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Deka Immobilien buys high-street property in Montreal

Deka Immobilien has acquired a prime high-street retail property in Montreal city centre, which serves as an Apple flagship store, and is adding it to the Deka-ImmobilienGlobal fund. The property, built in 1896 and refurbished in 2025, is let to Apple Canada on a long-term basis.

Robert C. Spies is marketing a historic property in Bremen-Vegesack

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of a mixed-use property at Breite Straße 21–22 in Bremen-Vegesack to Gabriel & Söhne Immobilien GmbH. The plans are for student accommodation on the upper floors and restaurants and local shops on the ground floor. The site was home to Otto & Sohn for decades.

Habona Fund 09 acquires a newly built Edeka supermarket in Bad Berneck

Habona Invest has acquired a newly built Edeka supermarket in Bad Berneck on behalf of the public fund Habona Deutsche Nahversorgungsimmobilien Fonds 09. The supermarket is due to open in December 2026; Edeka Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen is the anchor tenant with a 15-year lease.

TSC Real Estate acquires the ‘Haus der Gesundheit’ in Stuttgart for a German specialised AIF

Colliers advises Hays on a long-term location decision in Frankfurt

Colliers has advised Hays on its strategic location decision in Frankfurt. The recruitment firm is extending its lease at the landmark property ‘Die Welle’ ahead of schedule and on a long-term basis, and will in future occupy around 2,000 m² of modern office space. Invesco was advised on behalf of the owner.

Lakrids by Bülow opens a new shop in Cologne city centre

Lakrids by Bülow has opened a new shop in Cologne’s Stollwerck-Haus at Hohe Straße 160–168. Colliers brokered the lease for the space, which measures approximately 40 square metres. With this new tenant, all retail space in the building is now fully let.

Silverton secures trinkgut as a new tenant for retail park in Regensburg

Silverton has let approximately 1,300 square metres at the retail park at Langobardenstraße 2 in Regensburg to the drinks retailer trinkgut, 800 square metres of which is retail space. Fit-out work is due to begin in spring 2027, with the opening scheduled for November 2027. Approximately 2,700 square metres remain available.

"Berlin-Neukölln: AENGEVELT brokers the sale of a block of flats on Fritz-Erler-Allee"

AENGEVELT has brokered the sale of the multi-family property at Fritz-Erler-Allee 63 in Berlin-Neukölln. The buyers are private investors from the immediate neighbourhood; the deed of sale will be signed on 17 September 2026. The property comprises 9 flats covering approx. 576 m²; AENGEVELT assisted with due diligence and financing.

A positive sign for Bremen’s new-build property market: 31 flats sold and the next project now on the market

Robert C. Spies has completed the marketing of the ESTELLE new-build project in Bremen-Schwachhausen: all 31 flats have been sold. At the same time, the exclusive marketing of the “allee 40” project, comprising ten flats, is getting underway. Quality, location and competitive pricing are seen as key factors in its success.

"Düsseldorf: AENGEVELT brokers Telekom site on Froschkönigweg for future housing development"

AENGEVELT, acting as sole agent, has brokered the sale of a Telekom site measuring approximately 4,100 m² on Froschkönigweg in Düsseldorf-Flingern to a Düsseldorf-based property developer. The site is earmarked for residential development; the purchase agreement was notarised on 30 September 2026. The purchase price remains confidential.

New AI transformation company raises funding to advance AI adoption in Europe

Hg, the leading investor in European and transatlantic technology and services businesses, today announced an agreement to invest, with participation from Anthropic and angel investors, in a new AI transformation company to help European companies advance responsible AI adoption and product innovation.

Grand Hotel Gravenbruch sold to COMER Group International – Colliers acts as exclusive transaction adviser to the insolvency administrators

COMER Group International took over the Grand Hotel Gravenbruch on 30 October 2026. Colliers acted as exclusive adviser to the insolvency administrators on the structured sale process; the purchase price remains confidential. There are now prospects for the employees.

Union Investment sells Motel One hotel in Brussels to M&G Real Estate

Union Investment has sold the hotel at 120 Rue Royale in Brussels, which is leased to Motel One, to M&G Real Estate. The property is intended for the M&G European Property Fund. No details of the purchase price have been disclosed.

Robert C. Spies Nordics brings Uno-X to the Nordic Business Hub in Maribo

Robert C. Spies Nordics has brokered the sale of an 8,668 m² plot of land to Uno-X Mobility at the Nordic Business Hub in Maribo. The plan is to build a fast-charging station for electric lorries with six 1 MW charging points, due to come into operation in 2027. The site on the E47 benefits from the Fehmarn Belt Crossing.

JLL: Redevco sells Havelpark Dallgow to Strategic Value Partners and 4FI

Funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, in partnership with 4 Friends Investment (4FI), have acquired Havelpark Dallgow from Redevco. JLL brokered the transaction and advised the seller. The 55,000 m² centre comprises around 100 shops and is approximately 92 per cent let.

Aroundtown extends leases for around 1,400 sqm at Bonifazius-Türme office location in Mainz

Aroundtown has extended two long-term leases at the Bonifazius Towers in Mainz. SWR occupies approximately 550 m² for its “funk” store, while Luamaya continues to occupy approximately 850 m²—for a combined total of about 1,400 m². The location near the main train station offers a variety of uses and excellent transportation links.

HDI extends its partnership with Goldbeck Facility Services for a further three years

HDI has extended its partnership with Goldbeck Facility Services by three years. The facility management provider will continue to be responsible for the technical operation of HDI’s head office in Hanover. The complex offers around 77,000 m² of floor space for approximately 1,800 employees.

Ten asset management companies set up an association for joint cyber security

Ten German asset management companies have founded the association DORCA e.V. to support compliance with the EU’s DORA regulations. Plans include joint audits of critical IT service providers, the sharing of insights and uniform security standards.

MVGM manages a further 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin on behalf of Core Property

From 2027, MVGM will take over the property management of a further 17 properties for Core Property, comprising around 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin (approx. 12,000 m²). The partnership, which has been in place since April, is being expanded; MVGM now manages a total of around 70 properties covering over 80,000 m².

Abu Dhabi and Partners Group sign agreement: Aim is to promote private-sector participation in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Partners Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote private investment in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed during the ADIS Roadshow 2026 at EXPO REAL in Munich.

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the Middle East and Africa for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData has published league tables for M&A advisers in the Middle East & Africa for Q1–Q3 2026. Goldman Sachs leads by deal value, whilst Rothschild & Co leads by volume. Among law firms, Kirkland & Ellis (value) and White & Case (volume) top the rankings.

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during Q1-Q3 2026

GlobalData has released league tables for M&A advisors in the Asia-Pacific region (Q1–Q3 2026). Mitsubishi UFJ Financial leads among financial advisors in terms of value and volume (29 deals, $42 billion). Among law firms, AZB & Partners leads in value and TriLegal in volume.

FASTR becomes a Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association

FASTR is the new Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association. The energy service provider aims to contribute its expertise in cost-effective, practical decarbonisation to the network and to strengthen dialogue with member companies and policymakers.

Battery storage in the balancing power market for greater grid stability: Ignitis and emsys VPP expand their partnership

Ignitis and emsys VPP are expanding their virtual power plant to integrate battery storage for balancing energy in the Baltic electricity market. The aim is to improve grid stability following ENTSO-E synchronisation; aFRR/mFRR pre-qualification and intraday trading are underway.

AtechX and JM form a partnership for innovation in housing construction

AtechX has entered into a partnership with the Scandinavian housing developer JM. JM will gain early access to technologies from the AtechX ecosystem, whilst start-ups will test solutions within JM’s portfolio. The aim is to launch pilot projects, improve efficiency and reduce resource consumption.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UKA commissions the 18 MWp Elsterheide solar farm

UKA has commissioned the Elsterheide solar farm (18 MWp). The electricity is fed into the grid via the Hoyerswerda substation; a storage facility is planned. The local authority benefits under the Renewable Energy Revenue Sharing Act.

Value Enhancement: Tion Renewables increases the output of three solar PV plants in Italy by 40 per cent through repowering

Tion Renewables has completed the repowering of three solar PV plants in Italy, increasing their installed capacity by just under 40 per cent through the use of trackers and new modules. The plants are expected to generate around 7 GWh of green electricity annually and will continue to benefit from feed-in tariffs.

Highest point reached: Berlin’s FÜRST urban quarter celebrates a project milestone – structural work to be completed before the end of the year

The FÜRST urban quarter on Kurfürstendamm has reached its highest point of 115 metres with the installation of a mast. The structural work will be completed by mid-December 2026, and the last cranes will be dismantled by the end of January 2027. Completion is scheduled for 2027.

Cureus construction site event with compassio careers day and show flat in Halberstadt

At a construction site open day in Halberstadt, Cureus and the operator compassio provided an insight into the senior citizens’ residence currently under construction, including a show flat and a careers day. Completion is scheduled for March 2027. The development will comprise 140 care places, 24 flats and around 85 jobs.

A positive sign for Bremen’s new-build property market: 31 flats sold and the next project now on the market

Robert C. Spies has completed the marketing of the ESTELLE new-build project in Bremen-Schwachhausen: all 31 flats have been sold. At the same time, the exclusive marketing of the “allee 40” project, comprising ten flats, is getting underway. Quality, location and competitive pricing are seen as key factors in its success.

23 years of shared growth: OSMAB and ALCARO hand over new logistics building to APOSAN in Cologne-Kalk

OSMAB and ALCARO have handed over a new logistics building in Cologne-Kalk, tailor-made for APOSAN – marking another milestone in their partnership, which has been in place since 2003. The property offers 1,860 m² of logistics space and 310 m² of office and staff facilities, as well as a 183 kWp solar power system.

Downing Renewable Developments secures planning approval for 42MW Freeby Lane Green Energy Park

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) has secured planning approval for Freeby Lane Green Energy Park, a solar and battery energy storage development near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, with a unanimous vote in favour of the project at a recent Planning Committee.

“Oskar-Jäger-Straße south of the Low Line” neighbourhood in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: winning design for the urban development concept announced

ASTOC ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS and GREENBOX Landscape Architects have won the two-phase shortlisting process for the “Oskar-Jäger-Straße south of the Low Line” neighbourhood in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. The plans include around 450 flats and approximately 15,000 m² of commercial space along the future Low Line.

RQI Immobilien is planning 20 additional flats in Wiesbaden and is continuing to develop its portfolio for a high-net-worth private investor

RQI Immobilien is continuing to develop the “TEDESCO” residential complex in Wiesbaden for a high-net-worth private investor and remains responsible for asset management. The plans include 20 additional flats (from 22 to 42), an increase in floor area (from 2,100 to 2,700 m²) and an energy-efficiency refurbishment (from energy class F to B+).

Königstadt successfully concludes the architectural competition for ‘Westend 100’ in Berlin: Plattenbaustudio Berlin wins the competition for courtyard densification

Königstadt has successfully concluded the architectural competition for “Westend 100” in Berlin’s Westend district: Plattenbaustudio Berlin has won with its entry “Flexible Resilience; Gartenhaus Westend”. The plans envisage 18 flats built using a hybrid timber construction method; construction is due to begin in mid-2028.

Harden Industriebau completes the Panattoni Campus in Augsburg

The main contractor, Harden Industriebau, has completed the Panattoni Campus Augsburg on a brownfield site covering approximately 46,000 m² in Augsburg-Lechhausen. The site combines a logistics park and a City Dock, features pre-installation for solar panels, green roofs and district heating, and is aiming for DGNB Platinum certification.

KGAL begins letting in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich, comprising 355 privately funded and subsidised flats

KGAL has begun letting flats in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich-Untergiesing. The development comprises 355 flats, of which 186 are new-builds (117 privately funded, 69 EOF); 82 units are currently being marketed. An EDEKA supermarket, a nursery and a sustainable mobility scheme round off the offering.

Cureus and Lavendio lay the foundation stone for a care home in Braunschweig with 138 care places

On 27 October 2026, Cureus and Lavendio laid the foundation stone for a care home with 138 care places in Braunschweig-Nordstadt. Completion is scheduled for early 2028, with the building constructed to KfW 55 standards. The project will create over 80 new jobs locally and provide a wide range of services.

Ground-breaking ceremony for Panattoni Park Offenbach on a historic industrial site

With this ground-breaking ceremony, Panattoni is commencing construction of Panattoni Park Offenbach on the site of a former paint factory. Two logistics and industrial properties totalling around 10,500 m² are due to be completed by the second quarter of 2027; one unit has already been pre-let to an automotive supplier.

MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London

MEAG gewinnt den ersten Mieter für 30 Finsbury Square in London: Gardiner & Theobald bezieht ab 2028 rund 54.939 sq ft (3,5 Etagen), der Einzug ist für Q3 2029 geplant. Die Fertigstellung des 122.000-sq-ft-Gebäudes ist für Sommer 2027 vorgesehen.

Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein

The Nordex Group is supplying DenkerWulf with nine N149/5.X turbines, with a combined capacity of 51.3 MW, for the Bredenbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. Construction is due to begin in autumn 2027, with the first turbine scheduled to come on stream in December 2027. The contract includes 20 years of premium service.

New management at DAHLER Cologne: Antonio Glavas takes over

DAHLER has appointed a new managing director in Cologne: Antonio Glavas has been heading up the Cologne office since 1 November 2026. He will continue to serve as managing director in Düsseldorf. Glavas and founder Björn Dahler emphasise the importance of local market characteristics and aim to further strengthen the company’s presence.

Sagard Private Equity closes its third emerging managers fund at €520 million

Sagard Private Equity has reached the final closing of its third emerging manager fund at €520 million, significantly exceeding its target of €400 million. The fund focuses on emerging buyout managers, is largely committed and has secured its first commitments in the US and Europe.

Nordex Group posts strong third quarter 2026: EBITDA more than doubled and full-year forecast for the EBITDA margin raised

Nordex reports strong performance for Q3/2026: revenue of €2.2 billion (+28 per cent), EBITDA of €278 million (margin 12.7 per cent) and consolidated profit of €147 million. Order intake of 2.8 GW (+30 per cent) and free cash flow of €379 million. The 2026 EBITDA forecast has been raised to 11.5–12.5 per cent.

Panattoni and Borussia Dortmund extend their partnership for a further three years

Panattoni and Borussia Dortmund are extending their collaboration by three years and upgrading it to partner status. This is based on the growing involvement of the BVB Academy Łukasz Piszczek since 2018. Statements from Dobrzycki, Bohne and Cramer underscore the deepened cooperation.

KOIMO welcomes former Mobility2Grid Managing Director Nina Weber to the team

KOIMO Development is strengthening its team with the appointment of Nina Weber, former Managing Director of Mobility2Grid. She joined the company in October as a Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for driving forward the transfer of knowledge between research and practice for the ringberlin model campus, as well as coordinating partnerships and projects.

CBRE strategically merges its Berlin and Leipzig operations in the Industrial & Logistics Leasing sector

CBRE is combining the Berlin and Leipzig regions into a single market area within its Industrial & Logistics Leasing division. The aim is to focus more closely on economic interdependencies, offer more location options and drive growth; Frank Schönfelder will take charge of the division.

1000 Satellites brings the future of the office to Karlsruhe and expands its network in the south-west

1000 Satellites is opening its first site, covering around 2,500 m², at the Malzwerk on the iWerkX campus in Karlsruhe. Having been in operation since July 2026, the official opening will take place on 19 November; the first companies, such as diva-e Conclusion and cerebricks, are already using the space.

DAHLER Invest opens a branch in Leipzig; former Colliers manager in Leipzig, Bastian Kunau, takes over as branch manager

DAHLER Invest is opening an office in Leipzig to serve Central Germany. Former Colliers manager Bastian Kunau is leading a team of four, focusing on the brokerage of multi-family properties as well as mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. In Leipzig, purchase prices have fallen by 25–30 per cent since 2022, whilst rents are rising.

Maik Stützer joins Savills as Director of Business Development, Facility Management

The property consultancy Savills is expanding its activities in the areas of facility management and building & project consultancy: with effect from 1 November, Maik Stützer will take up the position of Director of Business Development, Facility Management, at Savills in Germany.

Gorgeous Smiling Hotels sets the course for further growth

Following the buyback of the Auctus shares, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels is realigning its strategy. Heiko Grote and Andreas Erben are leading the group; bank loans have been repaid. Focus on efficiency, digitalisation and AI; occupancy up 10 per cent, RevPAR up 4.5 per cent, 77 hotels, six projects in the pipeline.

DAHLER reorganises its management team in Hamburg: Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens will be in charge of four sites in future

DAHLER is consolidating the management of its Hamburg sites. Since 1 October 2026, Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens have been responsible for Elbvororte, Alstertal, Alster West and HafenCity. Both bring with them several years’ experience from Engel & Völkers.

Reports 76% Q3 Funding Growth to €23.5M, Expands Across Eight European Markets

The real estate investment platform InRento reported a 76.4% increase in project funding to €23.49 million in Q3 2026. The company operates in eight European markets, returned €4.25 million in capital, and distributed €2.08 million in profits. Focus: Diversification and risk management.

Julius Baer’s former Group CFO, Evie Kostakis, is to lead LAMDA Development, the developer behind The Ellinikon

Lamda Development is undergoing a change in leadership: Odisseas Athanasiou is stepping down as CEO on 31 December 2026 after 18 years in the role. Evie Kostakis, previously Group CFO at Julius Baer, will take over on 1 January 2027. Athanasiou is moving to CLH as a consultant; The Ellinikon is transitioning from construction to handover.

GARBE Private Capital: Property and infrastructure investments for family offices

GARBE has established GARBE Private Capital AG in Zurich as a point of contact for family offices, private banks and entrepreneurial families. The focus is on club deals, co-investments and individual investments using equity capital from the shareholder families. The managing director is Peter Paschke.

WDP strengthens its presence on the capital markets with a third listing on Euronext Paris

WDP (Warehouses De Pauw) is pleased to invite you to the Euronext market opening ceremony marking WDP’s listing on Euronext Paris.

AtechX start-up Bellboy Robotics continues successful development of Physical AI at NVIDIA GTC Berlin

Bellboy Robotics, part of the first AtechX cohort, is presenting its Live Learning Lab for AI models in real-world operation at NVIDIA GTC Berlin. The fleet of 22 robots has logged over 10,000 operating hours and completed 24,000 room inspections. AtechX provides support through its network and access to practical experience.