Article Comment Discussion Report

Clean power: A market in transition

Clean power infrastructure has moved beyond simply “build more renewables”. The sector is now driven by a more complex interaction where dispersion is rising by country, by technology, and by contract structure. Here, expertise is increasingly rewarded, and specialist underwriting is critical.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
DevelopmentsEnergyInfrastructureMarkets

Statements

More about this category
Comment Report

BID criticizes short-term conversion of BEG funding: Housing construction and renovation need reliability

The BID criticises the short-term conversion of KfW BEG funding from 21 July 2026. New BzA confirmations are not possible until then; Applications only with an existing BzA ID until 20 July, 8 p.m. The BID calls for reliability and transparent transitions.
by Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Immobilienwirtschaft Deutschland (BID)
MarketsReal EstateStatementsStatements
Alterric Windkraftanlage © Alterric
Comment

Danger for the industrial location: Alterric warns against full braking in wind power expansion

by Alterric GmbH
EnergyRegulatoryStatements
Comment

Market commentary: The selective market phase favors prepared buyers

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
MarketsStatements

Get the daily deals before everyone else!

Sign up now for our newsletter: Get the latest deals, collaborations, developments and dynamics before anyone else every day – and a weekly overview of all expert articles in a compact format.

Sign up now

Markets

More about this category
Christian Kah Quelle: Colliers
Analysis Quarterly Report

Asian users shape core markets in the German industrial and logistics leasing market

The German industrial and logistics leasing market grew to 3.8 million m² (+28% year-on-year) in H1 2026; Large deals returned. Asian occupiers accounted for 11% of take-up. In the top 8, demand and rents remained stable or rising, especially in Frankfurt.
by Colliers
MarketsReal Estate
Whitepaper

Capcora and suena energy publish white paper on financing battery storage projects

by Capcora GmbH
EnergyMarkets
Stefan Imken, Geschäftsführer der REALOGIS Immobilien Hamburg GmbH. Bildquelle: REALOGIS
Analysis Quarterly Report

REALOGIS: Hamburg’s market for logistics and industrial properties is slowing down, rents continue to rise

by REALOGIS
MarketsReal Estate

News

Deals
News | |

7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
CIELO, Kasernenstraße 67, Düsseldorf
News | |

CA Immo concludes further lease agreement for around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf

CA Immo is leasing around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf to CURACON GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. The property has been converted into a multi-tenant location since 2026 and is already around 84% let before the completion of the work. JLL and Cushman & Wakefield advised the company.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
DealsReal Estate
News | |

CONREN Land acquires an office building on Prinzregentenplatz in Munich for Ferrado Inmuebles S.L., Sandra Ortega’s real estate company, for more than €168 million.

CONREN Land acquires a landmark office building on Prinzregentenplatz in Munich for over €168 million for Ferrado Inmuebles S.L., Sandra Ortega’s real estate company. The seller is a company of Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. DGNB Silver, Gold targeted.

by CONREN Land
DealsReal Estate
News | |

OFB wins EDEKA Minden-Hannover as tenant for ‘THE FRIEDENAUER ́ in Berlin

OFB has won EDEKA Minden-Hannover as a retail tenant for the project ‘THE FRIEDENAUER’ at Innsbrucker Platz in Berlin. The full-range retailer is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 and strengthen local supply. The ESG-compliant quarter covers around 21,000 m².

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

“Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers residential/commercial building in Flingern-Nord.”

Aengevelt is brokering the sale of a fully let residential/commercial building on Birkenstraße in Düsseldorf-Flingern-Nord on an exclusive basis. Buyer is a local real estate company; 8 residential units, 2 commercials, approx. 700 m², gross initial yield approx. 4.8 % p.a.; Purchase price confidential.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
Beethovenstraße 1, 97080 Würzburg (KI-optimiertes Foto/AI-optimized photo); Image rights: Aroundtown
News | |

Aroundtown leases approximately 2,200 sqm of office space at Beethoven Center in Würzburg on a long-term basis

Aroundtown reports two new lettings and one extension in the Würzburg Beethoven Center: 1,300 m² to Würzburger Versicherungs-AG, approx. 300 m² to Pentadoc AG; tech11 GmbH is extending its long-term lease of around 600 m². The deals underline the attractiveness of the location.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Robert C. Spies advises on the sale of a commercial property for the Avery Dennison Group

Robert C. Spies, together with CBRE, advised on the sale of a commercial property at Grünteweg 33 in Oldenburg. The seller is Thermopatch International B.V., a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation; Buyer a regional investor. The property covers around 256 m² on 552 m² of land.

by Robert C. Spies KG
CooperationsDeals
News | |

Union Investment leases 7,566 m² in Hamburg’s EMPORIO Tower to Deutsche Bank

Union Investment is leasing 7,566 m² of office space in Hamburg’s EMPORIO Tower to Deutsche Bank. The move-in is planned for March 2027. The lease initially runs for five years with an option to extend.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Yorcks Campus: ABG Real Estate Group wins IU International University of Applied Sciences as a tenant

ABG Real Estate Group is leasing around 3,550 sqm in the “Yorcks Campus” in Düsseldorf to IU International University of Applied Sciences on a long-term basis. This means that over 85 percent of the space has been allocated; BNP Paribas Real Estate advised the tenants, and the campus was comprehensively revitalized.

by ABG Real Estate Group
DealsReal Estate
Taste Hotel Group übernimmt Hotel am Osterbucher Platz in Aalen und führt den Hotelbetrieb interimsmäßig fort
News | |

Taste Hotel Group takes over Hotel am Osterbucher Platz in Aalen and continues hotel operations on an interim basis

Taste Hotel Group is taking over the hotel at Osterbucher Platz in Aalen on an interim basis and ensuring the continued operation of the 147-room hotel. The cooperation with Hotel Investments AG is also intended to promote expansion in the DACH region.

by Taste Hotel Group
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Tion Renewables acquires operating 69 MWp Agri-PV park from FEFA

Tion Renewables has acquired an operational 69 MWp Agri-PV park in Schwarzholz (Saxony-Anhalt) from FEFA. The plant has been in operation since February 2026 and generates around 87 GWh of electricity per year – enough for around 25,000 households. A long-term PPA secures revenues.

by Tion Renewables GmbH
DealsEnergy
News | |

PRIMESTAR expands June platform with third Berlin location – June Stay Berlin through takeover from Revo insolvency

PRIMESTAR takes over the serviced apartment business at Goethestraße 87 in Berlin (formerly “Townhouse Berlin”) and positions it as June Stay Berlin from September 2026. It is the third June location in Berlin and strengthens the networked June hub.

by PRIMESTAR Group
DealsReal Estate
Bernhard-Weiß-Straße 8 in Berlin; Bildrechte/ Image rights: Aroundtown
News | |

20-year lease: Beds & Bars takes over operation of Aroundtown hotel property at Alexanderplatz in Berlin

Aroundtown is re-letting a hotel property in a prime location on Berlin’s Alexanderplatz. Beds & Bars has been operating the 61-room hotel under the St Christopher’s Inn brand since July 2026 with a 20-year lease. The central location and connections strengthen the budget and lifestyle segment.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Deka Immobilien rents out around 4,000 sqm in Tower185

Finance in Motion is leasing around 2,750 sqm of office space in Frankfurt’s Tower185; Moving in from April 2027 for around 100 employees, driven by the company’s sustainability strategy. Etengo is extending 400 sqm for five years, Vialto will use 715 sqm for another three years from mid-2026.

by Deka Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
News | |

M&G European Property Fund acquires two serviced apartment properties from Livory for EUR 73.5 million, making it its first investment in the serviced apartments segment

M&G Real Estate has acquired two serviced apartment properties in Berlin and Bielefeld for EUR 73.5 million as part of a forward purchase for the M&G European Property Fund. It is the fund’s first investment in this segment; both properties are leased to smartments on a long-term basis.

by M&G Investments
Livory
DealsReal Estate
Union Investment verkauft Hotel „Hilton Garden Inn“ in Innsbruck an den aktuellen Betreiber
News | |

Union Investment sells hotel “Hilton Garden Inn” in Innsbruck to the current operator

Union Investment has sold the “Hilton Garden Inn” hotel in Innsbruck to Schiehser Hotels. The property remains under the Hilton Garden Inn brand; the purchase price was not disclosed. Previously, Union Investment invested around EUR 4 million in modernisation.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DealsReal Estate

Cooperations

Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
News | |

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
News | |

Robert C. Spies advises on the sale of a commercial property for the Avery Dennison Group

Robert C. Spies, together with CBRE, advised on the sale of a commercial property at Grünteweg 33 in Oldenburg. The seller is Thermopatch International B.V., a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation; Buyer a regional investor. The property covers around 256 m² on 552 m² of land.

by Robert C. Spies KG
CooperationsDeals
News | |

Development Monitor continues to grow: GSK Stockmann strengthens partner network

bulwiengesa’s Development Monitor is expanding its network with GSK Stockmann. Together with BFW and DKB, the law firm contributes legal and regulatory expertise.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Edge and Akiş REIT launch partnership for housing project in Berlin

Edge and Akiş REIT are entering into a strategic partnership for a residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg, which is expected to have over 150 units. It is Akiş REIT’s first investment in Germany. Start of construction in 2027, completion in 2029.

by Edge
Akiş REIT
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

New lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park

AIF Capital Group has signed a new lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park. From May 2027, the Parkraumgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (PBW) will take over operation for ten years. Modernizations such as e-charging stations and photovoltaics are planned.

by AIF Capital Group
Cooperations
News | |

220-year old real estate firm, Chestertons Global, launches in Nice, France

Chestertons Global, a 220-year-old international real estate network, launches Chestertons Nice on the Côte d’Azur. Partner is Olivier Morvan & Co from Valbonne; Nice, Saint Paul de Vence and the hinterland are covered. The aim is to expand it for international buyers.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsReal Estate
Olivia Star Office Tower Copyright: Olivia Serwis Sp. z o. o.
News | |

KINGSTONE RE advises on the acquisition of Landmark office tower in Gdansk for the STRABAG Group

KINGSTONE Real Estate has advised the STRABAG Group on the purchase of the 180-metre-high “Olivia Star” office tower in Gdansk. The share deal of around EUR 150 million comprises 40,000 sqm of office space; KINGSTONE RE takes over the long-term asset management.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
v. l.: Oliver Vogt, Geschäftsführer WÖHR + BAUER, Andreas Herrmann, Bereichsleiter Organisation, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg, Dr. Tim Malonn, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung bei WÖHR + BAUER, Florian Müßig, Abteilungsleiter Immobilien und Verwaltung, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg.
News | |

Stadtsparkasse Augsburg commissions WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the heart of Augsburg

Stadtsparkasse Augsburg has commissioned WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the city centre. The project will be implemented in stages; completion is planned by 2033. The focus is on sustainability and a dialogue-oriented process.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Goldbeck manages office property for MOMENI in Berlin

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management of a six-storey Berlin office property with around 7,250 square metres of rental space for the MOMENI Group. The contract includes technical and infrastructural building management; the cooperation with MOMENI is expanded.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Hohental becomes GEWOBAG’s framework agreement partner for modernisation and repair projects

Hohental is GEWOBAG’s new framework agreement partner for general contractor services for modernisation and repair projects. The company was awarded the contract in a tender procedure. Hohental is thus strengthening its position in municipal housing construction.

by Hohental Gruppe
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Familienheim Rhein-Neckar establishes joint venture with international partner from China

Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG establishes a joint venture with the Chinese Marvel Thought Group Ltd. The aim is to enable and support investments by Asian investors in the German real estate market. For this purpose, the Familienheim Skylark Investment Holding GmbH was created.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar
CooperationsDynamics
News | |

AVENTOS relies on Loanboox for real estate financing

In the future, AVENTOS will rely on the Loanboox software “Fincetra” to tender and manage real estate financing more efficiently. The solution is in use in 18 countries; over EUR 40 billion and around EUR 50 billion under management. The aim is to increase transparency and efficiency.

by AVENTOS Group
CooperationsReal Estate
The agreement supports the financing of Hamburg's largest BESS-project (100 MW / 400 MWh), internally developed by Flower. (Rendered image) Source: Flower
News | |

Flower International: Flower and ENGIE Sign Long-Term Battery Flexibility Purchase Agreement in Germany

ENGIE and Flower enter into a seven-year virtual Flexibility Purchase Agreement (FPA) for 126 MW of BESS-based flexibility in Germany. It will start on 1 January 2029 and will support, among other things, the 100 MW/400 MWh project in Hamburg and Döllnitz (63 MW/257 MWh).

by Flower
CooperationsDealsEnergyInfrastructure
Prime Griffin Hotels: Logo
News | |

Griffin Capital Partners and PRIMESTAR establish Prime Griffin Hotels to build a leading hotel platform in Poland

Griffin Capital Partners and PRIMESTAR establish the 50/50 joint venture Prime Griffin Hotels to build a leading hotel platform in Poland. The partners combine operational, investment and asset management expertise and focus on large cities and midscale to luxury.

by PRIMESTAR Group
Cooperations
News | |

7R and EQT Real Estate complete first joint development project in the Czech Republic – EQT Park Prague North receives occupancy permit

7R has completed its first development project in the Czech Republic: EQT Park Prague North in Lužec nad Vltavou on the D8. The park comprises 56,500 sqm of logistics and light industrial space and is held by EQT Exeter Europe Logistics Value Fund IV. 7R Czechia was responsible for the approval and construction and supports the leasing.

by 7R
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Red Square develops an apartment building in Berlin-Wilmersdorf and wins FU.Life Group as operator

Red Square is developing an apartment building with 142 fully furnished units in Berlin-Wilmersdorf; Approval has been obtained, construction has begun. The FU.Life Group will operate under the FU brand. LIFE with 20-year lease. Lobby, café/bar and coworking spaces are planned.

by Red Square
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate

Developments
News | |

7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

OFB wins EDEKA Minden-Hannover as tenant for ‘THE FRIEDENAUER ́ in Berlin

OFB has won EDEKA Minden-Hannover as a retail tenant for the project ‘THE FRIEDENAUER’ at Innsbrucker Platz in Berlin. The full-range retailer is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 and strengthen local supply. The ESG-compliant quarter covers around 21,000 m².

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Laying of the foundation stone in Friedrichshain: 69 new rental apartments and a modern ALDI store are being built in Weinstraße

On July 13, 2025, the foundation stone for a residential and retail project was laid at Weinstraße 9 in Berlin-Friedrichshain. 69 rental apartments (66 subsidized) and an ALDI store with approx. 1,400 m² are planned. Completion: Q1 2028, takeover by STADT UND LAND.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
News | |

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
Article Comment Discussion Report | |

Clean power: A market in transition

Clean power infrastructure has moved beyond simply “build more renewables”. The sector is now driven by a more complex interaction where dispersion is rising by country, by technology, and by contract structure. Here, expertise is increasingly rewarded, and specialist underwriting is critical.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
DevelopmentsEnergyInfrastructureMarkets
News | |

New real estate: when holiday towns become cities where you can live all year round

Valorissimo presents three new programs in the PACA region: Alta Rocca in Aix-en-Provence (8 apartments, from €570,000), Villa des Peintres in Cannes (19 high-end apartments, from €180,000) and Serenity in Saint-Tropez (2 T3, delivery Q2 2027), with a strong emphasis on quality and premium services.

by Valorissimo
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

OSLO architects delivers Nexus, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay (68)

OSLO architects has delivered “Nexus”, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay. Located on the production site, the building rethinks office work, promotes collaboration and offers an open and attractive environment that also includes customers.

by OSLO architectes
Developments
News | |

Topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst: 234 new rental apartments reach important construction progress

In Berlin-Karlshorst, the topping-out ceremony for a residential project in Walkürenstraße was celebrated on July 8, 2026. 234 rental apartments are planned, 230 of which are subsidized. The client is INTER STADT AG; STADT UND LAND will take over the project on a turnkey basis with planned readiness for occupancy at the end of 2027.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsDynamics
News | |

Ehret+Klein AG secures the future of the Gerberquartier in Worms after the insolvency of the joint venture partner

Following the insolvency of the JV partner Senioren Wohnen Holding (2025), Ehret+Klein AG is transferring the Gerberquartier project in Worms to a fiduciary management with Dentons. The aim is to stabilize and prepare for the sale; Talks with regional interested parties are underway.

by ehret+klein
DevelopmentsDynamics
Visualisierung compassio Seniorenresidenz in Niederkassel-Rheidt, Gartenansicht, Nordrhein-Westfalen, ein Projekt der Cureus
News | |

Cureus builds compassio retirement home in Niederkassel with 112 care places

Cureus is starting the construction of a new compassio retirement home in Niederkassel-Rheidt with 112 single rooms (96 permanent, 16 short-term care). Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2028; The operator is compassio. Around 100 new, crisis-proof jobs will be created.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsInfrastructure
News | |

Eurowind Energy on the road to success: 70 MW awards – reinforcement of the team planned

Eurowind Energy has been awarded three wind farms with a total of 70 MW in the latest onshore tender and is pushing the projects into the construction phase. The Blackstone cooperation strengthens financing. At the same time, the company is looking for additional employees.

by Eurowind Energy GmbH
DevelopmentsDynamicsDynamicsEnergy
News | |

Hohental takes over residential project development in the Landwehr district of Osnabrück

Hohental is taking over a residential construction project in Osnabrück’s Landwehrviertel district and leading it into the next development phase. 59 houses are being built for rent; completion will take place in three phases, with the first tenants at the turn of the year 2026/2027. The aim is quality-assured, sustainable implementation.

by Hohental Gruppe
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Harden Industriebau: Completion of a professional snooker training and competition hall in Oberhausen

Harden Industriebau has completed a professional snooker training and competition hall in Oberhausen. The first arena in Europe opened in May and already offered the German 6-Reds Championship in June. The developer is Rheinische Grundbesitz AG.

by Harden Industriebau
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Edge and Akiş REIT launch partnership for housing project in Berlin

Edge and Akiş REIT are entering into a strategic partnership for a residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg, which is expected to have over 150 units. It is Akiş REIT’s first investment in Germany. Start of construction in 2027, completion in 2029.

by Edge
Akiş REIT
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Groundbreaking ceremony in Spandau: 63 subsidized apartments are being built in Schönwalder Straße

In Berlin-Spandau, the construction of 63 subsidized rental apartments at Schönwalder Straße 57 has begun with a groundbreaking ceremony. Developed by Blackshore and the Trockland Group, STADT UND LAND is taking over the project on a turnkey basis; Completion is scheduled for summer 2027.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Completion of three logistics properties with over 65,000 m² of rental space in Langenfeld, Nuremberg and Neuss

Logicor has completed three redevelopments in Germany with around 65,000 m² of rental space: in Langenfeld, Nuremberg and Neuss. Langenfeld is fully let, and the first lease has been signed in Neuss. The projects comply with BEG 40, are aiming for DGNB gold and offer flexible space concepts.

by LOGICOR Deutschland GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate

Dynamics

Martin Riedißer, neuer Sonderbeauftragter für Süddeutschland bei der DSK. Bildquelle: DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
News | |

Martin Riedißer joins DSK and becomes Special Representative for Southern Germany

With today’s effect, Martin Riedißer strengthens the DSK as Special Representative for Southern Germany. The former Managing Director of LBBW Immobilien Kommunalentwicklung brings over 30 years of experience to the table. DSK wants to strategically expand its position in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

by DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
News | |

PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets

PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets and completes the first roll-out phase. The company manages around 300 logistics properties with over 6 million m² and continues to drive the development pipeline forward with more than 100 employees.

by PROXITY
Dynamics
News | |

Aigner Immobilien on course for a record: Strong half-year results for 2026

Aigner Immobilien reports strong figures for the first half of 2026: transactions +32%, turnover +8%, 13% more viewing appointments. Managing Directors Thomas Aigner and Jenny Steinbeiß see the Munich market stabilized and are optimistic about the traditionally stronger second half of the year.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
Dynamics
Shu Watanabe, neuer Head of Japan bei Savills Investment Management. Bildquelle: Savills Investment Management
News | |

Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan

Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan. He will take up the position on September 1 and brings over 26 years of experience in Japanese real estate; prior to that, he headed Nuveen’s Japan business. Savills IM sees strong growth opportunities in the market.

by Savills Investment Management
Dynamics
News | |

Marion Knief becomes Head of Marketing Germany at Newmark

Newmark appoints Marion Knief as Head of Marketing Germany. The experienced marketing expert brings over 25 years of experience and is expected to strengthen the brand strategy in Germany. Previously, she led the business marketing team at JLL.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
Dynamics
News | |

Other leading industry partners strengthen Realyze Ventures as a central platform for industry transformation

Realyze Ventures has completed another closing and is gaining additional industry partners and family offices with WISAG and The Bau Ventures. The fund is thus strengthening its sector-driven investor ecosystem and accelerating the scaling of startups across construction, real estate and energy.

by Realyze Ventures
DynamicsPrivate Equity
News | |

GARBE and Futury promote technology and financial innovations for the real estate industry

At the GARBE Thought Leader Conference 2026, the first scholarship holders of the “Futury Thought Leader Fellowships powered by GARBE” were awarded: the team reperks and Christoph Ehler. They will receive 10,000 euros, a twelve-month executive mentoring and access to the Futury ecosystem.

by GARBE
Dynamics
News | |

DAHLER Invest expands its location in Dresden

DAHLER Invest is expanding its presence in eastern Germany and expanding its Dresden location. Ralf Kugler will take over as head of the investment business. The location is intended to provide access to a dynamic technology and science market and be part of the expansion strategy.

by DAHLER
Dynamics
News | |

CoRE Solutions appoints Jan Schilling as new Head of Structured Finance

CoRE Solutions appoints Jan Schilling as Head of Structured Finance. He is to promote innovative refinancing solutions, including subordinated capital, and to acquire new business in real estate leasing. Schilling brings around 15 years of experience from LHI Leasing.

by CoRE Solutions GmbH
Dynamics
News | |

Around 900 MW in the first half of 2026: Project developers opt for the UKA Group

In the first half of 2026, the UKA Group purchased wind projects with a total capacity of around 900 MW in Germany or acquired shareholdings. Increased costs, stricter banking requirements and falling hammer prices favor sales; UKA offers fast, reliable acquisition processes.

by UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
DynamicsEnergy
News | |

ULI: New open-source tool helps real estate investors assess climate risks financially

ULI Europe introduces “Preserve”, an open-source tool that integrates climate risks and decarbonization pathways into DCF models of real estate investments. Developed with industry partners, it is intended to disseminate the C Change guidelines; a rollout in North America is planned.

by Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Dynamics
News | |

Primevest Unveils European Mobility Infrastructure Fund Targeting €1 Billion of Investment Capacity

Primevest is launching a European mobility infrastructure fund. The fund aims for EUR 500 million in equity and around EUR 1 billion in investment capacity including leverage. It opens up institutional access to locations where vehicles stop, park, charge and network.

by Primevest Capital Partners
DynamicsPrivate Equity
News | |

Educational Real Estate Initiative grows to eleven members

The Educational Real Estate Initiative, coordinated by bulwiengesa, is growing: Art-Invest Real Estate, KanAm Grund Group and KGAL are joining. The network now has eleven members and is expanding its expertise in development, financing and database in the field of educational real estate.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
Dynamics
News | |

Topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst: 234 new rental apartments reach important construction progress

In Berlin-Karlshorst, the topping-out ceremony for a residential project in Walkürenstraße was celebrated on July 8, 2026. 234 rental apartments are planned, 230 of which are subsidized. The client is INTER STADT AG; STADT UND LAND will take over the project on a turnkey basis with planned readiness for occupancy at the end of 2027.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsDynamics
News | |

AG Real Estate France announces the sale of its national bus depot portfolio

AG Real Estate France announces the sale of its national portfolio of bus depots in France. Composed of around 50 sites leased on a long-term basis to major operators, it is valued at nearly €170 million.

by AG Real Estate France
Dynamics
News | |

Nordex Group achieves order intake of 3.1 GW in the second quarter of 2026

In Q2/2026, the Nordex Group recorded an order intake of 3,054 MW in the Projects segment (excluding service business); in the first half of the year, this totalled 4,923 MW. The strongest markets were Germany, the USA and Turkey. The ASP amounted to EUR 0.97 million/MW.

by Nordex SE
DynamicsEnergy

Your expertise is in demand!

Position yourself as an expert in the field of real assets and advance the real asset investment as an author together with the community.

Register now

Cases

More about this category
Report Survey

Study finds Europe’s real estate investors are set to increase tech spend as part of their energy efficiency drive

A study by re:sustain of 200 European real estate asset managers (AUM €296 billion) shows that 69% want to invest more in technology in the next three years to increase energy efficiency. Tech is considered faster and cheaper than retrofits, but is rarely used in existing buildings.
by re:sustain
Cases

Electricity price shock on summer evening: How battery storage systems could mitigate the heat lull

by Dr. Andreas Peppel | Institutional Investment Consulting Partners GmbH
CasesInfrastructure
Article

Why institutional investors are discovering the secondary market as an exit strategy

by Jan-Peter Schmidt | Fondsbörse Deutschland Beteiligungsmakler AG
CasesReal EstateReal Estate

Regulatory

More about this category
News

Ireland’s EU Presidency offers opportunity to strengthen Europe’s hydrogen leadership

Vor Irlands EU-Ratspräsidentschaft ab 1. Juli 2026 diskutierten Vertreter aus Regierung, Forschung und Industrie in Dublin die Rolle von Wasserstoff für Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Energiesicherheit und Klimaziele. Stimmen aus Politik und Branche fordern mehr Forschung, Partnerschaften und Infrastruktur für den Markthochlauf.
by Hydrogen Europe Research
EnergyMarketsRegulatory
Article Discussion

Planned tightening of rent regulation by government

by Bottermann::Khorrami
Real EstateRegulatoryStatements
Article Comment

Building Modernization Act: Which heating will still be allowed in the future?

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
Real EstateRegulatory

Real Estate

More about this category
Analysis

Munich logistics market: take-up increases year-on-year, shortage of supply remains visible

The Munich logistics market achieved 85,000 m² of take-up in H1 2026, +42% compared to the previous year; Q2 was more moderate at 28,000 m². High demand meets persistent supply shortage; Prime rent €11.25/m² (+7%), average €9.90/m² (+10%). Prospects positive, despite uncertainties.
by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
News

JLL: Nuremberg’s office market benefits from larger lettings

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
Symbolbild Quelle: Gemini (KI)
Discussion

European residential real estate markets offer attractive opportunities – lack of supply remains key driver of returns

by a.s.r. real estate
MarketsReal Estate

Infrastructure

More about this category
Analysis Article

Green hydrogen – transport and storage can double costs

A Fraunhofer-IEG/CINES analysis shows that transport and storage can significantly increase the cost of green hydrogen by 2035, and in some cases double it in the case of peak-load power plants. Industrial customers pay significantly less infrastructure shares. Results in the webinar on July 6, 2026.
by Fraunhofer IEG
EnergyInfrastructure
Analysis Quarterly Report

JLL: Healthcare investments grow significantly at the end of the first half of the year

by JLL
InfrastructureMarkets
Analysis Report

Study reveals disciplined infrastructure lenders focus on project finance and mezzanine

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
InfrastructureMarketsPrivate Debt

Energy

More about this category
Analysis

The best energy-saving measures for your home – from quick amortization to costly and long-term

Aroundhome compares renovation measures in the home according to costs, savings, amortization and possible increase in value. Result: Order is decisive; first reduce losses, then modernize the heating system. Insulation pays off faster, windows rarely, heat pumps in the long term.
by Aroundhome
EnergyMarkets
Analysis Report

DAVE: Germany responds to heat waves with air conditioning instead of strategies for heat-resilient buildings and cities

by Deutsche Anlage-Immobilien Verbund (DAVE)
EnergyMarkets
Net public electricity generation from photovoltaics reached record levels in the EU in the first half of 2026. © Fraunhofer ISE/energy-charts.info
Analysis Report

Solar Power on the Rise Across Europe

by Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE
EnergyMarkets

Top videos & podcasts

L&G Coverimage Podcast Private Markets - Carving a path
Analysis Podcast

Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

What do the next 12 months have in store for private markets? That’s the question our panel aims to answer on this week’s podcast.

InfrastructureMarketsPrivate DebtReal Estate
Article Comment Report Video

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.

EnergyInfrastructureMarkets
Podcast Interview

Büromärkte im Vergleich: Berlin vs. München

Deutsche Büromärkte leben von der individuellen DNA der jeweiligen Stadt. Oft unterscheiden sich Nutzer- und damit auch Nachfragestrukturen stark voneinander.

MarketsReal Estate
Article Video

Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

MarketsReal Estate
Podcast

Acquisition of B+T podcast

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

DealsInfrastructurePrivate Equity
Article Monthly Video

Rückblick Webinar-Reihe „Macro Matters – The KINGSTONE Real Estate View“ (Juni 2025)

MarketsReal Estate
Podcast

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?

CasesInfrastructureReal Estate
Teilnehmer der Podiumsdiskussion waren (von links): Simon van Zoggel, Head of Transaction IMAXXAM, Heike Beyer, Head of Asset Management DACH Commerz Real AG, Brigitte Adam, geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin ENA Experts Real Estate Valuation, Daniel Milkus, Geschäftsleitungsmitglied Aengevelt Immobilien, Klaus-Peter Hesse, Executive Consultant von Beuts & Coll.
Video

Aengevelt-Expertenrunde: Jetzt in Büroimmobilien investieren!

Eine hochrangige Expertenrunde, die an der Podiumsdiskussion “Hält Büro die Assetklasse?“ von DIP-Partner Aengevelt Immobilien auf der EXPO REAL teilnahm, war sich einig: Trotz großer Herausforderungen hat die Assetklasse Büro nicht nur Zukunft, sondern der richtige Zeitpunkt für Investments ist genau jetzt gekommen.

MarketsReal Estate
/

Private Equity

More about this category
Analysis Report

UK VC funding value surges 142% YoY in January–May 2026, reveals GlobalData

GlobalData reports a 142% year-on-year increase in VC funding volume in the UK for January–May 2026, with a near-stable deal count (-1%). Larger tickets are driving the market: The average deal value rose to $31.6 million (previously $12.9 million).
by GlobalData
MarketsPrivate Equity
News

Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

by Ypsilon Group
MarketsPrivate Equity
News

Wermuth AM: Financing for The Mobility House and Ellona

by Wermuth Asset Management
DealsInfrastructurePrivate Equity

Private Debt

More about this category
Article Comment

Not All Private Credit Is Equal: The Structural Case for Real Estate Debt

Recent stress in private credit exposed the cost of opaque collateral and concentrated risk but was largely confined to corporate lending rather than private credit as a whole. With ~EUR 617bn of European CRE loans maturing in 2026-2028 and Basel IV driving bank retrenchment, it offers a core fixed-income allocation.
by Dennis Davidoff | Prime Capital AG
CasesPrivate DebtReal Estate
Foto von Kenrick Baksh auf Unsplash
Analysis Survey

Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

by CBRE
MarketsPrivate DebtReal Estate
News

MEAG represents cornerstone investors in private placement of PremiumFiber

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
DealsInfrastructurePrivate Debt