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

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

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

To prevent the loss of practical judgement in investment management, the experience of senior experts must be passed on to the next generation in a targeted manner, says Dr Georg Allendorf FRICS – expadBridge Advisors GmbH.
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Agricultural Market Report: Prices for arable land in Germany have risen by around 30 per cent since 2020
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Agricultural Market Report: Prices for arable land in Germany have risen by around 30 per cent since 2020

Colliers’ 2026/2027 Agricultural Market Report shows that since 2020, prices for arable land in Germany have risen by around 30 per cent; in 2024, the average stood at around €40,500 per hectare. Despite a 34 per cent decline in the area traded, the total value of transactions reached a ten-year high of around €3.1 billion in 2024. Lease rents are rising.
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Savills: A lot of activity in the European office property market
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Savills: A lot of activity in the European office property market

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

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SICORE Real Assets acquires its next logistics property – an asset of approximately 24,000 m² near Lyon
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SICORE Real Assets acquires its next logistics property – an asset of approximately 24,000 m² near Lyon

SICORE Real Assets has successfully completed a further logistics property acquisition, purchasing a property of approximately 24,000 m² in Saint-Vulbas, near Lyon, France.

by SICORE Real Assets
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WG: Aroundtown leases around 3,500 sqm office space at Newton House in Utrecht
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WG: Aroundtown leases around 3,500 sqm office space at Newton House in Utrecht

Aroundtown hat zwei langfristige Mietverträge für das Bürogebäude Newton House in Utrecht über zusammen rund 3.500 m² abgeschlossen. Neue Mieter sind AVVR Advocaten Notariaat und ein Pensionsfonds. Zudem ist das Gebäude BREEAM „Very Good“ zertifiziert und ab 2027 „Paris Proof“.

by Aroundtown
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JLL: Tristan Fund sells Berlin commercial property ‘Titania Palast’
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JLL: Tristan Fund sells Berlin commercial property ‘Titania Palast’

The Episo5 fund, advised by Tristan Capital Partners, has sold the Berlin commercial property “Titania Palast” on Schlossstraße to a Berlin-based family office. JLL advised the seller, whilst KauriCAB provided operational support. The fully let property has a Cineplex cinema as its main tenant.

by JLL
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Following successful refurbishment: Union Investment lets 4,481 m² of office space in central Paris
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Following successful refurbishment: Union Investment lets 4,481 m² of office space in central Paris

Union Investment has signed a long-term lease with Cegid NewCo for a refurbished office building in central Paris. The lease covers 4,481 m² of office space, including a courtyard and ancillary facilities. The subsidiary Shine France has been using the premises since October.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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Robert C. Spies brokers retail space to FLOMIO in Bremerhaven
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Robert C. Spies brokers retail space to FLOMIO in Bremerhaven

FLOMIO is leasing around 1,700 m² at the Hanse-Carré in Bremerhaven. The space was brokered by Robert C. Spies; the lease commences on 1 November 2026, with the opening scheduled for mid-November. This is the third outlet for the second-hand concept, which features a café and a children’s area.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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Savills Investment Management sells Spanish logistics portfolio to a European logistics fund
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Savills Investment Management sells Spanish logistics portfolio to a European logistics fund

Savills Investment Management has sold two logistics properties in Zaragoza (Spain) to Atland Investment Management on behalf of the European Logistics Fund 2 as part of an off-market transaction. The properties comprise a total of around 77,500 square metres and are fully let; the price is confidential. Further acquisitions are under consideration.

by Savills Investment Management
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JLL: JLL has brokered the letting of around 3,200 m² of office space at Europlatz in Heidelberg
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JLL: JLL has brokered the letting of around 3,200 m² of office space at Europlatz in Heidelberg

JLL has brokered the letting of around 3,200 m² of office space at Europaplatz in Heidelberg to Becton Dickinson, which is relocating its German headquarters. The move-in is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. The DGNB Gold-certified passive house in the Bahnstadt district is now fully let.

by JLL
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OFB lets 1,100 square metres at BioSquare Leipzig to Dräger
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OFB lets 1,100 square metres at BioSquare Leipzig to Dräger

OFB Projektentwicklung has let approximately 1,100 m² at BioSquare Leipzig to Dräger, with occupancy scheduled to begin in April 2027. This development strengthens Leipzig’s position as a hub for technology and science. The space is intended for modern office, training and technical facilities; the aim is to achieve DGNB Gold certification.

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
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JLL: JLL advises Lidl on a pan-European sale-and-leaseback transaction
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JLL: JLL advises Lidl on a pan-European sale-and-leaseback transaction

JLL has advised Lidl on the sale and leaseback of a portfolio of 24 newly developed supermarkets in France, Italy and Spain to Patrizia. The properties, totalling around 50,000 m², will remain leased to Lidl on a long-term basis.

by JLL
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Union Investment extends lease agreement with Radisson Hotel Group at Manchester Airport
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Union Investment extends lease agreement with Radisson Hotel Group at Manchester Airport

Union Investment and the Radisson Hotel Group have extended the lease for the “Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport” until the end of 2035, with an option to extend until 2045. The 352-room hotel benefits from direct access to the terminal; the airport is expanding and investing GBP 1.3 billion.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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Robert C. Spies brokers retail space for jeweller Cohrs
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Robert C. Spies brokers retail space for jeweller Cohrs

Robert C. Spies has facilitated the letting of a retail space measuring approximately 170 m² in Bremen city centre to jeweller Cohrs. The landlord is Commerz Real; the five-year tenancy agreement commenced on 1 October 2026. The move to Schüsselkorb 12a/14 is scheduled for mid-November 2026.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt
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RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

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

by RQI Immobilien AG
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Heinrich Hoppe expands its leased space at CTPark Bremen to more than 21,000 square metres
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Heinrich Hoppe expands its leased space at CTPark Bremen to more than 21,000 square metres

CTP has let approximately 9,300 square metres at CTPark Bremen to Heinrich Hoppe GmbH Spedition + Logistik. The tenant is thus expanding its space to over 21,000 square metres. The new space comprises 8,100 square metres of warehouse space, 600 square metres of mezzanine and 600 square metres of office space; the site utilises solar panels and a heat pump.

by CTP Deutschland
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CA Immo sells Czech platform
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CA Immo sells Czech platform

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG has today signed the agreement to sell its Czech platform. The transaction is subject to the usual conditions and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
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AM ALPHA fully lets refurbished Malhoa 12 in Lisbon
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AM ALPHA fully lets refurbished Malhoa 12 in Lisbon

AM ALPHA, a global family office for real estate investments, has completed the comprehensive refurbishment of Malhoa 12 in Lisbon and secured Konecta as the building’s sole occupier. The global customer experience and digital services company will occupy the entire approximately 4,900 sqm of office space. The building has already been handed over to Konecta.

by AM ALPHA
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Following repositioning, KGAL has let 2,300 square metres at the WEZ Dortmund to Rusta
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Following repositioning, KGAL has let 2,300 square metres at the WEZ Dortmund to Rusta

KGAL Investment Management has let around 2,300 square metres of retail space at the WEZ Dortmund to the Swedish discounter Rusta. The new lease marks a milestone in the repositioning of 5,000 square metres and raises the rent level; it will be Rusta’s eleventh outlet in Germany.

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

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

by emsys VPP
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AtechX and JM form a partnership for innovation in housing construction
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AtechX and JM form a partnership for innovation in housing construction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by 7R
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ROSA-ALSCHER Group commissions MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM in Munich-Freiham
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ROSA-ALSCHER Group commissions MVGM to provide property management services for the ZAM in Munich-Freiham

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

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

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

by Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia

BNP Paribas Real Estate has formed an alliance with the Ljubljana-based consultancy FORT VEGA, thereby strengthening its European network. The partnership provides advisory services for transactions and commercial property in Slovenia.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Landwind and Light:Guard sign an exclusive BNK framework agreement
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Landwind and Light:Guard sign an exclusive BNK framework agreement

Landwind and Light:Guard have signed an exclusive three-year BNK framework agreement. Around 130 turbines across more than 20 wind farms will be fitted with the system; many of these are new, whilst some are undergoing repowering. The aim is to significantly reduce night-time lighting and increase public acceptance.

by Landwind-Gruppe GmbH
Light:Guard GmbH
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Hanover: BAUM Group commissions Goldbeck Facility Services
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Hanover: BAUM Group commissions Goldbeck Facility Services

The BAUM Group has renewed its contract with Goldbeck Facility Services for the technical facility management of the Riethorst complex in Hanover. Following the change of ownership in early 2026, the service provider, which has been active since 2021, will remain responsible. The complex is fully let.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
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JUWI has secured contracts for the technical operation of six further battery energy storage systems (BESS)
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JUWI has secured contracts for the technical operation of six further battery energy storage systems (BESS)

JUWI has signed contracts with three energy companies for the technical operation, servicing and maintenance of six further battery energy storage projects. The facilities are currently under construction and will come on stream within six months. The portfolio under management is growing to around 700 MWh.

by JUWI GmbH
CooperationsEnergy
Art-Invest Real Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management agree on a strategic partnership for office investments in Germany
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Art-Invest Real Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management agree on a strategic partnership for office investments in Germany

Art-Invest Real Estate will take over the asset management of the Axel Springer Campus in Berlin on behalf of Norges Bank Investment Management with effect from 1 October 2026. Both partners have agreed to a strategic partnership and are planning further joint office investments in German metropolitan regions.

by Art Invest Real Estate
Norges Bank Investment Management
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Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln
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Plans are underway for a hybrid energy site with approx. 38 MW and BESS integration in Hameln

Kinesis and NEDE are planning a hybrid energy site in Hameln-Afferde comprising two wind turbines, two PV arrays and a BESS (totalling approx. 38 MW). The Administrative Committee has approved the drawing up of a project-specific development plan; implementation is expected to take place approximately 30 months after the by-law has been adopted.

by Kinesis Erneuerbare Energien GmbH
NEDE | NEDE GmbH
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aam2core takes over asset management for East German residential portfolio with 3,400 units
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aam2core takes over asset management for East German residential portfolio with 3,400 units

aam2core is taking over the asset management for an eastern German residential portfolio of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG with around 3,400 residential units. The mandate covers 145 properties in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.

by aam2core Holding AG
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Another milestone for the I/D Cologne district: planning permission granted for the largest solid timber office building in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Another milestone for the I/D Cologne district: planning permission granted for the largest solid timber office building in North Rhine-Westphalia

Art-Invest Real Estate and OSMAB have been granted planning permission for the all-timber office building ‘Stellwerk’ in the I/D Cologne district. The seven-storey building offers around 23,000 m² of office and catering space, as well as green courtyards, roof terraces, an underground car park and a solar panel installation.

by Art Invest Real Estate
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OSMAB and ALCARO have completed Log Plaza Colonia 3 in Cologne-Porz and handed over the premises to DACHSER
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OSMAB and ALCARO have completed Log Plaza Colonia 3 in Cologne-Porz and handed over the premises to DACHSER

OSMAB and ALCARO have completed the Log Plaza Colonia 3 logistics project in Cologne-Porz on schedule and handed over the premises to DACHSER. DACHSER is utilising around 23,000 m² for contract logistics and employs up to 60 staff. Plans are in place for Cologne’s largest rooftop solar array, with a capacity of 3.66 MWp.

by OSMAB Holding AG
ALCARO Invest GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Work Palace by INSITU – Press pack and HD images
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Work Palace by INSITU – Press pack and HD images

INSITU has opened the Work Palace at 288 Boulevard Saint-Germain – the flagship location for this new concept. Housed in a building constructed in 1886 by Henri Blondel, the 3,700 m² site offers around 190 workspaces; hospitality, dining and the ‘Cercle 288’ club round off the offering.

by INSITU
DevelopmentsReal Estate
IBA Berlin: AIV proposes ‘City instead of the A104’ as a pilot project
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IBA Berlin: AIV proposes ‘City instead of the A104’ as a pilot project

AIV is submitting its ‘City Instead of the A104’ concept as a pilot project for IBA Berlin 2034–2037. Up to 6,000 flats could be built along the former A104, with a further 800–1,000 at Breitenbachplatz. Plans include the demolition of the flyover, more green spaces and better-connected neighbourhoods.

by Architekten- und Ingenieurverein zu Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (AIV)
DevelopmentsReal Estate
RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt
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RQI Immobilien AG and Westend Bank take over a €50 million residential project in Frankfurt

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

by RQI Immobilien AG
CooperationsDealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Ground-breaking ceremony in Denkendorf – GreenPlaces to build 30 flexible commercial units
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Ground-breaking ceremony in Denkendorf – GreenPlaces to build 30 flexible commercial units

GreenPlaces Deutschland Asset Management has held a ground-breaking ceremony in Denkendorf for 30 modular commercial units. The investment volume amounts to around ten million euros; the two-storey timber-framed units are expected to be ready for occupancy in about a year.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Swisspower Renewables opens the Prösen solar park in Wainsdorf: Trilocation combines wind, solar and storage
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Swisspower Renewables opens the Prösen solar park in Wainsdorf: Trilocation combines wind, solar and storage

Swisspower Renewables opened the Prösen solar farm in Wainsdorf on 15 October 2026. The 14.5 MWp plant generates around 14,900 MWh annually, supplies around 4,200 households and complements the Elsterwerda wind farm; expansion and battery storage are planned.

by Swisspower Renewables
DevelopmentsEnergy
Wolthäuser Höfe – Lindhorst Group sells 15 attractive building plots in the district of Celle
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Wolthäuser Höfe – Lindhorst Group sells 15 attractive building plots in the district of Celle

The Lindhorst Group is launching the sale of 15 building plots in the ‘Wolthäuser Höfe’ area in Wolthausen. Plots ranging from 900 to 1,030 m² are priced from 99,000 euros (110 euros per m²) plus service charges. Suitable for the construction of detached houses in accordance with Local Plan No. 10.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Construction begins on a new housing project on Silbersteinstraße in Neukölln
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Construction begins on a new housing project on Silbersteinstraße in Neukölln

Construction has begun on a housing project at 26 Silbersteinstraße in Berlin-Neukölln. The plans include 51 rental flats (49 of which are subsidised), covering around 3,000 square metres and comprising a mix of one- to four-room flats. STADT UND LAND will take over the property upon completion; KIMAVI is carrying out the construction, with completion scheduled for Q2 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Yareal Polska relocates to new headquarters at LIXA in Warsaw. 750 sqm of modern workspace designed by The Design Group
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Yareal Polska relocates to new headquarters at LIXA in Warsaw. 750 sqm of modern workspace designed by The Design Group

Yareal Polska has relocated its headquarters to LIXA C in Warsaw. The 750 m2 office, designed by The Design Group, combines modern functionality with a cozy atmosphere and is divided into front-of-house and back-of-house areas. Technology discreetly supports day-to-day work.

by Yareal Polska
Developments
Enlight and ENERTRAG lay the foundation stone for the 200 MW Bertikow battery storage project in Germany
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Enlight and ENERTRAG lay the foundation stone for the 200 MW Bertikow battery storage project in Germany

Enlight and ENERTRAG have commenced construction of a 200 MW/840 MWh battery storage facility in Bertikow (Brandenburg). Commissioning is scheduled for Q4 2027, with commercial operation planned for H1 2028. Part of the capacity has been contracted to EDF Trading for a period of seven years, with Entrix optimising the arrangement.

by ENERTRAG SE
DevelopmentsEnergy
The Staycity Group’s “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel is opening at Union Investment’s YVIE Amsterdam
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The Staycity Group’s “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel is opening at Union Investment’s YVIE Amsterdam

Staycity is opening the “Wilde Amsterdam” aparthotel within Union Investment’s YVIE mixed-use development. The property comprises 120 apartments on floors 3 to 10, covering approximately 7,000 m², with a 25-year lease. The launch marks the group’s entry into the Dutch market.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DevelopmentsReal Estate
STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Altglienicke
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STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Altglienicke

STADT UND LAND is building 74 new flats in Berlin-Altglienicke, 67 of which are subsidised. The project developer is the Nova Group, and construction is being carried out by Goldbeck Nordost using a standardised construction method. Construction began on 18 September 2026, with completion scheduled for Q4 2028.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
ALCARO submits planning application for the next phase of Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder)
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ALCARO submits planning application for the next phase of Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder)

In September, ALCARO submitted the planning application for Hall C, covering around 24,000 m², at Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder). 94,000 m² in Hall B have already been let to an international online retailer; further space is available in Halls A and C. Solar panels, heat pumps and charging infrastructure are planned.

by ALCARO Invest GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten
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Joint venture between HIH and Urban Partners lets 19,000 square metres of logistics space in Herten

The joint venture between HIH Invest and Urban Partners has let 19,000 m² of logistics space in Herten on a long-term basis to Goodcang Logistics. The new 36,821 m² building, completed in 2026, was fully let prior to completion; Goodcang will take over a further approx. 18,500 m² in 2031.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf
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Vastint and Hines are developing around 1,700 flats on the site of the former glassmaking district in Düsseldorf

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

by Vastint
Hines
CooperationsDevelopments

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

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

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

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

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar
Dynamics
PASENDIA expands its consultancy business with Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director
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PASENDIA expands its consultancy business with Dr Alexander Seeberg as Managing Director

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

by PASENDIA
Dynamics
Board members of Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG are leaving the company
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Board members of Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG are leaving the company

Board members Prof. Dr Thomas Glatte and Gerald Krebs stepped down from the Rhein-Neckar property group on 13 October 2026. Supervisory Board Chairman Stefan Dallinger will serve as interim CEO, with Thomas Speth as interim CFO; day-to-day operations will continue as normal. Gerhard A. Burkhardt chairs the Supervisory Board.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar
DynamicsReal Estate
The Nordex Group reports strong preliminary results for the third quarter of 2026 and raises its forecast for the EBITDA margin for the full year 2026
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The Nordex Group reports strong preliminary results for the third quarter of 2026 and raises its forecast for the EBITDA margin for the full year 2026

Nordex reports preliminary Q3 2026 results above expectations and raises the EBITDA margin for 2026 to 11.5–12.5 per cent (previously 8.0–11.0 per cent). EBITDA of around €278 million (12.7% margin) and revenue of €2.187 billion are expected. Positive free cash flow in Q4.

by Nordex SE
DynamicsEnergy
KVL Sachverständige strengthens its senior management team: Sonja Kaltenborn is granted power of attorney in Düsseldorf
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KVL Sachverständige strengthens its senior management team: Sonja Kaltenborn is granted power of attorney in Düsseldorf

KVL Sachverständige GmbH is strengthening its Düsseldorf office: with effect from 1 October 2026, Sonja Kaltenborn will take over as office manager and be granted power of attorney. She is tasked with further developing the office both professionally and organisationally and strengthening its position within the KVL Group.

by KVL Sachverständige
Dynamics
CapMan Real Estate is stepping up its focus on German institutional investors and offering access to Nordic property strategies
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CapMan Real Estate is stepping up its focus on German institutional investors and offering access to Nordic property strategies

CapMan Real Estate is placing greater emphasis on German institutional investors and offering access to property strategies in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Over €2 billion of assets under management (AuM) already come from Germany; Philip Khoo has recently joined the team to head up fund investor relations.

by CapMan Real Estate
Dynamics
Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand and aims to reach 25,000 beds by 2031
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Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand and aims to reach 25,000 beds by 2031

Livensa Group is bringing Nido Living and Livensa Living together under a single brand; the Nido brand will be phased out. PBSA will operate as Livensa Living, whilst flexible accommodation options will be marketed as Livensa Studios. The target is to reach 25,000 beds by 2031; at the same time, the group is investing in digital infrastructure, led by Irene Gómez Luque.

by Livensa Group
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Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII
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Maison Honnel: the Terrot Group opens a new 4-star lifestyle hotel at 33 Rue de Surène, Paris VIII

The Terrot Group has announced the opening of Maison Honnel, a new 4-star hotel with 42 rooms and suites, situated at 33 Rue de Surène in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. The hotel opened its doors on 9 September 2026.

by Groupe Terrot
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196+ Forum Munich: protabo wins the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025
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196+ Forum Munich: protabo wins the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025

protabo has won the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2025 at the 196+ forum in Munich. The digital compliance platform for the catering and hospitality sectors impressed both the jury and the audience. Five finalists were selected from 24 entries; the winner’s prizes include a place at the 2027 forum.

by 196+ forum München
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Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING
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Companies have already rented 400 flats from HAVENS LIVING

International Campus reports strong B2B demand: since September 2025, companies have let 400 HAVENS LIVING flats in Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg for their employees. The offering is being expanded; Nora Gehlen has been overseeing corporate partnerships since June 2026.

by International Campus
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Nordex Group’s order intake rises by 29.5 per cent to 2.8 GW in the third quarter of 2026
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Nordex Group’s order intake rises by 29.5 per cent to 2.8 GW in the third quarter of 2026

The Nordex Group recorded order intake of 2.81 GW (+29.5 per cent) in Q3 2026; for the first nine months of 2026, this totalled 7.73 GW (+16.1 per cent). Prices remain stable. The main drivers are Turkey, Germany and the US; CEO José Luis Blanco expects the international share to continue to rise.

by Nordex SE
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Cureus accounts for 20 per cent of the market volume for new residential care facilities
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Cureus accounts for 20 per cent of the market volume for new residential care facilities

Cureus is expanding its market position: in Q3/2026, the property owner commenced four projects comprising 543 care and serviced residential units and completed 115 units. The projects commenced represent around 20 per cent of the market volume. Mechthild Mösenfechtel has been appointed CFO.

by Cureus GmbH
Dynamics
BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia
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BNP Paribas Real Estate strengthens its European presence by forming an alliance with FORT VEGA in Slovenia

BNP Paribas Real Estate has formed an alliance with the Ljubljana-based consultancy FORT VEGA, thereby strengthening its European network. The partnership provides advisory services for transactions and commercial property in Slovenia.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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PATRIZIA commits to mobilising GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK
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PATRIZIA commits to mobilising GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK

PATRIZIA will raise and deploy GBP 1bn for essential housing across the UK, following a meeting between its CEO, Asoka Wöhrmann, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the British Embassy in Berlin.

by PATRIZIA SE
DynamicsReal Estate
DSK opens a new office in Stuttgart and strengthens its presence in Baden-Württemberg
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DSK opens a new office in Stuttgart and strengthens its presence in Baden-Württemberg

DSK is launching DSK Stadtentwicklung Baden-Württemberg GmbH in Stuttgart, thereby strengthening its presence in the south. The team led by Managing Director Martin Riedißer supports local authorities with, amongst other things, regeneration, funding and planning; in the medium term, the full range of services is to be offered.

by DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
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Adaptable office property as the key to long-term value retention
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Adaptable office property as the key to long-term value retention

BOB AG, bähr ingenieure, Chapman Taylor and Kempen Krause Ingenieure are presenting an adaptable office property based on the BOB building platform at Expo Real. It facilitates subsequent conversion into serviced apartments; according to a study, the cost of making these provisions amounts to around 2.8 per cent of the construction costs.
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Altaroc’s six golden rules for success in private equity
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Altaroc’s six golden rules for success in private equity

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Why asset management needs to be rethought
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Why asset management needs to be rethought

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TÜV Rheinland certifies aedifion solutions in accordance with Section 56 of the GModG
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TÜV Rheinland certifies aedifion solutions in accordance with Section 56 of the GModG

TÜV Rheinland has certified aedifion’s solutions in accordance with Section 56(1)–(3) of the GModG. From 2030, the GModG will require further non-residential buildings with systems exceeding 70 kW to be automated. The modular solutions can be integrated without the need for refurbishment and support efficiency and ESG reporting.
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Brandenburg.Legal: Only a fraction of vacant offices can be converted into housing in a cost-effective manner
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Brandenburg.Legal: Only a fraction of vacant offices can be converted into housing in a cost-effective manner

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Müller Radack Schultz: Commission refund claims by property owners threaten property management companies
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Müller Radack Schultz: Commission refund claims by property owners threaten property management companies

by Müller Radack Schultz
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mrp hotels Expert Paper 2026 – Guidance for the hotel property market of tomorrow
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mrp hotels Expert Paper 2026 – Guidance for the hotel property market of tomorrow

mrp hotels has published the fourth edition of its ‘Booking the Future’ Expert Paper 2026. Eighteen articles by 14 external experts examine the market, financing, operator strategies and digitalisation. The focus is on profitability, sustainable cash flows and resilient hotel concepts.
by mrp hotels
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“The Aengevelt Residential Investment Index (AWI) is on the decline.”
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“The Aengevelt Residential Investment Index (AWI) is on the decline.”

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Cologne investment market: Good number of deals, turnover in line with the five-year average

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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INTREAL Investor Survey: Infrastructure remains in high demand; logistics tops the asset class ranking for the first time
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INTREAL Investor Survey: Infrastructure remains in high demand; logistics tops the asset class ranking for the first time

An INTREAL survey of 48 German institutional investors shows that infrastructure remains a key component of portfolios, particularly renewable energy and digital infrastructure. In the property sector, logistics has overtaken residential property for the first time; Europe and Germany are the clear favourites, whilst the US is losing ground.
by IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
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Clean power infrastructure: Energy security moves to the foreground
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Clean power infrastructure: Energy security moves to the foreground

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

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

New re:sustain study of 200 European institutional property managers: Fewer operational disruptions (79 per cent) and faster certainty of payback (65 per cent) are driving efficiency measures. Unclear regulation (55 per cent) is holding things back. Only 20–40 per cent of assets have an up-to-date BMS (62 per cent of respondents).
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Finland nuclear and wind expansion to drive clean power surge, says GlobalData

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Data center analysis in Germany: Around 70 percent of the recorded connected load is accounted for by Hesse
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Data center analysis in Germany: Around 70 percent of the recorded connected load is accounted for by Hesse

by IFA Berlin
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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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Sagard Private Equity Insights: Why Germany is becoming a more attractive market for private equity
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Sagard Private Equity Insights: Why Germany is becoming a more attractive market for private equity

A market commentary by Sagard assesses Germany as an attractive private equity location despite current headwinds. Long-term strengths in the SME sector and technology, as well as a mature fund ecosystem, support this view. The environment could offer entry opportunities ahead of a revival in exits.
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Ocorian survey reveals that the modernisation of carry allocation is accelerating across the private equity sector

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UK VC funding value soars 130% YoY through August 2026 despite flat deal activity, reveals GlobalData

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Study result: Real estate debt in the area of tension between return expectations and security requirements
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Study result: Real estate debt in the area of tension between return expectations and security requirements

A joint study by RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and CAERUS shows that real estate debt is a growth market, but currently accounts for only 1.6% of portfolios. Around a third of investors want to expand their commitments, with the risk-return profile being the most important driver.
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BF. Quarterly barometer: Mood among real estate financiers brightens

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MEAG and ENERCON set up a financing platform for wind energy projects in Germany

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