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Location Decides – The Importance of Life Science Clusters

Life Science Real Estate is not a nationwide market, but a network of a few, highly specialized locations. For institutional investors, this means that location decisions must be made even more precisely in this asset class than in classic segments.

by GalCap Europe
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CO₂ price: The real cost question begins in 2028

A market commentary by Wüest Partner: The cabinet decision of 12 August 2026 leaves the national CO₂ price 2027 at 55–65 €/t. From 2028, ETS 2 will take effect with market-based, potentially higher prices – particularly risky for inefficient buildings. Investors should plan for higher scenarios.
by Wüest Partner 
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Energy policy: Rich course brings higher electricity prices to industry and consumers

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Positions of civil society and business on the continuation of administrative reform

by Architekten- und Ingenieurverein zu Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (AIV)
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Savills: Services and technology sectors drive demand for office space in Europe

A Savills study shows: In the 1st half of 2026, 24% of office lettings were in professional and business services (2025: 26%), and the technology sector rose to 22%. EU vacancy rate stable at 9.4%, CBD 4.9%, Prime approx. 2%. Prime rents +3.7% y/y; Munich, Frankfurt, Warsaw in the lead.
by Savills
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UK VC funding value soars 113% YoY despite flat deal activity during January–July 2026, finds GlobalData

by GlobalData
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Drooms observes increase in real estate transactions in 2026

by Drooms GmbH
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Deka Immobilien buys top logistics property in Finland

Deka Immobilien acquires a logistics property at Helsinki Airport for the Deka-ImmobilienEuropa fund; the purchase price remains confidential. The property (approx. 33,000 sqm) in Vantaa, built in 2022, is leased to Barona on a long-term basis and carries BREEAM “Excellent” with PV and geothermal energy.

by Deka Immobilien
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“Handtmann Group takes over factory premises of Aquinos-Bedding Germany GmbH in Jöhstadt/Saxony”

The Handtmann Group takes over the former factory premises of Aquinos-Bedding Germany GmbH in Jöhstadt/Saxony (over 23,650 m²) and opens a new location there. The transaction took place one year after the opening of insolvency proceedings and was accompanied by Aengevelt Immobilien.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Successful transaction completion: Aigner Immobilien brokers apartment building in Munich-Moosach

Aigner Immobilien has brokered an apartment building from the 1960s in Munich-Moosach off-market to a housing company for two private owners. The 825 m² area is spread over four floors; the price and exact location remain confidential, demand remains high.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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REALOGIS leases around 4,250 m² of warehouse and office space near Darmstadt

REALOGIS is leasing around 4,250 m² of warehouse and office space to De Haas Road Cargo in Weiterstadt near Darmstadt. The logistics company is relocating from Hochheim am Main; eight ramp gates and the good connections were the deciding factors. The owner is P3 Logistic Parks.

by REALOGIS
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The office building Admiraliteitskade 62 in Rotterdam; Copyrights: Aroundtown
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Aroundtown secures long-term letting with over 14,500 sqm at Admiraliteitskade 62 in Rotterdam

Aroundtown reports over 14,500 m² of new lettings and lease extensions in the office property Admiraliteitskade 62 in Rotterdam, including 8,400 m² with the anchor tenant as well as space for Nevesbu, Chane and KoersVO. Long-term contracts (~10 years) strengthen stability and location.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
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AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland rents 408 square meters at K32 in Worms

AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland is renting 408 square metres on the 2nd floor of the revitalised K32 in Worms and setting up a barrier-free customer centre with nine consultation areas there. The interior work by e+k AG will start, with completion planned for the beginning of 2027.

by ehret+klein
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Perigus Energy acquires approved Olpe-Rehringhausen wind farm project from ABO Energy

Perigus Energy has acquired the rights to the approved Olpe-Rehringhausen wind farm from ABO Energy. On March 26, 2026, the district of Olpe approved three wind turbines with 7 MW each. The proximity to the Windfart project creates synergies for planning, implementation and operation.

by Perigus Energy Deutschland GmbH
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MEAG builds forestry portfolio in Scotland

MEAG is expanding its forestry portfolio in the United Kingdom: a mandate in the low three-digit million pound range has been promised for customers, a significant part of which is already invested in managed forest land in Scotland. The goal is high-yielding, high-quality forests.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
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Aigner Immobilien brokers medical centre in a prime location in the west of Munich

Aigner Immobilien has brokered a medical centre with around 2,050 m² of rental space in the west of Munich near Nymphenburg Palace Park to a portfolio holder. The property, built in 2008 on a plot of 2,000 m², is considered a sought-after asset; Price and exact location remain confidential.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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HAMBURG TEAM receives building permit for 185 residential units in Hamburg-Veddel and sells residential project in its entirety

The building permit for the Uffelnsweg residential project on the Veddel has been available since 19 August 2026. HAMBURG TEAM sold the project in its entirety: SAGA is taking over six buildings with 148 subsidised apartments, another with 37 units will go to the fund; Completion planned by summer 2028.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
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Robert C. Spies brokers investment property with 18 senior apartments

Robert C. Spies has brokered the sale of an investment property with 18 barrier-free senior apartments at Ludwig-Roselius-Allee 181b in Bremen. The seller is Ellener Hof 66 Projektgesellschaft mbH; the three-storey timber building (Efficiency House 40) is fully let.

by Robert C. Spies KG
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NEXT Generation Invest wins SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant for Rostock’s Kesselborn district

NEXT Generation Invest and OstseeSparkasse Rostock have won SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant in the “Officedeck” office building in the Kesselborn district in Rostock. The lease from 2029 includes space on two floors as well as common areas and parking spaces with e-charging points.

by Next Generation Invest AG
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Peakside leases logistics project of over 60,000 square meters in Mülheim-Kärlich to large textile service providers

Peakside Capital Advisors is leasing its logistics development in Mülheim-Kärlich to a textile service provider. Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2028; the lease runs for 20 years. 76,000 Euro pallet spaces and 140,000 small carton spaces are planned.

by Peakside Capital
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Historic “Tiny Houses” from the turn of the century: Rohrer Immobilien brokers 18 listed terraced houses in Ingolstadt

Rohrer Immobilien has brokered the sale of 18 listed terraced houses in Ingolstadt. A pension fund sold to SüdWERT Wohnungsprivatisierungsgesellschaft. The new owner wants to privatize the houses step by step and make preferential offers to tenants.

by Rohrer Immobilien
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Quantum acquires residential property in Berlin-Friedrichshain

Quantum Immobilien KVG has acquired a residential property in Berlin-Friedrichshain, completed in 2018, for an individual mandate managed by it. The property comprises 67 privately financed apartments and a daycare centre with around 6,900 m²; Asset deal, purchase price confidential.

by Quantum AG
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ÖFB leases 1,500 square metres in BioSquare Leipzig to PBM GR. UP

ÖFB is leasing around 1,500 square metres in component B of BioSquare Leipzig to PBM GR on a long-term basis. UP. The company, which specialises in life science, is relocating its headquarters to BioCity; the handover is planned for May 2027.

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
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Tishman Speyer Engages Savills with Property Management for Two Logistics Properties

Tishman Speyer commissions Savills with property management for two logistics and light industrial properties in Düsseldorf and Ratingen (a total of approx. 36,200 m²). The Düsseldorf property is fully let (mandate start: 15 August 2026); in Ratingen, letting is well advanced.

by Savills
CooperationsReal Estate
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Oreda is involved in the Real Estate Institute of Frankfurt School

Oreda is involved in the Frankfurt School Real Estate Institute and in the new international master’s program in Real Estate. The managing directors Dr. Daniel Landgraf and Dr. Christopher Yvo Oertel are appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board and teach in the master’s program. Dr. Dominik Rehse also teaches on AI.

by Oreda GmbH
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Joint venture of PEG Hamburg & Reiß & Co. Group starts construction of the Premier Inn Hotel in Hamburg’s Adenauerallee

A joint venture between the Reiß & Co. Group and PEG Hamburg has begun construction of a Premier Inn on Adenauerallee in St. Georg. The hotel with 296 rooms is scheduled to be completed by mid-2028; RKW Architects are planning, Köster is building, financed by Bayern LB.

by Reiß & Co. Gruppe
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Asklepios relies on digital investment planning with WAIYS for 300 buildings

For Asklepios, WAIYS and sh+ have developed a digital solution for ESG and maintenance planning for around 300 buildings. It bundles building, energy, condition and cost data, prioritizes measures according to budget and is in use. Further functions are planned.

by WAIYS
CooperationsReal Estate
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ABG Real Estate Group implements refurbishment of commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG

ABG Real Estate Group is taking over the refurbishment of a commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG. Around 10,000 m² of office and commercial space will be modernised and repositioned; sustainability certification is planned, and additional uses on the ground floor are possible.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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Westbridge accompanies Stiftung Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie in the next step towards more consumption transparency at 285 measuring points

Westbridge Advisory is supporting the Nieder-Ramstädter Diakonie Foundation in the reorganization of metering point operations for electricity and gas at 285 locations. The new contract structure runs until 2034 and is intended to standardize consumption data, increase transparency and identify potential savings.

by Westbridge
CooperationsEnergyReal Estate
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OnZero and Helen agree to feed recovered waste heat from AI computing processes into Helsinki’s district heating network

OnZero and Helen have entered into an agreement to feed waste heat from AI computing processes into Helsinki’s district heating network. Starting next year, the AI Heat Factory is expected to supply up to 525,000 MWh of heat for around 70,000 homes, thus reducing fossil heat generation.

by OnZero
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Capcora exclusively mandated with M&A process for SOWITEC’s renewable energy project portfolio

Capcora has been exclusively retained to provide M&A advice for the sale of project rights of the SOWITEC Group. The creditors’ committee issued the mandate at the suggestion of the insolvency administrator Dr. Holger Leichtle (GÖRG). The portfolio comprises around 32 GW in several countries.

by Capcora GmbH
CooperationsEnergy
Verschattung eines Teilstücks der Hohe Straße mit Dom Quelle: Aachener Grundvermögen
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Cooperation project “Climate Lab Cologne” – Valid data for effective climate adaptation of highly frequented inner-city locations

The cooperation project “Climate Lab Cologne” is investigating how inner-city retail locations remain attractive despite increasing heat. Research shows that climate adaptation must be planned on a site-by-site basis. Measures such as shading, greening or water misting are evaluated on the basis of data.

by Aachener Grundvermögen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft
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Berlin: AG City and FÜRST provide joint impetus for the future of City West

The FÜRST real estate project is a new member of AG City Berlin. The membership was announced at the City Talk on the FÜRST site; around 200 guests took part. Politicians and the district praised the importance for the development of City West, including the return of the comedy on Ku’damm.

by FÜRST
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Dr. Peters Group takes over investor management for nine funds from Deutsche Bank subsidiary

The Dr. Peters Group is taking over the investor management for nine funds of Deutsche Immobilien Leasing GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank. In doing so, it serves over 10,000 additional investors and strengthens its business in renewable energies. Further mandates are in preparation.

by Dr. Peters Group
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Visualisierung Batteriespeichersystemen (BESS) – Musteransicht (Urheber: TESVOLT AG)
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Lindhorst Group invests in battery storage systems – TESVOLT is partner for first 21 MWh project

The Lindhorst Group and TESVOLT are implementing a battery storage system with a capacity of 21 MWh and an output of 6.4 MW in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The project strengthens the integration of renewable energies, increases grid stability and marks an important step in the expansion of the BESS strategy.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
TESVOLT AG
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
Die Treppenhalle des Badischen Hofs – Leonardo Limited Edition in Baden-Baden; Copyright: © Leonardo Hotels Central Europe
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Aroundtown signs 20-year lease with Leonardo Hotels following extensive reconstruction of Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden

Aroundtown has comprehensively revitalized the historic Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden and reopened it as part of the Leonardo Limited Edition since July 2026. Leonardo Hotels operates the hotel under a 20-year lease. Modernized areas and spa expand the offer.

by Aroundtown
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
The “Newton House” in Utrecht; Copyright: Aroundtown
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Aroundtown Equips Its Entire Dutch Portfolio with Smartvatten for Real-Time Water Consumption Monitoring

Digital Smartvatten water management solutions have now been integrated across 100% of Aroundtown’s Dutch portfolio. The rollout across the German portfolio is also progressing steadily.

by Aroundtown
CasesCooperationsReal Estate
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KINGSTONE and ADVENTRA establish institutional platform for infrastructure investments

KINGSTONE IM and ADVENTRA establish the joint company KINGSTONE Infrastructure Investments (KII) for institutional infrastructure investments. Focus: resilient energy, mobility, digital and security-related infrastructure, primarily in Germany. Managing Directors: von Carlowitz, Mieth, Radert.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
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INDUSTRIA digitizes heating systems with Green Fusion

INDUSTRIA is cooperating with the Berlin-based company Green Fusion and digitizing around 400 heating systems in the managed portfolio. Up to 16% energy savings, reduced CO₂ emissions and support in meeting GModG requirements are expected.

by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
Green Fusion
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Sötern Wildlife ParkPV in operation: Perigus Energy combines agricultural fallow deer farming with ground-mounted solar energy for the first time

Perigus Energy has commissioned Germany’s first wildlife park PV system at the Weiherhof in Sötern. The 8.3 MWp ground-mounted PV in the fallow deer gate generates around 9.5 million kWh annually and saves approx. 5,530 t of CO2; Commissioning on 1.9.2026 with Minister Petra Berg.

by Perigus Energy Deutschland GmbH
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Residential property portfolio in Duisburg, Wuppertal and Essen to be comprehensively modernised

In December 2026, the real estate manager aam2core will start a cross-site modernization program for residential properties in Duisburg, Essen and Wuppertal. Energy-efficient renovations including heat pumps and PV are planned; 500 apartments are affected. Completion: Q1 2028.

by aam2core Holding AG
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Joint venture of PEG Hamburg & Reiß & Co. Group starts construction of the Premier Inn Hotel in Hamburg’s Adenauerallee

A joint venture between the Reiß & Co. Group and PEG Hamburg has begun construction of a Premier Inn on Adenauerallee in St. Georg. The hotel with 296 rooms is scheduled to be completed by mid-2028; RKW Architects are planning, Köster is building, financed by Bayern LB.

by Reiß & Co. Gruppe
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Periscope Logistics receives building permit for 20,000 square meters in Pohlheim

Periscope Logistics has received two building permits for new logistics properties in Pohlheim (Rhein-Main). Halls with around 12,000 and 8,000 m² are planned according to modern, ESG-compliant standards. Completion is scheduled for 2027; space is still available.

by Periskop
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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ABG Real Estate Group implements refurbishment of commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG

ABG Real Estate Group is taking over the refurbishment of a commercial property in Munich for HUK-COBURG. Around 10,000 m² of office and commercial space will be modernised and repositioned; sustainability certification is planned, and additional uses on the ground floor are possible.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland rents 408 square meters at K32 in Worms

AOK Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland is renting 408 square metres on the 2nd floor of the revitalised K32 in Worms and setting up a barrier-free customer centre with nine consultation areas there. The interior work by e+k AG will start, with completion planned for the beginning of 2027.

by ehret+klein
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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GreenPlaces celebrates topping-out ceremony for sustainable and flexible commercial space in Aichtal

GreenPlaces has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a new commercial site in Aichtal. On 5,100 m², 26 modular units in timber construction with around 3,100 m² of usable space are being built; Occupancy at the end of 2026/beginning of 2027. Investment volume: around 9 million euros.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
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Berlin Senate decides to draw up the development plan for the high-rise building at Alexanderplatz developed by Hines

On 25 August, the Berlin Senate approved the draft of the development plan I-B4a-3 for the Hines high-rise at Alexanderplatz. Committee deliberation and approval of the House of Representatives are still pending. Mixed uses are planned and up to 380 rental apartments in the future.

by Hines
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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HAMBURG TEAM receives building permit for 185 residential units in Hamburg-Veddel and sells residential project in its entirety

The building permit for the Uffelnsweg residential project on the Veddel has been available since 19 August 2026. HAMBURG TEAM sold the project in its entirety: SAGA is taking over six buildings with 148 subsidised apartments, another with 37 units will go to the fund; Completion planned by summer 2028.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
DealsDevelopments
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In the heart of Cologne: MEININGER Hotel at Barbarossaplatz from 2029

MEININGER Hotels is planning its second hotel in Cologne at Barbarossaplatz; The opening is scheduled for the second quarter of 2029. An existing office building is being converted into a hotel with 305 rooms and up to 1,160 beds with Avison Young Investment Management and Alfons & alfreda.

by MEININGER Hotels
Avison Young
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Visualisierung Batteriespeichersystemen (BESS) – Musteransicht (Urheber: TESVOLT AG)
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Lindhorst Group invests in battery storage systems – TESVOLT is partner for first 21 MWh project

The Lindhorst Group and TESVOLT are implementing a battery storage system with a capacity of 21 MWh and an output of 6.4 MW in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The project strengthens the integration of renewable energies, increases grid stability and marks an important step in the expansion of the BESS strategy.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
TESVOLT AG
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ENVIRIA and FOUR PARX realize 847.8 kWp of commercial photovoltaics in Dreieich, Hesse

ENVIRIA and FOUR PARX are building a photovoltaic system with 847.8 kWp on the commercial property “FOUR PARX Dreieich Airport”. On 3,764.40 m2, 1,884 modules generate around 809,000 kWh per year and save approx. 307,000 kg of CO2. Construction will start in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

by ENVIRIA
DevelopmentsEnergy
Visualisierung Römerquartier (Copyright: Bonava Deutschland GmbH)
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Neighbourhood development in Langen on the home stretch

Bonava is pushing Römerquartier 2 in Langen towards completion: In November 2026, 50 more condominiums are to be completed in the Liebigstraße development area, 47 have already been sold. One to four-room apartments are planned according to the Efficiency House 55 standard.

by Bonava
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NEXT Generation Invest wins SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant for Rostock’s Kesselborn district

NEXT Generation Invest and OstseeSparkasse Rostock have won SIXT as a long-term anchor tenant in the “Officedeck” office building in the Kesselborn district in Rostock. The lease from 2029 includes space on two floors as well as common areas and parking spaces with e-charging points.

by Next Generation Invest AG
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Peakside leases logistics project of over 60,000 square meters in Mülheim-Kärlich to large textile service providers

Peakside Capital Advisors is leasing its logistics development in Mülheim-Kärlich to a textile service provider. Start of construction in 2026, completion in spring 2028; the lease runs for 20 years. 76,000 Euro pallet spaces and 140,000 small carton spaces are planned.

by Peakside Capital
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Die Treppenhalle des Badischen Hofs – Leonardo Limited Edition in Baden-Baden; Copyright: © Leonardo Hotels Central Europe
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Aroundtown signs 20-year lease with Leonardo Hotels following extensive reconstruction of Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden

Aroundtown has comprehensively revitalized the historic Badischer Hof in Baden-Baden and reopened it as part of the Leonardo Limited Edition since July 2026. Leonardo Hotels operates the hotel under a 20-year lease. Modernized areas and spa expand the offer.

by Aroundtown
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Von links nach rechts: Charlotte Hilletmann und Sarah Schwarz. (Quelle: IPH)
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IPH Group further strengthens leasing team

The IPH Group is strengthening its leasing team with two new hires: Sarah Schwarz will become Leasing Manager for the Rhine-Main region, Charlotte Hillermann will start as Junior Leasing Manager in Munich. Managing Director Lars Jähnichen emphasizes the expansion of leasing expertise and regional presence.

by IPH Gruppe
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PROXITY has appointed Ellisha Gokul as Head of Technology
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PROXITY appoints Ellisha Gokul as Head of Technology

PROXITY has appointed Ellisha Gokul as Head of Technology. Since August 1, 2026, she has been responsible for technology and data strategy as well as AI orientation and reports to CFO Jonas Kriebel. Previously, she worked at Revantage, CBRE and Deutsche Bank.

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PKF hospitality group brings Tobias Siegel back to the German consulting team

The PKF hospitality group is strengthening its German consulting team with the return of Tobias Siegel. The expert for hotel and serviced living started in Berlin on September 1 and focuses on the German market. Previously, he worked at PKF from 2019 to 2024.

by PKF hospitality group
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Dr. Peters Group presents positive performance balance for the real estate sector

The Dr. Peters Group reports a positive current account balance of its real estate funds for 2025: 24 active funds paid out an average of 5.6% p.a., a total of € 13 million (+6%). Occupancy rate 99.4%, WALT 12.8 years; Acquisition in Rathenow and early lease extensions with BImA and REWE. Closed funds achieved an average of 148.3% total return.

by Dr. Peters Group
Dynamics
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GRR GARBE Retail strengthens its commercial division with Jakob Becker

GRR GARBE Retail appoints Jakob Becker as Head of Commercial Management. He will be responsible for accounting, controlling and IT in the future and brings almost 20 years of real estate experience to the table, most recently as Director Controlling at LBBW Immobilien; previously OFB and Deloitte.

by GARBE Retail
Dynamics
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Scope Rating: INTREAL Receives Grade AA for Sixth Consecutive Year

Scope once again confirms the AA (SMR) grade for INTREAL in the service KVG rating. The high-performance IT infrastructure, the digital partner platform INTREAL Connect as well as solid profitability and progressive automation are recognized.

by IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
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Altaroc Partners launches in Germany

Altaroc Partners starts its activities in Germany and opens an office in Munich. Country Head Germany & Austria is Djamina Grimm. After expanding into Switzerland and Italy, the private equity specialist is thus driving forward its European growth strategy.

by Altaroc Partners
DynamicsPrivate Equity
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Aedifica NV/SA: 2026 half year financial report

Aedifica presents its half-year report for 2026. After the Cofinimmo takeover (control 10 March, merger 1 July), the key figures increase: EPRA EPS €2.71 (+5%), EPRA Earnings €189.9 million (+54%), rent €292.3 million (+62%), portfolio €12.5 billion.

by aedifica
Dynamics
Andreas Trumpp (Copyright: KGAL GmbH & Co. KG)
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KGAL appoints Andreas Trumpp as new Head of Research

KGAL appoints Andreas Trumpp FRICS as Head of Research. From 15 September 2026, he will be responsible for the Group’s research on real estate, sustainable infrastructure and aviation. Trumpp brings over 20 years of experience and is expected to further sharpen the investment strategies.

by KGAL
Dynamics
Michael Stapf, neuer Managing Director Development Germany & Austria bei Greystar. Bildquelle: Michael Stapf.
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Greystar appoints Michael Stapf as Managing Director Development Germany & Austria

Greystar appoints Michael Stapf as Managing Director Development Germany & Austria. In the future, he will be responsible for the development pipeline in both countries and will drive new projects forward together with investment and operations teams. Previously, he worked for LBBW Immobilien and International Campus, among others.

by Greystar
Dynamics
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Peter Lausmann takes over as Head of Strategic Communications at Newmark in Germany

Newmark appoints Peter Lausmann as Head of Communications Germany, strengthening his management team in Germany. The communications and real estate expert with over 20 years of experience will strategically drive media relations, internal communications and social media.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
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Union Investment Real Estate is repositioning its real estate platform

Union Investment Real Estate is realigning its real estate platform and bundling the management into three areas: Fund Management, Real Estate Management and Operations. Digitalisation and AI are coming more into focus. Henrike Waldburg will step down from the Management Board on 31.8.2026.

by Union Investment Real Estate
Dynamics
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Savills further expands Capital Markets team and strengthens its Berlin office

Savills is strengthening its Berlin Capital Markets team: Leiv Pfizenmaier will join PTXRE as Director Investment on October 1, 2026, while Max Andreae will join as a consultant. The company is thus continuing its investment strategy and strengthening its market position in Germany.

by Savills
Dynamics
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International Campus launches THE FIZZ Plus

International Campus is introducing a new residential category with THE FIZZ Plus: fully furnished all-inclusive apartments with additional equipment. After the pilot in Berlin and experiences in Vienna, the roll-out will start at nine locations in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

by International Campus
Dynamics
Senckenbergturm, Frankfurt - Asset Management NAS (Copyright: NAS Invest Group)
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NAS Invest adopts AI-native operating model and launches talecap

NAS Invest Group is converting its investment and asset management to an AI-native operating model and is founding the technology and transformation company talecap for this purpose. talecap controls the intelligence layer; NAS also acts as an operating partner for third parties, for example in restructurings.

by NAS Invest Group
Dynamics
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DAHLER Invest expands investment business in Hanover

DAHLER Invest is expanding its investment business in Hanover. The locations are managed by the long-standing licensees Insa Sophia Cornelius and Jörn Fischer; Focus on multi-family as well as residential and commercial buildings. The market is considered to be stable in price, and a sideways movement is currently being observed.

by DAHLER
Dynamics

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Rethinking Project Development: Financing Becomes a Success Factor

Today, good projects often fail not because of the market, but because of financing. Why the right capital structure is becoming a decisive success factor and how alternative forms of financing such as private debt open up new scope for action for project developers.
by TARES Advisory GmbH +1 more
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The building as a research infrastructure – Why standard is not enough

by GalCap Europe
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White Paper – a.s.r. real assets develops new approach to housing affordability

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“Aengevelt: New BauCode NRW makes construction easier.”

North Rhine-Westphalia is amending the state building code: The new BauCode NRW will come into force on September 1, 2026. Aengevelt sees significant simplifications and cost-cutting potential in this – including fewer DIN obligations, more procedure-free projects, digital applications and fictional approval.
by Aengevelt Immobilien
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More state against housing shortage? An Economic Classification of the Rent Cap, Socialization and the Federal Construction Corporation

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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Nahaufnahme von Solarmodulen bei Sonnenschein, Symbol für Rekord-Solarstromerzeugung in Deutschland im Juli 2026.
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New all-time solar high in Germany: 12 billion kWh of solar power in one month for the first time – IWR explains misunderstandings about EEG subsidies

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Real Estate

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Self-storage in Germany continues to grow – occupancy rates and rents are rising

CBRE and the Association of German Self Storage Companies publish the 2026 industry report: In Germany, there are 1,394 locations with 2.92 million m², occupancy rates rise to 76.3%, rents to €302/m²/year. Awareness remains low, investors demand 4.75% prime yield.
by CBRE
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Heat pump analysis surprises: More buildings suitable than previously assumed

by Aroundhome
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JLL: AI boom is changing the European data center landscape

by JLL
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Infrastructure

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Digital infrastructure: Rising demand, rising complexity

Risks within the digital infrastructure sector are materialising and evolving. Navigating the environment increasingly requires conviction and specialist expertise.
by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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Investing aggressively in resilient defensive infrastructure

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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Pascal Kleine, Geschäftsführer von Pecuria (Copyright: Pecuria)
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Evaluating nursing homes: Which criteria are really decisive when selecting sustainable investments

by Pascal Kleine +1 more
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Energy

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Europe’s policies to shape offshore wind as next frontier in renewable power, says GlobalData

GlobalData sees Europe in a “supremacy” phase in offshore wind: Governments are relying on redesigned auctions, CfDs and faster approvals. Examples from Germany, France and the United Kingdom underpin this.
by GlobalData
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Renewable energies: More than 31,000 jobs in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

by Erneuerbare Energien Hamburg Clusteragentur GmbH
EnergyMarkets
Strom (l.) und Gas (r.): Terminpreise für die Lieferjahre 2027 bis 2029, jeweils zum 31.07.2026 und vier Wochen zuvor. Quelle: NeoBid Marktbericht 07/2026, EEX-Settlementpreise, Stand 31.07.2026. Hinweis: THE = Trading Hub Europe, deutsches Marktgebiet und Referenzpunkt für Erdgaspreise. Quelle: NeoBid GmbH
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Electricity for the winter quarter costs 60 percent more than for the summer – energy procurement for 2028 and 2029 comes into focus

by NeoBid
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Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

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

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

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

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Büromärkte im Vergleich: Berlin vs. München

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

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Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

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Acquisition of B+T podcast

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

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Rückblick Webinar-Reihe „Macro Matters – The KINGSTONE Real Estate View“ (Juni 2025)

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

Data Center sind das Rückgrat der modernen digitalen Infrastruktur und im Fokus der Investoren. Doch welche Anforderungen gibt es zu beachten, und welche Chancen bietet ihre Entwicklung?

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Teilnehmer der Podiumsdiskussion waren (von links): Simon van Zoggel, Head of Transaction IMAXXAM, Heike Beyer, Head of Asset Management DACH Commerz Real AG, Brigitte Adam, geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin ENA Experts Real Estate Valuation, Daniel Milkus, Geschäftsleitungsmitglied Aengevelt Immobilien, Klaus-Peter Hesse, Executive Consultant von Beuts & Coll.
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Aengevelt-Expertenrunde: Jetzt in Büroimmobilien investieren!

Eine hochrangige Expertenrunde, die an der Podiumsdiskussion “Hält Büro die Assetklasse?“ von DIP-Partner Aengevelt Immobilien auf der EXPO REAL teilnahm, war sich einig: Trotz großer Herausforderungen hat die Assetklasse Büro nicht nur Zukunft, sondern der richtige Zeitpunkt für Investments ist genau jetzt gekommen.

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Private Equity

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Ocorian study reveals significance of regulation in determining fund structures in private equity

An Ocorian study shows that regulation shapes fund structuring in private equity. North America is considered the most complex market ahead of Europe, despite recent relaxations in climate and ESG rules. Many managers consider regulatory fragmentation to be underestimated.
by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
MarketsPrivate Equity
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Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

by Ypsilon Group
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Private Debt

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

Recent stress in private credit exposed the cost of opaque collateral and concentrated risk but was largely confined to corporate lending rather than private credit as a whole. With ~EUR 617bn of European CRE loans maturing in 2026-2028 and Basel IV driving bank retrenchment, it offers a core fixed-income allocation.
by Dennis Davidoff | MainCap GmbH
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Lenders want to significantly expand real estate financing in Germany

by CBRE
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Pegasus publishes “Private Debt Report 2026” – Orientation for the real estate market in the midst of financing upheaval

by Pegasus Capital Partners GmbH
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