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JLL: Worse mood pushes Difi into the red at the start of the year

The German Real Estate Financing Index (Difi) fell by almost ten points to minus 9.1 at the beginning of 2026; The financing situation and expectations are assessed more pessimistically. Despite the gloomy climate, new lending business from Germany’s major real estate banks increased significantly in 2025, while alternative financiers are expanding their offerings. Residential remains the best-valued asset class, but geopolitical uncertainties and higher interest rates are clouding the outlook.

by JLL
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Always the same agenda – and yet this time it could be different

Anyone who reads the agenda of INVESTMENTexpo 2026 understands the program. If you listen carefully, you have the chance to understand the market.
by Tobias Moroni | Institutional Investment Partners
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Why residential real estate remains attractive in uncertain times

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
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“Stabilization yes, new dynamics rather not”

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INDUSTRIA survey: Around 50 percent of institutional investors want to keep real estate quota constant

The INDUSTRIA survey “Residential Investment Trends 2026” among institutional investors shows: 50 percent want to keep their real estate allocation constant over the next twelve months, around 31 percent want to reduce it slightly and 5.6 percent want to reduce it more strongly; it is expected to rise at about 14 percent. Around 30.4 percent of planned real estate investments are accounted for by residential, the core orientation is increasing (91.3 percent), yield requirements are falling and the propensity towards Germany is rising to 74.2 percent. The survey ran from March 3 to April 21, 2026 and includes 36 responses.
by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
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Hines sees “strong buy” opportunity in premium offices in Europe – top German locations also benefit

by Hines
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APAC deal activity down by 6% YoY in Q1 2026, reveals GlobalData

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KGAL sells Polish wind portfolio to Octopus Energy Generation

The renewable energy fund KGAL ESPF 4 has sold a Polish onshore wind portfolio with around 75 megawatts to Octopus Energy Generation. The package includes the Krasin, Ciekocinko and Rywald wind farms as well as development pipelines; Revenues are secured in the long term via PPAs or CfD. The transaction is another exit from ESPF 4 with a yield above the hurdle rate.

by KGAL
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Redevco acquires the 10,600 sqm Forettle Center in Kaufbeuren for its Redevco European Retail Park fund

On 5 May 2026, Redevco acquired the Forettle Center in Kaufbeuren (10,600 sqm) for the Redevco European Retail Park Fund; The seller is Nuveen. The property is 98% let with 18 tenants and is to be further optimised in the direction of BREEAM “Excellent” through measures such as a PV system on the roof, LED conversion and heat pump.

by Redevco
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Swiss Life Asset Managers invests in the Aachen Technology Centre

The investment in the almost fully let education and science building underlines the long-term investment approach in sustainably rented education and science properties.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Ares acquires logistics portfolio in Poland from Savills Investment Management

Ares Management has acquired a logistics portfolio in Poland from Savills Investment Management through Ares Real Estate Funds. The package comprises five properties built in 2017–2018 with around 284,000 m² in Warsaw, Poznan, Upper Silesia and Szczecin and is 94 per cent let. Marq Logistics takes over the management; no information was given on the purchase price.

by Savills Investment Management
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CA Immo sells Sienna office building in Warsaw

CA Immo has sold the approximately 20,000 m² Sienna Center office building in Warsaw. The move is part of the strategic capital rotation program, which focuses the portfolio on high-quality office properties in core markets; the sale of Greenberg Traurig and CBRE was discussed. In February 2026, the property was approximately 96% leased with a WAULT of 4.0 years and annualized rental income of EUR 3.98 million.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
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Real Blue acquires Hamm senior citizens’ campus from RTLL Group for real estate funds

Real Blue has acquired the Hamm senior citizens’ campus, which was completed in March 2026, from the RTLL Group for the open-ended special AIF “Real Blue Senior Living”. The general tenant is the Humanika Group, which specialises in senior living concepts; the property with around 6,600 m² includes assisted living, shared flats, day care and gastronomy. The building meets KfW 40/55 standards and receives DGNB Silver certification.

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH
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Robert C. Spies brokers 1,650 m² of office space in Hamburg

Robert C. Spies advised on the leasing of 1,650 m² of office space in the Humboldt Campus in Hamburg-Barmbek for a major bank. The new tenant comes from the public sector; the area is scheduled to be ready for occupancy at the beginning of 2027. On the landlord side, BNP Paribas Real Estate Investor & Asset Advisory advised the company.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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HIH buys office and commercial building in London’s Midtown

HIH Invest has acquired the office and commercial building 67-73 Chancery Lane in London’s Midtown for a special fund. Newly built in 2008 behind historic facades and renovated in 2024, the property comprises 7,230 square metres, of which 5,325 square metres are office space, which is leased to WSP UK until 2039; retail and residential space is also fully let. The location between the West End and the City is excellently connected; the audits were accompanied by Osborne Clarke, KPMG and Cushman & Wakefield, among others.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
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BlueRock Group acquires office property in Berlin from Schroders

The BlueRock Group has acquired a fully let office property with around 16,500 m² in Berlin-Pankow from Schroder Real Estate KVG; the purchase price was not disclosed. The tenant is a public institution at the federal level, the lease has a remaining term of around eleven years plus a five-year option. BlueRock is also planning sustainability measures; HEUSSEN, GSK Stockmann, MB Advisors and BNP Paribas Real Estate, among others, were involved in the transaction.

by BlueRock Group
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ALÌTUS Capital Partners sells development site in Regensburg

Bavaria Invest 1 GmbH, a subsidiary of ALÌTUS Capital Partners, has sold a commercial site in Regensburg to the smartUP Group. The approximately 13,000 m² site in the eastern quarter was sold as part of the portfolio management; After demolition, smartUP is planning a park with over 6,000 m² of rental space in 176 units, with the opening planned for the first quarter of 2027.

by ALÌTUS Capital Partners
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Deka Immobilien with new tenant for 5-star hotel in Amsterdam

Deka Immobilien has signed a new, long-term lease agreement with Corendon Hotels & Resorts for the 5-star Hotel W in Amsterdam. The hotel with 238 rooms will continue to be operated under the Marriott brand W. The property has been part of the open-ended real estate fund Deka-ImmobilienGlobal since 2017.

by Deka Immobilien
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Purchase of land in Langen creates space for modern company uses – BEOS develops flexible multi-use areas for logistics, production and R&D

On the newly acquired site, the construction of a new multi-use hall with a total rental area of around 7400 square metres is planned, which can be flexibly divided into several units. The aim is to achieve DGNB certification in gold.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Robert C. Spies brokers 3,400 m² of office space in Hamburg’s Alstercity

Robert C. Spies and FIDES have accompanied the leasing of 3,400 m² of office space for a local owner in Hamburg’s Alstercity. The new tenant comes from the public sector; the long-term contract is one of Hamburg’s largest office deals in 2026. The areas are to be ready for occupancy by the beginning of 2027.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Union Investment leases the first two logistics halls of the new city logistics hub in Nuremberg

Union Investment has leased the first two logistics halls of the new city logistics hub in Nuremberg to TOGE Dübel, thus allocating 5,046 m². The handover is planned for September 2026, and the completion of the halls for January 2027. The almost fully electrified hub resulting from the Meister Areal covers around 26,700 m²; Union Investment is investing around EUR 60 million in this project through the UniInstitutional German Real Estate fund.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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Colliers brokers project site in Düsseldorf-Flingern to GDI

Colliers has brokered the project site at Dorotheenstraße 90-92 in Düsseldorf-Flingern to GDI German Development Investors GmbH. Around 160 student apartments are planned on the approximately 2,600 m² site under the project name “Doro90”; a preliminary building application for residential uses of up to six storeys plus a staggered building has been submitted. Completion is scheduled for mid-2028.

by Colliers
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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Decade Energy on a €16 million fundraising round

De Gaulle Fleurance has advised Decade Energy on a financing round of 16 million euros. The funds come from Eiffel Investment Group through its Eiffel Transition Infrastructure Fund, among others, and are intended to accelerate the development of energy infrastructure in logistics depots in Europe to electrify truck fleets. At the same time, another capital round is underway under the leadership of SET Ventures.

by De Gaulle Fleurance
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Westbridge restructures energy supply for 285 delivery points of Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie

Westbridge Advisory has restructured the electricity and gas procurement for the Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie Foundation and recontracted 285 supply points in the long term. For 2027–2029, around 3.3 GWh of electricity per year and for 2029 around 15.7 GWh of gas were allocated at fixed prices; procurement is centrally controlled and supplemented by certified guarantees of origin. Westbridge accompanied the tendering, evaluation and awarding of contracts and is responsible for the ongoing energy monitoring.

by Westbridge
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KINGSTONE RE becomes Iroko’s exclusive investment advisor in Poland

KINGSTONE Real Estate has entered into a cooperation with the French asset manager Iroko and will act as exclusive investment advisor in Poland for the Iroko Atlas fund. The focus is on commercial real estate with high current cash flows in good locations; 2 to 20 million euros are planned per property. A first office property in Krakow has already been acquired.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
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Educational Real Estate Initiative launched: Industry joins forces for more transparency and better framework conditions

The initiative brings together key market players who are already actively involved in the development, financing and operation of educational real estate – including the role of long-term owners and landlords who ensure sustainable management and use of the properties. Deutsche Kreditbank AG, Drees & Sommer, GSK Stockmann, HIH Projektentwicklung, Hemsö, LHI Group, LBBW Immobilien and mondial KVG are participating as founding partners.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
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Zurich Group Germany further expands cooperation with CBRE

Zurich Group Germany has transferred the property management of a Luxembourg commercial real estate fund it advises to CBRE, thus expanding its cooperation. CBRE already looked after parts of the portfolio; with the expanded mandate, the portfolio managed by CBRE will grow from around 122,000 to around 188,000 square metres across the types of office, retail, hotel, logistics and residential.

by CBRE
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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Decade Energy on a €16 million fundraising round

De Gaulle Fleurance has advised Decade Energy on a financing round of 16 million euros. The funds come from Eiffel Investment Group through its Eiffel Transition Infrastructure Fund, among others, and are intended to accelerate the development of energy infrastructure in logistics depots in Europe to electrify truck fleets. At the same time, another capital round is underway under the leadership of SET Ventures.

by De Gaulle Fleurance
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Cresco Immobilien Verwaltungs GmbH manages Student Housing in Cologne for BGO

Cresco Immobilien Verwaltungs GmbH is taking over the management of a PBSA student dormitory in Cologne-Ehrenfeld with 153 units on behalf of BGO, which will be operated as “K115 by Neon Wood” in the future. With the mandate, the CIV portfolio grows to over 2,200 units; The aim is to sustainably stabilise and strategically develop the asset. The connection to the Neon Wood platform with digital processes is intended to strengthen leasing and performance.

by Cresco Immobilien Verwaltungs GmbH
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Goldbeck Parking Services implement intelligent parking management at Lübbecke Hospital

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

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

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

by MB Advisors
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Westbridge creates stable energy base for Moayedi Investments

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

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

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

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

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

by Heimstaden
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Chestertons Global announces Cannes expansion through partnership with Croisette Properties

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

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

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

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

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

by Areal Consulting GmbH
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Union Investment commissions IPH Group with center management of Esslingen shopping center

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

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

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

by Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Group
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PANDION completes OFFICEHOME Pollux in Berlin-Friedrichshain

PANDION has completed the OFFICEHOME Pollux office building in Berlin-Friedrichshain on schedule. The six-storey building offers around 28,700 m² of flexible office space and is part of the OFFICEHOME Ostkreuz Campus; 7,650 m² already went to Enpal in 2025, and a further 850 m² to an additional tenant. The building complies with DGNB Gold and Efficiency Building 55, among others, and has a PV system and a mobility concept.

by PANDION AG
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5,000 square meters of new living space in Berlin-Charlottenburg: Start of construction for “Céleste” at Knesebeckstraße 10

In Berlin-Charlottenburg, the construction of the “Céleste” condominium project at Knesebeckstraße 10 has begun with today’s laying of the foundation stone. Nöfer Architekten are designing a six-storey courtyard house for Primus Immobilien AG, which replaces a 1960s existing building and creates around 5,000 m² of gross floor space. The new building between Savignyplatz and Hardenbergstraße strengthens City West as a residential location and is planned to run until 2027.

by Nöfer Architekten
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Real Blue acquires Hamm senior citizens’ campus from RTLL Group for real estate funds

Real Blue has acquired the Hamm senior citizens’ campus, which was completed in March 2026, from the RTLL Group for the open-ended special AIF “Real Blue Senior Living”. The general tenant is the Humanika Group, which specialises in senior living concepts; the property with around 6,600 m² includes assisted living, shared flats, day care and gastronomy. The building meets KfW 40/55 standards and receives DGNB Silver certification.

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH
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ALÌTUS Capital Partners sells development site in Regensburg

Bavaria Invest 1 GmbH, a subsidiary of ALÌTUS Capital Partners, has sold a commercial site in Regensburg to the smartUP Group. The approximately 13,000 m² site in the eastern quarter was sold as part of the portfolio management; After demolition, smartUP is planning a park with over 6,000 m² of rental space in 176 units, with the opening planned for the first quarter of 2027.

by ALÌTUS Capital Partners
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Sector coupling completed: LAVA ENERGY integrates electromobility for existing and new buildings in the “Tiamo” district

In Potsdam’s “Tiamo” district, LAVA ENERGY has completed sector coupling and put the charging infrastructure into operation. Heat, electricity and electromobility are now networked as an integrated system; PV, heat pumps and load management increase efficiency and security of supply with around 80 percent renewable energies. The project is considered a transferable model for mixed quarters consisting of existing and new buildings.

by LAVA energy
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Ehret+Klein AG celebrates topping-out ceremony for the Schwabacher Straße 54 project in Fürth

Ehret+Klein AG celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Schwabacher Straße 54 project in Fürth – together with Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Jung and around 80 guests. The shell of the extension building has been completed; The revitalisation of the historic Woolworth building includes the reopening of the branch and 100 serviced apartments from ipartment. Completion is planned by the end of 2026.

by ehret+klein
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Purchase of land in Langen creates space for modern company uses – BEOS develops flexible multi-use areas for logistics, production and R&D

On the newly acquired site, the construction of a new multi-use hall with a total rental area of around 7400 square metres is planned, which can be flexibly divided into several units. The aim is to achieve DGNB certification in gold.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Lindhorst Group starts construction of the Lavendio senior citizens’ residence in Hanover-List with 149 care and service residential units

The Lindhorst Group has started construction of the new Lavendio retirement home in Hanover-List; completion is scheduled for autumn 2027. The facility offers 125 care places as well as 24 service apartments and nine employee apartments and is operated by Lavendio Senior Residences. A KfW Efficiency House 55 (KNN WG) with a heat pump and solar system is planned, as well as around 78 new, crisis-proof jobs.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
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Colliers brokers project site in Düsseldorf-Flingern to GDI

Colliers has brokered the project site at Dorotheenstraße 90-92 in Düsseldorf-Flingern to GDI German Development Investors GmbH. Around 160 student apartments are planned on the approximately 2,600 m² site under the project name “Doro90”; a preliminary building application for residential uses of up to six storeys plus a staggered building has been submitted. Completion is scheduled for mid-2028.

by Colliers
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Foundation stone laid for new quarter in Bremen-Osterholz

In Bremen-Osterholz, the foundation stone was laid for the new “Maria-Buck” district. Over the next 15 months, around 100 subsidised residential units – 30 terraced houses and 69 apartments – will be built on around 20,000 square metres, supplemented by a daycare centre, green spaces and playground; completion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. The client is AMM Holding GmbH, the marketing is carried out by Robert C. Spies; all buildings meet the KfW 40 standard and are QNG-certified.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Pembroke and Ehret+Klein AG lay foundation stone for 186 new rental apartments in Munich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by LBBW Immobilien
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Visualisierung des olympischen Dorfes in der Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld (Bildquelle: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg / cobe)
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Olympic and Paralympic Games in Hamburg: an opportunity for housing construction

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

by IVD Nord | Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Region Nord e.V. (IVD Nord)
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Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM lease HAINWERK in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains in full and on a long-term basis

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

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
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DAHLER Invest continues its expansion course with five new locations

At the beginning of May 2026, DAHLER Invest will expand its Germany-wide network with five locations in Hanover, Karlsruhe / Baden, Baden, Ludwigsburg, Nuremberg and Rostock. This will increase the branch network to 23 offices. The company intends to continue its expansion course and increasingly address large and medium-sized cities with strong growth and demand.

by DAHLER
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Maximum Facility Services GmbH becomes IMAXXAM FacilityManagement GmbH

IMAXXAM, an independent partner for the management of real estate investments, has acquired a majority stake in Maximum Facility Services GmbH, further expanding its own business segment. As part of the investment, the company will operate under the name IMAXXAM Facility Management in the future.

by IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH
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Rena Knöpke, Senior Director Client Relations & Capital Funding der Real I.S. AG. Bildquelle: Real I.S.
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Real I.S. wins Rena Knöpke for institutional sales team

Real I.S. AG is strengthening its Institutional Clients team and has appointed Rena Knöpke as Senior Director Client Relations & Capital Funding as of 1 May. She is responsible for advising institutional investors from insurance companies, pension funds and pension funds and brings more than 20 years of experience from Savills IM, CORPUS SIREO, Warburg-HIH Invest and Henderson Global Investors, among others. According to Global Head Tobias Kotz, their know-how is particularly valuable for individual investor support and tailor-made product solutions.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
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DAVE mourns the loss of co-founder R. Dieter Limbach

DAVE mourns the loss of its co-founder R. Dieter Limbach, who passed away on March 18, 2026 at the age of 89. The long-standing real estate entrepreneur shaped the industry for decades, including as RDM Vice President and as Chairman of Haus & Grund Bonn/Rhein-Sieg. Companion Wieland Münch and DAVE Managing Director René Husfeldt pay tribute to his life’s work.

by Deutsche Anlage-Immobilien Verbund (DAVE)
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Oreda expands its consulting expertise with Dr. Dominik Rehse as Director Strategy & Advanced Analytics

Oreda has had Dr. Dominik Rehse on board as Director Strategy & Advanced Analytics since the beginning of 2026, strengthening its expertise at the interface of real estate financing, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Rehse is driving the use of generative AI to accelerate processes, ensure quality assurance and expand the range of services and supports mandates in the areas of Debt Asset Management, Rescue & Recovery and Financing & Strategic Advisory. Prior to that, he gained experience at DIC Asset AG and ZEW, among others.

by Oreda GmbH
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GARBE Urban Real Estate Germany launches URBANROOTS: sustainable construction and neighbourhood concept with a future

GARBE Urban Real Estate Germany has presented the sustainable construction and neighbourhood concept URBANROOTS, which combines serial timber hybrid construction in the rental apartment segment with community offers and a digital neighbourhood app. The first projects are planned in Cologne-Raderthal (Marienhof with around 11,500 m² of rental space and 195 apartments) and Cologne-Rondorf (13,300 m² of gross floor space, 170 rental apartments); construction is carried out in accordance with the KfW standard EH 40-QNG, and DGNB certification and the AFBA seal are also being sought.

by GARBE Urban Real Estate Germany
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Gregor Walscheid, Direktor Business Development/Institutional Sales bei der Barton Group Copyright Barton Group
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Barton Group – Gregor Walscheid strengthens the Business Development department

At the beginning of May, the Barton Group appointed Gregor Walscheid as Director Business Development/Institutional Sales. He will expand relationships with institutional investors and family offices, structure investment solutions in the real asset sector and further develop the sales and product strategy. Walscheid brings over 20 years of experience in M&A, capital raising and investor relations.

by Barton Group
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Flexible Work Platform: ATworld Expands to 800 Locations and Continues Global Growth

ATworld, Aroundtown’s flexible workspace platform, has grown to over 800 locations and is driving its international expansion. Via the app, members book workplaces in coworking spaces as well as in hotel and office lobbies from 29 euros per month; in addition, they benefit from services such as fitness and gastro benefits. Around half of the locations are located in Germany, with a focus on Berlin and Munich.

by Aroundtown
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BEB+ increases rental income by almost 4 percent in 2025

BEB+ increased its rental income by an average of 3.9 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. In the residential segment, the increase was 5.2 percent, in the commercial sector around 3.0 percent; at the end of 2025, the company managed 2,335 units with over 132,000 m².

by BEB+
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GreenPlaces Germany establishes its own facility management

GreenPlaces Germany is setting up its own facility management to improve quality and response times for users. The first commercial yards in Mannheim and Aichtal will be managed by the in-house team from the end of 2026; existing external contracts will continue to run. Ana Maria Vázquez Calle was hired for the new unit.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
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Ralph Scherer becomes Managing Director at wvm Group Berlin

The wvm Group appoints Ralph Scherer as Managing Director of its Berlin office. In the future, he will lead the wvm Group Berlin together with David Fischer and will be responsible at management level for project development, construction, sales and organization, among other things. With this appointment, the company is strengthening its operational management and driving forward the expansion of the Berlin location.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A hybrid approach of biomass and surplus electricity is intended to ensure process and heating heat cost-effectively all year round. In summer, favourable electricity peaks are used, in winter stable wood energy takes over; depending on the temperature range, large heat pumps or a patented hybrid boiler are used. Thomas Schmidmeier (Schmidmeier NaturEnergie) explains the concept, initial calculations show clear cost advantages.
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vdp criticises EU Commission’s drafts for the revision of the EU taxonomy

The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp) criticises the EU Commission’s drafts for the revision of the EU taxonomy as impractical and too complex. The proposals would rather slow down renovations, make it more difficult to apply in real estate financing and thus hinder the generation of taxonomy-compliant loans; the vdp demands, among other things, the waiver of DNSH testing obligations for renovations as well as practicable criteria. In addition, the association warns against a premature tightening of new construction standards and calls for more functional definitions for “green” buildings.
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Building Modernization Act: Abolition of the Heating Act for Landlords Canceled

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The rental market for logistics properties has started 2026 with new momentum. Driven by renewed growth in e-commerce and increased leasing by Asian users, demand remains high, while vacancies are low, but regional divergence and rents are stabilizing at inflation levels. At the same time, subletting is increasing and geopolitical risks such as the Iran war are increasing uncertainty.
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AI-enabled smart grids to accelerate power sector’s shift to clean energy, says GlobalData

GlobalData reports that AI-powered smart grids are accelerating the energy sector’s transition to clean energy by revolutionizing energy generation and distribution through real-time analytics and machine learning. Initiatives such as smart meters and integrated energy supply monitoring systems are supporting this change.
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Egypt solar PV capacity to reach 34.3GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData

GlobalData predicts that Egypt’s photovoltaic capacity will increase from around 2.9 GW (2025) to about 34.3 GW by 2035; the cumulative renewable generation capacity could reach around 49.7 GW by then. Growth will be driven by a strong funding and investment framework with PPAs, incentives, accelerated approvals (including Golden License) and increasingly integrated battery storage systems. At the same time, wind power is growing to around 15.1 GW, while gas remains stable at 45–50 GW and nuclear energy via El Dabaa is growing to around 4.4 GW.
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