LIP Invest publishes market report “Logistics Real Estate Germany” for Q2 2026

Dachser expands logistics space in property managed by CBRE Investment Management in Neu-Isenburg

CBRE Investment Management is leasing around 5,500 m² of additional space in the logistics property “An der Gehespitz” in Neu-Isenburg to Dachser on a long-term basis. Dachser now uses a total of approx. 26,500 m² there; the new lease runs for more than seven years.

Sonar Real Estate sells office property in Obernkirchen to Family Office

Sonar Real Estate has completed the sale of an office property in Obernkirchen (district of Schaumburg) as asset manager. The approx. 3,800 m² single-tenant property, built in 1990, is fully let to the health insurance company BKK24; Buyer is a family office, price confidential.

BE. YOND OFFICE Berlin: Empira Group announces full occupancy of the 8,600 m² office project on Schöneberger Ufer

The Empira Group has completed its office project BE. YOND OFFICE Berlin on Schöneberger Ufer fully let. Two further long-term leases from IT and security complete the tenant mix; the fossil-free building is striving for DGNB Gold certification.

The Nordex Group receives new orders for more than 480 MW from the USA

The Nordex Group has received three new orders in the USA for more than 480 MW. 81 N163/5.X turbines will be delivered; the customers remain unnamed. The projects strengthen the company’s presence in the US market, and production is carried out in Iowa.

WERTGRUND WohnSelect D completes sale of 252 apartments in Bielefeld

WERTGRUND WohnSelect D has sold a new construction portfolio with 252 apartments in Bielefeld for EUR 46.00 million to a family office represented by CONREN LAND. Ownership, benefits and encumbrances were transferred on 1 August 2026; the buyer will take over around 23 million euros in promotional loans. Liquidity is increasing.

REALOGIS achieves full occupancy of the Zeven-Aspe logistics park for bauwo

REALOGIS has fully leased the Zeven-Aspe logistics park for bauwo. The most recently vacant Unit 1 with around 10,544 m² went to a large textile service provider on a long-term basis; previously, around 20,800 m² were brokered to DMK. The new building is DGNB Gold certified and well connected.

Arminius achieves full occupancy of Düsseldorfer Straße 38 in Eschborn – transformation from single-tenant to multi-tenant location completed

Arminius has fully let Düsseldorfer Straße 38 in Eschborn: From October 2026, a technology company will move into around 750 m². A long-term lease agreement for around 320 m² has been concluded with Parmi Europe GmbH for Düsseldorfer Straße 40a from the beginning of 2027.

Panattoni plans new business park east of Vienna: Purchase of land in Schwechat

Panattoni has acquired a plot of land in Schwechat, east of Vienna, where it is developing the Panattoni Park Wien Ost with 16,050 m² for light industrial and logistics uses. The location near the airport impresses with very good connections and is expected to reach DGNB Gold.

FU.Life signs long-term lease for 217 serviced apartments in “Boulevard Berlin”

The FU.Life Group has signed a long-term lease agreement for 217 serviced apartments in Boulevard Berlin. Parts of the center will be converted into a mixed-use residential ensemble. The opening is planned for 2028; The operating partner is Dunman Capital.

Aroundtown Strengthens Coworking at City Tower Leipzig: Workflow Expands to 2,500 sqm

Workflow CoWorking & Offices is expanding its long-term lease in the City Tower Leipzig and expands to 2,500 m². It is the third expansion at the site; the offer is now spread over three floors. The City Tower is BREEAM and WiredScore Silver certified.

MEAG investors participate in the financing of Belgium’s leading broadband infrastructure platform Wyre

MEAG and other institutional investors are providing a mid three-digit million amount for Wyre as part of a EUR 4.35 billion financing. The funds will create an independent capital structure and support the fibre-optic roll-out in Flanders and parts of Brussels.

Nordex Group receives 77 MW order in Romania

The Nordex Group receives an order from OX2 for 11 N175/6.X turbines for the 77 MW Urleasca wind farm in Romania; including a premium service contract for 35 years. OX2 has sold the ready-to-build project to Scatec; Construction from Q3/2026, commissioning H2/2028, with state CfD.

JUNiCKE Group leases 2,200 square metres of commercial space in Hanover to K&K Dichtungstechnik

Tishman Speyer secures refinancing of EUR 121 million for the Junghof in Frankfurt

Tishman Speyer has secured the refinancing of the Junghof office and retail ensemble in Frankfurt’s banking district. Natixis Pfandbriefbank is providing a variable-rate loan of EUR 121.6 million with a term of up to five years. The property is 95% let.

JLL: Saller Group buys a retail park in Kerpen near Cologne

The Saller Group has acquired a retail park at Kerpener Straße 150/152 in Kerpen-Sindorf, west of Cologne. Built in 1994, the fully let ensemble offers around 18,000 m² of rental space; Anchor tenants include Modepark Röther, Nike and Müller. JLL advised the seller.

JLL: BFT Group rents 710 m² of office space in the Loftworks in Düsseldorf

The BFT Group is renting 710 m² of office space in the Loftworks in Düsseldorf. The landlord is a property company, represented by BEOS AG, part of Swiss Life Asset Managers. JLL brokered the lease as part of a landlord representation mandate.

KGAL Industries and fluvicon launch €100 million platform to scale innovative industrial water treatment across Europe

KGAL Industries and fluvicon are launching a platform with over 100 million euros to scale industrial water treatment as a service throughout Europe. First project: plant for a Polish subsidiary of a global food company (12-year contract).

a.s.r. real assets and PrimeraAdvisors enter into cooperation

a.s.r. real assets is cooperating with PrimeraAdvisors to attract additional German institutional investors. Initial talks are already underway. Funds in residential, office, retail and renewable energies with core strategies and low leverage are presented.

PKF hospitality group brokers Brera Serviced Apartments for Midstad project in Berlin

The PKF hospitality group has found an operator for the Midstad Berlin Schloßstraße project: Brera Serviced Apartments is taking over 56 units at Schloßstraße 123. The apartments are being built on floors three and four and complement the mixed use with retail and fitness.

Rohrer Immobilien relies on Smart Deal System: More opportunities for special properties and discrete transactions

Rohrer Immobilien is one of the first brokers to rely on the IVD’s Smart Deal System (SDS). The platform connects offers and search profiles for special properties, value-add and secret sales, accelerates new construction sales and increases the hit rate through discreet, targeted approach.

REM Capital taps into funding potential for logistics property of the Hiller Group

REM CAPITAL AG has advised the Hiller Group together with Hamburger Sparkasse on the funding financing of an investment of around 16 million euros in a new hazardous materials hall in Lüneburg. An early analysis identified funding potential and led to a tailor-made strategy.

MVGM remains condominium administrator at FOUR Frankfurt

The FOUR Terra owners’ association has once again commissioned MVGM to manage the WEG in the Terra residential tower of the FOUR Frankfurt district. MVGM has been looking after the property since 2024 and also represents the owners in neighbourhood management; the complex integration of hotel, retail and services characterises the mandate.

Westbridge structures green power supply for Skanska in Poland

Westbridge Poland has contracted for Skanska the green electricity supply of two office properties in Poland for 2027. The volume comprises around 3.25 GWh at four delivery points; is delivered at a fixed price and with guarantees of origin from national renewable sources.

Oreda and tectrex expand strategic partnership – Oreda Managing Director Dr. Daniel Landgraf also becomes a member of the Management Board at tectrex

Oreda and tectrex are deepening their cooperation, which has been in place since 2025. Dr. Daniel Landgraf has been appointed to the Management Board of tectrex AG with effect from July 7, 2026. Activities of the Oreda pillar Financing & Strategic Advisory will be bundled via tectrex in the future.

INTREAL Luxembourg S.A. takes over AIFM and central administration mandate for infrastructure funds

INTREAL Luxembourg S.A. has taken over the AIFM and central administration functions for a Luxembourg infrastructure fund as of 1 July 2026. The previously self-managed fund has been transferred to an AIFMD-compliant structure and holds seven solar and wind farms in Italy and Germany.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CA Immo completes Berlin project development Upbeat and hands over building to DKB

CA Immo has completed the Upbeat office tower in Berlin’s Europacity and handed it over to Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB). With the start of the long-term lease, the fully let building strengthens recurring income; DKB will open its headquarters on October 13, 2026.

BE. YOND OFFICE Berlin: Empira Group announces full occupancy of the 8,600 m² office project on Schöneberger Ufer

The Empira Group has completed its office project BE. YOND OFFICE Berlin on Schöneberger Ufer fully let. Two further long-term leases from IT and security complete the tenant mix; the fossil-free building is striving for DGNB Gold certification.

Starting signal for the start of construction of the “CENTRAL” in Stuttgart’s city centre

Hines will start the building construction of the “CENTRAL” project in Stuttgart’s city centre after dismantling and building approval in mid-July; ARGE WOLFF & MÜLLER/Diringer & Scheidel was commissioned. Deloitte is leasing around 9,000 m² of office. Shell construction by Q1/2027, completion in June 2028.

REALOGIS achieves full occupancy of the Zeven-Aspe logistics park for bauwo

REALOGIS has fully leased the Zeven-Aspe logistics park for bauwo. The most recently vacant Unit 1 with around 10,544 m² went to a large textile service provider on a long-term basis; previously, around 20,800 m² were brokered to DMK. The new building is DGNB Gold certified and well connected.

Arminius achieves full occupancy of Düsseldorfer Straße 38 in Eschborn – transformation from single-tenant to multi-tenant location completed

Arminius has fully let Düsseldorfer Straße 38 in Eschborn: From October 2026, a technology company will move into around 750 m². A long-term lease agreement for around 320 m² has been concluded with Parmi Europe GmbH for Düsseldorfer Straße 40a from the beginning of 2027.

Panattoni plans new business park east of Vienna: Purchase of land in Schwechat

Panattoni has acquired a plot of land in Schwechat, east of Vienna, where it is developing the Panattoni Park Wien Ost with 16,050 m² for light industrial and logistics uses. The location near the airport impresses with very good connections and is expected to reach DGNB Gold.

FU.Life signs long-term lease for 217 serviced apartments in “Boulevard Berlin”

The FU.Life Group has signed a long-term lease agreement for 217 serviced apartments in Boulevard Berlin. Parts of the center will be converted into a mixed-use residential ensemble. The opening is planned for 2028; The operating partner is Dunman Capital.

Milestone for the historic Palazzo Forti in Verona: Mia Banca Immobiliare completes revitalization

Mia Banca Immobiliare has completed the revitalization of the historic Palazzo Forti in Verona’s UNESCO historic center. On around 5,000 square meters, 35 design apartments as well as space for hospitality, commerce and gastronomy were created. e+k Investment Management accompanied the project as a service KVG.

Qualitas Energy starts construction of the 42 MW Ingstetten wind farm in Baden-Württemberg

Qualitas Energy is starting the repowering of the Ingstetten wind farm in Baden-Württemberg: Five old turbines will be replaced by six Enercon E-175s with a total of 42 MW. The groundbreaking ceremony was on July 29, completion by the end of 2027. The park is to supply electricity for around 28,000 households.

VSB Germany successfully commissions expansion of Vockenrod wind farm

VSB Deutschland has completed the expansion of the Vockenrod wind farm on schedule following the commissioning of the second turbine. A total of five Nordex N149-5 turbines are now being produced. X with 28.5 MW of climate-friendly electricity. Commissioning took place in the first half of 2026.

Innovation Campus BERLIN DECKS in Berlin-Mitte: Full Occupancy of Buildings 1 and 2 with Planet Labs

BEOS, part of Swiss Life Asset Managers, is leasing around 5,700 m² in the BERLIN DECKS innovation campus to Planet Labs. The spaces are used for satellite production, R&D and offices; Move in this year. Buildings 1 and 2 are thus fully let; Planet opens its first production facility in Europe.

AIF Capital creates the basis for multi-tenant use in Chemnitz office building with new lease agreement

AIF Capital Group signs lease agreement for around 850 sqm with BIP Pflegeschule Chemnitz gGmbH for an office building in Chemnitz. Occupancy after renovation in spring 2027, term ten years. The property is being converted for multi-tenant use.

Development of the new Panattoni Park Augsburg Ost from 2027

From Q1 2027, Panattoni will develop the Panattoni Park Augsburg Ost in Aichach with 18,160 m² of usable space (15,800 m² hall, 880 m² office/social, 1,480 m² mezzanine). Completion is scheduled for Q1 2028. The location between Augsburg and Munich relies on DGNB gold, PV, charging infrastructure and heat pumps.

Lorenz Consult implements new production plant for algae-based preparations

Lorenz Consult is building a production plant for algae-based preparations for Alginure in Taufkirchen a. d. Trattnach. The Graz office acts as general planner; Completion is scheduled for the end of 2027. Construction started three weeks earlier than planned.

PKF hospitality group brokers Brera Serviced Apartments for Midstad project in Berlin

The PKF hospitality group has found an operator for the Midstad Berlin Schloßstraße project: Brera Serviced Apartments is taking over 56 units at Schloßstraße 123. The apartments are being built on floors three and four and complement the mixed use with retail and fitness.

The Innovation Arch in Augsburg awarded as the most sustainable building in Bavaria

The innovation sheet in the Augsburg Innovation Park receives LEED platinum. The office building developed by WALTER is thus the best-rated LEED-certified building in Bavaria and is in the top group nationwide. Unique: façade made of 100% recycled end-of-life aluminium.

Colliers fills position of Head of Office Letting Frankfurt with Leo Mendig

Colliers has appointed Leo Mendig as Head of Office Letting Frankfurt. He will be responsible for the strategic development and expansion of the office leasing business at the location. Mendig succeeds Zijad Gibic.

Colliers continues its growth trajectory with double-digit growth in all business areas

Colliers increases Group sales by 17% to US$1.57 billion in Q2 2026; net sales were $1.39 billion (+17%). All three areas are growing at double-digit rates: Commercial Real Estate +12%, Engineering +30%, Investment Management +17%. The outlook for 2026 is confirmed.

Savills announces completion of the acquisition of Eastdil Secured LLC

Savills Plc hat die Übernahme von Eastdil Secured LLC für 1,1125 Mrd. US-Dollar (ca. 827 Mio. £) abgeschlossen. Eastdil firmiert künftig als „Eastdil Secured Savills“; Finanzierung über Kredite und neue Aktien (~16%). Führung bestätigt; Standorte in New York, Santa Monica und London.

Newmark launches industrial and logistics consultancy with Armin Herrenschneider

Newmark launches the Industrial & Logistics Advisory division in Germany. From 1 August 2026, Armin Herrenschneider will lead it and build up a team that advises owners, developers and users on leasing and brownfield/greenfield projects.

Manova Partners achieves a transaction volume of around EUR 300 million in H1 2026

Manova Partners achieved a transaction volume of around EUR 300 million in H1 2026, of which approx. two-thirds were acquisitions and one-third sales. Logistics properties were purchased in Nashville and Modena as well as office properties in Salt Lake City and Dublin. Further activities are planned for H2.

CBRE Group, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

CBRE has presented its figures for the second quarter of 2026: Revenue rose by 16 percent to $11.2 billion, core EPS to $1.56 (+30%). The outlook for 2026 was raised to $7.80–7.90 per share; all segments grew significantly.

B&L Property Management once again achieves top position in the Property Management Report 2026

In the 2026 Property Management Report by Bell Management Consultants, B&L Property Management took first place in the asset class “Office medium, turnover 10–20 million euros”. After five years as the winner in the smaller sales class, the leap into the higher sales class has been made for the first time.

ATworld expands offering to nearly 2,500 locations: Expansion of workplace network to include more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide

ATworld is partnering with Dragonpass to expand its offering to nearly 2,500 locations. In the future, members will be able to book more than 1,400 selected airport lounges as well as additional workstations via app, making business trips more convenient and flexible.

SINGU standardises brand identity in Germany: net-haus becomes SINGU Germany

SINGU standardizes its brand identity in Germany: The acquired net-haus becomes SINGU Germany GmbH. After integrating brands, teams and products, customers in the DACH region will benefit from a scalable, AI-supported platform for real estate, facility and ESG management.

e+k expands its expertise in property management for residential properties

e+k (3PM Services) is expanding its property management to include the residential sector. The new unit, headed by Lina Olberg, transfers established processes to residential, relies on AI-supported dashboard reporting and ESG. Already 130,000 m² of living space in management.

CiviSmart reaches milestone of 500,000 street lights in Italy

The CiviSmart platform, supported by PATRIZIA, has reached the milestone of 500,000 street lights in Italy. In 18 months, the network grew by 32 percent to 500,000 points under CEO Riccardo Amoroso. CiviSmart is driving smart lighting and efficient, digital city infrastructure.

Nordex Group achieves double-digit EBITDA margin in the second quarter of 2026, significantly increases order intake and generates positive free cash flow

In Q2 2026, the Nordex Group increased sales to around EUR 2.2 billion (+16%) and achieved an EBITDA margin of 10.3% and a positive free cash flow of EUR 165 million. Order intake grew by 32% to 3.1 GW, profit to EUR 111 million. The full-year forecast remains confirmed.

Beyond Capital Partners becomes strategic growth partner of Feldhoff & Cie.

Beyond Capital Partners Fund III acquires a stake in Feldhoff & Cie. Holding GmbH. The closing took place in July 2026. Together, growth, acquisitions and operational improvements are to be driven forward; the management remains on board, Paul Jörg Feldhoff continues to lead the group.

ARGAN and WDP join forces to create a €13 billion European

ARGAN and WDP are planning a friendly cross-border merger through share swaps to create a European logistics champion with a portfolio of around €13 billion. A webcast will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 CEST. Information: www.wdp-argan.eu.

IMAXX AG gets a new Management Board

IMAXX AG has appointed Kai Hessberger to the Management Board with immediate effect. The 36-year-old has been with the company since July 1, 2026 and comes from Lübke Kelber. Chairman of the Supervisory Board Jochen Ahl emphasizes his expertise; Hessberger is looking forward to the new task.

DAHLER Invest continues to expand in southern Germany

DAHLER Invest is expanding its presence in southern Germany with a location in Ulm. The Ulm/Neu-Ulm region is considered to be growing strongly; Erhard Sepp’s team wants to devote more time to investment properties. According to the company, low prices and rental growth offer attractive returns.