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Expert assessment: 80 days for the grid operator’s assessment – what’s holding up PV projects

An analysis by GFK Solar shows that grid operators take a median of 80 days to review the registration data for new PV installations; the range extends from 1 day to almost 1 year. VREY chief Julius Pahmeier cites IT systems, a lack of standards and insufficient capacity as the causes, and calls for digitised, standardised procedures.

by VREY

AnalysisComment

Brandenburg.Legal: The nationalisation of housing companies aims to bring about a fundamental restructuring of the property market

by Brandenburg.Legal

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

AnalysisSurvey

"Aengevelt: Demand for high-quality rental flats continues to rise."

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate Statements

Markets

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GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the retail sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData publishes league tables for M&A advisers in the retail sector (Q1–Q3 2026). Morgan Stanley leads by value ($11.8 billion), Diligent Capital by volume (9 deals); White & Case by value ($9.9 billion), Baker McKenzie by volume (11).

by GlobalData

Markets Private Equity

Survey

Survey: One in three investors can envisage investing in property in Canada

by Fiera Capital

Markets Real Estate

AnalysisSurvey

New study reveals that private equity is set for a surge in traditional exits despite regulatory headwinds

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee

Markets Private Equity

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Deals

News | October 28, 2026 |

Three educational institutions have leased 1,200 m² of office space in Hamburg’s City Süd via Newmark

Three educational institutions have leased a total of 1,200 m² of office space in Hamburg’s City Süd via Newmark. MySchool gGmbH is taking up around 500 m² in the Fleetbüro; two others have secured 490 m² and 210 m² in the Nexus (FREO) and have already moved in. Newmark is the lead agent for available space.

by Newmark Group, Inc.

News | October 28, 2026 |

IMAXXAM sells office property in Dessau

IMAXXAM has sold an office building in Dessau from the “Property Invest Germany” fund. The buyer is a regional owner-occupier. Built in 1994, the property offers approximately 2,670 m² of lettable area, eleven parking spaces and is approximately 75 per cent let.

by IMAXXAM Asset Management GmbH

News | October 28, 2026 |

JLL advises on the sale of a school and local retail centre in Pforzheim

JLL has advised on the sale of a school and local retail centre in Pforzheim on behalf of Metro Properties. The fully let property comprises around 8,300 m² and is let to the City of Pforzheim (school) as well as to Netto and Action; the remaining lease term is approximately 13 years. Buyer: a regional family office.

by JLL

News | October 27, 2026 |

MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London

MEAG gewinnt den ersten Mieter für 30 Finsbury Square in London: Gardiner & Theobald bezieht ab 2028 rund 54.939 sq ft (3,5 Etagen), der Einzug ist für Q3 2029 geplant. Die Fertigstellung des 122.000-sq-ft-Gebäudes ist für Sommer 2027 vorgesehen.

by Fabian Wilhelm | MEAG

Deals Developments Energy

News | October 27, 2026 |

Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein

The Nordex Group is supplying DenkerWulf with nine N149/5.X turbines, with a combined capacity of 51.3 MW, for the Bredenbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. Construction is due to begin in autumn 2027, with the first turbine scheduled to come on stream in December 2027. The contract includes 20 years of premium service.

by Nordex SE

News | October 27, 2026 |

Greystar expands into Italy with its first investment in Bologna

Greystar is launching its operations in Italy with its first student accommodation project in Bologna (400 places), thereby expanding its European business. At least 2,500 beds are planned by the end of 2027; ING is financing the project with €45 million in green construction finance.

by Greystar

Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 27, 2026 |

Cologne: PROXIMUS’s letting strategy leads to full occupancy at the ABC Tower

PROXIMUS has achieved full occupancy at Cologne’s ABC Tower: an existing tenant has expanded its lease by approximately 1,200 m² to a total of around 6,600 m² and has extended its lease. In addition, ANDRITZ Separation GmbH is leasing around 1,000 m². The letting strategy is proving successful.

by PROXIMUS REAL ESTATE AG

News | October 27, 2026 |

Silverton extends lease agreement with Decathlon in Regensburg

Silverton has extended its long-term lease agreement with Decathlon at the retail park at Langobardenstraße 2 in Regensburg. The 3,300-square-metre store remains the anchor tenant; the agreement ensures stable rental income and planning certainty.

by Silverton Group

News | October 27, 2026 |

REALOGIS has brokered the letting of around 23,200 m² at the FOCUS Logistics Park, developed by BGO and PRODAC in Nohra, to Tekpoint

REALOGIS has brokered the letting of around 23,175 m² at the FOCUS Logistics Park in Nohra to Tekpoint. The distributor is leasing two of the three units; features include DGNB Gold certification, a 12.20 m clear height and heat pumps. A further unit measuring approximately 11,427 m² is still available.

by REALOGIS

News | October 27, 2026 |

Aroundtown signs long-term lease for 520-space car park in Essen with APCOA Deutschland

Aroundtown has leased the car park at Berliner Platz 4-5 in Essen to APCOA Deutschland GmbH. The newly signed 15-year lease covers 520 parking spaces. Under the long-term agreement, APCOA Deutschland will take over operation of the car park from 1 November 2026 and introduce a digital parking system at the site.

by Aroundtown

News | October 27, 2026 |

ABG Real Estate Group and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen, together with a consortium of institutional investors, acquire the “QUBES” office complex in Munich

ABG Real Estate Group and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen, together with a consortium of institutional investors, have acquired the “QUBES” office complex in Munich-Moosach. 25,000 m², fully let to IT@M (30-year lease), DGNB/LEED Gold; financing: BayernLB; purchase price undisclosed.

by ABG Real Estate Group
HanseMerkur Grundvermögen AG

News | October 26, 2026 |

Sonar initiates off-market sale of land to HPF Real Estate gGmbH in Potsdam

Sonar Real Estate has initiated and completed the off-market sale, on behalf of a pan-European investment manager, of a plot of land measuring approximately 11,000 m² with listed coach houses on Behlertstraße in Potsdam. The purchaser is HPF Real Estate gGmbH; the site is earmarked for student accommodation.

by Sonar Real Estate

News | October 26, 2026 |

Rohrer Immobilien has brokered a plot of land for more than 100 new flats in Munich

At Expo Real in Munich, Rohrer Immobilien brokered the sale of a plot of land measuring around 2,000 m² in the north of the city. Plans are in place for over 100 flats, primarily apartments and two-room units. The buyer is a Munich-based property developer.

by Rohrer Immobilien

News | October 23, 2026 |

Patagonia is moving into the Maschinenhaus Schwabing

Patagonia is set to become the first tenant at Maschinenhaus Schwabing, leasing around 475 m² in the west wing plus 112 m² of courtyard space for ten years. The plans include office and showroom space; the low-tech concept reduces CO₂ emissions by around 48 per cent compared with a new-build.

by ehret+klein

News | October 23, 2026 |

CA Immo completes the sale of its Czech platform

CA Immo has completed the sale of five office buildings in Prague’s Riverside Karlín district, realising a profit in the process. The Czech team is moving to the buyer. With this deal, CA Immo is completing its full exit from the Czech market and continuing to focus on Germany.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

News | October 22, 2026 |

Nordex Group enters the New Zealand market with a 192 MW order from Mercury

The Nordex Group has secured its first order in New Zealand: Mercury has ordered 40 N133/4.8 turbines (192 MW) for the Puke Kapo Hau wind farm in Otago and has signed a 30-year service contract. Installation is due to begin in early 2028, with the first turbines due to come on stream in mid-2028.

by Nordex SE

Deals Energy

Cooperations

News | October 27, 2026 |

MVGM manages a further 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin on behalf of Core Property

From 2027, MVGM will take over the property management of a further 17 properties for Core Property, comprising around 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin (approx. 12,000 m²). The partnership, which has been in place since April, is being expanded; MVGM now manages a total of around 70 properties covering over 80,000 m².

by MVGM

Cooperations Infrastructure

News | October 27, 2026 |

Abu Dhabi and Partners Group sign agreement: Aim is to promote private-sector participation in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Partners Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote private investment in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi. The MoU was signed during the ADIS Roadshow 2026 at EXPO REAL in Munich.

by Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)

News | October 23, 2026 |

GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the Middle East and Africa for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData has published league tables for M&A advisers in the Middle East & Africa for Q1–Q3 2026. Goldman Sachs leads by deal value, whilst Rothschild & Co leads by volume. Among law firms, Kirkland & Ellis (value) and White & Case (volume) top the rankings.

by GlobalData

Cooperations Markets

News | October 23, 2026 |

GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during Q1-Q3 2026

GlobalData has released league tables for M&A advisors in the Asia-Pacific region (Q1–Q3 2026). Mitsubishi UFJ Financial leads among financial advisors in terms of value and volume (29 deals, $42 billion). Among law firms, AZB & Partners leads in value and TriLegal in volume.

by GlobalData

Cooperations Markets

News | October 22, 2026 |

FASTR becomes a Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association

FASTR is the new Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association. The energy service provider aims to contribute its expertise in cost-effective, practical decarbonisation to the network and to strengthen dialogue with member companies and policymakers.

by FASTR | FASTR

Cooperations Energy Real Estate

News | October 20, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Energy

News | October 20, 2026 |

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

News | October 19, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 19, 2026 |

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

ArticleNews | October 14, 2026 |

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

Cases Cooperations Real Estate

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Developments

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Deals Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Infrastructure

News | October 13, 2026 |

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)

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Dynamics

News | October 9, 2026 |

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

Cooperations Energy

Developments

News | October 28, 2026 |

Cureus and Lavendio lay the foundation stone for a care home in Braunschweig with 138 care places

On 27 October 2026, Cureus and Lavendio laid the foundation stone for a care home with 138 care places in Braunschweig-Nordstadt. Completion is scheduled for early 2028, with the building constructed to KfW 55 standards. The project will create over 80 new jobs locally and provide a wide range of services.

by Cureus GmbH

News | October 28, 2026 |

Ground-breaking ceremony for Panattoni Park Offenbach on a historic industrial site

With this ground-breaking ceremony, Panattoni is commencing construction of Panattoni Park Offenbach on the site of a former paint factory. Two logistics and industrial properties totalling around 10,500 m² are due to be completed by the second quarter of 2027; one unit has already been pre-let to an automotive supplier.

by Panattoni

News | October 27, 2026 |

MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London

by Fabian Wilhelm | MEAG

Deals Developments Energy

News | October 27, 2026 |

Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein

by Nordex SE

News | October 27, 2026 |

ZAM in Munich-Freiham: Neighbourhood centre officially opened

The ROSA-ALSCHER Group and Vonovia have opened the ZAM neighbourhood centre in Munich-Freiham. Around 470 flats, along with 18,700 m² of office and commercial space and 25,000 m² of retail and catering space, form the new centre; 332 Vonovia flats are almost fully let.

by ROSA-ALSCHER Group

Deals Developments Real Estate

News | October 27, 2026 |

Greystar expands into Italy with its first investment in Bologna

by Greystar

News | October 27, 2026 |

MLK Holzweiler Wind Farm Connected to the Grid: NRW Environment Minister Krischer Attends Commissioning Ceremony

On 20 October 2026, the MLK Group commissioned the Erkelenz-Holzweiler wind farm. Two Vestas V172-7.2 MW turbines (totalling 14.4 MW) are forecast to generate 37 million kWh of electricity per year. NRW Environment Minister Oliver Krischer attended the commissioning ceremony.

by MLK Gruppe

Developments Energy

News | October 26, 2026 |

Union Investment receives planning permission for “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg

Union Investment has been granted planning permission for the “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg. The development will comprise 125 flats as well as office and retail space; the historic façade has already been refurbished. The pedestrian walkway is due to be completed by December, the structural work by autumn of next year, and the upper storeys in the summer; completion is scheduled for the end of 2028.

by Union Investment Real Estate

Developments Infrastructure Markets

ArticleCommentReport | October 23, 2026 |

Digital infrastructure: The chips are up

AI demand expands in scale and geography: Near-term demand for data-centre capacity remains strong globally. In Europe, 1.6 GW of capacity was absorbed during Q2 2026, more than the approximately 1.2 GW recorded in FY 2025.[1]

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

News | October 23, 2026 |

Patagonia is moving into the Maschinenhaus Schwabing

by ehret+klein

News | October 23, 2026 |

International Campus celebrates the opening of THE FIZZ in Berlin-Friedrichshain

International Campus is opening THE FIZZ Berlin-Friedrichshain, comprising 350 fully furnished flats between Ostkreuz and Rummelsburger Bucht. The concept combines space, service and community. It is the second THE FIZZ location in Berlin.

by International Campus

News | October 22, 2026 |

Pecuria launches sales of 163 new-build care flats in Kassel’s Salzmann Quarter

Pecuria is launching the sale of 163 newly built care flats in the Salzmann Quarter in Kassel. Construction to begin in January 2026, with completion in summer 2027; operated by compassio under a lease of at least 25 years. Units range from 45.5 to 60 m², with purchase prices from 257,290 to 334,750 euros; benefits available through QNG, KfW and AfA.

by Pecuria GmbH

News | October 21, 2026 |

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

News | October 20, 2026 |

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

News | October 20, 2026 |

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

News | October 20, 2026 |

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)

Dynamics

News | October 28, 2026 |

Julius Baer’s former Group CFO, Evie Kostakis, is to lead LAMDA Development, the developer behind The Ellinikon

Lamda Development is undergoing a change in leadership: Odisseas Athanasiou is stepping down as CEO on 31 December 2026 after 18 years in the role. Evie Kostakis, previously Group CFO at Julius Baer, will take over on 1 January 2027. Athanasiou is moving to CLH as a consultant; The Ellinikon is transitioning from construction to handover.

by LAMDA Development

News | October 28, 2026 |

GARBE Private Capital: Property and infrastructure investments for family offices

GARBE has established GARBE Private Capital AG in Zurich as a point of contact for family offices, private banks and entrepreneurial families. The focus is on club deals, co-investments and individual investments using equity capital from the shareholder families. The managing director is Peter Paschke.

by GARBE

News | October 27, 2026 |

WDP strengthens its presence on the capital markets with a third listing on Euronext Paris

WDP (Warehouses De Pauw) is pleased to invite you to the Euronext market opening ceremony marking WDP’s listing on Euronext Paris.

by WDP SA

News | October 23, 2026 |

AtechX start-up Bellboy Robotics continues successful development of Physical AI at NVIDIA GTC Berlin

Bellboy Robotics, part of the first AtechX cohort, is presenting its Live Learning Lab for AI models in real-world operation at NVIDIA GTC Berlin. The fleet of 22 robots has logged over 10,000 operating hours and completed 24,000 room inspections. AtechX provides support through its network and access to practical experience.

by Aroundtown

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 22, 2026 |

Austria: Limehome breaks the 1,000-unit mark with projects in Vienna and Linz

Limehome has surpassed the 1,000-unit mark in Austria thanks to three new contracts and three openings in Vienna and Linz. Over 500 of these units are in Vienna. New locations are achieving occupancy rates of over 90 per cent; Linz Urfahr has reached over 93 per cent.

by Limehome

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 21, 2026 |

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

News | October 21, 2026 |

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

News | October 19, 2026 |

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

News | October 16, 2026 |

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

Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 16, 2026 |

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

Dynamics Energy

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 15, 2026 |

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

News | October 14, 2026 |

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

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Developments Dynamics

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Developments Dynamics Real Estate

News | October 13, 2026 |

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

Cases

Article

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.

by BOB AG+3 more

Cases Real Estate

Survey

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

by Clearwater Analytics

Cases

ArticleDiscussion

CoreNet Global: Vacant properties require new utilisation concepts rather than traditional marketing strategies

by CoreNet Global (CNG)

Cases Real Estate

Regulatory

News

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.

by aedifion

Real Estate Regulatory

Analysis

Closure of US tax credit transition window to reshape wind and solar outlook, says GlobalData

by GlobalData

Energy Regulatory

AnalysisComment

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

by Müller Radack Schultz

Real Estate Regulatory

Real Estate

News

Location quality is becoming a dynamic risk factor

BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, KPMG, ULI Germany and the Technical University of Munich have published the report ‘Future-Proof Locations’. It highlights robust central office locations since the interest rate turnaround; mixed-use development, quality of the environment, climate adaptation and adaptability are becoming increasingly important.

by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts+1 more

Markets Real Estate

AnalysisQuarterlyReport

Leipzig’s logistics property market shows the first signs of recovery

by Colliers

Markets Real Estate

AnalysisReport

Energy Check for Germany: Where the most energy-efficient homes are located and how they are heated

by Town & Country Haus

Energy Real Estate

Infrastructure

Energy Infrastructure Markets

AnalysisArticleCommentReport

Clean power infrastructure: Energy security moves to the foreground

In this update, we explore how disruption to global energy flows potentially bolsters a case for taking a less homogeneous approach to related infrastructure.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Analysis

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

by GlobalData

Energy Infrastructure Markets

Energy

Energy Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

AnalysisNewsReportSurvey

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).

by re:sustain

Energy Real Estate

Analysis

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

by IFA Berlin

News

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

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH

Energy Private Debt

Private Equity

AnalysisCommentReport

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.

by Sagard

Markets Private Equity

AnalysisComment

Altaroc’s six golden rules for success in private equity

by Altaroc Partners

Cases Private Equity

News

Phase0 closes €2.6 million financing round to expand AI agents for architecture and engineering firms

by Realyze Ventures

Deals Private Equity

Private Debt