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Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months. The reasons are difficult exit markets and longer holding periods; GPs use the vehicles to provide liquidity to LPs and leverage value potential. Institutional investors are showing strong interest, some with thematic funds.

by Ypsilon Group
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Statement on the Real Estate Arena 2026 / Frederic Engelmann, CFO of HT Group

Frederic Engelmann (HT Group) reports a slight improvement in the mood at the Real Estate Arena in Hanover: more willingness to cooperate and harmonized calculation bases. The focus: faster permits, less bureaucracy, simpler housing regulations; new projects from H2 and 2027.
by HT Group
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“For institutional real estate investors, this means that financing costs remain at an elevated level and investment decisions must continue to be made very selectively.”

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH
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“The upward trend in prices is gaining in breadth and is unlikely to have a temporary effect.”

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
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Avison Young Outlook H2 2026: The real estate market will be slowed down, but the recovery will not be completely slowed down

Avison Young sees a slowed but sustained recovery of the German real estate markets in the H2 2026 outlook: The Iran conflict and higher interest rates are dampening activity and prices. User markets remain cautious; Financing is sometimes reaching its limits. A complete stalling of the recovery is not expected.
by Avison Young
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JLL: Deficit in housing construction is higher than previously assumed

by JLL
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“Trust instead of general suspicion”: IVD calls for ownership offensive and change of course in housing policy

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
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New AI Hub opens in Amsterdam: 4,500 m² of office space leased at The Stack

HighBrook and Aroundtown are leasing 4,500 m² in the Amsterdam office building The Stack to the new AI hub The Stack. The opening is planned for September 2026 in Oostenburg; by 2029, the hub is expected to grow to 12,000 m². Backed by Techleap and €>10 million in private capital.

by Aroundtown
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Fraport AG leases around 6,000 square meters of office space in Frankfurt’s “THE SQUAIRE”

Fraport AG is leasing around 6,000 m² of office space in Frankfurt’s THE SQUAIRE. The areas on levels 08 and 09 are used by the airport operator’s ZIM area. Sonar Real Estate emphasizes the location’s qualities.

by Sonar Real Estate
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Quantum acquires 46 apartments in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen

Quantum has acquired the Bernhards Have residential complex in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, with 46 units and around 4,550 m² of rental space. The property, which was completed in 2021, was purchased as part of a share deal; the price was not disclosed. The sellers were two private individuals.

by Quantum AG
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Unterföhring / Copyright: Sky Deutschland
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Sky Deutschland extends lease for 30,000 m² at its headquarters in Unterföhring

Sky Deutschland is extending the existing lease for its 30,000 m² headquarters in Unterföhring by ten years ahead of schedule. Silverton was responsible for asset management and restructuring, Savills advised the tenant and examined alternative locations.

by Silverton Group
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J.P. Morgan fund enters joint venture for Fressnapf logistics centre in Nörvenich

A fund from J.P. Morgan Asset Management is investing in the Fressnapf logistics centre in Nörvenich. Partners are COMPLEMUS Real Estate and Indigo Invest. The 72,000 m², DGNB Platinum-certified centre with a 6 MW solar system has served as an e-commerce hub since mid-2025.

by J.P. Morgan Asset Management
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Union Investment sells retail property in New York

Union Investment and Nuveen Real Estate have sold the 1511 Third Avenue retail property in Manhattan to Stockbridge. Financial details remain confidential; the fully let property (1,625 square metres) is leased to Gap and Equinox, among others.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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Darmstadt: aam2core expands office lease to law firm MOOG to a total of 3,400 square meters and extends lease on a long-term basis

aam2core and the law firm MOOG extend the long-term lease in Darmstadt and expand the space to a total of 3,400 m². From February 2029, 350 m² and six parking spaces will be added; MOOG will become the sole tenant, which should strengthen predictability and cash flow.

by aam2core Holding AG
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AVENTOS Group wins spa provider Wellnest as tenant of 2,600 m² in Nuremberg’s PAOLO

The AVENTOS Group is leasing around 2,600 m² of the PAOLO commercial area in Nuremberg to the spa provider Wellnest. The opening of the private spa concept is planned for 2027; the occupancy rate at PAOLO is thus over 90 percent. terraneo mediated, Greenberg Traurig provided legal advice.

by AVENTOS Group
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Successful letting in Darmstadt – Real I.S. wins three new tenants for “ZENTRALBÜRO”

Real I.S. leases around 1,300 m² in the “ZENTRALBÜRO” in Darmstadt to FERCHAU, Hydro-Ingenieure and ZIV. The tenant-specific expansion is underway; Move-ins from July or December 2026. Further areas are available.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
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Bürohaus Nürnberg (Quelle: HIH Invest)
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HIH Invest sells office property in Nuremberg to TETRIS Grundbesitz AG

HIH Invest has sold an office building at Schweinauer Hauptstraße 80 in Nuremberg to TETRIS Grundbesitz AG as part of an asset deal. The approximately 4,900 m² property with 88 parking spaces is almost fully let; WALT for about five years. The purchase price remained confidential.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
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CBRE mediates in the sale of commercial property in Hilden to Rheinische Grundbesitz AG

CBRE brokered the sale of an approx. 31,800 m² commercial property in Hilden to Rheinische Grundbesitz AG; The seller was Vion Hilden GmbH. A development with around 16,000 m² of rental space (of which approx. 13,000 m² is a hall) is planned, construction will start in mid-2027.

by CBRE
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Strenger successfully starts the sale of its second Berlin project with STRATEGIS in Pankow

STRATEGIS AG has started the distribution of the Pankower Hofgarten 2 project in Berlin-Französisch Buchholz. The developer is the Strenger Group; 20 terraced houses in KfW 40 QNG timber construction are planned. Ten houses have been reserved; Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2027.

by STRATEGIS AG
Strenger
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JLL: MAN is leasing around 18,000 m² in the industrial park in Günzburg

MAN Truck & Bus is leasing around 18,000 m² in the “Link” industrial and commercial park in Günzburg; of which 15,200 m² is a warehouse, supplemented by mezzanine and office space. JLL brokered the degree; the 49,700 m² site held by Frasers Property Industrial is around 40% let, with DGNB platinum targeted.

by JLL
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HB Reavis Achieves Further Leasing Success at Space House Following Acquisition of Asset Management

HB Reavis reports further letting successes in London’s Space House: 5,640 m² of office space has been newly let, with a further 415 m² nearing completion. Since QuadReal commissioned the space at the end of 2025, around 45% of the space has now been rented or reserved.

by HB Reavis
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pbb issues EUR 45 million loan for Data Center near Hamburg

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) is providing EUR 45 million for the development and maintenance of the “dataR” data center in Rellingen near Hamburg. The project aims for 2,450 sqm of whitespace and 5 MW of IT power. pbb acts as arranger and sole lender.

by pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
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7R signs its first lease transaction in the Czech Republic / GXO leases the entire 7R Park Lavičky – 26 000 sqm

7R has signed a long-term lease agreement with GXO in the Czech Republic for around 26,000 sqm in 7R Park Lavičky. GXO is setting up a state-of-the-art 3PL logistics centre for L’Oréal there on the D1 between Brno and Prague; the area is being created together with WOOD & Company.

by 7R
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7R and EQT Real Estate complete first joint development project in the Czech Republic – EQT Park Prague North receives occupancy permit

7R has completed its first development project in the Czech Republic: EQT Park Prague North in Lužec nad Vltavou on the D8. The park comprises 56,500 sqm of logistics and light industrial space and is held by EQT Exeter Europe Logistics Value Fund IV. 7R Czechia was responsible for the approval and construction and supports the leasing.

by 7R
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Red Square develops an apartment building in Berlin-Wilmersdorf and wins FU.Life Group as operator

Red Square is developing an apartment building with 142 fully furnished units in Berlin-Wilmersdorf; Approval has been obtained, construction has begun. The FU.Life Group will operate under the FU brand. LIFE with 20-year lease. Lobby, café/bar and coworking spaces are planned.

by Red Square
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Unterzeichnung der strategischen Partnerschaft. V.l.n.r.: Karin Barthelmes-Wehr (ICG), Harald Steiner (REB), Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS (ICG). Bild: ICG
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New industry benchmark: ICG and REB make leadership quality in the real estate industry measurable for the first time

ICG and the Real Estate Brand Institute will enter into a strategic partnership on June 17, 2026, and develop the Governance & Leadership Index (GLI), which makes leadership quality measurable. A pilot with Drees & Sommer, GSK Stockmann and Tattersall Lorenz takes off; Integration into ICG formats will follow.

by ICG
CooperationsReal Estate
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J.P. Morgan fund enters joint venture for Fressnapf logistics centre in Nörvenich

A fund from J.P. Morgan Asset Management is investing in the Fressnapf logistics centre in Nörvenich. Partners are COMPLEMUS Real Estate and Indigo Invest. The 72,000 m², DGNB Platinum-certified centre with a 6 MW solar system has served as an e-commerce hub since mid-2025.

by J.P. Morgan Asset Management
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
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GARBE and Berkeley Investments Form Strategic Joint Venture to Expand into U.S. Real Estate Markets

GARBE and Berkeley Investments establish a strategic joint venture to expand into the U.S. markets with a focus on industry, logistics, residential and life sciences, initially in Boston. The partnership builds on over 20 years of cooperation and combines complementary strengths.

by GARBE
Berkeley Investments
CooperationsDynamics
ATechX powered by Aroundtown; Bildrechte/Image rights: Aroundtown SA
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ATechX Reaches Approximately €400 Billion Asset Base and €1.5 Billion Venture Funding – Apleona and Zacua Ventures Expand Global Partner Network

ATechX has achieved an asset base of over €400 billion and venture funding of over €1.5 billion with its international partner network. Apleona and Zacua Ventures are joining as new partners. The platform is preparing the fourth cohort.

by ATechX
CooperationsDynamics
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Two prime Caribbean markets join the Chestertons Global network

Chestertons Global is expanding its network in the Caribbean through partnerships with Bellegarde Estates (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and MOD Realty Ltd (Cayman Islands). Both brands will remain locally managed. The markets are characterized by low availability and high international demand.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsDynamicsReal Estate
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Ypsilon supports Jamestown in the implementation of the European regulation DORA

Ypsilon supports Jamestown in the implementation of the EU regulation DORA. The mandate includes gap analysis, training and the further development of governance, documentation and reporting processes. DORA has been in force since 2025 and affects numerous financial companies.

by Ypsilon Group
Jamestown US-Immobilien GmbH
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General contractor found for the “Holzmarkt 51” district: PORR Hochbau Ost takes over the operational management of the district development

Berlinovo and Berliner Bäder-Betriebe have commissioned PORR Hochbau Ost as the general contractor for the “Holzmarkt 51” district. Start of construction Q3/2026 with dismantling of the old swimming pool, completion by the beginning of 2030. Planned: indoor swimming pool, approx. 375 apartments, 4,600 m² offices, 1,500 m² retail.

by berlinovo
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Ypsilon advises private equity investor T2Y Capital

The Ypsilon Group is advising the Munich-based private equity investor T2Y Capital on its first generation of funds. T2Y Fund I is structured as a special AIF, had its first closing in 2025 and is supported in accounting, tax, compliance and administration.

by Ypsilon Group
CooperationsPrivate Equity
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Abama Luxury Residences and Engel & Völkers France: an exclusive partnership for French investors

Abama Luxury Residences (Abama Resort Tenerife) enters into a strategic partnership with Engel & Völkers France. The real estate agency becomes the exclusive distributor of Abama real estate in France. The project targets French investors; Launch scheduled for May 2026.

by Abama Luxury Residences
Engel & Völkers France | Engel & Völkers France
CooperationsCooperationsUnkategorisiertReal Estate
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Wohnen im Eigentum and BfW – Bank für Wohnungswirtschaft AG start cooperation

Wohnen im Eigentum (WiE) cooperates with the BfW – Bank für Wohnungswirtschaft to make it easier for self-managed homeowners’ associations to open an account. WiE members receive the clearing account free of charge for three months; Fixed or call money accounts for reserves are free of charge.

by ASSETPHYSICS
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Staytoo Living opens first Staytoo house in Munich

Staytoo Living is taking over a property formerly used as a hotel in Munich by management contract and will open its first Staytoo hotel there on October 15, 2026. 197 fully furnished studios and shared rooms are planned; Rents from 980 euros. It is the brand’s seventh location in Germany.

by Staytoo Living GmbH
CooperationsDevelopments
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After handing over the keys from Peakside to operator Taj: Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt reopened on June 1

After two years of renovation, Peakside has handed over the keys to the former Grandhotel Hessischer Hof to IHCL/Taj. The house was reopened on 1 June 2026 as the Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt. It is the first Taj luxury hotel in continental Europe.

by Peakside Capital
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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INDUSTRIA mandated as property manager of 90 rental apartments in Frankfurt’s One Forty West tower

Commerz Real commissions INDUSTRIA with the property management of 90 rental apartments (8,541 sqm) in Frankfurt’s One Forty West tower. The mandate includes commercial and technical management; the building is part of the hausInvest portfolio.

by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
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Chestertons Global announces European network expansion with Marbella launch

Chestertons Global has expanded its European network with a location in Marbella. Together with the Spanish Miclijor Group, the Marbella Club Hotel office serves the Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona markets; The managing director is Jorden Meirsman.

by Chestertons Global
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Higashi Izu Furusato wind power plant starts commercial operation

wpd commissioned its first Japanese onshore wind project, the Higashi Izu Furusato wind farm (Shizuoka Prefecture), on 1 June 2026 on schedule. The 7.48 MW park with three Enercon turbines supplies green electricity to Nomura Real Estate for the new Tokyo headquarters via CPPA via NFPS.

by wpd GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
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7R and EQT Real Estate complete first joint development project in the Czech Republic – EQT Park Prague North receives occupancy permit

7R has completed its first development project in the Czech Republic: EQT Park Prague North in Lužec nad Vltavou on the D8. The park comprises 56,500 sqm of logistics and light industrial space and is held by EQT Exeter Europe Logistics Value Fund IV. 7R Czechia was responsible for the approval and construction and supports the leasing.

by 7R
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Red Square develops an apartment building in Berlin-Wilmersdorf and wins FU.Life Group as operator

Red Square is developing an apartment building with 142 fully furnished units in Berlin-Wilmersdorf; Approval has been obtained, construction has begun. The FU.Life Group will operate under the FU brand. LIFE with 20-year lease. Lobby, café/bar and coworking spaces are planned.

by Red Square
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Good Mobility Council: Tishman Speyer focuses on optimal mobility experience on Berlin’s Spree – Platinum and Gold for LXK and ELEMENTS

Tishman Speyer has two Berlin office projects pre-certified by the Good Mobility Council. The LXK campus receives Pre-Certified Good Mobility in Platinum, Elements in Berlin-Mitte Gold. Both rely on strong bicycle and public transport infrastructure and support Berlin’s mobility turnaround.

by Tishman Speyer
CasesDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Energy with a signal effect: The world’s largest solar system on the stadium roof brings first successes for Borussia Dortmund

Six months after commissioning, the world’s largest PV system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK is showing its first successes. More than 4 GWh of electricity per year and around 1,700 t of CO₂ savings are planned. Developed by RWE, with modules from JA, the project sets standards for sustainable stadium energy.

by JA Solar
DevelopmentsEnergy
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Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate focuses on revitalisation instead of demolition for the Arabellahaus

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate is revitalizing Munich’s Arabellahaus instead of demolishing it. Among other things, public roof areas, a passage to Rosenkavalierplatz and additional living space are planned. The construction phase is scheduled from spring 2030 to the end of 2034.

by Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate
DevelopmentsReal Estate
MOANOVA. Visualisierung: ALAS Alarcon Linde Architects
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Laying of the foundation stone for “MOANOVA” in Berlin-Moabit

Königstadt will lay the foundation stone for the MOANOVA residential and health centre in Berlin-Moabit on 25 June. A medical center with eleven practices, pharmacy, medical supply store, 19 apartments, commercial and student shared flats are planned around a 1,000 m² courtyard. Construction time approx. 20 months, completion at the beginning of 2028.

by Königstadt Gesellschaft für Grundstücke und Industrie mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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7R to deliver modern distribution centre for Pepco near Gdańsk

7R is developing a modern logistics centre for Pepco in Barniewice near Gdansk. Pepco Polska is leasing 51,000 sqm of warehouse and office space under a long-term contract. Around 250 additional employees are to be hired in the coming months.

by 7R
DevelopmentsReal Estate
BU: v.l.n.r. Gottfried Hack (Ortsbürgermeister Scheid), Heinrich Lohmann (Geschäftsführer MLK), Monika Seifen (Vorständin eegon), Martin Pütz (Vorstand eegon) und Kevin Schröder (Leiter Regionalbüro MLK Gruppe) eröffnen den Windpark mit dem symbolischen Startknopf. © MLK | Felix Bullik
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Opening of the repowered Scheid wind farm: MLK Group and eegon celebrate together with local citizens

MLK Group and the eegon Eifel Energy Cooperative opened the repowered Scheid wind farm in the Volcanic Eifel region on 10 June. Two Nordex N163 turbines in the 7 MW class are connected to the grid, with an output of 14 MW. The focus is on citizen participation; further expansion is planned.

by MLK Gruppe
DevelopmentsDynamicsEnergy
Bildunterschrift: Die heutige Grundsteinlegung in Leipzig: v.l.n.r.: Thomas Dienberg, Bürgermeister und Beigeordneter für Stadtentwicklung und Bau, Bastian Humbach, Geschäftsführer HAMBURG TEAM Projektentwicklung, Robert Bölcskei, Niederlassungsleiter Leipzig-Halle bei GOLDBECK, Pedro Manuel De Sousa Machado, Geschäftsführer HAMBURG TEAM Investment Management (Bildquelle: HAMBURG TEAM)
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HAMBURG TEAM and Goldbeck celebrate laying of the foundation stone for construction site 5 in Leipzig’s Löwitz Quartier

HAMBURG TEAM and Goldbeck have celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for construction site 5 “LEO & LEA” in Leipzig’s Löwitz Quartier. 179 apartments and an underground car park are planned; 70 units are publicly funded. Shell construction until January 2027, energy standard KfW 40-QNG.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
GOLDBECK GmbH
DevelopmentsDynamics
Visualisierung der compassio Seniorenresidenz in Bremen-Grohn, Draufsicht. Bildquelle: Imagineering3d, Christina Tölle
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Cureus builds compassio retirement home with 95 care places in Bremen-Grohn

Cureus is starting the construction of a new compassio retirement home in Bremen-Grohn with 95 single rooms for care. Completion is scheduled for early 2028; the QNG-certified KfW Efficiency House will create around 80 jobs, and the care apartments are to be sold in part-ownership via Pecuria.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsInfrastructure
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CBRE mediates in the sale of commercial property in Hilden to Rheinische Grundbesitz AG

CBRE brokered the sale of an approx. 31,800 m² commercial property in Hilden to Rheinische Grundbesitz AG; The seller was Vion Hilden GmbH. A development with around 16,000 m² of rental space (of which approx. 13,000 m² is a hall) is planned, construction will start in mid-2027.

by CBRE
DealsDevelopments
v.l.n.r. : Klaus Heldwein, Geschäftsführer HAMBURG TEAM Projektentwicklung; Holger Fieseler, Geschäftsführer OTTO WULFF; Christoph Brzezinski, Stellvertretender Bezirksbürgermeister und Bezirksstadtrat für Stadtentwicklung Berlin; Tim Obermann, Bereichsleiter Projektentwicklung Berlin & Leipzig OTTO WULFF; drei Mitarbeitende der ausführenden Bauunternehmen; Christian Gaebler, Senator für Stadtentwicklung Bauen und Wohnen Berlin; Hannes Meisehen, Architekt / Büroleitung Berlin bei KSP ENGEL
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Topping-out ceremony for HEY Charlottenburg in Berlin

HAMBURG TEAM and OTTO WULFF celebrated the topping-out ceremony for HEY Charlottenburg on Berlin’s Mierendorff Island. By mid-2027, 337 apartments, a daycare center, common areas and two courtyards will be built. The quarter complies with KfW-55-NH with PV, heat pumps and green roofs.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
OTTO WULFF
DevelopmentsDynamicsReal Estate
Visualisierung Aussenansicht 1
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Strenger successfully starts the sale of its second Berlin project with STRATEGIS in Pankow

STRATEGIS AG has started the distribution of the Pankower Hofgarten 2 project in Berlin-Französisch Buchholz. The developer is the Strenger Group; 20 terraced houses in KfW 40 QNG timber construction are planned. Ten houses have been reserved; Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2027.

by STRATEGIS AG
Strenger
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Bastide Vogelperspektive (Quelle: PANDION AG)
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PANDION starts sales for residential project in Asperg

PANDION AG starts sales for the PANDION BASTIDE residential project in Asperg near Ludwigsburg. 250 apartments are planned; in the first construction phase, 65 condominiums with 42–120 m². EH40 standard with QNG as well as PV and heat pump; tax incentives increase attractiveness for investors.

by PANDION AG
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Frankfurt, Bleichstraße 64; Bildrechte/Image rights: ISA GmbH
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Aroundtown pushes ahead with the conversion of office properties in European cities – “Serviced apartments are an important building block”

Aroundtown is driving forward the conversion of office properties in European cities and is increasingly focusing on serviced apartments. Numerous projects in Berlin, Frankfurt, Dortmund and Athens are planned or under construction, with completions between 2026 and 2028.

by Aroundtown
DevelopmentsDynamicsReal Estate

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So gelingt die Energiewende: Sonne, Wind, Speicher und Netze sichern eine klimaneutrale Zukunft. © DKB / David Hasse
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4:energy celebrates its fifth anniversary and takes over two wind farms with 46 MW as well as the electrical planning of 2,000 e-charging points

4:energy celebrates five years and continues to grow: The company manages over 500 MW of solar parks, plans 2,000 charging points and expands its commercial operations by two wind farms (28 MW, 18 MW) at the turn of the year 2026. Certifications according to ISO 9001/27001 and KRITIS support growth.

by 4:energy O&M GmbH
DynamicsEnergy
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CapMan Real Estate achieves first closing for Nordic Real Estate IV

CapMan Real Estate announces the first closing of CapMan Nordic Real Estate IV. The Luxembourg-based value-add fund focuses on residential real estate and essential public services in Nordic metropolises and is aiming for 750 million euros in equity.

by CapMan Real Estate
Dynamics
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Savills strengthens its office agency team at the Frankfurt office

On 1 July 2026, Dennis Arnold will take over as Associate Director of Savills’ Frankfurt office agency team. He will be joined by Julian Conzen (Associate) and Lukas Battel (Senior Consultant) from JLL. The aim is to expand office leasing and market presence in Frankfurt.

by Savills
Dynamics
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IVD presents new cooperation platform: More choice, greater reach, no wastage

At the German Real Estate Day in Erfurt, the IVD is launching the Smart Deal System (SDS) for joint transactions among brokers. The B2B platform connects offers with search profiles, increases reach and accelerates sales. IVD calls on members to actively participate.

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
DynamicsReal Estate
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SORAVIA strengthens hospitality expertise in the DACH region: A-ROSA acquires Caro&Selig am Tegernsee

On 1 September 2026, DSR Hotel Holding will take over the operation of the premium hotel Caro & Selig on Lake Tegernsee with its A-ROSA brand. Opened in 2023, the LEED Gold-certified hotel with 123 rooms strengthens SORAVIA’s hospitality expertise in the DACH region.

by SORAVIA
DynamicsReal Estate
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Scope confirms strong rating of KGAL immoSUBSTANZ

Scope has confirmed the a- rating for the open-ended real estate fund KGAL immoSUBSTANZ. The decisive factors include an annual yield of 3.0% p.a. (30.04.2026), an occupancy rate of 99.4% and improved portfolio qualities. In 2026, the investment strategy will remain defensive.

by KGAL
DynamicsReal Estate
v.l.n.r.: Simone Ulmer, Annette Kröger, Paul Jörg Feldhoff. Bildquelle: Feldhoff & Cie. GmbH
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Annette Kröger is Manager of the Year 2026 in the real estate industry

At the Real Estate Summit WOMEN in Frankfurt am Main, Annette Kröger, CEO Europe at PIMCO Prime Real Estate, was named “Manager of the Year 2026” on June 16, 2026. The prize, awarded by Feldhoff & Cie. and immobilienmanager, honours outstanding leadership achievements.

by Feldhoff & Cie.
Dynamics
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Savills plc announces leadership change at Savills Investment Management and appoints interim CEO and Head of Client Capital

Savills plc announces a leadership change at Savills Investment Management: CEO Alex Jeffrey will step down from his duties at the end of June 2026 and become a Senior Advisor. From July 1, 2026, Michael Neal will take over as interim CEO; Alex Griffiths will start as Head of Client Capital in September.

by Savills
Dynamics
Équipe Engel & Völkers Bordeaux ©Benjamin Guénault
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Engel & Völkers sets up in Bordeaux under the management of Valéria Plaisance

Engel & Völkers continues its expansion in France with a new agency in Bordeaux, headed by Valéria Plaisance. The group targets a prestigious market in high demand, including the Arcachon Bay and vineyards, attracting investors and high-end customers.

by Engel & Völkers France | Engel & Völkers France
Dynamics
BU: v.l.n.r. Gottfried Hack (Ortsbürgermeister Scheid), Heinrich Lohmann (Geschäftsführer MLK), Monika Seifen (Vorständin eegon), Martin Pütz (Vorstand eegon) und Kevin Schröder (Leiter Regionalbüro MLK Gruppe) eröffnen den Windpark mit dem symbolischen Startknopf. © MLK | Felix Bullik
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Opening of the repowered Scheid wind farm: MLK Group and eegon celebrate together with local citizens

MLK Group and the eegon Eifel Energy Cooperative opened the repowered Scheid wind farm in the Volcanic Eifel region on 10 June. Two Nordex N163 turbines in the 7 MW class are connected to the grid, with an output of 14 MW. The focus is on citizen participation; further expansion is planned.

by MLK Gruppe
DevelopmentsDynamicsEnergy
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GARBE and Berkeley Investments Form Strategic Joint Venture to Expand into U.S. Real Estate Markets

GARBE and Berkeley Investments establish a strategic joint venture to expand into the U.S. markets with a focus on industry, logistics, residential and life sciences, initially in Boston. The partnership builds on over 20 years of cooperation and combines complementary strengths.

by GARBE
Berkeley Investments
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ULI European Leadership Awards 2026 Recognize Achievements of Ruslan Hajduk, Honoré Achille Simo and Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby to the Real Estate Industry

ULI has presented the European Leadership Awards 2026. Ruslan Hajduk (European Talent Award), Honoré Achille Simo (Trish Barrigan Award for DEI) and Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby (European Leader Award) were honoured.

by Urban Land Institute (ULI)
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Timm Sassen, Martina Schwarz, Michael Zingel und Prof. Dr. Tobias Just bei der Preisverleihung der Greyfield Stiftung für das Intensivstudium Kirchliches Immobilienmanagement.
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Greyfield Foundation honours Martina Schwarz as the best of the year in the intensive course of study in Church Real Estate Management at IREBS

The Greyfield Foundation has awarded Martina Schwarz the best prize of the year in the intensive course of study in Church Real Estate Management at IREBS. The award, presented by board member Timm Sassen, recognizes outstanding achievements and commitment to church real estate.

by Greyfield Stiftung
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ATechX Reaches Approximately €400 Billion Asset Base and €1.5 Billion Venture Funding – Apleona and Zacua Ventures Expand Global Partner Network

ATechX has achieved an asset base of over €400 billion and venture funding of over €1.5 billion with its international partner network. Apleona and Zacua Ventures are joining as new partners. The platform is preparing the fourth cohort.

by ATechX
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Bildunterschrift: Die heutige Grundsteinlegung in Leipzig: v.l.n.r.: Thomas Dienberg, Bürgermeister und Beigeordneter für Stadtentwicklung und Bau, Bastian Humbach, Geschäftsführer HAMBURG TEAM Projektentwicklung, Robert Bölcskei, Niederlassungsleiter Leipzig-Halle bei GOLDBECK, Pedro Manuel De Sousa Machado, Geschäftsführer HAMBURG TEAM Investment Management (Bildquelle: HAMBURG TEAM)
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HAMBURG TEAM and Goldbeck celebrate laying of the foundation stone for construction site 5 in Leipzig’s Löwitz Quartier

HAMBURG TEAM and Goldbeck have celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for construction site 5 “LEO & LEA” in Leipzig’s Löwitz Quartier. 179 apartments and an underground car park are planned; 70 units are publicly funded. Shell construction until January 2027, energy standard KfW 40-QNG.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
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Ehret+Klein AG continues its strategic development. Co-founder Michael Ehret is leaving the operational business of Ehret+Klein AG.

ehret+klein continues to drive forward its transformation: In mid-June, Jörg Schürmann will become CFO and join the Management Board. CEO Sebastian Wasser has extended his contract by three years. Co-founder Michael Ehret will leave the operational business on 15.06.2026 and will remain a shareholder.

by ehret+klein
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As more investors seek exposure to private markets, we examine whether the choice between open- and closed-ended funds matters for performance.
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Ireland’s EU Presidency offers opportunity to strengthen Europe’s hydrogen leadership

Vor Irlands EU-Ratspräsidentschaft ab 1. Juli 2026 diskutierten Vertreter aus Regierung, Forschung und Industrie in Dublin die Rolle von Wasserstoff für Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Energiesicherheit und Klimaziele. Stimmen aus Politik und Branche fordern mehr Forschung, Partnerschaften und Infrastruktur für den Markthochlauf.
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Changes in the Solvency II Directive: Why reporting is becoming an IT issue for fund providers

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Affordable housing is once again the focus of institutional investors

CBRE once again sees affordable housing as an attractive investment option for institutional investors. Public subsidy programs and tax incentives improve profitability. The focus is shifting towards long-term cash flow strategies.
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Trend survey by mrp hotels: Hotel properties remain a sought-after asset class despite challenging market conditions

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Aengevelt: Rent level has no influence on life satisfaction.

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JLL study: By 2030, many data centers will be built in Germany beyond the metropolises

A JLL report shows that Germany’s data center market will grow strongly beyond the metropolises by 2030. Frankfurt remains in the lead, Berlin is growing the most; large-scale decentralised projects are being built in Hamm and Lübbenau, among other places. Market volume could rise to $12.84 billion; Energy is becoming a key factor.
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Global HV switchgear market to expand rapidly through 2030, led by APAC, forecasts GlobalData

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Making the market for reactive power more efficient: Study sees potential for relief in grid charges

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vdp emissions climate records slight losses

The vdp issuance climate declined slightly in June 2026: overall score +11 (previously +17), Pfandbriefe +7 (previously +14), unsecured bank bonds +16 (previously +22). Demand for Pfandbriefe remains high, the outlook is slightly subdued; many expect 10-year Bund yields to be 3.0–3.2%.
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FRiG follows StoFöG – double blow for German funds

Since the beginning of April, the Fund Risk Limitation Act has been taking effect. Together with the StoFöG, which was already passed at the beginning of the year, it makes the German fund location competitive. This pays off especially for private market funds, explains Robert Guzialowski from HANSAINVEST.
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encosa secures EUR 25 million in total financing for scaling up commercially and industrially used battery storage systems

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

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

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Study: Cautious optimism is driving European infrastructure lending

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