Savills examines real estate investment market Germany: Iran war increases price and action pressure

GalCap Europe buys three life science properties in Heidelberg

Entry into the German market with laboratory portfolio in the technology park “Im Neuenheimer Feld”

Commerz Real buys student housing complex in Seville for special real estate fund

Commerz Real has acquired the student housing complex “One Sevilla” in Seville for its special fund. The acquisition is part of Commerz Real’s fund portfolio optimisation.

KINGSTONE RE acquires new-build residential property in Frankfurt am Main

KINGSTONE Real Estate has acquired a new-build residential property in Frankfurt am Main for its ‘KINGSTONE Affordable Living Germany’ fund. The property comprises 96 publicly subsidised apartments as well as additional facilities and is already largely let.

KGAL ESPF 5 invests in FENECON’s German battery storage project

The renewable energy fund KGAL ESPF 5 has invested in a battery storage project in Grevesmühlen, which is being developed by FENECON. The project is intended to help stabilise the electricity grid and benefit from price fluctuations on the electricity market.

Chinese retail group leases 41,200 m² of logistics space near Berlin

JD.com has leased a logistics property with 41,200 m² in the greater Berlin area. The brokerage was made by JLL, and it is the largest logistics deal in the region since 2022.

Austria: Goldbeck takes over the property management of the CITYGATE shopping center in Vienna

Goldbeck Property Services is taking over the property management of the CITYGATE shopping centre in Vienna for Wealthcore Investment Management. The tasks include the technical and commercial management of the property.

GRR GARBE Retail acquires Penny store in Altenstadt for German Retail Fund No.4

GRR GARBE Retail has acquired a Penny store in Altenstadt. The property will be integrated into the German Retail Fund No. 4. The anchor tenant has been the food discounter Penny since 2009.

Savills: Prevor GmbH rents office space at GEREON in Cologne

PREVOR GmbH has leased around 530 m² of office space in GEREON in Cologne on a long-term basis and will move into it from 1 July 2026. Savills acted as an advisor to the landlord side, while CBRE advised the user side.

Adler Group sells Berlin office property “Kornversuchsspeicher” to the BAL Group – Lübke Kelber acted as exclusive advisor

The Adler Group has sold the historic office property ‘Kornversuchsspeicher’ in Berlin to BAL. Lübke Kelber supervised the entire sales process. The sale underlines the continued demand for unique buildings even in a challenging market environment.

New building of the Sparkasse Südpfalz sealed – construction site will be set up next week

Sparkasse Südpfalz has bought the “Stadttor” real estate project in Landau in order to build a new service centre. The construction site will be set up opposite the main station from next week.

Colliers brokers the lease of 27,000 square meters of logistics space in Schifferstadt for Marq

Colliers has successfully completed the lease of 27,000 square metres of logistics space in Schifferstadt for Marq Logistics to the V&V Dabelstein Group. The area is used by the logistics division V&V LOGISTICS.

Quantum acquires ‘Super Seven’ portfolio with over 530 apartments in six top German regions

Quantum Immobilien AG has acquired seven residential properties in sought-after locations in German metropolitan regions, including Hamburg and Berlin. This rare transaction comprises 532 apartments and offers potential for appreciation.

JLL: Saller Group buys Wust shopping centre in Brandenburg an der Havel

The Saller Group has acquired the Wust shopping centre in Brandenburg an der Havel and expanded its portfolio in Brandenburg. The shopping center has 38,700 m² of rental space and offers space for 47 stores.

Covivio leases 1,255 m² in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the city

Covivio has leased 1,255 square metres of office space in the Quartier am Zeughaus in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the City of Hamburg. The areas are used by the customer centres in the northern and Eimsbüttel districts. The quarter combines modern construction with historic charm.

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen rent a further 2,500 square metres in the new “Fabrik Office” office building in Munich

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen have acquired 2,500 square meters in the new Munich office building “Fabrik Office” to Hamilton Medical GmbH, TraXall Germany and mfe. Lawyers. The leases run for ten years each.

Manova Partners Acquires First Asset in Salt Lake City with Class A Office Property “60 Park Ave”

Manova Partners has acquired the office property “60 Park Ave” in Salt Lake City. The property is 97 percent let and was completed in 2020. It offers LEED Gold certification and is located in the dynamic Sugar House submarket.

REALOGIS launches leasing mandate for ESG-compliant logistics property near Bielefeld

REALOGIS has taken over the exclusive leasing mandate for a modernised logistics property in Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock. The facility has been revitalised according to ESG criteria and can be used flexibly.

Schoeller and a major German pension fund form joint venture for Hamburg’s Alsterhaus – Realty structures transaction and takes over asset management

The Schoeller Group and a large German pension fund have formed a joint venture for Hamburg’s Alsterhaus. Realty Corporation will be responsible for asset management. The transaction is still subject to regulatory reservations.

IC Immobilien Group expands cooperation with Gold Tree by a further 100,000 m² of space

The IC Immobilien Group is expanding its cooperation with Gold Tree and is taking on new property management mandates for properties in Mainz, Stuttgart and Berlin. This follows an existing mandate from the end of 2024.

LEG and EGC agree on joint decarbonisation strategy

LEG and EGC have agreed on a partnership to decarbonise 500 properties. In a 5-year plan, gas boilers are to be supplemented by heat pumps in order to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners start sales for Zeltner Living Studio Apartments in Nuremberg

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners have started selling 91 modern studio apartments in a central location in Nuremberg. The project is aimed at investors and owner-occupiers who can benefit from the proximity to universities and the good infrastructure.

Buchner Haus in Passau: Global Living takes over operation of serviced apartments

Global Living will operate 71 serviced apartments in the Buchner Haus in Passau from May 2026. The apartments are aimed at students, families and business travellers. The expansion will be carried out in stages with full completion in July 2026.

GARBE and Futury launch funding programme for science-related innovations

GARBE and Futury are launching a funding program called “Futury Vordenker Fellowships powered by GARBE”. The initiative is aimed at students and researchers working in the fields of Finance & Investment, Engineering Intelligence and Energy & Building Systems. A grant of 10,000 euros and support for the market launch will be offered.

Cloudbrixx GmbH and R3AL Management GmbH enter into strategic partnership to strengthen implementation and client services

Cloudbrixx and R3AL Management have entered into a strategic partnership to expand their service capabilities and support implementation processes. The focus is on the introduction of the Cloudbrixx platform in the real estate industry.

Westbridge Secures 37 Percent Savings for DSI – Dr. Ing. Schmolke Immobilien

Westbridge Advisory supported DSI Dr.-Ing. Schmolke Immobilien in tendering metering services, which resulted in significant savings. The tender enabled savings of around 37 percent for customers.

GARBE Commercial Living launches platform for institutional investors with B&B HOTELS

GARBE Commercial Living is cooperating with B&B HOTELS to build 30 new hotels, mainly in Germany. The launch of a hospitality investment product is intended to strengthen GARBE’s position as a development partner and B&B HOTELS as a leading hotel brand.

Ehret+Klein AG takes over asset and property management for AURUM in Augsburg

Ehret+Klein AG was commissioned with the asset and property management for AURUM in Augsburg in order to continue the restructuring of the building following the short-term termination of an anchor tenant. Half of the office space has already been rented.

Livory awards general contractor contract for residential project in Berlin-Pankow

Livory has awarded the general contractor contract for a residential construction project in Berlin-Pankow to Schrobsdorff Bau AG. 140 rental apartments are being built on the 2,600 m² site, which are to be completed by 2028.

CapMan and CAERUS expand into the European infrastructure debt market

CapMan and CAERUS expand their real asset debt business to include infrastructure financing and open an office in Paris under the leadership of René Kassis. This expansion aims to meet the strong demand for investment in Europe’s infrastructure.

Rosenheim: New owner continues to rely on Pegasus for property management of the locomotive yards

Pegasus Real Estate Partners GmbH is continuing its property management mandate for the Lokhöfe Rosenheim district project following a change of ownership. This mandate is seen as an important step in the expansion of the company.

Peakside Capital Advisors and Stoke Park Capital establish joint management platform for local supply properties

Peakside Capital Advisors and Stoke Park Capital have founded Food Anchor Management GmbH, which focuses on local supply properties in Germany. The platform will launch with 35 properties and an investment of EUR 150 million, with a target volume of EUR 300 million for 2026.

degewo and WÖHR + BAUER take over Lichterfelde Süd residential construction project from the Groth Group

In Berlin’s Lichterfelde Süd district, one of the largest residential development projects begins with around 2,500 new residential units. degewo and WÖHR + BAUER have taken over the project from the Groth Group and are planning a mixed use with extensive social infrastructure.

Cureus starts construction of the Korbach residential sector – compassio site with 150 care and residential units is being built

Cureus has started construction of the Korbach residential carrée, which will comprise 150 care and residential units. compassio will operate the care facility, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2027.

Centralis starts construction work on 88 serviced apartments in Hamburg

The Centralis Immobilien Group has started construction of 88 serviced apartments in Hamburg-Harburg, which are expected to be operated by Limehome from Q3 2027. The project offers 3,100 square meters of rental space and is conveniently located.

New building of the Sparkasse Südpfalz sealed – construction site will be set up next week

Sparkasse Südpfalz has bought the “Stadttor” real estate project in Landau in order to build a new service centre. The construction site will be set up opposite the main station from next week.

Covivio leases 1,255 m² in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the city

Covivio has leased 1,255 square metres of office space in the Quartier am Zeughaus in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the City of Hamburg. The areas are used by the customer centres in the northern and Eimsbüttel districts. The quarter combines modern construction with historic charm.

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen rent a further 2,500 square metres in the new “Fabrik Office” office building in Munich

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen have acquired 2,500 square meters in the new Munich office building “Fabrik Office” to Hamilton Medical GmbH, TraXall Germany and mfe. Lawyers. The leases run for ten years each.

GARBE Urban Real Estate: Milestone for the development of Rondorf Nord-West in Cologne: Local shopping centre including residential construction planned

AMELIS Projektentwicklungs GmbH & Co. KG has sold a central plot of land in the Rondorf Nord-West district to GARBE Urban Real Estate. A modern local shopping centre and over 170 rental apartments are planned by 2029. The project is to be designed to be climate-friendly and efficient.

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners start sales for Zeltner Living Studio Apartments in Nuremberg

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners have started selling 91 modern studio apartments in a central location in Nuremberg. The project is aimed at investors and owner-occupiers who can benefit from the proximity to universities and the good infrastructure.

HIH project development starts conversion into a school on the Hanomag site in Hanover

HIH Projektentwicklung is starting the conversion of two buildings in Hanover into a comprehensive school. Completion is scheduled for summer 2027, with a capacity of up to 800 students.

The new ParkVillen Potsdam: BRAWO Real Estate, ZÜBLIN and STRATEGIS start second project phase

The second phase of the ParkVillen Potsdam project has begun, with the aim of completing 120 apartments and six commercial units by the end of 2027. BRAWO Real Estate, ZÜBLIN and STRATEGIS are continuing their cooperation and starting the sale of the 2nd construction phase.

Commerz Real and Hines with next major tech rental in Tucherpark Munich

The international software company JetBrains is moving its Munich headquarters to the Rufhaus and renting the entire building for 21,500 square meters. The move and the redesign of the area in Tucherpark are to be completed by 2029.

Strategic investment in Hamburg: Transaction expands geographical diversification

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate is expanding its portfolio by acquiring the FLOW new construction project in Hamburg. With long-term leases and a high level of sustainability, the project meets forward-looking standards.

Wohncarrée am Nordanger – Lindhorst Group builds student housing with around 180 residential units in Braunschweig’s Nordstadt

The Lindhorst Group is building the Wohncarrée am Nordanger in Braunschweig’s Nordstadt, a project with approx. 180 student housing units. Completion is scheduled for autumn 2027.

Green FOX Energy sells solar park in Beckum to local energy provider

Green FOX Energy has sold a solar park in Beckum to Energieversorgung Beckum. The plant with a capacity of 3.5 MWp supplies over 1,000 households and strengthens the local energy supply.

Pool reaches full occupancy in Ring-Center III

Becken has rented out the last available space in the Ring-Center III in Berlin-Lichtenberg. The leisure provider Game House rents around 2,000 square meters and plans to open at the end of 2026. The multi-tenant concept has been successfully implemented.

FOX Industrial Real Estate acquires six-hectare industrial site in Rastatt

FOX Industrial Real Estate has acquired a 56,000 square metre industrial site in Rastatt from RUF | Betten GmbH. A new building with modern rental space for industry, trade and logistics is planned.

Wind power expansion in the QEEE is progressing – Iserlohn site goes online

Quadoro Investment GmbH and EB-SIM have successfully commissioned the Iserlohn wind farm. The wind farm adds wind energy to the electricity production of the QEEE fund and has an annual production of 34,800 MWh.

Aroundtown Improves Results in Leading ESG Ratings and Receives Multiple Leader Awards

Awards from Sustainalytics, inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, and an improved ISS ESG Corporate Rating confirm progress

Positive result Royal Van Leeuwen in 2025

Royal Van Leeuwen achieved a positive result in 2025 despite difficult market conditions. The company made further investments in automation and digitalization, as well as strategic acquisitions to strengthen its network.

Alexander Gutzmer to leave Ehret+Klein AG effective April 30, 2026

Prof. Dr. Alexander Gutzmer will leave ehret+klein at the end of April to concentrate on his academic work and consulting. He has made significant contributions to research and communication.

IntelliWay Services Strengthens Leadership and Organizational Structure for Further Growth

IntelliWay Services has revised its leadership and organizational structure to support further growth. With a new management team and clearly defined internal responsibilities, the company is continuing its growth strategy.

Dr. Stefan Klotz is the new Managing Director at Praeclarus Invest

Dr. Stefan Klotz has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Praeclarus Invest GmbH. He has been with the company since 2021 and takes over responsibility for securities and renewable energies after replacing Friedhelm von Zieten.

FAY Projects with planned change at the top of the company

FAY Projects is carrying out a long-term planned generational change in the management, in which Carl Fay and Ingo Lindner will take over for the long-standing directors Wolfgang Heid and Ralph Esser. The switch is taking place in a challenging market environment, but will be approached with a solid financial basis.

“Aengevelt Immobilien: 116 years of market transparency and innovations.”

Aengevelt Immobilien celebrates its 116th birthday as one of the oldest real estate companies in Germany. The company was named the industry winner in a study by the SZ Institute.

Igenda Award 2026: DAHLER receives gold status for the eighth time in a row

Continuity at the highest level: The premium real estate agent DAHLER has once again been awarded the Gold Award by the igenda Institute – for the eighth time in a row.

a.s.r. real estate wants to attract more German institutional investors

The Dutch a.s.r. real estate plans to attract more German institutional investors and has already achieved initial success. The focus is on specialised fund strategies that provide access to the Dutch real estate market.

Bernhard Berg leaves CAERUS and retires

Bernhard Berg (66) will leave CAERUS Debt Investments AG at the end of March to retire. His successor, Markus Kreuter, joined CAERUS at the beginning of February to ensure a smooth transition.

CA Immo: Significant return to profitability in the 2025 financial year and dividend proposal of €0.90 per share

CA Immo achieved a consolidated result of € 184.4 million in 2025 after a loss in the previous year. Despite a decline in rental income due to real estate sales, the company increased profitability and plans to pay a dividend of €0.90 per share.

Camille Dufieux resigns from the management of INTREAL

Camille Dufieux will end her position as Managing Director of INTREAL on 31 May 2026. She is leaving the company on the best of terms after more than 20 years of dedicated work. The management acknowledges her merits and wishes her all the best for the future.

Periscope Poland with new management structure

Jacek Wachowicz and Christian Fojtl have taken over the management of Periscope Poland. They will focus on the Land Banking segment and strengthen the leadership position.

Peter Rösler retires after 40 years at BNP Paribas Real Estate

Savills appoints Paolo Kallenbach as Director for the Industrial Agency

Savills is strengthening its Germany-wide Industrial Agency team and is bringing Paolo Kallenbach to the Hamburg office as Director on April 1, 2026. In this role, he will primarily drive the strategic expansion of the business line and the positioning in northern Germany.

Berlin office market picks up – Engel & Völkers Commercial with the most deals concluded in the capital

The Berlin office market recorded a significant upswing in the first quarter of 2026 with take-up of around 140,000 m². Engel & Völkers Commercial achieved 23 leases and expects total annual take-up of 600,000 to 650,000 m².