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Navaris secures 304.5 MW in current onshore wind tender

Navaris has been awarded contracts for 11 onshore wind projects with 304.5 MW in the latest onshore tender. This means that 100% of the bids were successful; 46 turbines represent more than 12% of the awarded volume. The projects could supply around 200,000 households.

Gewerbequartier VAREAL (Bildquelle: AVENTOS)
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AVENTOS leases the last space in the ceramics processing area in the Mannheim VAREAL to H. Gautzsch

AVENTOS has leased the last available space in the former ceramics processing plant of the Mannheim commercial district VAREAL to the H. Gautzsch Group. Until completion at the end of 2026, the tenant will initially use a BENTO Box at the site.

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GARBE Industrial and BREMER sell multi-user park in Duisburg to Redevco

GARBE Industrial and BREMER have sold the jointly developed multi-user park in Duisburg-Meiderich to Redevco. The closing took place on 16 September 2026. The site covers approx. 29,500 m², has 2.647 MWp of PV and heat pumps; DGNB gold is being sought.

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Deka Immobilien leases around 6,000 sqm of office space in Düsseldorf

Deka Immobilien is leasing around 6,000 sqm of office space in the “Benrather Karree” in Düsseldorf to Taylor Wessing. The firm will move into the 5th and 6th floors in 2028; after Hengeler Mueller moves out at the end of July 2027, the space will be comprehensively redesigned.

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MEAG investors provide financing for further rollout of Meridiam’s fibre build-out in Germany

MEAG has completed the long-term financing for Meridiam Glasfaser B in Germany. The 30-year amortizing loan supports FTTH networks in eight regions and is expected to reach around 80,600 households. It is the third joint financing between MEAG and Meridiam.

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Düsseldorf: Quantum leases a further 1,200 m² in the DUO Tower

Two further long-term leases have been signed in the DUO Tower in Düsseldorf: Tattersall Lorenz will move into approx. 500 m² on the 16th floor from November 2026, and Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt will move into around 700 m² on the 3rd floor from December 2026. The repositioning with roof terrace, fitness and bistro has been completed; further space available.

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BNPP RE advises Taylor Wessing on the new lease of around 6,000 m² of office space

Taylor Wessing is leasing around 6,000 m² of office space in the Benrather Karree in Düsseldorf. BNP Paribas Real Estate provided exclusive advice on the “Stay vs. Move” mandate; Concept consulting by Project Solutions, technology by Drees & Sommer. Relocation to Benrather Strasse 18–20; Deka will re-let ahead of schedule from 2027.

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Dr. Peters Group realizes lease extensions for local supply funds with Deichmann, Rossmann and Kaufland

The Dr. Peters Group reports 34 extended leases in the DS Yield Fund (Seelow): Deichmann until the end of March 2031 plus options until 2041, Rossmann at least three more years. Kaufland had already extended its lease early until the end of March 2033.

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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Logivolt on a 300-million-euro green loan intended to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in multi-unit residential buildings

De Gaulle Fleurance has advised Logivolt on a €300 million green loan, granted by a consortium of banks, to accelerate charging infrastructure in apartment buildings. The financing increases investment capacity to almost €500 million and targets 26,000 buildings by 2030.

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Berlin: FÜRST wins Greco for premium rooftop restaurant

The Greco Group is renting around 1,700 m² with a rooftop location in FÜRST Berlin for an Italian-American premium steakhouse with bar and large terrace. The opening is planned for autumn 2027; it is Greco’s first Berlin location. 3REAL acted as an advisor.

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Greyfield Group acquires office property in Bochum from thyssenkrupp for transformation into a student dormitory

Greyfield Group has acquired an office property from thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Bochum. The building from 1953 will be extensively renovated and converted into a 100 percent publicly subsidized residential complex with around 156 units for trainees and students.

SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1 © Ludovic Delage - Objectif Aéro
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WeChefs chooses SEGRO to set up its first food production unit in the Lyon region

WeChefs is renting around 3,500 m² at SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1, near Lyon, for its first food production unit. The lease will take effect on 1 October 2026 and operation will start in the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to produce up to 25,000 meals per day and eventually create around a hundred jobs.

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BEOS achieves first leasing success for the “Rheindocks” in the Werft68 commercial district

For the first time, BEOS is leasing space in the “Rheindocks” in Düsseldorf’s Werft68 commercial district to Karatas Backwaren. Around 3500 m² of hall and office space in two units of Block A, with a term of ten years. Handover in mid-September, commissioning Q1 2027.

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JLL: Teveo opens flagship store on Cologne’s Ehrenstraße

Teveo is opening its first store in Germany at Ehrenstraße 69 in Cologne. Around 950 m² on the ground floor and basement are rented; the owner is Deka Immobilien Investment. JLL advised on the letting, and the opening is planned for the end of 2026.

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Bahlsen opens first city centre location in North Rhine-Westphalia – Colliers brokers space in Cologne

Bahlsen will open its first city centre location in North Rhine-Westphalia at Hohe Straße 160–168 in Cologne in autumn 2026. To this end, the company concluded a long-term lease agreement for around 400 m² of retail space. Colliers brokered the space in the highly frequented location.

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Half of Panattoni Park Offenbach leased to GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH (“Dauch”)

Panattoni has signed the first lease agreement for Panattoni Park Offenbach even before construction begins: Dauch is renting over 5,200 m², around half of the more than 10,600 m². Construction will start in Q3 2026, completion in Q2 2027; the aim is DGNB Gold.

Cooperations

Ems-Quartier Meppen, aktueller Einblick in die Tiefgarage, ein Projekt der Lindhorst Gruppe. Bildquelle: Lindhorst Gruppe
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Ems-Quartier Meppen – Goldbeck Parking Services becomes operator of the underground car park

The Lindhorst Group has commissioned Goldbeck Parking Services to operate the underground car park in the Ems district of Meppen. The garage offers 468 parking spaces and relies on license plate recognition-based, cashless parking. The reopening of the quarter is planned for summer 2027.

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From masterclass to university certificate: Greyfield Foundation and University of St. Gallen expand further education for the real estate industry

The Greyfield Foundation and the University of St. Gallen are developing the Masterclass “Change the Real Estate Industry” into a CAS programme, starting in autumn 2027. The second Masterclass will run in October 2026. The CAS combines leadership, transformation and future skills.

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Hg extends collaboration with Anthropic to bring agentic AI capabilities across the portfolio

Investor Hg is deepening its collaboration with Anthropic and wants to use Claude’s agentic functions across the portfolio. The initiative builds on projects that have been in place since 2024 – over 1,600 projects with a planned EBITDA effect of around USD 260 million.

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Routing Energy and Vestas launch new strategic cooperation in the German onshore wind market

Routing Energy and Vestas are launching a strategic cooperation in the German onshore wind market. The aim is to give small and medium-sized project developers and operators better access to Vestas technology and reliable framework conditions and to implement projects with more planning security.

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Goldbeck Parking Services takes over operation of the Mobility Hub Terminal M in Ilmenau

Goldbeck Parking Services has been operating the Mobility Hub Terminal M at Ilmenau Central Station since September 2026. The five-year contract includes 216 car and 16 motorcycle parking spaces, 44 expandable charging points and 375 bicycle parking spaces. Free-flow system and signage included.

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Periscope Development and IMPACT Real Estate are developing 135 apartments at Kruppstraße 51

IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are revitalizing the existing building “K51” at Kruppstraße 51 in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk into 135 barrier-free micro-apartments including common areas. Building permit expected by the turn of the year 2026/27, completion at the end of 2028/beginning of 2029.

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JV of ABG Real Estate Group and bema group leases Düsseldorf hotel property to Leonardo Hotels

ABG Real Estate Group and bema group are leasing the hotel property on Toulouser Allee in Düsseldorf to Leonardo Hotels on a long-term basis. The 250-room hotel will be operated as the “Leonardo Smart Hotel Düsseldorf”. The building from 2022 is BREEAM “Very Good” certified.

Aroundtown und Climate X starten Zusammenarbeit; Copyright: Climate X
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Data-driven climate resilience: Aroundtown partners with Climate X

Aroundtown is cooperating with Climate X to analyze climate-related risks in the real estate portfolio based on data. Climate X adapts its models for this purpose; SSP scenarios help to identify impacts at an early stage and support investment and sustainability decisions.

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Nöfer Architects complete Wessel’s residential ensemble in Berlin-Köpenick together with Kondor

According to plans by Nöfer Architekten, Kondor Wessels has completed a residential ensemble with 120 apartments in Berlin-Köpenick. On the acute-angled Hämmerlingstraße/Annenallee site, around 15,500 m² GFA, a green courtyard and an underground car park with 67 parking spaces were created.

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Munich: S&P Commercial Development develops first service development project for Bayerische

As a service development partner for Bayerische, S&P Commercial Development is revitalising the office building at Barer Strasse 7–9 in Munich. Noerr will remain on a long-term basis and become an anchor tenant (approx. 10,453 m²). Construction will start in 2027, completion at the end of 2028; DGNB Gold, congress area and roof terrace planned.

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Nordex Group receives 34 MW order in Hesse: N175/6.X with a hub height of 199 metres

The Nordex Group has received a 34 MW order from EEF for the Rauschenberg wind farm in Hesse: five N175/6.X turbines on 199-metre towers plus 20 years of premium service. Repowering from the end of 2027; significantly more electricity at the site from summer 2028.

Nico Rudat & Peter Körner (Copyright: FRANK)
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FRANK and Smart Property Services become cooperation partners for special tasks in real estate portfolio management

FRANK and Smart Property Services (SPS) are entering into a cooperation agreement for special tasks in real estate portfolio management. SPS serves around 80,000 administrative units nationwide. This gives customers access to specialised additional services that go beyond traditional property management.

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JLL: Nestlé engages JLL to provide services for global real estate portfolio

Nestlé mandates JLL as a global real estate service provider. The mandate includes leasing management and strategic consulting for office, industrial and retail properties in 130 countries, as well as other services in valuation, portfolio and technology. JLL uses AI-supported analysis tools.

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CapMan Real Estate acquires Hotel Crowne Plaza Copenhagen

CapMan Real Estate has acquired the Hotel Crowne Plaza Copenhagen for the CapMan Nordic Real Estate IV fund. The acquisition is carried out via a 50/50 joint venture with AP Pension; the purchase price remains confidential. The four-star hotel offers 366 rooms in Ørestad.

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Joint venture between Gabor-Janzen Familienholding AG and Reiß & Co. Group acquires almost 40,000 square meters of the Gabor site in Rosenheim

A joint venture between Euro Real Estate (Reiß & Co.) and the Gabor-Janzen Family Holding has acquired around 4 hectares of the Gabor site in Rosenheim as part of a long-term sale-and-lease-back transaction. A mixed-use quarter is planned; a positive preliminary building application has been submitted for 150 student apartments.

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Joint venture between Gabor-Janzen Familienholding AG and Reiß & Co. Group acquires almost 40,000 square meters of the Gabor site in Rosenheim

A joint venture between Euro Real Estate (Reiß & Co.) and the Gabor-Janzen Family Holding has acquired around 4 hectares of the Gabor site in Rosenheim as part of a long-term sale-and-lease-back transaction. A mixed-use quarter is planned; a positive preliminary building application has been submitted for 150 student apartments.

Developments

Ems-Quartier Meppen, aktueller Einblick in die Tiefgarage, ein Projekt der Lindhorst Gruppe. Bildquelle: Lindhorst Gruppe
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Ems-Quartier Meppen – Goldbeck Parking Services becomes operator of the underground car park

The Lindhorst Group has commissioned Goldbeck Parking Services to operate the underground car park in the Ems district of Meppen. The garage offers 468 parking spaces and relies on license plate recognition-based, cashless parking. The reopening of the quarter is planned for summer 2027.

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Livory receives building permit for residential project in Erkner

Livory has received the building permit for a residential project in Erkner. Around 142 rental apartments, commercial and catering space as well as an underground car park with over 112 parking spaces are being built on 6,000 m². Construction will start in Q2/2027, completion in Q1/2030.

Logistikneubau in Simmern
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CTP completes 7,800 square metre new logistics building in Simmern

CTP has completed a logistics hall of around 7,800 m² in Simmern. The new building (June 2026) is designed for a compressed air technology manufacturer, pre-equipped for narrow-aisle high-bay and automated small parts warehouse, and DGNB Gold certified. The general contractor was LIST Bau.

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Sicilian Hotel to Cut Annual Energy Costs by €500,000 With Solar Carport and Battery Storage System

The Saracen Sands Hotel & Conference Centre in Sicily is reducing its energy costs by around €500,000 annually with a solar carport and battery storage. The plant generates around 1.5 GWh per year, covers up to 90% of demand and stores over 2 MWh; the ROI is estimated to be less than four years.

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GARBE Industrial and BREMER sell multi-user park in Duisburg to Redevco

GARBE Industrial and BREMER have sold the jointly developed multi-user park in Duisburg-Meiderich to Redevco. The closing took place on 16 September 2026. The site covers approx. 29,500 m², has 2.647 MWp of PV and heat pumps; DGNB gold is being sought.

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Düsseldorf: Quantum leases a further 1,200 m² in the DUO Tower

Two further long-term leases have been signed in the DUO Tower in Düsseldorf: Tattersall Lorenz will move into approx. 500 m² on the 16th floor from November 2026, and Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt will move into around 700 m² on the 3rd floor from December 2026. The repositioning with roof terrace, fitness and bistro has been completed; further space available.

Kolping Jugendwohnen: das neue Haus in der Heinrich-Heine-Straße mit rund 100 Einzelzimmern für junge Auszubildende, Gemeinschaftsräumen und Büros für pädagogische Betreuung © Ines-Grabner
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Kolping celebrates the opening of the new residential building for young trainees in Berlin-Mitte

Kolping Jugendwohnen celebrates the opening of a new residential building in Berlin-Mitte. DMSW realised a new KfW 55 building for the umbrella association with around 100 single rooms, common areas and rooms for socio-educational support, which offers trainees affordable housing.

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Periscope Development and IMPACT Real Estate are developing 135 apartments at Kruppstraße 51

IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are revitalizing the existing building “K51” at Kruppstraße 51 in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk into 135 barrier-free micro-apartments including common areas. Building permit expected by the turn of the year 2026/27, completion at the end of 2028/beginning of 2029.

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Berlin: FÜRST wins Greco for premium rooftop restaurant

The Greco Group is renting around 1,700 m² with a rooftop location in FÜRST Berlin for an Italian-American premium steakhouse with bar and large terrace. The opening is planned for autumn 2027; it is Greco’s first Berlin location. 3REAL acted as an advisor.

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Greyfield Group acquires office property in Bochum from thyssenkrupp for transformation into a student dormitory

Greyfield Group has acquired an office property from thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Bochum. The building from 1953 will be extensively renovated and converted into a 100 percent publicly subsidized residential complex with around 156 units for trainees and students.

SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1 © Ludovic Delage - Objectif Aéro
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WeChefs chooses SEGRO to set up its first food production unit in the Lyon region

WeChefs is renting around 3,500 m² at SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1, near Lyon, for its first food production unit. The lease will take effect on 1 October 2026 and operation will start in the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to produce up to 25,000 meals per day and eventually create around a hundred jobs.

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BEOS achieves first leasing success for the “Rheindocks” in the Werft68 commercial district

For the first time, BEOS is leasing space in the “Rheindocks” in Düsseldorf’s Werft68 commercial district to Karatas Backwaren. Around 3500 m² of hall and office space in two units of Block A, with a term of ten years. Handover in mid-September, commissioning Q1 2027.

Projektbeteiligte vor dem compassio Seniorendomizil Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim, v.l.n.r.: Oliver Pleiß (Baumanager compassio), Antonia Bonz (Projektleitung Cureus), René Missal (Projektleitung Olaf Joop Projektbau), Charlyn Bräse (Einrichtungsleitung compassio), Marko Schmidt (Leiter Projektentwicklung und Baumanagement compassio), Frank Oberländer (CCO Cureus), Hessen, ein Projekt der Cureus. Bildquelle: Cureus
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Cureus Announces Completion of compassio Senior Citizens’ Home Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden with 115 Care and Service Units

Cureus has completed the compassio senior citizens’ home Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim and handed it over to operator compassio. The new building offers 95 nursing places and 20 assisted living apartments in accordance with the KfW Efficiency House 40EE standard. The first move-ins will start soon; applications from residents and employees are possible.

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Half of Panattoni Park Offenbach leased to GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH (“Dauch”)

Panattoni has signed the first lease agreement for Panattoni Park Offenbach even before construction begins: Dauch is renting over 5,200 m², around half of the more than 10,600 m². Construction will start in Q3 2026, completion in Q2 2027; the aim is DGNB Gold.

Grundsteinlegung für 124 Mietwohnungen in der Lückstraße 31 in Berlin-Lichtenberg (v.l.n.r.): Dominik Wehrer (Senior Project Manager, Livory), Robert Bölcskei (Niederlassungsleiter Leipzig-Halle, Goldbeck), Manuel Al Hamwi (Head of Development, Livory). Bildquelle: Livory Group / Pascal Rohé
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Livory celebrates laying of the foundation stone for the YUNA residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg

Livory has laid the foundation stone for the YUNA residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Four buildings with 124 apartments and a café are being built at Lückstraße 31; completion is scheduled for Q1/2028. The general contractor is Goldbeck.

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Refield and RGL accelerate leasing of retail park in Środa Wielkopolska. Lidl joins as a key tenant

Refield and RGL are accelerating the leasing of an approx. 18,000 m² GLA retail park in Środa Wielkopolska. Newly signed leases secure 3,500 m²; Lidl is a key tenant. Other brands in negotiations; around 80% occupancy expected by the end of 2026, construction to start in early 2027.

Dynamics

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1.4 GW in stock, 400 MW in realization: ENOVA continues on its growth path

ENOVA takes stock of the situation: 1.4 GW in in-house operation, around 400 MW in implementation with 14 wind farms; all EEG tenders successful. An additional 200 MW bought, Meppen (65 MW) and Gehrde (12.6 MW) in operation. Target by 2030: 3 GW of stock and 5 billion euros of AuM.

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BNP Paribas Real Estate Property Management becomes Management & Solutions

BNP Paribas Real Estate is repositioning its property management across Europe: in future, the division will operate under the name BNP Paribas Real Estate Management & Solutions. The expanded range of services combines management, consulting and tailor-made solutions along the real estate life cycle.

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Nordex Group expands Delta4000 series with new turbine: N193/7.X

Nordex presents the N193/7.X turbine of the Delta4000 series. 7.3 MW, 193 m rotor and 95 m blades for medium and low winds; up to 14% more yield than N175/6.X. In Germany, initially up to 6.6 MW. Start of series production in 2029.

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Savills Investment Management appoints Alex Griffiths as Global Head of Client Capital

Savills Investment Management has appointed Alex Griffiths as Global Head of Client Capital. The long-standing AEW manager will be responsible for capital raising and investor relations worldwide. Savills IM manages around EUR 25.5 billion and employs over 330 people.

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From masterclass to university certificate: Greyfield Foundation and University of St. Gallen expand further education for the real estate industry

The Greyfield Foundation and the University of St. Gallen are developing the Masterclass “Change the Real Estate Industry” into a CAS programme, starting in autumn 2027. The second Masterclass will run in October 2026. The CAS combines leadership, transformation and future skills.

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Hg extends collaboration with Anthropic to bring agentic AI capabilities across the portfolio

Investor Hg is deepening its collaboration with Anthropic and wants to use Claude’s agentic functions across the portfolio. The initiative builds on projects that have been in place since 2024 – over 1,600 projects with a planned EBITDA effect of around USD 260 million.

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Mindspace strengthens its CEE management structure: Michał Kwinta to lead the company’s operations in Poland and Romania

In addition to his current role managing the company’s operations in Poland, he will also lead the Romanian market. The appointment strengthens Mindspace’s regional structure in Central and Eastern Europe, covering two key CEE office markets that are at different stages of development in the flexible office space sector.

Die Lübke Kelber Investment Partners GmbH (LKIP) stärkt mit Benno Fischer als neuem Head of Acquisition das Ankaufsteam. (Quelle: Lübke Kelber AG)
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LKIP strengthens investment team with Benno Fischer and continues on its growth path

Lübke Kelber Investment Partners (LKIP) has appointed Benno Fischer as Head of Acquisition, strengthening the investment team. The long-standing employee will move from the Berlin brokerage to investment management in September and will expand acquisition and sourcing for international mandates.

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windpunx grows by 287 MW and expands operations management portfolio

windpunx has expanded its managed wind energy portfolio by 287 MW since the beginning of the year; a further 161 MW have been contractually secured. The company operates over 1,200 turbines with 2.85 GW and drives AI-supported services. The quality management is certified according to ISO 9001.

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Qualitas Energy launches major German renewables company Navaris

Qualitas Energy launched the Navaris brand for its German renewables business on September 17, 2026. Navaris bundles its portfolio, pipeline and team, focuses on onshore wind and repowering, and has 1.3 GW in operation/construction and 3 GW in advanced development.

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Michael Ehret launches project development company EHRET+CIE developers

Michael Ehret founds the project development company EHRET+CIE developers. It develops and repositions urban districts and, depending on the mandate, acts as a developer, consultant or entrepreneurial partner. The aim is to make projects possible with new usage and financing models.

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152 Solar Records Measured in 40 Years: Fraunhofer ISE’s CalLab Celebrates Anniversary

Fraunhofer ISE is celebrating 40 years of CalLab: Since 1986/1991, the laboratory has been calibrating solar cells and PV modules and has confirmed 152 efficiency records. Recently, a module was measured at 34.4% and a quadruple cell at 47.6%. Independent measurements ensure fair comparisons.

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Peter Baumann becomes new President of CoreNet Global Central Europe

Peter Baumann is elected as the new President of the CoreNet Global Central Europe Chapter. Lina Scherer will be handed over on April 1, 2027; until then, Baumann will serve as Chair-Elect. He brings over 24 years of CRE experience and focuses on networking and transformation.

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AIF Capital Receives Distribution Approval for New Special AIF with Focus on Mobility Hubs

AIF Capital Group has received marketing authorisation for the domestic special AIF “Mobility Fund Europe”. The fund focuses on mobility hubs and parking infrastructure in European metropolitan regions, plans EUR 150 million in equity and is classified as an Article 8 fund.

Mechthild Mösenfechtel ist neue CFO in der Alexander Lindhorst Verwaltungs GmbH, der Aureus Holding GmbH und der Cureus GmbH aus der Lindhorst Gruppe

Urheber: Christian Bierwagen
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Personnel: Lindhorst Group companies reorganize CFO department – Mechthild Mösenfechtel joins as CFO

The Lindhorst Group is realigning the CFO department for Alexander Lindhorst Verwaltungs GmbH, Aureus Holding GmbH and Cureus GmbH across the board. Mechthild Mösenfechtel will take over as CFO in September 2026; Oliver Sturhahn will leave by mutual agreement. JLW Holding will remain unchanged.

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Market commentary by a.s.r. real assets: Real estate portfolio is well positioned for rising interest rates

The eurozone has been experiencing rising interest rates since 2022; the ECB raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points on 10 September. a.s.r. real assets CEO Dick Gort sees the €13 billion portfolio in a robust position. Revaluations in H1 2026 were positive, especially for residential.

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