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Interest Rate Cycles and Real Estate Markets – Evidence from Historical Time Series

How do geopolitical tensions, inflation and monetary policy affect capital markets and real estate investment? This question was addressed in the May issue of Macro Matters – Investment Insights entitled “Interest Rate Cycles and Real Estate Markets – Evidence from Historical Time Series”.

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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“The increase in the key interest rate exacerbates the already great reluctance to invest in the real estate industry.”

Statement on the current ECB decision.
by Patrick Brinker | Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Real Estate Investment
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Michael Eisenmann, Geschäftsführer Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH Copyright: Real Blue
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“For institutional real estate investors, this means that financing costs remain at an elevated level and investment decisions must continue to be made very selectively.”

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH
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“The upward trend in prices is gaining in breadth and is unlikely to have a temporary effect.”

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
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Ulrich Creydt, Steuerberater und Geschäftsführer der Ypsilon Group (Bildquelle: Ypsilon)
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“The higher interest rate and geopolitical uncertainties could contribute to a further deterioration in sentiment in the real estate industry.”

Ulrich Creydt, tax consultant and managing director, Ypsilon Group, comments on the ECB’s current decision.
by Ypsilon Group
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Francesco Fedele Vorstand
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“The higher interest rate level (…) does not necessarily mean worse business for the real estate industry, but different business models.”

by BF.direkt AG
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Steffen Sebstian (Urheber: Christian Buck)
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“There are many indications that long-term interest rates will rise rather than fall in the future.”

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie
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7R signs its first lease transaction in the Czech Republic / GXO leases the entire 7R Park Lavičky – 26 000 sqm

7R has signed a long-term lease agreement with GXO in the Czech Republic for around 26,000 sqm in 7R Park Lavičky. GXO is setting up a state-of-the-art 3PL logistics centre for L’Oréal there on the D1 between Brno and Prague; the area is being created together with WOOD & Company.

by 7R
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Wermuth AM: Financing for The Mobility House and Ellona

Wermuth Asset Management is participating in two growth financing projects through its funds: around 34% in The Mobility House and around 25% in Ellona. Strategic investors support the next growth steps; WAM took over the structuring of the rounds.

by Wermuth Asset Management
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Deka Immobilien buys top logistics property in the Netherlands

Deka Immobilien acquires the logistics property “VDH Cooling” in Dutch Fresh Port near Rotterdam. The seller is a property company of the joint venture of Melcombe Partners and GIC. The approximately 29,700 sqm refrigerated logistics centre (BREEAM “Excellent”), which will be completed in 2025, will go to Deka-ImmobilienGlobal; the price remains confidential.

by Deka Immobilien
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Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate brokers almost 7,000 m² in the “Prologis Park Hannover Airport DC3”

Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate has brokered a long-term lease in the “Prologis Park Hannover Airport DC3” in Langenhagen: Netceed is leasing around 6,926 m². The lease began on May 1, 2026; the location near the airport offers modern, ESG-oriented logistics equipment.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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THE SQUAIRE / Copyright: Lars Gruber
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Beauty and lifestyle concept moves into space in Frankfurt’s “THE SQUAIRE”

“Rubin Beauty and Hair Studio Airport” is moving into “THE SQUAIRE” in Frankfurt. The concept bundles hair, beauty and wellness services with lounge and bar space; Opening after expansion and renovation on 15 June. Tenants, hotel guests and airport employees receive a 15% discount.

by Sonar Real Estate
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corealis brokers long-term office lease to MainTech Europe in Düsseldorf

corealis is arranging a long-term office lease in Düsseldorf for MainTech Europe. Around 374 square metres in Tersteegenstraße (Golzheim), handover in the 3rd quarter of 2026. The deal strengthens the location and supports growth and the sustainable orientation of the company.

by corealis Commercial Real Estate GmbH
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© Nordex SE
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The Nordex Group secures an order for 100 MW in Eastern Europe

The Nordex Group has won a 100 MW order in Eastern Europe. 17 N163/5.X wind turbines will be delivered and commissioned, including a multi-year service contract. Full commissioning is planned for 2028; Customer and location remain confidential.

by Nordex SE
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Die Robert C. Spies Unternehmensgruppe hat den Verkauf eines voll vermieteten Zinshaus-Ensembles mit insgesamt 14 mietpreisgebundenen Wohnungen und 12 Studentenappartements in der Reinholdstraße 2-4 in Hamburg-Harburg erfolgreich vermittelt. (Bildquelle: Robert C. Spies)
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Robert C. Spies brokers investment property with 26 units in Hamburg

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of a fully let apartment building ensemble in Hamburg-Harburg. It comprises 14 rent-controlled apartments and 12 student apartments (approx. 1,000 m²); The buyer is a private investor from Hamburg. Parts were built in 2016 as KfW Efficiency House 55.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Das im Herzen der Münchner Altstadt entstehende FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE. Bildquelle: WÖHR + BAUER
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LGT Bank AG leases around 1,000 sqm of office space in the FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE in Munich’s Old Town

WÖHR + BAUER is leasing around 1,000 sqm in the eastern section of the FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE to LGT Bank AG. The private bank is relocating its Munich branch there; brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. The office space is already fully let one year before completion in 2027.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
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Von links nach rechts: Steffen Krause, Geschäftsführer von NULLCOZWEI und von Amicus Private Wealth Verwaltungs GmbH; Friedrich Eschenbaum, Prokurist bei NULLCOZWEI und Geschäftsführer der Praeclarus Invest GmbH; Ralf Filipp, Vorstandsmitglied der PKGeno; Karsten Weber, Vorstandsvorsitzender der PKGeno; Sandra Binder, Spezialistin Finanzen bei NULLCOZWEI, Prokuristin bei Amicus Private Wealth Verwaltungs GmbH; Jens Joachim Urbanek, Ringstiftung, RING-VERWALTUNG eGbR. (Quelle: NULLCOZWEI)
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PKGeno invests in geothermal company NULLCOZWEI

The pension fund of the cooperative organisation VVaG (PKGeno) is taking a stake in Berlin-based NULLCOZWEI GmbH, which develops geothermal and energy infrastructure projects. PKGeno is thus expanding its commitment to sustainable infrastructure; the first steps towards a joint strategy have begun.

by ASSETPHYSICS
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Deka Immobilien leases around 7,400 sqm in Berlin

Deka Immobilien has leased around 7,400 sqm of office space in the “WYSE OFFICES” property in Berlin-Mitte to a tenant from the public sector. The house is thus fully rented; it belongs to WestInvest ImmoValue and is certified “very good” according to BREEAM portfolio. Savills.

by Deka Immobilien
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IMAXXAM acquires modernized office campus in Essen

IMAXXAM acquires the modernized office campus “The BRIX” in Essen in a club deal. The barrier-free property with around 20,600 m² and 89 parking spaces is fully let, 97% to public administration and education; a BREEAM “Very Good” certification is in preparation.

by IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH
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JLL: French investor acquires Marien Carrée in Neubrandenburg

Arkéa REIM acquires the Marien Carrée business centre in Neubrandenburg for the special AIF “Transitions Europe”. The property, located on the market square, comprises over 6,300 m² of rental space and 14 units with anchor tenants such as TK Maxx and dm. JLL accompanied the seller.

by JLL
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REALOGIS brokers around 9,100 m² of logistics space in Prologis Park Alzenau to Horoz Logistics

Realogis has brokered around 9,100 m² of logistics space in Prologis Park Alzenau to Horoz Logistics. The site will serve as Germany’s central warehouse in the future. The reason for the decision was the short-term availability; A further 16,000 m² will be marketed commission-free.

by REALOGIS
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CONREN Land achieves another long-term new lease at Mainzer Landstraße 61

CONREN Land is once again renting on a long-term basis in the ML61 property at Mainzer Landstraße 61, Frankfurt. The new tenant is AVIAREPS AG with around 823 m² on the 4th floor; The lease is scheduled to start in Q3 2026. With further deals, the property is almost fully let.

by CONREN Land
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Capcora advises Chint Solar on forward COD transaction for a BESS portfolio in Germany

Chint Solar Europe is selling a 56 MW/180 MWh BESS portfolio in Germany in a rare forward COD transaction. The buyer is Second Foundation; Capcora provided exclusive advice. Five projects in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg, grid connections 2026–2027, EPC and O&M included.

by Capcora GmbH
Chint Solar
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Two prime Caribbean markets join the Chestertons Global network

Chestertons Global is expanding its network in the Caribbean through partnerships with Bellegarde Estates (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and MOD Realty Ltd (Cayman Islands). Both brands will remain locally managed. The markets are characterized by low availability and high international demand.

by Chestertons Global
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Ypsilon supports Jamestown in the implementation of the European regulation DORA

Ypsilon supports Jamestown in the implementation of the EU regulation DORA. The mandate includes gap analysis, training and the further development of governance, documentation and reporting processes. DORA has been in force since 2025 and affects numerous financial companies.

by Ypsilon Group
Jamestown US-Immobilien GmbH
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General contractor found for the “Holzmarkt 51” district: PORR Hochbau Ost takes over the operational management of the district development

Berlinovo and Berliner Bäder-Betriebe have commissioned PORR Hochbau Ost as the general contractor for the “Holzmarkt 51” district. Start of construction Q3/2026 with dismantling of the old swimming pool, completion by the beginning of 2030. Planned: indoor swimming pool, approx. 375 apartments, 4,600 m² offices, 1,500 m² retail.

by berlinovo
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Ypsilon advises private equity investor T2Y Capital

The Ypsilon Group is advising the Munich-based private equity investor T2Y Capital on its first generation of funds. T2Y Fund I is structured as a special AIF, had its first closing in 2025 and is supported in accounting, tax, compliance and administration.

by Ypsilon Group
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Abama Luxury Residences and Engel & Völkers France: an exclusive partnership for French investors

Abama Luxury Residences (Abama Resort Tenerife) enters into a strategic partnership with Engel & Völkers France. The real estate agency becomes the exclusive distributor of Abama real estate in France. The project targets French investors; Launch scheduled for May 2026.

by Abama Luxury Residences
Engel & Völkers France | Engel & Völkers France
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Wohnen im Eigentum and BfW – Bank für Wohnungswirtschaft AG start cooperation

Wohnen im Eigentum (WiE) cooperates with the BfW – Bank für Wohnungswirtschaft to make it easier for self-managed homeowners’ associations to open an account. WiE members receive the clearing account free of charge for three months; Fixed or call money accounts for reserves are free of charge.

by ASSETPHYSICS
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Staytoo Living opens first Staytoo house in Munich

Staytoo Living is taking over a property formerly used as a hotel in Munich by management contract and will open its first Staytoo hotel there on October 15, 2026. 197 fully furnished studios and shared rooms are planned; Rents from 980 euros. It is the brand’s seventh location in Germany.

by Staytoo Living GmbH
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After handing over the keys from Peakside to operator Taj: Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt reopened on June 1

After two years of renovation, Peakside has handed over the keys to the former Grandhotel Hessischer Hof to IHCL/Taj. The house was reopened on 1 June 2026 as the Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt. It is the first Taj luxury hotel in continental Europe.

by Peakside Capital
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INDUSTRIA mandated as property manager of 90 rental apartments in Frankfurt’s One Forty West tower

Commerz Real commissions INDUSTRIA with the property management of 90 rental apartments (8,541 sqm) in Frankfurt’s One Forty West tower. The mandate includes commercial and technical management; the building is part of the hausInvest portfolio.

by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
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Chestertons Global announces European network expansion with Marbella launch

Chestertons Global has expanded its European network with a location in Marbella. Together with the Spanish Miclijor Group, the Marbella Club Hotel office serves the Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona markets; The managing director is Jorden Meirsman.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsDynamics
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Peper & Söhne is developing a logistics property in Hamburg Billbrook together with HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH in a joint venture with Urban Partners

Peper & Söhne is developing a sustainable logistics property in Hamburg Billbrook together with HIH Invest Real Estate and Urban Partners. A new logistics building with around 17,300 m² of rental space is being built on a 24,000 m² site.

by Peper & Söhne GmbH
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Amedia Hotel Millennium Park Rheintal (Copyright: © SORAVIA)
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SORAVIA and Prisma Group bring Radisson to the Millennium Park Rhine Valley

SORAVIA and PRISMA are repositioning the former Amedia Hotel in the Millennium Park Rheintal in Lustenau: From the 2nd half of 2026, it will operate under the Radisson brand. The operator will be 1912 Hotels GmbH as part of a long-term franchise agreement.

by SORAVIA
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Feldberg Capital advises Texas Teachers Joint Venture on first investment in Wedel near Hamburg

Feldberg Capital advised the joint venture with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on its first investment: the acquisition of a plot of land of around 55,000 m² in Wedel near Hamburg. A logistics property with approx. 35,000 m² is planned, building permit has been obtained; Completion in mid-2027.

by Feldberg Capital GmbH
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Westbridge advises Mieter- und Bauverein Karlsruhe on the restructuring of energy and metering services for around 200 properties

Westbridge Advisory advised Mieter- und Bauverein Karlsruhe eG on the restructuring of energy supply as well as metering and billing services for around 200 properties. Savings of about 40% were achieved in the tender; Electricity and gas contracts (1,000 electricity points, 41 gas points) secured as fixed prices.

by ASSETPHYSICS
Cooperations
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Goldbeck Facility Services take over facility management for TONI Campus Neuried

Goldbeck Facility Services has taken over facility management for the TONI Campus Neuried near Munich on May 1, 2026. The client is TONI Immobilien; the cooperation has already existed at TONI Park Augsburg since 2023 and includes technical and infrastructural FM.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
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NEVO strengthens growth course through strategic partnership with ADOLF WEBER

ADOLF WEBER acquires the majority stake in NEVO Investment Management GmbH. NEVO acts as an independent investment manager under the umbrella of the group and, together with SQUARE PARKS, is building a 360° light industrial platform across all risk classes and the entire life cycle.

by NEVO
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Copryright: ABG Real Estate Group v. l. n. r.: Ulrich Haeselbarth, Vorstand HanseMerkur Grundvermögen Ulrich Höller, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter ABG Real Estate Group Prof. Christoph Mäckler, Architekt Mike Josef, Oberbürgermeister Stadt Frankfurt Malte Andes, stv. Vorstandsvorsitzender HanseMerkur Grundvermögen Guido Wiese, Sprecher der Geschäftsführung Development ABG Real Estate Group
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Central Parx: ABG Real Estate Group and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen celebrate topping-out ceremony

ABG Real Estate Group and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen celebrate topping-out ceremony for Central Parx in Frankfurt. Around EUR 370 million will be invested in the revitalisation into 25,650 m² of modern office space, largely let to White & Case and Noerr, among others. Completion is scheduled for mid-2028.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Panattoni Campus Cologne East

Panattoni broke ground for the Cologne East campus in Porz on 9 June. The City Dock will be built first, followed by Panattoni Park in late summer 2026; Completion 2027. More than 42,000 m² of rental space are being built on the former Stollwerck site, with the aim of DGNB Platinum.

by Panattoni
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Das im Herzen der Münchner Altstadt entstehende FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE. Bildquelle: WÖHR + BAUER
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LGT Bank AG leases around 1,000 sqm of office space in the FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE in Munich’s Old Town

WÖHR + BAUER is leasing around 1,000 sqm in the eastern section of the FALCKENBERG ENSEMBLE to LGT Bank AG. The private bank is relocating its Munich branch there; brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. The office space is already fully let one year before completion in 2027.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Straßenansicht der geplanten Amando Seniorenresidenz Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Bildquelle: SKAI Siemer Kramer Architekten Ingenieure
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Cureus sets topping-out wreath with Amando for senior citizens’ residence Oberhausen with 86 care places

Cureus and Amando celebrate the topping-out ceremony of the senior citizens’ residence in Oberhausen-Sterkrade and thus set the topping-out wreath. The 4-storey new building offers 86 single rooms and is scheduled to open in spring 2027. QNG/KfW 40 standards and around 70 new jobs are planned.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Der Büro- und Gewerbekomplex KALA | Central Campus Darmstadt. Fotos: ALÌTUS Capital Partners
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ALÌTUS pushes ahead with the renovation and conversion of the KALA | Central Campus Darmstadt leads the way

ALÌTUS Capital Partners drives the revitalization of the KALA | Central Campus Darmstadt. gutting completed, interior work underway; Underground car park has been renovated since January 2026. AB Enzymes invests in equipment, FitX gym planned; Goal: KfW 55 and DGNB Gold.

by ALÌTUS Capital Partners
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Alterric brings first battery storage system to the grid and strengthens its role as a system player

Alterric has put its first battery storage system into operation at the Oslebshausen wind farm near Bremen. The 2-megawatt storage system smooths the feed-in and reacts quickly to grid requirements. Six other projects over 100 MWh are being implemented, two are already under construction.

by Alterric GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
Jean-Monnet-Tower, Berlin Außenansicht Quelle: CAImmo
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CA Immo launches marketing of the Jean Monnet Tower in Berlin’s CBD Mitte

CA Immo starts marketing the 17-storey Jean Monnet Tower in Berlin’s CBD Mitte. The Landmark office offers around 14,875 m² of flexible space and is DGNB Gold certified; Rental start from mid-2027. Location on Europacity with excellent connections.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
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Laying of the foundation stone for “MOANOVA” in Berlin-Moabit

Königstadt will lay the foundation stone for the MOANOVA residential and health centre in Berlin-Moabit on 25 June 2026. A medical center with eleven practices, pharmacy, medical supply store as well as 19 apartments and student housing are planned. Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2028.

by Königstadt Gesellschaft für Grundstücke und Industrie mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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With the ALTERA Urban Office, ANGULARIS is developing a new office ensemble in Munich’s Central Business District

With the ALTERA Urban Office, ANGULARIS is developing a new office ensemble in Munich’s CBD. The building application has been submitted; around 7,500 m² of flexible office space will be created in two connected buildings with LEED Gold, EU taxonomy compliance and biophilic design. Completion is scheduled for 2029.

by ANGULARIS
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Aroundtown office property Erasmusstaete selected as finalist at the BREEAM Awards 2026

Aroundtown’s Erasmusstaete office building in Rotterdam has been nominated as a finalist in the In-Use Performance category of the BREEAM Awards 2026. The rating increased from “Pass” (32.21%, 2022) to “Very Good” (62.58%, 2025) due to measures such as photovoltaics, LED and improved air conditioning.

by Aroundtown
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Start of construction at Diebsteich: DESA develops six-storey craft and commercial yard “Altonaer Höfe”

DESA starts construction of the six-storey craft and commercial yard “Altonaer Höfe” at Diebsteich in Hamburg-Altona. The new building comprises approx. 12,300 m² GFA, of which around 9,600 m² is for commercial use. Hamburg Invest is supporting the project; DEPENBROCK is a partner.

by Hamburg Invest
DESA Immobilien Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Open- vs closed-ended funds – do the returns differ?

As more investors seek exposure to private markets, we examine whether the choice between open- and closed-ended funds matters for performance.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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On the occasion of its fourth anniversary, PRIMESTAR signs a groundbreaking new June SIX & Stay landmark hotel and stay project in the heart of Berlin

PRIMESTAR has signed the June SIX & Stay Warschauer Platz in Berlin-Friedrichshain on the occasion of the fourth June SIX anniversary. By 2028, around 350 hotel and stay units will be built as the new flagship. The concept combines hotel, extended stay and WorX with digital guest travel.

by PRIMESTAR Group
DealsDevelopments
Visualisierung CTPark Hanau (Quelle: CTP Deutschland)
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Interim use with added value: CTP leases space to the city of Hanau

CTP leases 1,800 square meters of warehouse space in Hanau to the city. In the future, the Brothers Grimm Festival will store props, stage sets and technology there. The interim lease is part of the development of the future CTPark Hanau; Existing buildings are to make way from the end of 2027, JLL mediated.

by CTP Deutschland
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
ENOVA hat das größte Repowering-Projekt der Unternehmensgeschichte erfolgreich in Betrieb genommen © ENOVA
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Meppen wind farm on the grid: ENOVA implements largest repowering project in the company’s history

ENOVA has commissioned the Meppen wind farm after a construction period of around two years. Nine Vestas V172s with a total capacity of around 65 MW are forecast to deliver 163 million kWh per year – about four times as much as the 14 old turbines. Citizens and the city benefit financially from repowering.

by ENOVA Power GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
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General contractor found for the “Holzmarkt 51” district: PORR Hochbau Ost takes over the operational management of the district development

Berlinovo and Berliner Bäder-Betriebe have commissioned PORR Hochbau Ost as the general contractor for the “Holzmarkt 51” district. Start of construction Q3/2026 with dismantling of the old swimming pool, completion by the beginning of 2030. Planned: indoor swimming pool, approx. 375 apartments, 4,600 m² offices, 1,500 m² retail.

by berlinovo
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate

Dynamics

VSB Gruppe feiert 30 Jahre Unternehmensgeschichte: Vom Projektentwickler zum Energiedienstleister mit europäischer Reichweite. © VSB Gruppe/Ben Gierig
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30 years of the VSB Group: From project developer to energy service provider with European reach

The VSB Group is celebrating 30 years and has grown from a Dresden-based engineering office to a Europe-wide active developer and operator of wind, PV and storage projects. As part of TotalEnergies, VSB is scaling renewable electricity until 2030, with a focus on storage, hybrid projects and PPAs.

by VSB Holding GmbH
Dynamics
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JA Solar Rebrands as JA to Accelerate Global Low-Carbon Transition Through Integrated Green Energy Ecosystem

JA Solar benennt sich weltweit in JA um und positioniert sich als integrierter Partner für grüne Energie. Die neue Marke wurde am 2. Juni auf der JAx2026 in Shanghai vorgestellt. Vier Bereiche (JA SOLAR, JA ESS, JA GREEN, JA CAPITAL) bilden ein End-to-End‑Ökosystem.

by JA Solar
DynamicsEnergy
© Nordex SE
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Nordex Group books new orders for 155 MW in Southern Europe and Turkey

The Nordex Group has secured new orders for a total of 155 MW in several southern European countries and Turkey. 34 turbines of the Delta and Delta4000 series will be delivered and installed, including service contracts. Commissioning 2027 to the beginning of 2028.

by Nordex SE
DynamicsEnergy
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Sustainability Report 2025: Real I.S. drives decarbonization and ESG management

Real I.S. AG has published its Sustainability Report 2025. The report shows progress in digitalization, smart building management and the PV strategy; over 30% of the portfolio meets EU Taxonomy criteria. Green electricity will be purchased directly for the first time.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
Dynamics
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S&P Commercial Development brings Bayerische on board as a partner

The insurance group die Bayerische joins S&P Commercial Development as a shareholder and takes over around a third of the shares. The aim is to expand the operating business with a focus on service development and residential projects in southern Germany.

by S&P Commercial Development
Dynamics
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Two prime Caribbean markets join the Chestertons Global network

Chestertons Global is expanding its network in the Caribbean through partnerships with Bellegarde Estates (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and MOD Realty Ltd (Cayman Islands). Both brands will remain locally managed. The markets are characterized by low availability and high international demand.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsDynamicsReal Estate
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EUR 7.8 million seed funding: Companion.energy scales intelligent energy management for large companies in Europe

Companion.energy secures EUR 7.8 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Realyze Ventures; Pi Labs, Asterion Ventures as well as Übermorgen Ventures and NAP are involved. The platform connects energy plants with markets and is now set to scale across Europe.

by Realyze Ventures
DynamicsEnergy
Bildquelle: Nordex SE
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Nordex Group receives orders for 255 MW from Germany

The Nordex Group has received orders for around 255 MW in Germany. In total, there are 14 projects with 39 turbines, including 35 MW for the Rheine-Catenhorn community wind farm. Commissioning is planned for summer 2027 to spring 2028.

by Nordex SE
DynamicsEnergy
Maximilian Brauwers, Head of Capital Markets Nordrhein-Westfalen bei Newmark. Bildquelle: Maximilian Brauwers
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Maximilian Brauwers appointed Head of Capital Markets North Rhine-Westphalia at Newmark

Newmark expands its presence in Germany with a location in Düsseldorf and appoints Maximilian Brauwers as Head of Capital Markets NRW. The investment expert has more than 15 years of experience and was most recently Managing Director Capital Markets at Colliers.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
Dynamics
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Cloudbrixx further expands sales team with Sascha E. Reuter and Alexander Gross

Cloudbrixx strengthens its sales team with Sascha E. Reuter and Alexander Gross. Reuter heads the Representative Office Germany North-West and drives the acquisition of new customers, while Gross is responsible for the expansion of customer relationships and key accounts as Strategic Account Director. The goal is to scale integrated solutions.

by Cloudbrixx GmbH
Dynamics
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InRento expands to 8 European countries: adds Finland and Romania to the list

InRento is expanding to Finland and Romania, making it active in eight European markets. The fintech provider is focusing on the renovation and conversion of existing buildings; the portfolio is over €100 million. Example projects: Noa Villas in Lapland and a mixed-use in Brașov.

by InRento
Dynamics
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“Fiber-optic for space” firm wins Startup World Cup Regional, heads to Silicon Valley

Astrolight has won the Lithuanian regional finals of the Startup World Cup and will compete for an investment of $1 million in San Francisco on November 6, 2026. The space company develops laser communication and cooperates with ESA, among others.

by Astrolight
DynamicsInfrastructure
Daniel Jäde (Copyright: FRANK Immobilien)
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FRANK strengthens growth course: Daniel Jäde takes over as Head of Business Development

FRANK appoints Daniel Jäde as Director and Head of Business Development from June 2026. The former Managing Partner of Sonar Real Estate will drive growth in new construction, portfolio development and service development and open up new customer groups from the Frankfurt location.

by FRANK Immobilien | FRANK Immobilien
Dynamics
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Greystar closes largest pan-European residential fund with total commitments of €2.7 billion

Greystar has reached the final closing of the Greystar Equity Partners Europe II (GEPE II) fund with commitments of over EUR 2.7 billion. The largest pan-European residential value-add fund thus has around EUR 6.8 billion in investment capacity. GEPE II surpasses its predecessor by more than 76 percent.

by Greystar
Dynamics
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Chestertons Global announces European network expansion with Marbella launch

Chestertons Global has expanded its European network with a location in Marbella. Together with the Spanish Miclijor Group, the Marbella Club Hotel office serves the Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona markets; The managing director is Jorden Meirsman.

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Positive rating for Dr. Peters Group’s local supply fund: LSI awards “GUT+”

LSI Sachwertanalyse rates the public AIF “Immobilienportfolio Deutschland II” of the Dr. Peters Group with “GUT+” and confirms the strategy in food-anchored local supply centres. Early REWE contract extension in Beckum and new lease in Rathenow strengthen the portfolio.

by Dr. Peters Group
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Open- vs closed-ended funds – do the returns differ?

As more investors seek exposure to private markets, we examine whether the choice between open- and closed-ended funds matters for performance.
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Measuring is important, but by no means everything – or: a mini-MBA in three steps

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Changes in the Solvency II Directive: Why reporting is becoming an IT issue for fund providers

The central question is no longer whether TPT reporting is delivered in a technically correct manner, but whether the underlying IT infrastructure is even capable of mapping the increasing requirements consistently, flexibly and in a way that can be reconciled.
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Building completions collapse dramatically: IVD calls for real residential construction turbo

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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vdp criticises EU Commission’s drafts for the revision of the EU taxonomy

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Private markets offer financing solutions during periods of geopolitical transition

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“Düsseldorf: Increasing cash turnover on the private real estate market.”

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Savills: European logistics leasing up 6% year-on-year, investors increasingly focus on stable earnings

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Global HV switchgear market to expand rapidly through 2030, led by APAC, forecasts GlobalData

GlobalData forecasts strong growth for the global market for high-voltage switchgear until 2030, led by Asia-Pacific. The drivers are grid expansion, digitalization and SF6-free technologies. EMEA remains number two, America is growing solidly; OEMs are scaling capacity.
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JLL study: By 2030, many data centers will be built in Germany beyond the metropolises

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Large electricity consumers: the threefold challenge of grid connection, flexibility, and bankability

by De Gaulle Fleurance
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Free ride for full monetization? Not all BESS systems are the same!

Institutional investors are increasingly discovering battery energy storage systems (BESS) as an infrastructure asset class. The reason: large-scale battery storage systems are a central component of an electricity system that is increasingly affected by volatile wind and solar generation.
by Dr. Andreas Peppel | Institutional Investment Consulting Partners GmbH
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Capcora advises Chint Solar on forward COD transaction for a BESS portfolio in Germany

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KGAL sells Italian Spalletti solar park from ESPF 5

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

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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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encosa secures EUR 25 million in total financing for scaling up commercially and industrially used battery storage systems

encosa secures EUR 25 million to scale commercial and industrial battery storage systems. The equity round is led by Realyze Ventures; in addition, scalable debt financing is available. Funds flow into the team, projects and technology platform.
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UK VC funding value crosses $10 billion during January-April 2026, reveals GlobalData

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MEAG represents cornerstone investors in private placement of PremiumFiber

MEAG investors are subscribing to EUR 555 million in 15-year bonds as part of a private placement of over EUR 1 billion for PremiumFiber. The funds will refinance bank liabilities and strengthen the capital structure. The platform is supported by MasOrange, Vodafone Spain and GIC.
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Study: Cautious optimism is driving European infrastructure lending

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Private markets reshape wealth management as alternatives drive portfolio diversification and revenue growth, says GlobalData

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