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REALOGIS: Logistics rents in Germany largely stable in the 1st half of 2026

REALOGIS reports largely stable logistics rents in 33 markets for the 1st half of 2026. In the top 8, the prime rent for new buildings rose to an average of €9.19/m² (+2.1%), with Munich and Hamburg in particular rising. Rents also rose moderately in the portfolio.

by REALOGIS
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Market commentary: The selective market phase favors prepared buyers

In the residential investment market, there is currently more choice and fewer bidders per property. Deals remain stable, and competitive and time pressure decreases. Buyers with clarified financing have an advantage; those who act now increase their chances.
by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
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Competitiveness of the banking sector

by Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken (vdp)
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Upturn in housing construction remains a wish and theory / pact for property to fill with life now!

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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According to GARBE Industrial, Benelux and northwestern Germany are benefiting in particular from the military logistics boom in Europe

A white paper by GARBE Industrial shows that Benelux and northwestern Germany are particularly benefiting from the increasing demand for military logistics in Europe. Rotterdam, Antwerp and Amsterdam; in Germany: Karlsruhe/Mannheim, Duisburg, Hamburg and Hanover. The basis is the Defence LOFIN Score.
by GARBE Industrial
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JLL: Rental growth weakens significantly in the metropolises

by JLL
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Frankfurt: Logistics leasing market achieves strong half-year result

by Colliers
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ODDO BHF merges Düsseldorf locations

ODDO BHF is bundling its Düsseldorf activities in one location and is leasing over 2,400 m² at Friedrichstraße 56 and the corner of Fürstenwall 172. In the future, around 150 employees from private wealth and asset management will work there. The lease of BNP Paribas Real Estate was discussed; The owner is M&G.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Dortmund: CUBION brokers approx. 690m² of office space at Stadtkrone-Ost

CUBION Immobilien AG has brokered two leases in Dortmund-Stadtkrone-Ost for a total of around 690 m² of office space at Stockholmer Allee 32a–c. A human resources and an electrical engineering company move in; Administration: Rhenium Asset Management, owner: institutional investor.

by CUBION Immobilien AG
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Hammer AG leases to CUBOS in Munich’s Connex

Hammer AG is leasing more than 850 square meters of office and technical space to CUBOS in Munich’s Connex on a long-term basis. The space was brokered by Stock Real Estate. With the new location, CUBOS is strengthening its presence in southern Germany.

by Hammer AG
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Quantum buys high-quality residential property in Heilbronn-Neckarsulm

Quantum has acquired a high-quality residential property in Neckarsulm for the residential real estate special fund Habitare III. On the buyer side, KFR Kanzlei and WITTE Projektmanagement GmbH acted as advisors. The seller was advised by CMS Hasche Sigle.

by Quantum AG
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“Berlin: Aengevelt brokers new location for TAXON GmbH in CA real estate near Kurfürstendamm”

Aengevelt brokers a long-term lease agreement for around 380 m² of office space in “Jo20”, Joachimsthaler Straße 20, near Kurfürstendamm, for TAXON GmbH for its Berlin branch. The landlord is CA Immo; Start of lease at the end of 2026.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Newmark brokers Munich commercial property with development prospects

Newmark has brokered the sale of the commercial property at Hanauer Strasse 85 in Munich. The seller is R+V Versicherung, the buyer is a family office. The almost fully let property with around 5,500 m² of rental space offers stable income and development potential.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
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ALÌTUS Capital Partners acquires senior citizens’ centre in Pirmasens

ALÌTUS Capital Partners has acquired the fully let senior citizens’ residence “Villa Sertel” in Pirmasens from insolvency proceedings through a subsidiary. The main tenant is a large European nursing home operator. The site is to be kept in the existing building and further developed.

by ALÌTUS Capital Partners
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“Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers TAKKO FASHION store on Friedrichstraße in the property of alstria.”

Aengevelt, Takko Fashion brokers a shop with around 330 m² of sales space at Friedrichstraße 19 in Düsseldorf; The landlord is alstria. It is the chain’s first inner-city store, with the opening scheduled for July 30, 2026.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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MEAG acquires c.50% stake in waste-to-energy plant in London

MEAG acquires 49.78% of the SELCHP waste incineration plant in South East London from iCON Infrastructure Partners IV. SELCHP has long-term, inflation-indexed supply contracts; Revenues are also generated by electricity purchase.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
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Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin brokers 1,383 m² of office space to Solactive

Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin has brokered around 1,383 m² of office space in LUX Berlin to Solactive AG. Solactive moves into space in the LUX Court, Rotherstraße 16–19, and strengthens its presence in Berlin. According to E&V, the demand for high-quality, well-connected offices remains high.

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin
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FOX Real Estate rents office space in Kiel

FOX Real Estate has leased the ground floor of the Zur Helling 4 office building in Kiel to a service company. The multi-tenant property, built in 2010, comprises around 5,729 m²; after further rentals, only a few or smaller spaces are still available.

by FOX Industrial Real Estate
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“Berlin: Aengevelt brokers tax consulting firm TaXpert’s new location in an alstria property.”

Aengevelt Immobilien is brokering around 460 m² of office space in the ensemble “Büropark und Technologiezentrum Am Borsigturm” in Berlin-Tegel to TaXperts Berlin Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. The landlord is alstria, lease starts at the beginning of 2027.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Realterm buys former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach

Realterm acquires the former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach (Regioparkring 4). The property, which was built in 2016, offers 10,500 m² of rental space (7,500 m² hall, 3,000 m² office). Realterm is planning a repositioning including IOS surfaces; JLL brokered the sale.

by JLL
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Colliers is assisting OFPRA in the definition of its real estate strategy and the installation of its future headquarters in the JOYA building in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94)

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) has signed the lease for its future site in the JOYA building, located on rue Carnot in Fontenay-sous-Bois. Owned by the Caisse, the building, with a surface area of approximately 21,000 m², will house the establishment from January 2027.

by Colliers
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7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
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CIELO, Kasernenstraße 67, Düsseldorf
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CA Immo concludes further lease agreement for around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf

CA Immo is leasing around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf to CURACON GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. The property has been converted into a multi-tenant location since 2026 and is already around 84% let before the completion of the work. JLL and Cushman & Wakefield advised the company.

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

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

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

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

by IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
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smartments strengthens its position as an institutional operator: Long-term contracts with M&G Real Estate underline the investability of the business model

smartments is taking over the long-term operation of two serviced apartment buildings in Berlin and Bielefeld, which M&G Real Estate has acquired. This brings the portfolio to 16 buildings with 2,389 apartments. The agreements underline the investability of the model.

by smartments
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FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Montano Real Estate acquires comprehensive investment and asset management mandate with a volume of EUR 750 million

Montano Real Estate took on an investment and asset management mandate of around EUR 750 million in the second quarter of 2026. The clients are two pension funds of a German group; the portfolio, which comprises 26 properties (over 438,000 sqm), focuses on the old federal states, office and logistics.

by Montano Real Estate
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Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
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ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
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Robert C. Spies advises on the sale of a commercial property for the Avery Dennison Group

Robert C. Spies, together with CBRE, advised on the sale of a commercial property at Grünteweg 33 in Oldenburg. The seller is Thermopatch International B.V., a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation; Buyer a regional investor. The property covers around 256 m² on 552 m² of land.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Development Monitor continues to grow: GSK Stockmann strengthens partner network

bulwiengesa’s Development Monitor is expanding its network with GSK Stockmann. Together with BFW and DKB, the law firm contributes legal and regulatory expertise.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
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Edge and Akiş REIT launch partnership for housing project in Berlin

Edge and Akiş REIT are entering into a strategic partnership for a residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg, which is expected to have over 150 units. It is Akiş REIT’s first investment in Germany. Start of construction in 2027, completion in 2029.

by Edge
Akiş REIT
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New lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park

AIF Capital Group has signed a new lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park. From May 2027, the Parkraumgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (PBW) will take over operation for ten years. Modernizations such as e-charging stations and photovoltaics are planned.

by AIF Capital Group
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220-year old real estate firm, Chestertons Global, launches in Nice, France

Chestertons Global, a 220-year-old international real estate network, launches Chestertons Nice on the Côte d’Azur. Partner is Olivier Morvan & Co from Valbonne; Nice, Saint Paul de Vence and the hinterland are covered. The aim is to expand it for international buyers.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsReal Estate
Olivia Star Office Tower Copyright: Olivia Serwis Sp. z o. o.
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KINGSTONE RE advises on the acquisition of Landmark office tower in Gdansk for the STRABAG Group

KINGSTONE Real Estate has advised the STRABAG Group on the purchase of the 180-metre-high “Olivia Star” office tower in Gdansk. The share deal of around EUR 150 million comprises 40,000 sqm of office space; KINGSTONE RE takes over the long-term asset management.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
v. l.: Oliver Vogt, Geschäftsführer WÖHR + BAUER, Andreas Herrmann, Bereichsleiter Organisation, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg, Dr. Tim Malonn, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung bei WÖHR + BAUER, Florian Müßig, Abteilungsleiter Immobilien und Verwaltung, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg.
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Stadtsparkasse Augsburg commissions WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the heart of Augsburg

Stadtsparkasse Augsburg has commissioned WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the city centre. The project will be implemented in stages; completion is planned by 2033. The focus is on sustainability and a dialogue-oriented process.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
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Goldbeck manages office property for MOMENI in Berlin

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management of a six-storey Berlin office property with around 7,250 square metres of rental space for the MOMENI Group. The contract includes technical and infrastructural building management; the cooperation with MOMENI is expanded.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
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Hohental becomes GEWOBAG’s framework agreement partner for modernisation and repair projects

Hohental is GEWOBAG’s new framework agreement partner for general contractor services for modernisation and repair projects. The company was awarded the contract in a tender procedure. Hohental is thus strengthening its position in municipal housing construction.

by Hohental Gruppe
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Familienheim Rhein-Neckar establishes joint venture with international partner from China

Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG establishes a joint venture with the Chinese Marvel Thought Group Ltd. The aim is to enable and support investments by Asian investors in the German real estate market. For this purpose, the Familienheim Skylark Investment Holding GmbH was created.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar
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Focus on digital medicine: AREAL realises pilot practice at Butzweilerhof in Cologne

AREAL has converted existing office space in Cologne into a 300 m² general practitioner MediTeam practice for KV Nordrhein. Since July 1, 2026, it has served as a real-world laboratory for digital and AI-supported care solutions. The focus is on sustainability and efficient processes.

by Areal Consulting GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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STADT UND LAND advances new affordable housing in three Berlin districts

STADT UND LAND is driving affordable housing in Berlin: groundbreaking ceremony in Spandau, topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst and laying of the foundation stone in Friedrichshain. A total of 366 rental apartments are being built, 359 of which are subsidized. Completions from 2027, in some cases by the beginning of 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
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STADT UND LAND advances new affordable housing in three Berlin districts

STADT UND LAND is driving affordable housing in Berlin: groundbreaking ceremony in Spandau, topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst and laying of the foundation stone in Friedrichshain. A total of 366 rental apartments are being built, 359 of which are subsidized. Completions from 2027, in some cases by the beginning of 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
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Hohental builds 50 rental apartments in Waltrop for Volksbank Waltrop

Hohental is building 50 rental apartments in Waltrop on behalf of Volksbank Waltrop: five apartment buildings with 4,380 m² of living space. The 2- to 4-room apartments (59–117 m²) will be equipped with PV and heat pumps, among other things. Construction is scheduled to start in Q3/2026.

by Hohental Gruppe
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Stuttgart City Council adopts development plan for the urban quarter, known under the previous working title “P140”

The Stuttgart City Council has approved the development plan for the urban quarter “P140”. Around 146,000 m² GFA is planned with initially approx. 520 apartments (40% subsidised), daycare centres and local amenities and later offices/hotel; strong public transport connections and concrete recycling, heat pumps.

by Hines
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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GreenPlaces completes 34 flexible commercial units in Bisingen

GreenPlaces has completed 34 flexible commercial modules in Bisingen. Investment volume around nine million euros, approx. 4,100 m² in timber construction; 2 units occupied, 16 reserved. Showroom opening on 24 July 2026; Modules from approx. 120 m² can be used flexibly.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
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SEGRO starts expansion of the Düsseldorf Süd business park

SEGRO has started construction of Phase 12A at SEGRO Park Düsseldorf Süd. 15,160 m² will be created in two buildings with twelve flexibly usable units of 1,000–1,500 m² each; completion is scheduled for Q3 2027. ESG standards including PV, heat pumps and greenery are planned.

by SEGRO
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Construction project “Holzmarkt 51” – demolition of the old swimming pool

In Friedrichshain, the demolition of the old swimming pool on Holzmarktstraße began on July 13, 2026. The official start of construction for “Holzmarkt 51” is planned for the end of August; by 2030, a new indoor swimming pool, 375 apartments and office and retail space will be built.

by berlinovo
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Panattoni plans new logistics and industrial site south of Freiburg

Panattoni is developing a logistics and industrial park on 44,000 m² in Müllheim, south of Freiburg. Construction will start in Q1 2027; first space at the end of 2027, completion Q1 2028.

by Panattoni
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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OFB wins EDEKA Minden-Hannover as tenant for ‘THE FRIEDENAUER ́ in Berlin

OFB has won EDEKA Minden-Hannover as a retail tenant for the project ‘THE FRIEDENAUER’ at Innsbrucker Platz in Berlin. The full-range retailer is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 and strengthen local supply. The ESG-compliant quarter covers around 21,000 m².

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Laying of the foundation stone in Friedrichshain: 69 new rental apartments and a modern ALDI store are being built in Weinstraße

On July 13, 2025, the foundation stone for a residential and retail project was laid at Weinstraße 9 in Berlin-Friedrichshain. 69 rental apartments (66 subsidized) and an ALDI store with approx. 1,400 m² are planned. Completion: Q1 2028, takeover by STADT UND LAND.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
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Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
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ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
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OSLO architects delivers Nexus, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay (68)

OSLO architects has delivered “Nexus”, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay. Located on the production site, the building rethinks office work, promotes collaboration and offers an open and attractive environment that also includes customers.

by OSLO architectes
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Topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst: 234 new rental apartments reach important construction progress

In Berlin-Karlshorst, the topping-out ceremony for a residential project in Walkürenstraße was celebrated on July 8, 2026. 234 rental apartments are planned, 230 of which are subsidized. The client is INTER STADT AG; STADT UND LAND will take over the project on a turnkey basis with planned readiness for occupancy at the end of 2027.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
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Oreda and tectrex expand strategic partnership – Oreda Managing Director Dr. Daniel Landgraf also becomes a member of the Management Board at tectrex

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

by Oreda GmbH
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v.l.n.r. Wolfgang Roeck, Geschäftsführer und Gesellschafter, Oliver Vogt, Geschäftsführer und Gesellschafter, Dr. Tim Malonn, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung (Quelle WÖHR + BAUER GmbH)
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The Wöhr and Roeck families strategically position the group of companies for the future

WÖHR + BAUER is realigning its strategy and expanding its service development and residential areas. At the same time, the Wöhr and Roeck families are holding a 2 percent stake in the company, long-time managing director Oliver Vogt. Projects in Berlin and Augsburg underline the course.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
Dynamics
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Andreas Baumann takes over as Head of Private Real Estate at Rohrer Immobilien

Andreas Baumann has been Head of Private Real Estate at Rohrer Immobilien since 1 July. He has over 25 years of experience in the sale of new and existing properties and is a trained mediator. He is to further develop the area professionally and personnel-wise.

by Rohrer Immobilien
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Die Founder der vierten Kohorte von AtechX; Bildcredit: Pavel Slobodnychenko
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Aroundtown continues to advance innovation: AtechX launches fourth cohort with eleven international start-ups

AtechX, Aroundtown’s innovation and venture platform, is launching its fourth cohort of eleven international start-ups. The focus is on solutions for energy efficiency, operation and portfolio development; Testing and scaling are carried out in the Aroundtown and partner network.

by Aroundtown
Dynamics
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STADT UND LAND publishes Annual Report 2025

STADT UND LAND publishes the 2025 Annual Report. The Group achieved a net profit of 24.2 million euros, completed 529 new apartments and invested in modernisation, climate protection and neighbourhood work. A stable development is expected for 2026.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
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Lanthanum Safe Sky becomes NOLITE

Lanthanum Safe Sky will operate under the NOLITE brand with a new corporate identity from July 15, 2026. The company is bundling technology, operations and service and is introducing a new management team. NOLITE integrates BNK technology and expands its ADLS, offshore and OEM offerings.

by NOLITE
Dynamics
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CUBION strengthens investment team with Stefan Mellies

CUBION Immobilien AG is strengthening its investment team: Stefan Mellies will move from Savills to CUBION on 1 January 2027. The long-standing Director Investment brings extensive market experience and a strong network and is expected to expand the activities in a responsible position.

by CUBION Immobilien AG
Dynamics
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Avison Young strengthens German organization: Tobias Scheutzow becomes Finance Director Germany

Avison Young has appointed Tobias Scheutzow as Finance Director Germany as of July 1, strengthening his German organization. The financial expert with over 30 years of experience succeeds Steffen Schürer and will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all financial topics in Germany.

by Avison Young
Dynamics
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IPH Group to lease 47,000 square metres of retail space in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the IPH Group leased 47,000 m² of retail space and concluded 154 leases, around 60% of which were extensions – 26% more than in 2025. Frequencies and revenues stable.

by IPH Gruppe
Dynamics
Martin Riedißer, neuer Sonderbeauftragter für Süddeutschland bei der DSK. Bildquelle: DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
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Martin Riedißer joins DSK and becomes Special Representative for Southern Germany

With today’s effect, Martin Riedißer strengthens the DSK as Special Representative for Southern Germany. The former Managing Director of LBBW Immobilien Kommunalentwicklung brings over 30 years of experience to the table. DSK wants to strategically expand its position in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

by DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
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PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets

PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets and completes the first roll-out phase. The company manages around 300 logistics properties with over 6 million m² and continues to drive the development pipeline forward with more than 100 employees.

by PROXITY
Dynamics
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Aigner Immobilien on course for a record: Strong half-year results for 2026

Aigner Immobilien reports strong figures for the first half of 2026: transactions +32%, turnover +8%, 13% more viewing appointments. Managing Directors Thomas Aigner and Jenny Steinbeiß see the Munich market stabilized and are optimistic about the traditionally stronger second half of the year.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
Dynamics
Shu Watanabe, neuer Head of Japan bei Savills Investment Management. Bildquelle: Savills Investment Management
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Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan

Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan. He will take up the position on September 1 and brings over 26 years of experience in Japanese real estate; prior to that, he headed Nuveen’s Japan business. Savills IM sees strong growth opportunities in the market.

by Savills Investment Management
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Marion Knief becomes Head of Marketing Germany at Newmark

Newmark appoints Marion Knief as Head of Marketing Germany. The experienced marketing expert brings over 25 years of experience and is expected to strengthen the brand strategy in Germany. Previously, she led the business marketing team at JLL.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
Dynamics
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Other leading industry partners strengthen Realyze Ventures as a central platform for industry transformation

Realyze Ventures has completed another closing and is gaining additional industry partners and family offices with WISAG and The Bau Ventures. The fund is thus strengthening its sector-driven investor ecosystem and accelerating the scaling of startups across construction, real estate and energy.

by Realyze Ventures
DynamicsPrivate Equity
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GARBE and Futury promote technology and financial innovations for the real estate industry

At the GARBE Thought Leader Conference 2026, the first scholarship holders of the “Futury Thought Leader Fellowships powered by GARBE” were awarded: the team reperks and Christoph Ehler. They will receive 10,000 euros, a twelve-month executive mentoring and access to the Futury ecosystem.

by GARBE
Dynamics

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Summer “heat lulls” – high cooling demand with weak wind power – cause electricity prices to fluctuate sharply in the evening, from negative lunch prices to over €500/MWh. Battery storage systems bring the necessary flexibility to the electricity system.
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Danger for the industrial location: Alterric warns against full braking in wind power expansion

Alterric warns: Delayed EEG 2027 reform and a grid connection package with redispatch reservation without compensation jeopardize new wind projects and the energy supply of industry. Calls are being made for rapid network expansion, more tenders in the south and tightened up CfDs.
by Alterric GmbH
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Müller Radack Schultz on the Building Modernization Act: New Cost Rules for Landlords and Tenants

by Müller Radack Schultz
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Building Modernization Act: Which heating will still be allowed in the future?

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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NAI apollo: Logistics space market in the Rhine-Main region with increase in take-up in mid-2026

NAI apollo reports take-up of 132,800 sqm for the Rhine-Main logistics space market in Q2 2026; 226,100 sqm in the first half of the year (+7% compared to the previous year). Large areas >10,000 sqm make up around 53%, the share of new construction is 11%. Demand high, outlook restrained due to the economy and risks.
by NAI apollo
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German industrial and logistics real estate market proves robust in the first half of 2026

by CBRE
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Cost inefficiency in the Big 7: This is how much commercial vacancies cost in Germany’s metropolises

by ebuero
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Healthcare investment market with best half-year results since 2022

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports €1.6 billion in the German healthcare investment market for H1 2026 – the best half-year since 2022. Portfolios accounted for 84%, foreign investors accounted for 87%. Prime yield 5.20%. Outlook: Annual volume of €2.5–3.0 billion realistic.
by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

by Fraunhofer IEG
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Clean power: A market in transition

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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The best energy-saving measures for your home – from quick amortization to costly and long-term

Aroundhome compares renovation measures in the home according to costs, savings, amortization and possible increase in value. Result: Order is decisive; first reduce losses, then modernize the heating system. Insulation pays off faster, windows rarely, heat pumps in the long term.
by Aroundhome
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Capcora and suena energy publish white paper on financing battery storage projects

by Capcora GmbH
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DAVE: Germany responds to heat waves with air conditioning instead of strategies for heat-resilient buildings and cities

by Deutsche Anlage-Immobilien Verbund (DAVE)
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Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

What do the next 12 months have in store for private markets? That’s the question our panel aims to answer on this week’s podcast.

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Webinar: InfraGrowth: What’s driving Europe’s infrastructure transition?

Senior portfolio managers from L&G and NTR recently sat down for an IPE-led webinar to discuss the key drivers behind Europe’s transformative infrastructure journey.

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Deutsche Büromärkte leben von der individuellen DNA der jeweiligen Stadt. Oft unterscheiden sich Nutzer- und damit auch Nachfragestrukturen stark voneinander.

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Igneo extends its exposure to the waste sector with the acquisition of the 170 year old B+T Group

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BNPPRE meets CyrusOne: Data Center und ihre Rolle im digitalen Wandel

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encosa secures EUR 25 million in total financing for scaling up commercially and industrially used battery storage systems

encosa secures EUR 25 million to scale commercial and industrial battery storage systems. The equity round is led by Realyze Ventures; in addition, scalable debt financing is available. Funds flow into the team, projects and technology platform.
by Realyze Ventures
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UK VC funding value surges 142% YoY in January–May 2026, reveals GlobalData

by GlobalData
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Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

by Ypsilon Group
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Not All Private Credit Is Equal: The Structural Case for Real Estate Debt

Recent stress in private credit exposed the cost of opaque collateral and concentrated risk but was largely confined to corporate lending rather than private credit as a whole. With ~EUR 617bn of European CRE loans maturing in 2026-2028 and Basel IV driving bank retrenchment, it offers a core fixed-income allocation.
by Dennis Davidoff | Prime Capital AG
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Study reveals disciplined infrastructure lenders focus on project finance and mezzanine

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

by CBRE
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