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Office real estate investment market grew significantly in the first half of 2026

The German office investment market picked up in the first half of 2026: the transaction volume rose to around EUR 3.5 billion (+66% compared to 2025), driven by large individual deals. Munich led, B locations increased; Prime yields mostly stable with slight upward pressure.

by CBRE
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Statements on the Berlin housing market

Four industry experts discussed the situation of Berlin’s residential real estate market on 8 July 2026. They emphasize attractiveness and available capital, but demand planning security, faster approvals and less regulation. New construction is considered a central lever.
by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin +3 more
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BID criticizes short-term conversion of BEG funding: Housing construction and renovation need reliability

by Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Immobilienwirtschaft Deutschland (BID)
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Market commentary: The selective market phase favors prepared buyers

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
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Cost inefficiency in the Big 7: This is how much commercial vacancies cost in Germany’s metropolises

An analysis by ebuero quantifies the cost inefficiency due to commercial vacancies in Germany’s Big 7. Munich records 119.6 million euros with 1.99 million m² and prime rents, Berlin up to 92.2 million euros. In terms of ratings, Düsseldorf is in the lead (11.6%), Cologne and Stuttgart are more efficient.
by ebuero
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Pressemitteilung Colliers 2025 (Bildrechte: Colliers)
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The Life Science Real Estate Market in a New Market Phase

by Colliers
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REALOGIS: Stuttgart’s logistics real estate market leaves weak previous years behind

by REALOGIS
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“Berlin: Aengevelt brokers tax consulting firm TaXpert’s new location in an alstria property.”

Aengevelt Immobilien is brokering around 460 m² of office space in the ensemble “Büropark und Technologiezentrum Am Borsigturm” in Berlin-Tegel to TaXperts Berlin Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. The landlord is alstria, lease starts at the beginning of 2027.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Realterm buys former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach

Realterm acquires the former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach (Regioparkring 4). The property, which was built in 2016, offers 10,500 m² of rental space (7,500 m² hall, 3,000 m² office). Realterm is planning a repositioning including IOS surfaces; JLL brokered the sale.

by JLL
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Colliers is assisting OFPRA in the definition of its real estate strategy and the installation of its future headquarters in the JOYA building in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94)

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) has signed the lease for its future site in the JOYA building, located on rue Carnot in Fontenay-sous-Bois. Owned by the Caisse, the building, with a surface area of approximately 21,000 m², will house the establishment from January 2027.

by Colliers
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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
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CIELO, Kasernenstraße 67, Düsseldorf
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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Beethovenstraße 1, 97080 Würzburg (KI-optimiertes Foto/AI-optimized photo); Image rights: Aroundtown
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Taste Hotel Group übernimmt Hotel am Osterbucher Platz in Aalen und führt den Hotelbetrieb interimsmäßig fort
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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
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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
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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
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Bernhard-Weiß-Straße 8 in Berlin; Bildrechte/ Image rights: Aroundtown
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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
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smartments strengthens its position as an institutional operator: Long-term contracts with M&G Real Estate underline the investability of the business model

smartments is taking over the long-term operation of two serviced apartment buildings in Berlin and Bielefeld, which M&G Real Estate has acquired. This brings the portfolio to 16 buildings with 2,389 apartments. The agreements underline the investability of the model.

by smartments
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FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
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Montano Real Estate acquires comprehensive investment and asset management mandate with a volume of EUR 750 million

Montano Real Estate took on an investment and asset management mandate of around EUR 750 million in the second quarter of 2026. The clients are two pension funds of a German group; the portfolio, which comprises 26 properties (over 438,000 sqm), focuses on the old federal states, office and logistics.

by Montano Real Estate
CooperationsReal Estate
Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Construction project “Holzmarkt 51” – demolition of the old swimming pool

In Friedrichshain, the demolition of the old swimming pool on Holzmarktstraße began on July 13, 2026. The official start of construction for “Holzmarkt 51” is planned for the end of August; by 2030, a new indoor swimming pool, 375 apartments and office and retail space will be built.

by berlinovo
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Panattoni plans new logistics and industrial site south of Freiburg

Panattoni is developing a logistics and industrial park on 44,000 m² in Müllheim, south of Freiburg. Construction will start in Q1 2027; first space at the end of 2027, completion Q1 2028.

by Panattoni
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Visualisierung compassio Seniorenresidenz in Niederkassel-Rheidt, Gartenansicht, Nordrhein-Westfalen, ein Projekt der Cureus
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Avison Young strengthens German organization: Tobias Scheutzow becomes Finance Director Germany

Avison Young has appointed Tobias Scheutzow as Finance Director Germany as of July 1, strengthening his German organization. The financial expert with over 30 years of experience succeeds Steffen Schürer and will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all financial topics in Germany.

by Avison Young
Dynamics
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IPH Group to lease 47,000 square metres of retail space in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the IPH Group leased 47,000 m² of retail space and concluded 154 leases, around 60% of which were extensions – 26% more than in 2025. Frequencies and revenues stable.

by IPH Gruppe
Dynamics
Martin Riedißer, neuer Sonderbeauftragter für Süddeutschland bei der DSK. Bildquelle: DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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THE FIZZ Bremen Quelle: International Campus
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THE FIZZ Bremen modernised and reopened

International Campus has completed the modernisation of THE FIZZ Bremen, which opened in 2012, and reopened the building. All 335 apartments as well as common and outdoor areas have been upgraded; the occupancy rate is 100 percent. Rents start at about 800 euros.
by International Campus
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Study finds Europe’s real estate investors are set to increase tech spend as part of their energy efficiency drive

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

by Dennis Davidoff | Prime Capital AG
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Building Modernization Act: Which heating will still be allowed in the future?

On 10 July 2026, the Bundestag passed the Building Modernisation Act (GModG) and replaced the GEG. Existing heating systems remain permitted; new gas and oil heating systems only with increasing proportions of biofuels or hydrogen. Costs are rising for landlords. The IVD advises counseling.
by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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Danger for the industrial location: Alterric warns against full braking in wind power expansion

by Alterric GmbH
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Planned tightening of rent regulation by government

by Bottermann::Khorrami
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JLL: Investors focus on food retail and retail parks

JLL reports a retail investment volume of EUR 2.29 billion in H1 2026; Q2 was significantly weaker at EUR 850 million (−40% compared to Q1). Investors focus on food retail and retail parks, top yields stable. A revival is expected for H2.
by JLL
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Quelle: Gutachterausschuss Berlin, MSI Research 2026
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Apartment building market report by SCHICK IMMOBILIEN: Berlin rental house prices stabilize – Significant recovery in purchase cases and transaction volume

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
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Logistics market in the Ruhr region: with top balance sheet for clear leadership in location ranking

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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JLL: Healthcare investments grow significantly at the end of the first half of the year

The investment market for healthcare real estate generated EUR 1.8 billion in H1 2026 (Q2: EUR 690 million; previous year: EUR 460 million). 35 transactions with 145 properties, foreign buyer share 83%. nursing homes dominate (58%); Prime yields approx. 5%, assisted living 50 bps lower.
by JLL
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Study reveals disciplined infrastructure lenders focus on project finance and mezzanine

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

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

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

by Deutsche Anlage-Immobilien Verbund (DAVE)
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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.

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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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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.

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Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

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

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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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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.
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Aengevelt-Expertenrunde: Jetzt in Büroimmobilien investieren!

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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).
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Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

by Ypsilon Group
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Wermuth AM: Financing for The Mobility House and Ellona

by Wermuth Asset Management
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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.
by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
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Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

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

by GlobalData
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