Prospects for office properties: The future lies in hybrid concepts, space efficiency and new uses

Newmark brokers the sale of a fully let office building in Munich to CONREN Land

Newmark has brokered the sale of a fully let office building in Munich to a company managed by CONREN Land. The transaction at Prinzregentenplatz marks the largest office sale in Munich in three years and was advised by Newmark’s Capital Markets team.

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM lease HAINWERK in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains in full and on a long-term basis

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM have leased the office space of the HAINWERK project in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains. The building with around 20,000 square meters is fully let before completion. The lease runs for 15 years.

Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate brokers industrial and production site in Bremerhaven

Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG has successfully brokered the former industrial and production site of MAFI & TREPEL Technology GmbH in Bremerhaven. The new owner is denkmalstadt GmbH from Bremen, which is planning a future use.

Further letting to PCC specialist medical centre in Nuremberg’s “The One” – occupancy rate at 94%

The Preventive Care Center (PCC) has leased a further 2,000 m² in the Nuremberg office building “The One” by occupying the entire 10th floor. This increases the occupancy rate of the building to 94%. Sven Sontwoski from S&P Commercial Development emphasizes the special attractiveness of the location.

HIH Invest achieves full occupancy at the Hanse-Forum in Hamburg

HIH Invest has reached full occupancy with a new lease agreement for the Hanse-Forum in Hamburg. The last available office space was rented by the Hurtigruten shipping company.

CA Immo completes sale of long-distance bus station and multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station

CA Immo has sold the long-distance bus station and a multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station. This transaction supports the company’s strategy to focus on high-quality office buildings. The sales proceeds exceeded the book values of the properties.

Commerz Real: Next AI company to move into Hausinvest property

Commerz Real AG reports that Lio Technologies, a startup specializing in AI, has rented 2,400 square meters in the Seidl Forum in Munich. This underlines the importance of high-tech as a location factor, as fund manager Mario Schüttauf emphasizes.

HIH sells office building in Madrid

HIH Invest has sold the ‘Canalejas’ office building in Madrid to Spanish private investors. The property with 1,013 square meters is fully let to Banco Santander. The sale allows investors a high return, while the new owner benefits from the prime location.

The European Union’s largest agency is renting for another three years in the CA Immo Warsaw Spire B office building

The European border and coast guard Frontex is extending its lease for 21,500 m² in CA Immo’s Warsaw Spire B by three years. The full letting in the Spire complex underlines the stability of CA Immo’s portfolio in Warsaw.

GARBE Industrial expands its French portfolio with brownfield site in the Paris area

GARBE Industrial Real Estate France is expanding its French portfolio with an industrial site of 6.5 hectares in the Centre-Val de Loire region, south of Paris. The site will be modernized and used for logistical purposes, in line with GARBE’s revitalization strategy for sustainable real estate.

HIH Invest acquires office and commercial building in Vienna

HIH Invest acquires an office and commercial building in Vienna with around 7,170 square metres of rental space. The building is located in Vienna’s 2nd district, was built in 1993 and is fully let. The Managing Director of HIH Invest, Felix Meyen, emphasizes the strategic importance of the purchase in terms of development potential and sustainable earnings base.

Savills: Sports brand Ryzon moves into branch in Cologne-Ehrenfeld

Cologne-based sports fashion company Ryzon has leased 970 m² of office space in Cologne-Ehrenfeld on a long-term basis and plans to move in in the summer of 2026. The new location complements the headquarters in the Belgian Quarter.

Union Investment sells office property in Munich to CONREN Land

Union Investment has signed an agreement to sell an office property in Munich to CONREN Land. The transfer of benefits and burdens is planned for the end of June 2026. The sales price exceeds the appraisal value.

JLL: Industrial insurer MSIG Europe leases 3,400 m² in the KölnTurm

MSIG Europe SE has leased an area of 3,400 m² in the KölnTurm in the Mediapark. The move is planned for winter 2026/2027. JLL brokered the lease.

Colliers arranges new location for Deutsche Bank in Cologne

Deutsche Bank has leased around 7,000 square metres of office and branch space in the Dominium in Cologne from Generali Real Estate. The lease has a term of ten years and the branch is scheduled to open in mid-2028.

COLOGNE-BASED ARCHITECTURAL FIRM NATTMANN + BRUNS ARCHITEKTEN OPENS NEW OFFICE ON SCHANZENSTRASSE

The architectural firm Nattmann + Bruns has opened a new office on the historic Schanzenstraße campus in Cologne-Mülheim. The lease strengthens the creative office community and supports the sustainability strategy with new e-charging stations and a planned photovoltaic system.

AREAL realises tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on around 20,000 m²

Areal Consulting GmbH is planning and supervising the tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on an area of around 20,000 m². The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 and will create modern working environments according to New Work standards.

Union Investment commissions IPH Group with center management of Esslingen shopping center

Union Investment has advised the IPH Group with the center management of the Esslingen shopping centre DAS ES! which will start on 1 July 2026. IPH will handle all aspects of management, including technical, commercial, operational and leasing tasks.

HanseMerkur Trust launches Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Digital Infrastructure ELTIF with focus on data centers

HanseMerkur Trust AG and Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services have jointly launched the HanseMerkur Digital Infrastructure ELTIF, which focuses on investments in data centers. The ELTIF invests in fund strategies of specialised asset managers, with a geographical focus on the US and Europe.

Swiss Life Asset Managers takes over portfolio and asset management for VBL residential real estate funds

Sunday Hotels by PRISM takes over operations of five German hotels from the Aroundtown portfolio

Sunday Hotels, a PRISM Group (formerly OYO) company, is taking over the operation of five hotels from Aroundtown’s portfolio. The hotels are located in popular tourist regions such as the Baltic Sea and the Mecklenburg Lake District and in cities such as Saarbrücken and Bielefeld. This partnership strengthens the existing cooperation and promises a stable continuation of the hotel operations.

After construction, Goldbeck will also take over facility management for MLP in Reutlingen

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management for a new office location of MLP in Reutlingen, consisting of two buildings. This order follows the turnkey construction of the properties by Goldbeck. The buildings house flexible office space, a canteen and a photovoltaic system for energy supply.

HIH Invest partners with Loanboox to digitize financing management

HIH Invest has started a partnership with Loanboox to digitize financing processes with their Fincetra software solution. The introduction is intended to improve transparency and efficiency in the management of loans.

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group enter into strategic partnership

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group have entered into a strategic partnership to provide Japanese institutional investors with access to ESG-compliant real estate strategies in Germany. The aim is to deepen economic relations between Japan and Germany.

MVGM manages 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover for Core Property

MVGM has been awarded the contract for the property management of around 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover from Core Property. The portfolio comprises 53 properties on a total area of over 68,000 sqm. The mandate strengthens MVGM’s presence in Lower Saxony and aims to achieve the sustainable performance of the portfolio.

IC Immobilien Gruppe manages 330,000 m² commercial portfolio for LLB Immo KAG

IC Immobilien Gruppe has been awarded the contract to manage a 330,000 square metre commercial real estate portfolio for LLB Immo KAG from the beginning of 2026. The portfolio comprises 35 properties in Germany.

50,000 square metres of mixed-use space: Goldbeck takes over property management in Perlach Plaza for KGAL

Goldbeck Property Services has been commissioned to manage Perlach Plaza, a mixed-use district in Munich. The project covers 50,000 square meters and includes various commercial units, apartment buildings and a park.

GRR GARBE Retail and Eviny launch partnership for the expansion of ultra-fast charging infrastructure in Germany

GRR GARBE Retail and Eviny have opened their first jointly operated fast-charging park in Blaufelden. The long-term partnership aims to expand an ultra-fast charging infrastructure throughout Germany.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LEG and EGC agree on joint decarbonisation strategy

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

Salzmann Industrial Monument – Laying of the foundation stone for new residential quarter in Kassel-Bettenhausen

On April 23, 2026, the foundation stone was laid for the new Salzmann-Areal residential quarter in Kassel. With the developer Cureus, the operator compassio and the general contractor MBN, a modern building ensemble with social apartments and a retirement home is being built. Completion of the first construction phases is planned for the end of 2027.

Topping-out ceremony for Marina B: LBBW Immobilien sets another milestone in Mainz’s Zollhafen

On April 23, 2026, LBBW Immobilien celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Marina B office project in Mainz’s Zollhafen. In the presence of the Mayor of Mainz and other celebrities, the completion of the shell construction work marked significant progress. Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2027.

Olympic and Paralympic Games in Hamburg: an opportunity for housing construction

The North German real estate associations support Hamburg’s bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They see opportunities for housing construction and urban development, especially with the rapid implementation of the Olympic Village in Science City Bahrenfeld. A referendum on the application is to take place on May 31, 2026.

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM lease HAINWERK in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains in full and on a long-term basis

Henderson Park and HAMBURG TEAM have leased the office space of the HAINWERK project in Berlin-Friedrichshain to JetBrains. The building with around 20,000 square meters is fully let before completion. The lease runs for 15 years.

AREAL realises tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on around 20,000 m²

Areal Consulting GmbH is planning and supervising the tenant fit-out for E.ON in Munich on an area of around 20,000 m². The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 and will create modern working environments according to New Work standards.

Further letting to PCC specialist medical centre in Nuremberg’s “The One” – occupancy rate at 94%

The Preventive Care Center (PCC) has leased a further 2,000 m² in the Nuremberg office building “The One” by occupying the entire 10th floor. This increases the occupancy rate of the building to 94%. Sven Sontwoski from S&P Commercial Development emphasizes the special attractiveness of the location.

CA Immo completes sale of long-distance bus station and multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station

CA Immo has sold the long-distance bus station and a multi-storey car park at Frankfurt Central Station. This transaction supports the company’s strategy to focus on high-quality office buildings. The sales proceeds exceeded the book values of the properties.

Aroundtown’s mixed-use property Coolse Poort in Rotterdam nominated for the Rotterdam Architecture Prize 2026

Coolse Poort in Rotterdam, a building in Aroundtown’s portfolio, has been nominated for the Rotterdam Architecture Prize 2026. The building has been extensively modernized to meet current requirements. The award winner will be announced on 12 June 2026.

INDUSTRIA celebrates completion of 103 subsidized rental apartments in Mainz

INDUSTRIA has completed an ensemble of 103 subsidized rental apartments in Mainz-Weisenau and taken over the management. The project was realised in cooperation with the developer Ten Brinke and includes numerous barrier-free and energy-efficient apartments. The rental of the apartments will begin in May 2026.

ABG Real Estate Group hands over space in the “Yorcks Campus” to Volkshochschule Düsseldorf

The ABG Real Estate Group has handed over the modernised space of the “Yorcks Campus” in Düsseldorf to the Volkshochschule Düsseldorf. The revitalized campus offers modern learning environments on around 16,000 square meters. Lord Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller and other guests took part in the ceremonial opening.

Complemus receives building permit for office property in Monheim’s Rheinpark

The investment developer Complemus Real Estate has received the building permit for a new office building in Monheim’s Rheinpark. Construction began in March and is aimed at the software companies Eplan and Cideon. Completion is scheduled for October 2027.

After construction, Goldbeck will also take over facility management for MLP in Reutlingen

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management for a new office location of MLP in Reutlingen, consisting of two buildings. This order follows the turnkey construction of the properties by Goldbeck. The buildings house flexible office space, a canteen and a photovoltaic system for energy supply.

wvm Group Berlin celebrates topping-out ceremony for 321 apartments in Berlin-Karlshorst

The wvm Group Berlin has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Zwieseler Hof residential project in Berlin’s Karlshorst. The project includes 321 apartments, including 174 rental apartments, which are expected to be completed by 2027. The quarter will be designed to be sustainable and offers numerous amenities.

HEY Charlottenburg: Sales of 64 condominiums start

HAMBURG TEAM and OTTO WULFF have started sales for 64 condominiums in the Berlin residential project HEY Charlottenburg. Completion of the entire quarter is scheduled for mid-2027. The apartments offer a diverse range of living needs, from one-bedroom apartments to larger duplex apartments.

Cureus completes “Mien to Huus” senior citizens’ residence in Garrel for Alloheim Gruppe – 104 nursing places have been created

The CMS senior residence “Mien to Huus” in Garrel was completed by Cureus and handed over to the Alloheim Group. The building has 104 nursing places and offers modern facilities such as a café and therapy rooms. Around 65 new full-time jobs have been created.

Berlin: Staycity Group signs lease agreement for aparthotel in Brooks on East

The Staycity Group will operate the aparthotel sector with its ‘Wilde’ brand in the Berlin project ‘Brooks on East’. The project comprises 222 rooms and is scheduled to open in spring 2027. It is a long-term contract of 20 years.

Community building supply possible in Germany for the first time: VREY secures €3.3 million in seed funding

The Berlin-based climate tech start-up VREY has received seed funding of €3.3 million from Rubio Impact Ventures, among others. The aim is to further develop its platform for tenant electricity models and communal building supply.

MEAG strengthens its international business with Lisa Westermann

Lisa Westermann assumed the position of Head of Distribution International & Indirect on April 1, 2026. In this role, she is responsible for business with institutional clients outside the DACH region as well as wholesale distribution.

Julian Schinke joins JLL as EMEA Consulting Industrial Lead

Industrial engineer advises international corporations in the transformation phase

Montano Real Estate GmbH appoints Niklas Baldauf as new Head of Asset Management

Julius Falcinelli becomes Executive Director and member of the Extended Management Board

FAP Group launches REDDI – AI-powered platform for data-driven real estate debt data intelligence

On April 23, 2026, FAP Group unveiled the AI-powered platform REDDI, which enables data-driven analytics for real estate financing. The aim is to carry out detailed market analyses faster and more precisely.

Northern Horizon announces second fund raise in Q1 2026 and targets continued growth

Northern Horizon, a leading investment manager for social infrastructure in the Nordics, secured around €200 million in new capital in the first quarter of 2026 through investments by MN on behalf of PMT and PME. The capital increase will support the strategic growth of the Aged Care Social Infrastructure Fund.

smartments strengthens commercial structure and continues management model: Martin Troppa is the new Director of Commercial

smartments has appointed Martin Troppa as the new Director of Commercial, who has been in charge of commercial management of all business units since April 1, 2026. The aim is to further develop the existing commercial structure and to bundle responsibilities more clearly.

a.s.r. bundles real estate and infrastructure activities under a.s.r. real assets

a.s.r. real assets has bundled its real estate and infrastructure activities under the new umbrella brand a.s.r. real assets. The platform will be expanded to include infrastructure, natural capital and residential development activities. Existing mandates and structures will remain unchanged.

bulwiengesa reorganises management team and strengthens strategic development

bulwiengesa has introduced a new management team consisting of Sven Carstensen, Kristian Reinhold and Felix Embacher as of April 2025. These focus on the strategic development of the company in interaction with the Scout24 ecosystem. The aim is to position bulwiengesa as a leading partner in the real estate industry.

DAHLER Invest expands activities in North Rhine-Westphalia

DAHLER Invest is expanding its presence in North Rhine-Westphalia with new locations in Bielefeld/Gütersloh and Lippe. Martina Timpe and Gustav Krull will take over the management of the new offices, which are important parts of the growth strategy 2026.

Praeclarus expands facility management with Michael Leber

The Praeclarus Group announces that Michael Leber will take over as Head of Facility Management. With this reinforcement, Praeclarus plans to selectively expand its offering to external customers in the Munich area.

CBRE appoints Roberto Nordmann as Head of Technical Management

The global real estate service provider CBRE is further expanding its property management team and strengthening its technical area in a targeted manner: Roberto Nordmann will take over the position of Team Leader Technical Management at the Berlin office on 1 May 2026.

CBRE Investment Management Hires Paul White to Lead EMEA Flagship Value-Add Fund Series

CBRE Investment Management hat bekannt gegeben, dass Paul White im Oktober 2026 der Leiter der CBRE Europe Value Partners Serie wird. Diese Strategie spiegelt das Engagement des Unternehmens für differenzierte Lösungen im Immobilienbereich wider. White wird in London arbeiten und direkt an Rik Eertink berichten.

Savills continues strategic expansion of Professional Services

Savills has strengthened the team as of April 1, 2026 with Anna-Maria Theobald, who is responsible for strategic development as Associate Director Business Development. The focus is on new market potential and innovative growth strategies. She reports to Daniel Gerdelmann.

Bodo Hollung to remain in the logistics real estate industry

Bodo Hollung, founder of LIP Invest, will remain loyal to the logistics real estate industry and will support start-ups in the logistics industry with Camelback Mountain Capital GmbH. Camelback will provide venture capital and smart money in the future.

neotares establishes neotares Construct GmbH and focuses on holistic expansion projects

The management consultancy neotares has founded neotares Construct GmbH to strengthen its expertise in the expansion of rental and existing properties. Norman Kustos and Larissa Heller will take over the management of the company, while the company will continue to work closely with neotares Consult.