vdp criticises EU Commission’s drafts for the revision of the EU taxonomy

Union Investment leases two floors of the Brussels office and commercial building “The Precedent” to Industrious

Union Investment has leased the first and second floors of the Brussels office and commercial building The Precedent to the flex office provider Industrious on a long-term basis. The lease for around 2,000 m² runs for twelve years, and the move-in is planned for September 2026. The extensively refurbished and energy-efficient building complies with BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Gold, among others.

MB Advisors acquires three residential and commercial buildings in Berlin for BlueRock Group

MB Advisors has acquired three residential and commercial buildings in Berlin on behalf of the BlueRock Group – two in Charlottenburg, one in Friedrichshain. The purchase price is in the lower double-digit million range; MB Advisors took over the entire transaction and will receive the asset management mandate for the properties.

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate leases 1,000 m² of office space to ALPLA

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate is leasing around 1,000 m² of office space in the Skyline Tower (THE SKYLINE) in Parkstadt Schwabing to the packaging specialist ALPLA. The space on the 12th of 22 floors was handed over on April 1, 2026; Cushman & Wakefield acted as lead broker on the owner’s side, Colliers on the tenant side. ALPLA is using the new Munich location for key functions.

HIH leases almost 3,200 square meters of office space in Hanover

HIH Invest has gained two new tenants in the Hanomaghof 2 office building in Hanover-Linden. AGILA Pet Insurance AG is leasing around 2,700 m² on a long-term basis, M&M Software GmbH will move into 445 m² in the fourth quarter of 2026. The building with a total lettable area of around 3,800 m² is part of the revitalised Hanomag site.

Berlin: Luxury brand Wolford opens new store on Kurfürstendamm

On April 27, 2026, the luxury brand Wolford opened a store unit of around 154 m² at Kurfürstendamm 38/39 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The owner of the property is an investment company; Savills accompanied the rental process for owners and users. The return to Ku’damm follows the expiration of the previous lease at the beginning of 2025.

MEAG investors participate in Akiem’s established locomotive leasing debt platform

On behalf of Munich Re and other institutional investors, MEAG participated in the refinancing of the European locomotive lessor Akiem. A financing package of €1.52 billion will give investors access to the established debt financing platform; the funds secure long-term financing, support fleet modernisation and promote the shift of traffic to rail.

Avison Young brokers commercial property near Frankfurt Airport to Laer Group

Avison Young has brokered the sale of a commercial property of around 7,100 square metres in Raunheim near Frankfurt Airport. The buyer is the Laer Group, which is planning a modern business park on the site; The seller was a regional investor. The excellent transport connections underline the strong demand for well-located commercial space in the Rhine-Main region.

Logicor leases 72,800 m² to ID Logistics in Alsdorf

Logicor has fully let its logistics property in Alsdorf with around 72,800 m² to ID Logistics. The service provider will gradually start operations from the third quarter of 2026 and will go into full operation from the second quarter of 2027; up to 50,000 parcels a day and around 300 new jobs are planned. The site benefits from the connection to the A44 and A4 motorways in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

JLL: Purealis acquires light industrial property in Upper Bavaria

Purealis has acquired a light industrial property in Obertaufkirchen (Mühldorf am Inn district) as part of a sale-and-leaseback. The property, which was completed in 2017 in accordance with the KfW 55 standard, offers around 2,500 m² for office, laboratory, production and logistics; The seller and future tenant is the Velaris Group. JLL advised the seller, Purealis plans the long-term portfolio management.

CBRE Investment Management wins fashion brand John Henric for the Hanseviertel Hamburg

CBRE Investment Management has won the Swedish menswear brand John Henric for the Hanseviertel in Hamburg. John Henric will open its first German store there in late summer 2026 on 170 square meters. The Colorful Standard brand has also signed a long-term lease in the Hanseviertel.

CBRE brokers 480 square meters of rental space to cosmetics chain Sephora

CBRE advised Sephora on the lease of 480 square meters in Munich. The store, which is located on a popular street, opened on April 10, 2026. This expansion marks Sephora’s first highstreet location in Munich.

CTP binds mail-order company Walz to Bad Waldsee in the long term

CTP has extended a long-term lease with Versandhaus Walz GmbH for a property in Bad Waldsee. This agreement emphasizes the strategic importance and modernization plans of the site. Sandra Kraus emphasizes the importance of long-term leases.

VIVIT Group acquires office complex at Duisburg’s Inner Harbour

The VIVIT Group has acquired an office ensemble at Duisburg’s inner harbour and plans to expand the strategically favourable property with development potential. The ensemble comprises around 3,500 square metres of usable space and offers modern infrastructure in a central location.

Aroundtown leases nearly 5,000 sqm of commercial space in Leverkusen-Manfort

Aroundtown has carried out several new leases at the Marie Curie Campus in Leverkusen and extended the lease agreement with the main tenant Biofrontera Bioscience. New on the campus is Biofrontera Discovery GmbH, which has now signed a long-term contract for 2,000 m². Additional space has been leased to new tenants such as a photo studio and a restaurateur.

AIF Capital acquires multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station

AIF Capital Group has acquired a multi-storey car park and a long-distance bus station at Frankfurt Central Station, which contributes to strengthening its infrastructure strategy. The properties are leased to Flixbus on a long-term basis, which ensures stable revenues.

Newmark brokers the sale of a fully let office building in Munich to CONREN Land

Newmark has brokered the sale of a fully let office building in Munich to a company managed by CONREN Land. The transaction at Prinzregentenplatz marks the largest office sale in Munich in three years and was advised by Newmark’s Capital Markets team.

Goldbeck Parking Services implement intelligent parking management at Lübbecke Hospital

From now on, the parking specialist will take over the management of almost 500 parking spaces in several parking areas and in a single-storey multi-storey car park. The client is Mühlenkreiskliniken AöR, which awarded the contract as part of a public tender.

MB Advisors acquires three residential and commercial buildings in Berlin for BlueRock Group

MB Advisors has acquired three residential and commercial buildings in Berlin on behalf of the BlueRock Group – two in Charlottenburg, one in Friedrichshain. The purchase price is in the lower double-digit million range; MB Advisors took over the entire transaction and will receive the asset management mandate for the properties.

Westbridge creates stable energy base for Moayedi Investments

Westbridge Advisory has restructured the electricity and gas supply of a German office portfolio for Moayedi Investments GmbH. From 1 January 2027 until the end of 2030, multi-year fixed-price contracts in eco-tariffs will secure supply. The new structure enables CO₂ savings of up to 69 tons (electricity) and 175 tons per year (gas), including ongoing energy monitoring.

Savills takes over property and facility management for a 28,180 m² logistics area in Kerpen

Cain and the Trammell Crow Company have commissioned Savills with the property and facility management of a new logistics building in Hüttenstraße in Kerpen as of March 1, 2026. The approximately 28,180 m² area is spread over two buildings with 23,258 m² of logistics, around 1,730 m² of office space and around 1,700 m² of mezzanine floor space. Savills emphasises its good location in relation to the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region and wants to secure long-term values with integrated services.

Housing First Hamburg: Heimstaden housing company supports the fight against homelessness

Heimstaden has rented out the first three apartments to formerly homeless people in Hamburg as part of the Housing First program. The cooperation with the Behrens Foundation and Housing First Hamburg is intended to make it easier for those affected to lead an independent life with their own apartment and accompanying help. In Rostock, too, the first apartments have already been made available via Housing First.

Chestertons Global announces Cannes expansion through partnership with Croisette Properties

Chestertons Global is expanding into Cannes and is partnering with local provider Croisette Properties. The collaboration strengthens the presence in the prime residential segment on the Côte d’Azur and is part of the European growth strategy; international demand and limited supply continue to support prices.

CBRE brokers 480 square meters of rental space to cosmetics chain Sephora

CBRE advised Sephora on the lease of 480 square meters in Munich. The store, which is located on a popular street, opened on April 10, 2026. This expansion marks Sephora’s first highstreet location in Munich.

AREAL realises tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on around 20,000 m²

Areal Consulting GmbH is planning and supervising the tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on an area of around 20,000 m². The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 and will create modern working environments according to New Work standards.

Union Investment commissions IPH Group with center management of Esslingen shopping center

Union Investment has advised the IPH Group with the center management of the Esslingen shopping centre DAS ES! which will start on 1 July 2026. IPH will handle all aspects of management, including technical, commercial, operational and leasing tasks.

HanseMerkur Trust launches Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Digital Infrastructure ELTIF with focus on data centers

HanseMerkur Trust AG and Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services have jointly launched the HanseMerkur Digital Infrastructure ELTIF, which focuses on investments in data centers. The ELTIF invests in fund strategies of specialised asset managers, with a geographical focus on the US and Europe.

Swiss Life Asset Managers takes over portfolio and asset management for VBL residential real estate funds

Sunday Hotels by PRISM takes over operations of five German hotels from the Aroundtown portfolio

Sunday Hotels, a PRISM Group (formerly OYO) company, is taking over the operation of five hotels from Aroundtown’s portfolio. The hotels are located in popular tourist regions such as the Baltic Sea and the Mecklenburg Lake District and in cities such as Saarbrücken and Bielefeld. This partnership strengthens the existing cooperation and promises a stable continuation of the hotel operations.

After construction, Goldbeck will also take over facility management for MLP in Reutlingen

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management for a new office location of MLP in Reutlingen, consisting of two buildings. This order follows the turnkey construction of the properties by Goldbeck. The buildings house flexible office space, a canteen and a photovoltaic system for energy supply.

HIH Invest partners with Loanboox to digitize financing management

HIH Invest has started a partnership with Loanboox to digitize financing processes with their Fincetra software solution. The introduction is intended to improve transparency and efficiency in the management of loans.

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group enter into strategic partnership

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group have entered into a strategic partnership to provide Japanese institutional investors with access to ESG-compliant real estate strategies in Germany. The aim is to deepen economic relations between Japan and Germany.

MVGM manages 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover for Core Property

MVGM has been awarded the contract for the property management of around 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover from Core Property. The portfolio comprises 53 properties on a total area of over 68,000 sqm. The mandate strengthens MVGM’s presence in Lower Saxony and aims to achieve the sustainable performance of the portfolio.

Pembroke and Ehret+Klein AG lay foundation stone for 186 new rental apartments in Munich

Pembroke and Ehret+Klein have laid the foundation stone for the “Alram 14” project in Munich-Sendling, which envisages 186 rental apartments, a REWE store and a daycare center. The shell construction work is already underway, and completion is planned by mid-2028. For Pembroke, the project marks his entry into the German housing market.

OSMAB and ALCARO celebrate progress at Log Plaza Colonia 3 and unveil artwork with historical depth

OSMAB Holding AG and ALCARO Invest celebrated the construction progress of Log Plaza Colonia 3 in Cologne-Porz with a construction site party and unveiled the mural “Remembrance Obliges” by AKUT, which focuses on local Nazi history. The logistics project offers around 33,000 m² of total usable space with DACHSER as the main tenant and is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2026. The aim is DGNB Gold and a photovoltaic system with approx. 3.66 MWp, which could become one of the largest rooftop systems in Cologne.

Salzmann Industrial Monument – Laying of the foundation stone for new residential quarter in Kassel-Bettenhausen

On April 23, 2026, the foundation stone was laid for the new Salzmann-Areal residential quarter in Kassel. With the developer Cureus, the operator compassio and the general contractor MBN, a modern building ensemble with social apartments and a retirement home is being built. Completion of the first construction phases is planned for the end of 2027.

Topping-out ceremony for Marina B: LBBW Immobilien sets another milestone in Mainz’s Zollhafen

On April 23, 2026, LBBW Immobilien celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Marina B office project in Mainz’s Zollhafen. In the presence of the Mayor of Mainz and other celebrities, the completion of the shell construction work marked significant progress. Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2027.

Olympic and Paralympic Games in Hamburg: an opportunity for housing construction

The North German real estate associations support Hamburg’s bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They see opportunities for housing construction and urban development, especially with the rapid implementation of the Olympic Village in Science City Bahrenfeld. A referendum on the application is to take place on May 31, 2026.

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM lease HAINWERK in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains in full and on a long-term basis

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM have leased the office space of the HAINWERK project in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains. The building with around 20,000 square meters is fully let before completion. The lease runs for 15 years.

AREAL realises tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on around 20,000 m²

Areal Consulting GmbH is planning and supervising the tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on an area of around 20,000 m². The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 and will create modern working environments according to New Work standards.

Further letting to PCC specialist medical centre in Nuremberg’s “The One” – occupancy rate at 94%

The Preventive Care Center (PCC) has leased a further 2,000 m² in the Nuremberg office building “The One” by occupying the entire 10th floor. This increases the occupancy rate of the building to 94%. Sven Sontwoski from S&P Commercial Development emphasizes the special attractiveness of the location.

CA Immo completes sale of long-distance bus station and multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station

CA Immo has sold the long-distance bus station and a multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station. This transaction supports the company’s strategy to focus on high-quality office buildings. The sales proceeds exceeded the book values of the properties.

Aroundtown’s mixed-use property Coolse Poort in Rotterdam nominated for the Rotterdam Architecture Prize 2026

Coolse Poort in Rotterdam, a building in Aroundtown’s portfolio, has been nominated for the Rotterdam Architecture Prize 2026. The building has been extensively modernized to meet current requirements. The award winner will be announced on 12 June 2026.

INDUSTRIA celebrates completion of 103 subsidized rental apartments in Mainz

INDUSTRIA has completed an ensemble of 103 subsidized rental apartments in Mainz-Weisenau and taken over the management. The project was realised in cooperation with the developer Ten Brinke and includes numerous barrier-free and energy-efficient apartments. The rental of the apartments will begin in May 2026.

ABG Real Estate Group hands over space in the “Yorcks Campus” to Volkshochschule Düsseldorf

The ABG Real Estate Group has handed over the modernised space of the “Yorcks Campus” in Düsseldorf to the Volkshochschule Düsseldorf. The revitalized campus offers modern learning environments on around 16,000 square meters. Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller and other guests took part in the ceremonial opening.

Complemus receives building permit for office property in Monheim’s Rheinpark

The investment developer Complemus Real Estate has received the building permit for a new office building in Monheim’s Rheinpark. Construction began in March and is aimed at the software companies Eplan and Cideon. Completion is scheduled for October 2027.

After construction, Goldbeck will also take over facility management for MLP in Reutlingen

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management for a new office location of MLP in Reutlingen, consisting of two buildings. This order follows the turnkey construction of the properties by Goldbeck. The buildings house flexible office space, a canteen and a photovoltaic system for energy supply.

wvm Group Berlin celebrates topping-out ceremony for 321 apartments in Berlin-Karlshorst

The wvm Group Berlin has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Zwieseler Hof residential project in Berlin’s Karlshorst. The project includes 321 apartments, including 174 rental apartments, which are expected to be completed by 2027. The quarter will be designed to be sustainable and offers numerous amenities.

HEY Charlottenburg: Sales of 64 condominiums start

HAMBURG TEAM and OTTO WULFF have started sales for 64 condominiums in the Berlin residential project HEY Charlottenburg. Completion of the entire quarter is scheduled for mid-2027. The apartments offer a diverse range of living needs, from one-bedroom apartments to larger duplex apartments.

DAVE: Over 670 million euros in property turnover, strong network in Germany and Austria with a focus on customer benefits

DAVE reports property turnover of around EUR 670 million for 2025 and strengthens its regionally anchored network in Germany and Austria. The joint business and cross-border cooperation, including with Arcadis, are to be further expanded; an appearance at Expo Real is planned. In the housing policy debate, DAVE pleads for market-based solutions instead of a new state-owned housing association and calls for better framework conditions for private investment.

Petra Biller becomes the new press spokesperson of Real I.S.

Real I.S. AG has appointed Petra Biller as press spokesperson as of April 1, 2026. She is to expand the fund service provider’s external communication and be responsible for internal communication issues. Previously, Biller had been Head of PR & Communications at logistics real estate consultant Logivest since 2020; Dirk Böckenhoff emphasizes her many years of real estate and communications experience.

Oreda expands its consulting expertise with Dr. Dominik Rehse as Director Strategy & Advanced Analytics

Oreda will strengthen its team with Dr. Dominik Rehse as Director Strategy & Advanced Analytics from the beginning of 2026. In particular, it is intended to promote the use of generative AI, accelerate processes, improve quality assurance and expand the range of services. Rehse brings extensive experience from DIC Asset AG and ZEW, among others, in the areas of Debt Asset Management, Rescue & Recovery and Financing & Strategic Advisory.

CONREN Land is growing strongly in the residential real estate sector and is bundling its activities in Germany in its own company

In the past twelve months, CONREN Land has taken over around 800 modern, sustainably designed residential units in Germany and is bundling its residential activities in the newly founded CONREN Land Wohnen GmbH. Antonin Ammann manages the company operationally together with Dr. Matthias Schreier and Timo Thömmes; the portfolio includes locations such as Leipzig, Nuremberg and Tübingen and meets high ecological standards (including KfW-40, DGNB Gold). The focus is on core and core+ residential properties of 50 units or more in the mid-range segment, including shares of subsidised housing.

Housing First Hamburg: Heimstaden housing company supports the fight against homelessness

Heimstaden has rented out the first three apartments to formerly homeless people in Hamburg as part of the Housing First program. The cooperation with the Behrens Foundation and Housing First Hamburg is intended to make it easier for those affected to lead an independent life with their own apartment and accompanying help. In Rostock, too, the first apartments have already been made available via Housing First.

Chestertons Global announces Cannes expansion through partnership with Croisette Properties

Chestertons Global is expanding into Cannes and is partnering with local provider Croisette Properties. The collaboration strengthens the presence in the prime residential segment on the Côte d’Azur and is part of the European growth strategy; international demand and limited supply continue to support prices.

The One Atelier launches The One Capital: a next-generation platform focused on tokenisation in branded real estate

The One Atelier has launched The One Capital, a blockchain platform that enables the tokenization of early-stage projects in the branded residences space. The platform provides structured capital and transparent, governance-oriented processes for the early development phase and aims to increase efficiency and traceability for developers and investors. Branded residences are considered a fast-growing segment with premiums of up to 33% and expected over 1,000 projects by the end of 2026.

JLL personnel details: Peter Tölzel hands over JLL Healthcare Investment management to David Keller

JLL announces that Peter Tölzel is handing over the leadership of the Healthcare Investment to David Keller. Tölzel will focus on complex consulting mandates, while Keller will continue to lead the team as the new head. These changes will come into effect on May 1, 2026.

Community building supply possible in Germany for the first time: VREY secures €3.3 million in seed funding

The Berlin-based climate tech start-up VREY has received seed funding of €3.3 million from Rubio Impact Ventures, among others. The aim is to further develop its platform for tenant electricity models and communal building supply.

MEAG strengthens its international business with Lisa Westermann

Lisa Westermann assumed the position of Head of Distribution International & Indirect on April 1, 2026. In this role, she is responsible for business with institutional clients outside the DACH region as well as wholesale distribution.

Julian Schinke joins JLL as EMEA Consulting Industrial Lead

Industrial engineer advises international corporations in the transformation phase

Montano Real Estate GmbH appoints Niklas Baldauf as new Head of Asset Management

Julius Falcinelli becomes Executive Director and member of the Extended Management Board

FAP Group launches REDDI – AI-powered platform for data-driven real estate debt data intelligence

On April 23, 2026, FAP Group unveiled the AI-powered platform REDDI, which enables data-driven analytics for real estate financing. The aim is to carry out detailed market analyses faster and more precisely.

Northern Horizon announces second fund raise in Q1 2026 and targets continued growth

Northern Horizon, a leading investment manager for social infrastructure in the Nordics, secured around €200 million in new capital in the first quarter of 2026 through investments by MN on behalf of PMT and PME. The capital increase will support the strategic growth of the Aged Care Social Infrastructure Fund.

smartments strengthens commercial structure and continues management model: Martin Troppa is the new Director of Commercial

smartments has appointed Martin Troppa as the new Director of Commercial, who has been in charge of commercial management of all business units since April 1, 2026. The aim is to further develop the existing commercial structure and to bundle responsibilities more clearly.

a.s.r. bundles real estate and infrastructure activities under a.s.r. real assets

a.s.r. real assets has bundled its real estate and infrastructure activities under the new umbrella brand a.s.r. real assets. The platform will be expanded to include infrastructure, natural capital and residential development activities. Existing mandates and structures will remain unchanged.