteinstraße in Berlin-Neukölln. The plans include 51 rental flats (49 of which are subsidised), covering around 3,000 square metres and comprising a mix of one- to four-room flats. STADT UND LAND will take over the property upon completion; KIMAVI is carrying out the construction, with completion scheduled for Q2 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

Developments Energy

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Developments

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Developments Dynamics

Dynamics

News | October 19, 2026 |

PASENDIA expands its consultancy business with Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director

PASENDIA has appointed Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director with effect from 15 September 2026, thereby expanding its consultancy business. The financial expert brings over 20 years’ experience, gained at companies including BAUWENS, alstria, KPMG and Rölfs, and is set to drive forward financing and restructuring initiatives.

by PASENDIA

News | October 16, 2026 |

Board members of Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG are leaving the company

Board members Prof. Dr Thomas Glatte and Gerald Krebs stepped down from the Rhein-Neckar property group on 13 October 2026. Supervisory Board Chairman Stefan Dallinger will serve as interim CEO, with Thomas Speth as interim CFO; day-to-day operations will continue as normal. Gerhard A. Burkhardt chairs the Supervisory Board.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 16, 2026 |

The Nordex Group reports strong preliminary results for the third quarter of 2026 and raises its forecast for the EBITDA margin for the full year 2026

Nordex reports preliminary Q3 2026 results above expectations and raises the EBITDA margin for 2026 to 11.5–12.5 per cent (previously 8.0–11.0 per cent). EBITDA of around €278 million (12.7% margin) and revenue of €2.187 billion are expected. Positive free cash flow in Q4.

by Nordex SE

Dynamics Energy

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Developments Dynamics

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Developments Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

News | October 12, 2026 |

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

Dynamics Energy

News | October 12, 2026 |

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.

by Cureus GmbH

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Dynamics

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 8, 2026 |

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 Real Estate Regulatory

News | October 8, 2026 |

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

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 6, 2026 |

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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Adaptable office property as the key to long-term value retention

BOB AG, bähr ingenieure, Chapman Taylor and Kempen Krause Ingenieure are presenting an adaptable office property based on the BOB building platform at Expo Real. It facilitates subsequent conversion into serviced apartments; according to a study, the cost of making these provisions amounts to around 2.8 per cent of the construction costs.

by BOB AG+3 more

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Quality instead of square metres: Why high-quality office space remains scarce in Düsseldorf

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

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

by JA Solar

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TÜV Rheinland certifies aedifion solutions in accordance with Section 56 of the GModG

TÜV Rheinland has certified aedifion’s solutions in accordance with Section 56(1)–(3) of the GModG. From 2030, the GModG will require further non-residential buildings with systems exceeding 70 kW to be automated. The modular solutions can be integrated without the need for refurbishment and support efficiency and ESG reporting.

by aedifion

Real Estate Regulatory

$Brandenburg.Legal: Only a fraction of vacant offices can be converted into housing in a cost-effective manner$

AnalysisComment

Brandenburg.Legal: Only a fraction of vacant offices can be converted into housing in a cost-effective manner

by Brandenburg.Legal

Real Estate Regulatory

AnalysisComment

Müller Radack Schultz: Commission refund claims by property owners threaten property management companies

by Müller Radack Schultz

Real Estate Regulatory

Real Estate

Analysis

“The Aengevelt Residential Investment Index (AWI) is on the decline.”

The Aengevelt Residential Investment Index (AWI) fell by 7.5 points to 58.5 in the summer 2026 survey, thereby returning to market equilibrium. Scores were 53.7 for basic locations, 60.5 for average locations and 65.3 for good locations. Dr Wulff Aengevelt notes weak new-build activity and calls for stronger incentives.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate

Analysis

JLL: The retail lettings market is regaining some momentum

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

Infrastructure

Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

Survey

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

News

SEGRO begins eighth phase of construction at SEGRO Park Berlin Airport

by SEGRO

Developments Infrastructure

Analysis

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

by IFA Berlin

Energy Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

Energy

AnalysisNewsReportSurvey

Study reveals that European institutional property investors need greater certainty regarding payback times and less operational disruption to accelerate action on energy efficiency

New re:sustain study of 200 European institutional property managers: Fewer operational disruptions (79 per cent) and faster certainty of payback (65 per cent) are driving efficiency measures. Unclear regulation (55 per cent) is holding things back. Only 20–40 per cent of assets have an up-to-date BMS (62 per cent of respondents).

by re:sustain

Energy Real Estate

News

MEAG and ENERCON set up a financing platform for wind energy projects in Germany

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH

Energy Private Debt

News

Light:Guard successfully tests on-demand night marking (ADL) in Denmark

by ASSETPHYSICS

Cases Energy

Private Equity

Analysis

UK VC funding value soars 130% YoY through August 2026 despite flat deal activity, reveals GlobalData

GlobalData reports: The value of VC funding in the UK increased by 130% year-on-year January–August 2026, despite near-flat deal activity. The UK share was 7% of deals and 4% of volume. Capital is concentrated in larger rounds.

by GlobalData

Markets Private Equity

AnalysisArticle

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

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee

Markets Private Equity

AnalysisCommentReport

Sagard Private Equity Insights: Why Germany is becoming a more attractive market for private equity

by Sagard

Markets Private Equity

Private Debt