2026 Sentiment Survey: Sentiment in the property sector is improving – the office sector remains under pressure

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KINGSTONE Spotlight October 2026 – Week 44: Germany’s Growth: Between Forecast and Reality

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH

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AI in Investment Operations: Process Intelligence First, Then Investment Intelligence

by Stefan Kirch | CONNOS Technologies GmbH

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"The key question now is whether the energy price shock will increasingly feed through to wages and other prices."

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

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Renewable refinery capacity set to triple by 2030 as demand for alternative fuels grows, says GlobalData

GlobalData forecasts that global renewable refinery production capacity will rise from 11,716 mmgy (2025) to 35,358.9 mmgy by 2030. This growth is driven by rising demand for alternative fuels such as renewable diesel and SAF in the transport sector.

by GlobalData

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Investment Barometer: The quality of the operator determines the long-term success of a hotel property

by Union Investment Real Estate

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Asset Managers Are Targeting the Tokenisation of Private Markets, According to New Global Research from Clearwater Analytics

by Clearwater Analytics

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News | November 3, 2026 |

New AI transformation company raises funding to advance AI adoption in Europe

Hg, the leading investor in European and transatlantic technology and services businesses, today announced an agreement to invest, with participation from Anthropic and angel investors, in a new AI transformation company to help European companies advance responsible AI adoption and product innovation.

by Hg

Deals Private Equity

News | November 3, 2026 |

Grand Hotel Gravenbruch sold to COMER Group International – Colliers acts as exclusive transaction adviser to the insolvency administrators

COMER Group International took over the Grand Hotel Gravenbruch on 30 October 2026. Colliers acted as exclusive adviser to the insolvency administrators on the structured sale process; the purchase price remains confidential. There are now prospects for the employees.

by Colliers

News | November 3, 2026 |

Union Investment sells Motel One hotel in Brussels to M&G Real Estate

Union Investment has sold the hotel at 120 Rue Royale in Brussels, which is leased to Motel One, to M&G Real Estate. The property is intended for the M&G European Property Fund. No details of the purchase price have been disclosed.

by Union Investment Real Estate

News | November 3, 2026 |

Robert C. Spies Nordics brings Uno-X to the Nordic Business Hub in Maribo

Robert C. Spies Nordics has brokered the sale of an 8,668 m² plot of land to Uno-X Mobility at the Nordic Business Hub in Maribo. The plan is to build a fast-charging station for electric lorries with six 1 MW charging points, due to come into operation in 2027. The site on the E47 benefits from the Fehmarn Belt Crossing.

by Robert C. Spies KG

Deals Infrastructure

News | November 3, 2026 |

JLL: Redevco sells Havelpark Dallgow to Strategic Value Partners and 4FI

Funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, in partnership with 4 Friends Investment (4FI), have acquired Havelpark Dallgow from Redevco. JLL brokered the transaction and advised the seller. The 55,000 m² centre comprises around 100 shops and is approximately 92 per cent let.

by JLL

News | November 3, 2026 |

Aroundtown extends leases for around 1,400 sqm at Bonifazius-Türme office location in Mainz

Aroundtown has extended two long-term leases at the Bonifazius Towers in Mainz. SWR occupies approximately 550 m² for its “funk” store, while Luamaya continues to occupy approximately 850 m²—for a combined total of about 1,400 m². The location near the main train station offers a variety of uses and excellent transportation links.

by Aroundtown

News | November 2, 2026 |

Aigner Immobilien brokers a residential and commercial property in a central location in Augsburg

Aigner Immobilien has brokered the sale of a mixed-use property in the centre of Augsburg. The property, situated near Königsplatz, comprises 815 m² of lettable space, including ten residential units, one commercial unit and one office unit; the seller was a private individual and the buyer an investor; details remain confidential.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH

News | November 2, 2026 |

Union Investment enters the Irish retail market

Union Investment has acquired the fully let ‘Gulliver’s Retail Park’ in Dublin, thereby entering the Irish retail market. The property will be included in an open-ended specialist fund; the purchase price remains confidential. Anchor tenants include Lidl and The Range.

by Union Investment Real Estate

News | November 2, 2026 |

Westend Real Assets acquires two data centres in Hamburg for the “HAL Digitale Infrastruktur Deutschland 1” fund

Westend Real Assets has acquired two colocation data centres in Hamburg for the specialised AIF “HAL Digitale Infrastruktur Deutschland 1”. The sites in Alsterdorf and Rahlstedt are let on long-term leases and are operated by akquinet. The fund’s assets under management have risen to over 200 million euros.

by Westend Real Assets

Deals Infrastructure

News | October 30, 2026 |

Centralis acquires a mixed-use property in Hamburg with a focus on modern hospitality

The Centralis Immobilien Group has acquired an existing mixed-use property at Hamburger Straße 188/188A/190 in Hamburg. The 4,104 m² property combines modern hospitality (2,883 m², serviced apartments by Arbio), residential accommodation and local retail (PENNY); closing: mid-October 2026.

by Centralis Immobilien

News | October 30, 2026 |

Union Investment sells shopping centre in Mons

Union Investment is selling the “Les Grands Prés” shopping centre in Mons to Eurocommercial Properties via a share deal for approximately €265 million. The transaction is due to close on 4 November. This exit, after 22 years, rejuvenates the portfolio and boosts the performance of UniImmo: Europa.

by Union Investment Real Estate

News | October 30, 2026 |

JLL: Wisag leases around 1,000 m² of office space in Nuremberg

Wisag is leasing around 950 m² at Rathsbergstraße 25 in Nuremberg, comprising 800 m² of office space and 150 m² of logistics space. JLL advised on the search for premises and brokered the lease. The move-in is scheduled for November 2026.

by JLL

News | October 29, 2026 |

AG Real Estate France acquires a 38,900 m² logistics centre in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon off-plan

AG Real Estate France has announced the off-plan acquisition of a logistics centre covering nearly 38,900 m² in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon, in the Eure department of Normandy.

by AG Real Estate France

News | October 29, 2026 |

Exclusive mandate successfully completed: Aigner Immobilien brokers mixed-use complex to a portfolio holder

As part of an exclusive mandate, Aigner Immobilien has brokered the sale of a mixed-use development in a central location in Fürstenfeldbruck to a portfolio investor. The development comprises around 3,100 m² of lettable space on a plot of approximately 2,200 m². The parties have agreed not to disclose the exact location or purchase price.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH

News | October 29, 2026 |

GERLING GARDEN: Soulhouse opens its first studio in Cologne

Soulhouse is set to open its first studio on 30 October 2026 in the GERLING GARDEN district in Cologne city centre. The premium provider of modern bodywork is leasing around 200 m² of ground-floor space at Spiesergasse 15; ATHLETICA had previously moved into the premises. Quantum and PROXIMUS let the space.

by Quantum AG

News | October 29, 2026 |

Hamburg: Tishman Speyer lets 2,600 square metres of office space in ‘Ajour’

Tishman Speyer has let around 2,600 m² of office space in the ‘Ajour’ development on Mönckebergstraße to exmox GmbH. This means that 60 per cent of the mixed-use building has now been let ahead of completion. exmox is scheduled to move in during the second quarter of 2027.

by Tishman Speyer

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News | November 3, 2026 |

HDI extends its partnership with Goldbeck Facility Services for a further three years

HDI has extended its partnership with Goldbeck Facility Services by three years. The facility management provider will continue to be responsible for the technical operation of HDI’s head office in Hanover. The complex offers around 77,000 m² of floor space for approximately 1,800 employees.

by GOLDBECK GmbH

News | October 29, 2026 |

Ten asset management companies set up an association for joint cyber security

Ten German asset management companies have founded the association DORCA e.V. to support compliance with the EU’s DORA regulations. Plans include joint audits of critical IT service providers, the sharing of insights and uniform security standards.

by Art Invest Real Estate

Cooperations Regulatory

News | October 27, 2026 |

MVGM manages a further 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin on behalf of Core Property

From 2027, MVGM will take over the property management of a further 17 properties for Core Property, comprising around 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin (approx. 12,000 m²). The partnership, which has been in place since April, is being expanded; MVGM now manages a total of around 70 properties covering over 80,000 m².

by MVGM

Cooperations Infrastructure

News | October 27, 2026 |

Abu Dhabi and Partners Group sign agreement: Aim is to promote private-sector participation in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Partners Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote private investment in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed during the ADIS Roadshow 2026 at EXPO REAL in Munich.

by Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)

News | October 23, 2026 |

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the Middle East and Africa for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData has published league tables for M&A advisers in the Middle East & Africa for Q1–Q3 2026. Goldman Sachs leads by deal value, whilst Rothschild & Co leads by volume. Among law firms, Kirkland & Ellis (value) and White & Case (volume) top the rankings.

by GlobalData

Cooperations Markets

News | October 23, 2026 |

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during Q1-Q3 2026

GlobalData has released league tables for M&A advisors in the Asia-Pacific region (Q1–Q3 2026). Mitsubishi UFJ Financial leads among financial advisors in terms of value and volume (29 deals, $42 billion). Among law firms, AZB & Partners leads in value and TriLegal in volume.

by GlobalData

Cooperations Markets

News | October 22, 2026 |

FASTR becomes a Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association

FASTR is the new Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association. The energy service provider aims to contribute its expertise in cost-effective, practical decarbonisation to the network and to strengthen dialogue with member companies and policymakers.

by FASTR | FASTR

Cooperations Energy Real Estate

News | October 20, 2026 |

Battery storage in the balancing power market for greater grid stability: Ignitis and emsys VPP expand their partnership

Ignitis and emsys VPP are expanding their virtual power plant to integrate battery storage for balancing energy in the Baltic electricity market. The aim is to improve grid stability following ENTSO-E synchronisation; aFRR/mFRR pre-qualification and intraday trading are underway.

by emsys VPP

Cooperations Energy

News | October 20, 2026 |

AtechX and JM form a partnership for innovation in housing construction

AtechX has entered into a partnership with the Scandinavian housing developer JM. JM will gain early access to technologies from the AtechX ecosystem, whilst start-ups will test solutions within JM’s portfolio. The aim is to launch pilot projects, improve efficiency and reduce resource consumption.

by ATechX

News | October 19, 2026 |

LUWIN Real Estate takes over asset management for Theodor-Stern-Kai 1 in Frankfurt

The company that owns the building complex at Theodor-Stern-Kai 1 in Frankfurt has commissioned LUWIN Real Estate, based in Frankfurt, to manage the assets.

by LUWIN Real Estate

Cooperations Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 19, 2026 |

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank have taken over an office-to-residential conversion project (approx. 8,400 m² gross floor area) in Frankfurt-Rödelheim, which originated from insolvency proceedings. The joint venture “RQI Smart Living in Frankfurt” is planning over 100 units; marketing is scheduled to begin in spring 2028.

by RQI Immobilien AG

ArticleNews | October 14, 2026 |

Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats

Following Expo Real, Rohrer Immobilien has been awarded the contract to market a residential complex comprising 130 flats. According to the project developer, the largely energy-self-sufficient building concept designed by Timo Leukefeld and a flat-rate rent model enable basic rents to be around 16 per cent higher and a net initial yield of approximately 4 per cent.

by Rohrer Immobilien

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News | October 14, 2026 |

Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf

Vastint and Hines have acquired the Glasmacherviertel in Düsseldorf-Gerresheim as part of a joint venture. They plan to build between 1,600 and 1,800 flats, along with local amenities and social infrastructure, on a site covering around 193,000 m². The development will take place in phases and is currently undergoing the planning and approval process.

by Vastint
Hines

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News | October 13, 2026 |

Ecologistics selects a joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate

Ecologistics is leasing the entire 44,500 m² building in the first joint project by 7R and EQT Real Estate in Lužec nad Vltavou. The long-term lease supports local and cross-border e-commerce logistics and fulfilment for a diverse range of customers.

by 7R

Cooperations Deals Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

ROSA-ALSCHER Group commissions MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM in Munich-Freiham

The ROSA-ALSCHER Group has commissioned MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM urban quarter in Munich-Freiham. The contract was signed at EXPO REAL in Munich. MVGM will take over the management and tenant support for the 110,000 m² mixed-use quarter.

by ROSA-ALSCHER Group

Cooperations Infrastructure

News | October 13, 2026 |

Abu Dhabi signs cooperation agreements with Siemens, Partners Group, AHK, PATRIZIA and HENN at Expo Real

At EXPO REAL in Munich, ADPIC signed five memoranda of understanding with Siemens, Partners Group, AHK, PATRIZIA and HENN. The aim is to collaborate on digital project management and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The delegation held over 100 meetings and is linking a US$56 billion programme with specialist expertise.

by Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)

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News | November 3, 2026 |

23 years of shared growth: OSMAB and ALCARO hand over new logistics building to APOSAN in Cologne-Kalk

OSMAB and ALCARO have handed over a new logistics building in Cologne-Kalk, tailor-made for APOSAN – marking another milestone in their partnership, which has been in place since 2003. The property offers 1,860 m² of logistics space and 310 m² of office and staff facilities, as well as a 183 kWp solar power system.

by OSMAB Holding AG
ALCARO Invest GmbH

News | November 3, 2026 |

Downing Renewable Developments secures planning approval for 42MW Freeby Lane Green Energy Park

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) has secured planning approval for Freeby Lane Green Energy Park, a solar and battery energy storage development near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, with a unanimous vote in favour of the project at a recent Planning Committee.

by Downing

Developments Energy

News | November 3, 2026 |

“Oskar-Jäger-Straße south of the Low Line” neighbourhood in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: winning design for the urban development concept announced

ASTOC ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS and GREENBOX Landscape Architects have won the two-phase shortlisting process for the “Oskar-Jäger-Straße south of the Low Line” neighbourhood in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. The plans include around 450 flats and approximately 15,000 m² of commercial space along the future Low Line.

by Art Invest Real Estate

News | November 3, 2026 |

RQI Immobilien is planning 20 additional flats in Wiesbaden and is continuing to develop its portfolio for a high-net-worth private investor

RQI Immobilien is continuing to develop the “TEDESCO” residential complex in Wiesbaden for a high-net-worth private investor and remains responsible for asset management. The plans include 20 additional flats (from 22 to 42), an increase in floor area (from 2,100 to 2,700 m²) and an energy-efficiency refurbishment (from energy class F to B+).

by RQI Immobilien AG

News | October 29, 2026 |

Königstadt successfully concludes the architectural competition for ‘Westend 100’ in Berlin: Plattenbaustudio Berlin wins the competition for courtyard densification

Königstadt has successfully concluded the architectural competition for “Westend 100” in Berlin’s Westend district: Plattenbaustudio Berlin has won with its entry “Flexible Resilience; Gartenhaus Westend”. The plans envisage 18 flats built using a hybrid timber construction method; construction is due to begin in mid-2028.

by Königstadt Gesellschaft für Grundstücke und Industrie mbH

News | October 29, 2026 |

Harden Industriebau completes the Panattoni Campus in Augsburg

The main contractor, Harden Industriebau, has completed the Panattoni Campus Augsburg on a brownfield site covering approximately 46,000 m² in Augsburg-Lechhausen. The site combines a logistics park and a City Dock, features pre-installation for solar panels, green roofs and district heating, and is aiming for DGNB Platinum certification.

by Harden Industriebau

News | October 29, 2026 |

KGAL begins letting in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich, comprising 355 privately funded and subsidised flats

KGAL has begun letting flats in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich-Untergiesing. The development comprises 355 flats, of which 186 are new-builds (117 privately funded, 69 EOF); 82 units are currently being marketed. An EDEKA supermarket, a nursery and a sustainable mobility scheme round off the offering.

by KGAL

News | October 28, 2026 |

Cureus and Lavendio lay the foundation stone for a care home in Braunschweig with 138 care places

On 27 October 2026, Cureus and Lavendio laid the foundation stone for a care home with 138 care places in Braunschweig-Nordstadt. Completion is scheduled for early 2028, with the building constructed to KfW 55 standards. The project will create over 80 new jobs locally and provide a wide range of services.

by Cureus GmbH

News | October 28, 2026 |

Ground-breaking ceremony for Panattoni Park Offenbach on a historic industrial site

With this ground-breaking ceremony, Panattoni is commencing construction of Panattoni Park Offenbach on the site of a former paint factory. Two logistics and industrial properties totalling around 10,500 m² are due to be completed by the second quarter of 2027; one unit has already been pre-let to an automotive supplier.

by Panattoni

Deals Developments Energy

News | October 27, 2026 |

MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London

MEAG gewinnt den ersten Mieter für 30 Finsbury Square in London: Gardiner & Theobald bezieht ab 2028 rund 54.939 sq ft (3,5 Etagen), der Einzug ist für Q3 2029 geplant. Die Fertigstellung des 122.000-sq-ft-Gebäudes ist für Sommer 2027 vorgesehen.

by Fabian Wilhelm | MEAG

Deals Developments

News | October 27, 2026 |

Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein

The Nordex Group is supplying DenkerWulf with nine N149/5.X turbines, with a combined capacity of 51.3 MW, for the Bredenbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. Construction is due to begin in autumn 2027, with the first turbine scheduled to come on stream in December 2027. The contract includes 20 years of premium service.

by Nordex SE

News | October 27, 2026 |

ZAM in Munich-Freiham: Neighbourhood centre officially opened

The ROSA-ALSCHER Group and Vonovia have opened the ZAM neighbourhood centre in Munich-Freiham. Around 470 flats, along with 18,700 m² of office and commercial space and 25,000 m² of retail and catering space, form the new centre; 332 Vonovia flats are almost fully let.

by ROSA-ALSCHER Group

Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 27, 2026 |

Greystar expands into Italy with its first investment in Bologna

Greystar is launching its operations in Italy with its first student accommodation project in Bologna (400 places), thereby expanding its European business. At least 2,500 beds are planned by the end of 2027; ING is financing the project with €45 million in green construction finance.

by Greystar

News | October 27, 2026 |

MLK Holzweiler Wind Farm Connected to the Grid: NRW Environment Minister Krischer Attends Commissioning Ceremony

On 20 October 2026, the MLK Group commissioned the Erkelenz-Holzweiler wind farm. Two Vestas V172-7.2 MW turbines (totalling 14.4 MW) are forecast to generate 37 million kWh of electricity per year. NRW Environment Minister Oliver Krischer attended the commissioning ceremony.

by MLK Gruppe

Developments Energy

News | October 26, 2026 |

Union Investment receives planning permission for “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg

Union Investment has been granted planning permission for the “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg. The development will comprise 125 flats as well as office and retail space; the historic façade has already been refurbished. The pedestrian walkway is due to be completed by December, the structural work by autumn of next year, and the upper storeys in the summer; completion is scheduled for the end of 2028.

by Union Investment Real Estate

Developments Infrastructure Markets

ArticleCommentReport | October 23, 2026 |

Digital infrastructure: The chips are up

AI demand expands in scale and geography: Near-term demand for data-centre capacity remains strong globally. In Europe, 1.6 GW of capacity was absorbed during Q2 2026, more than the approximately 1.2 GW recorded in FY 2025.[1]

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Dynamics

News | November 3, 2026 |

KOIMO welcomes former Mobility2Grid Managing Director Nina Weber to the team

KOIMO Development is strengthening its team with the appointment of Nina Weber, former Managing Director of Mobility2Grid. She joined the company in October as a Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for driving forward the transfer of knowledge between research and practice for the ringberlin model campus, as well as coordinating partnerships and projects.

by KOIMO Development

News | November 3, 2026 |

CBRE strategically merges its Berlin and Leipzig operations in the Industrial & Logistics Leasing sector

CBRE is combining the Berlin and Leipzig regions into a single market area within its Industrial & Logistics Leasing division. The aim is to focus more closely on economic interdependencies, offer more location options and drive growth; Frank Schönfelder will take charge of the division.

by CBRE

News | November 2, 2026 |

1000 Satellites brings the future of the office to Karlsruhe and expands its network in the south-west

1000 Satellites is opening its first site, covering around 2,500 m², at the Malzwerk on the iWerkX campus in Karlsruhe. Having been in operation since July 2026, the official opening will take place on 19 November; the first companies, such as diva-e Conclusion and cerebricks, are already using the space.

by 1000 Satellites

News | November 2, 2026 |

DAHLER Invest opens a branch in Leipzig; former Colliers manager in Leipzig, Bastian Kunau, takes over as branch manager

DAHLER Invest is opening an office in Leipzig to serve Central Germany. Former Colliers manager Bastian Kunau is leading a team of four, focusing on the brokerage of multi-family properties as well as mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. In Leipzig, purchase prices have fallen by 25–30 per cent since 2022, whilst rents are rising.

by DAHLER

News | October 30, 2026 |

Maik Stützer joins Savills as Director of Business Development, Facility Management

The property consultancy Savills is expanding its activities in the areas of facility management and building & project consultancy: with effect from 1 November, Maik Stützer will take up the position of Director of Business Development, Facility Management, at Savills in Germany.

by Savills

News | October 29, 2026 |

Gorgeous Smiling Hotels sets the course for further growth

Following the buyback of the Auctus shares, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels is realigning its strategy. Heiko Grote and Andreas Erben are leading the group; bank loans have been repaid. Focus on efficiency, digitalisation and AI; occupancy up 10 per cent, RevPAR up 4.5 per cent, 77 hotels, six projects in the pipeline.

by Gorgeous Smiling Hotels

News | October 29, 2026 |

DAHLER reorganises its management team in Hamburg: Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens will be in charge of four sites in future

DAHLER is consolidating the management of its Hamburg sites. Since 1 October 2026, Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens have been responsible for Elbvororte, Alstertal, Alster West and HafenCity. Both bring with them several years’ experience from Engel & Völkers.

by DAHLER

News | October 29, 2026 |

Reports 76% Q3 Funding Growth to €23.5M, Expands Across Eight European Markets

The real estate investment platform InRento reported a 76.4% increase in project funding to €23.49 million in Q3 2026. The company operates in eight European markets, returned €4.25 million in capital, and distributed €2.08 million in profits. Focus: Diversification and risk management.

by InRento

News | October 28, 2026 |

Julius Baer’s former Group CFO, Evie Kostakis, is to lead LAMDA Development, the developer behind The Ellinikon

Lamda Development is undergoing a change in leadership: Odisseas Athanasiou is stepping down as CEO on 31 December 2026 after 18 years in the role. Evie Kostakis, previously Group CFO at Julius Baer, will take over on 1 January 2027. Athanasiou is moving to CLH as a consultant; The Ellinikon is transitioning from construction to handover.

by LAMDA Development

News | October 28, 2026 |

GARBE Private Capital: Property and infrastructure investments for family offices

GARBE has established GARBE Private Capital AG in Zurich as a point of contact for family offices, private banks and entrepreneurial families. The focus is on club deals, co-investments and individual investments using equity capital from the shareholder families. The managing director is Peter Paschke.

by GARBE

News | October 27, 2026 |

WDP strengthens its presence on the capital markets with a third listing on Euronext Paris

WDP (Warehouses De Pauw) is pleased to invite you to the Euronext market opening ceremony marking WDP’s listing on Euronext Paris.

by WDP SA

News | October 23, 2026 |

AtechX start-up Bellboy Robotics continues successful development of Physical AI at NVIDIA GTC Berlin

Bellboy Robotics, part of the first AtechX cohort, is presenting its Live Learning Lab for AI models in real-world operation at NVIDIA GTC Berlin. The fleet of 22 robots has logged over 10,000 operating hours and completed 24,000 room inspections. AtechX provides support through its network and access to practical experience.

by Aroundtown

News | October 22, 2026 |

Austria: Limehome breaks the 1,000-unit mark with projects in Vienna and Linz

Limehome has surpassed the 1,000-unit mark in Austria thanks to three new contracts and three openings in Vienna and Linz. Over 500 of these units are in Vienna. New locations are achieving occupancy rates of over 90 per cent; Linz Urfahr has reached over 93 per cent.

by Limehome

News | October 21, 2026 |

Shareholders thank Dr Frank May: CEO concludes a successful tenure at Alterric

Alterric CEO Dr Frank May is leaving the company at the end of his contract on 31 March 2027. The shareholders, EWE AG and the Aloys Wobben Foundation, regret his decision and pay tribute to his work. May cites personal reasons.

by Alterric GmbH

News | October 21, 2026 |

From caretaker to authorised signatory, from tradesman to managing director: a career at TREUREAL Gebäudeservice

TREUREAL Gebäudeservice GmbH focuses on career paths rooted in practical experience. Managing Director Uwe Lippmann worked his way up from a tradesman, whilst Alexander Sygor rose from caretaker to authorised signatory (June 2026). The aim is to develop and retain skilled staff and to fill management positions internally.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar

News | October 19, 2026 |

PASENDIA expands its consultancy business with Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director

PASENDIA has appointed Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director with effect from 15 September 2026, thereby expanding its consultancy business. The financial expert brings over 20 years’ experience, gained at companies including BAUWENS, alstria, KPMG and Rölfs, and is set to drive forward financing and restructuring initiatives.

by PASENDIA

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Global study reveals AI is working well for asset managers but heavy users are hitting a data problem

A global Clearwater study of 250 executives at asset management firms shows that 83% view AI as a success for investment strategies and portfolio construction. Heavy users, however, are running into data quality limitations. Generative AI reduces volatility by 15–20% and speeds up rebalancing by about 30%.

by Clearwater Analytics

Cases

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New skills for a new phase in a building’s life cycle

by GalCap Europe

Cases Real Estate

AnalysisSurvey

Cobalt Study: Interim managers in the property sector – caught between full capacity and a lack of work

by Cobalt

Regulatory

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

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From pyramid to diamond – where will tomorrow’s investment managers come from? Young talent, experience and leadership in the age of AI – a governance issue

To prevent the loss of practical judgement in investment management, the experience of senior experts must be passed on to the next generation in a targeted manner, says Dr Georg Allendorf FRICS – expadBridge Advisors GmbH.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

AnalysisComment

Brandenburg.Legal: The nationalisation of housing companies aims to bring about a fundamental restructuring of the property market

by Brandenburg.Legal

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

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Liberal property roundtable: Building Type E brings a great deal of uncertainty and hardly any simplifications

by Liberale Immobilienrunde

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

Real Estate

Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

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Investing in resilient infrastructure

What defines long-term stability today.

by Quadoro Investment GmbH

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NAI apollo: The logistics property market in the Rhine-Main region continues to recover despite challenging conditions

by NAI apollo

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Energy Infrastructure Real Estate

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Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027: Grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects

The Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027 by Wüest Partner shows that grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects. Grid bottlenecks, the maturity assessment procedure introduced in April 2026 and the growth in battery storage are shaping investment – including in the property sector.

by Wüest Partner

AnalysisArticleCommentReport

Clean power infrastructure: Energy security moves to the foreground

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Energy Infrastructure Markets

Analysis

UK offshore wind build-out to depend on grid connections and market reforms, says GlobalData

by GlobalData

Energy Infrastructure Markets

Energy

Energy Real Estate Statements

AnalysisReport

Energy Check for Germany: Where the most energy-efficient homes are located and how they are heated

Town & Country Haus has analysed 7,493 properties in the 30 largest cities. The result: most homes fall into efficiency class H, with Bonn particularly affected. Gas is the dominant energy source; energy performance certificates often overestimate energy requirements compared with actual consumption.

by Town & Country Haus

Energy Real Estate

CommentNews

Expert assessment: 80 days for the grid operator’s assessment – what’s holding up PV projects

by VREY

AnalysisNewsReportSurvey

Study reveals that European institutional property investors need greater certainty regarding payback times and less operational disruption to accelerate action on energy efficiency

by re:sustain

Energy Real Estate

Private Equity

Analysis

Global deal activity falls by 3 per cent year-on-year during Q1–Q3 2026, according to GlobalData

Globally, the number of transactions fell by 3% in Q1–Q3 2026, according to GlobalData. This was driven by weaker M&A activity (-5%), whilst private equity (+5%) and venture capital (+0.2%) remained stable. Mixed regional performance: China +13 per cent, USA +0.4 per cent, UK/Germany -4 per cent, Japan -29 per cent.

by GlobalData

Markets Private Equity

AnalysisCommentReport

Sagard Private Equity Insights: The New Private Equity Landscape – Why Re-Entry Is Becoming More Important Than the Initial Investment

by Sagard

Markets Private Equity

AnalysisComment

Altaroc’s six golden rules for success in private equity

by Altaroc Partners

Cases Private Equity

Private Debt