Logistics property market 2027 – New demand drivers boost lettings, interest rates curb investment
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Logistics property market 2027 – New demand drivers boost lettings, interest rates curb investment

Chinese e-commerce providers and the defence sector will drive demand for space in the German logistics property market in 2026/27. Tight supply is supporting rents, whilst higher financing costs are holding back investment. International buyers remain selectively active.

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"The key question now is whether the energy price shock will increasingly feed through to wages and other prices."
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"The key question now is whether the energy price shock will increasingly feed through to wages and other prices."

Commentary on the ECB’s latest interest rate decision by Prof. Dr Steffen Sebastian, Chair of Real Estate Finance, IREBS Institute for Real Estate Economics, University of Regensburg.
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Following two interest rate rises this year, we believe – from our perspective as property developers – that it is the right course of action to leave key interest rates unchanged for the time being.
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Following two interest rate rises this year, we believe – from our perspective as property developers – that it is the right course of action to leave key interest rates unchanged for the time being.

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International investors are stepping up their investment in European retail parks
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International investors are stepping up their investment in European retail parks

Foreign investors are driving the market for European retail parks in 2026: in the first nine months, 52 per cent of the volume came from abroad (5-year average: ~41 per cent). North America is the largest source; MENA and Israel are gaining ground. Q3 2026: >€2 billion, +91 per cent year-on-year.
by Savills
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JLL: Logistics market boosts letting volume by 1 million m²

by JLL
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"The ECB’s interest rate freeze will do little to ease the pressure on the property market. This is because long-term capital market interest rates are the key factor for property financing, and these have risen significantly in recent months."
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"The ECB’s interest rate freeze will do little to ease the pressure on the property market. This is because long-term capital market interest rates are the key factor for property financing, and these have risen significantly in recent months."

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Aigner Immobilien brokers a residential and commercial property in a central location in Augsburg
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Aigner Immobilien brokers a residential and commercial property in a central location in Augsburg

Aigner Immobilien has brokered the sale of a mixed-use property in the centre of Augsburg. The property, situated near Königsplatz, comprises 815 m² of lettable space, including ten residential units, one commercial unit and one office unit; the seller was a private individual and the buyer an investor; details remain confidential.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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Union Investment enters the Irish retail market
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Union Investment enters the Irish retail market

Union Investment has acquired the fully let ‘Gulliver’s Retail Park’ in Dublin, thereby entering the Irish retail market. The property will be included in an open-ended specialist fund; the purchase price remains confidential. Anchor tenants include Lidl and The Range.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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Westend Real Assets acquires two data centres in Hamburg for the “HAL Digitale Infrastruktur Deutschland 1” fund
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Westend Real Assets acquires two data centres in Hamburg for the “HAL Digitale Infrastruktur Deutschland 1” fund

Westend Real Assets has acquired two colocation data centres in Hamburg for the specialised AIF “HAL Digitale Infrastruktur Deutschland 1”. The sites in Alsterdorf and Rahlstedt are let on long-term leases and are operated by akquinet. The fund’s assets under management have risen to over 200 million euros.

by Westend Real Assets
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Centralis acquires a mixed-use property in Hamburg with a focus on modern hospitality
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Centralis acquires a mixed-use property in Hamburg with a focus on modern hospitality

The Centralis Immobilien Group has acquired an existing mixed-use property at Hamburger Straße 188/188A/190 in Hamburg. The 4,104 m² property combines modern hospitality (2,883 m², serviced apartments by Arbio), residential accommodation and local retail (PENNY); closing: mid-October 2026.

by Centralis Immobilien
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Union Investment sells shopping centre in Mons
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Union Investment sells shopping centre in Mons

Union Investment is selling the “Les Grands Prés” shopping centre in Mons to Eurocommercial Properties via a share deal for approximately €265 million. The transaction is due to close on 4 November. This exit, after 22 years, rejuvenates the portfolio and boosts the performance of UniImmo: Europa.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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JLL: Wisag leases around 1,000 m² of office space in Nuremberg
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JLL: Wisag leases around 1,000 m² of office space in Nuremberg

Wisag is leasing around 950 m² at Rathsbergstraße 25 in Nuremberg, comprising 800 m² of office space and 150 m² of logistics space. JLL advised on the search for premises and brokered the lease. The move-in is scheduled for November 2026.

by JLL
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AG Real Estate France acquires a 38,900 m² logistics centre in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon off-plan
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AG Real Estate France acquires a 38,900 m² logistics centre in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon off-plan

AG Real Estate France has announced the off-plan acquisition of a logistics centre covering nearly 38,900 m² in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon, in the Eure department of Normandy.

by AG Real Estate France
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Exclusive mandate successfully completed: Aigner Immobilien brokers mixed-use complex to a portfolio holder
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Exclusive mandate successfully completed: Aigner Immobilien brokers mixed-use complex to a portfolio holder

As part of an exclusive mandate, Aigner Immobilien has brokered the sale of a mixed-use development in a central location in Fürstenfeldbruck to a portfolio investor. The development comprises around 3,100 m² of lettable space on a plot of approximately 2,200 m². The parties have agreed not to disclose the exact location or purchase price.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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GERLING GARDEN: Soulhouse opens its first studio in Cologne
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GERLING GARDEN: Soulhouse opens its first studio in Cologne

Soulhouse is set to open its first studio on 30 October 2026 in the GERLING GARDEN district in Cologne city centre. The premium provider of modern bodywork is leasing around 200 m² of ground-floor space at Spiesergasse 15; ATHLETICA had previously moved into the premises. Quantum and PROXIMUS let the space.

by Quantum AG
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Hamburg: Tishman Speyer lets 2,600 square metres of office space in ‘Ajour’
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Hamburg: Tishman Speyer lets 2,600 square metres of office space in ‘Ajour’

Tishman Speyer has let around 2,600 m² of office space in the ‘Ajour’ development on Mönckebergstraße to exmox GmbH. This means that 60 per cent of the mixed-use building has now been let ahead of completion. exmox is scheduled to move in during the second quarter of 2027.

by Tishman Speyer
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Three educational institutions have leased 1,200 m² of office space in Hamburg’s City Süd via Newmark
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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.
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IMAXXAM sells office property in Dessau
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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
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JLL advises on the sale of a school and local retail centre in Pforzheim
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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
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MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London
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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
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Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein
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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
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Greystar expands into Italy with its first investment in Bologna
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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
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Ten asset management companies set up an association for joint cyber security
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Ten asset management companies set up an association for joint cyber security

Ten German asset management companies have founded the association DORCA e.V. to support compliance with the EU’s DORA regulations. Plans include joint audits of critical IT service providers, the sharing of insights and uniform security standards.

by Art Invest Real Estate
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MVGM manages a further 350 residential and commercial units in Berlin on behalf of Core Property
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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
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Abu Dhabi and Partners Group sign agreement: Aim is to promote private-sector participation in infrastructure and property in Abu Dhabi
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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)
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GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the Middle East and Africa for Q1–Q3 2026
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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
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GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers in Asia-Pacific during Q1-Q3 2026
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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
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FASTR becomes a Bronze Partner of the BFW Bavarian Regional Association
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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
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Battery storage in the balancing power market for greater grid stability: Ignitis and emsys VPP expand their partnership
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Battery storage in the balancing power market for greater grid stability: Ignitis and emsys VPP expand their partnership

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Developments

Königstadt successfully concludes the architectural competition for ‘Westend 100’ in Berlin: Plattenbaustudio Berlin wins the competition for courtyard densification
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Königstadt successfully concludes the architectural competition for ‘Westend 100’ in Berlin: Plattenbaustudio Berlin wins the competition for courtyard densification

Königstadt has successfully concluded the architectural competition for “Westend 100” in Berlin’s Westend district: Plattenbaustudio Berlin has won with its entry “Flexible Resilience; Gartenhaus Westend”. The plans envisage 18 flats built using a hybrid timber construction method; construction is due to begin in mid-2028.

by Königstadt Gesellschaft für Grundstücke und Industrie mbH
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Harden Industriebau completes the Panattoni Campus in Augsburg
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Harden Industriebau completes the Panattoni Campus in Augsburg

The main contractor, Harden Industriebau, has completed the Panattoni Campus Augsburg on a brownfield site covering approximately 46,000 m² in Augsburg-Lechhausen. The site combines a logistics park and a City Dock, features pre-installation for solar panels, green roofs and district heating, and is aiming for DGNB Platinum certification.

by Harden Industriebau
DevelopmentsReal Estate
KGAL begins letting in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich, comprising 355 privately funded and subsidised flats
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KGAL begins letting in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich, comprising 355 privately funded and subsidised flats

KGAL has begun letting flats in the residential development at Candidplatz in Munich-Untergiesing. The development comprises 355 flats, of which 186 are new-builds (117 privately funded, 69 EOF); 82 units are currently being marketed. An EDEKA supermarket, a nursery and a sustainable mobility scheme round off the offering.

by KGAL
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Cureus and Lavendio lay the foundation stone for a care home in Braunschweig with 138 care places
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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
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Ground-breaking ceremony for Panattoni Park Offenbach on a historic industrial site
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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
DevelopmentsReal Estate
MEAG signs first tenant G&T at 30 Finsbury Square, London
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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
DealsDevelopments
Nordex Group to supply DenkerWulf turbines for a 51-MW wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein
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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
DealsDevelopmentsEnergy
ZAM in Munich-Freiham: Neighbourhood centre officially opened
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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
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Greystar expands into Italy with its first investment in Bologna
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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
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
MLK Holzweiler Wind Farm Connected to the Grid: NRW Environment Minister Krischer Attends Commissioning Ceremony
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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
DevelopmentsEnergy
Union Investment receives planning permission for “Quartier Wandsbek Markt” in Hamburg
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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
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Digital infrastructure: The chips are up
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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
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Patagonia is moving into the Maschinenhaus Schwabing
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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
DealsDevelopments
International Campus celebrates the opening of THE FIZZ in Berlin-Friedrichshain
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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
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Pecuria launches sales of 163 new-build care flats in Kassel’s Salzmann Quarter
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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
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Another milestone for the I/D Cologne district: planning permission granted for the largest solid timber office building in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Another milestone for the I/D Cologne district: planning permission granted for the largest solid timber office building in North Rhine-Westphalia

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

by Art Invest Real Estate
DevelopmentsReal Estate

Dynamics

1000 Satellites brings the future of the office to Karlsruhe and expands its network in the south-west
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1000 Satellites brings the future of the office to Karlsruhe and expands its network in the south-west

1000 Satellites is opening its first site, covering around 2,500 m², at the Malzwerk on the iWerkX campus in Karlsruhe. Having been in operation since July 2026, the official opening will take place on 19 November; the first companies, such as diva-e Conclusion and cerebricks, are already using the space.

by 1000 Satellites
Dynamics
DAHLER Invest opens a branch in Leipzig; former Colliers manager in Leipzig, Bastian Kunau, takes over as branch manager
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DAHLER Invest opens a branch in Leipzig; former Colliers manager in Leipzig, Bastian Kunau, takes over as branch manager

DAHLER Invest is opening an office in Leipzig to serve Central Germany. Former Colliers manager Bastian Kunau is leading a team of four, focusing on the brokerage of multi-family properties as well as mixed-use residential and commercial buildings. In Leipzig, purchase prices have fallen by 25–30 per cent since 2022, whilst rents are rising.

by DAHLER
DynamicsReal Estate
Maik Stützer joins Savills as Director of Business Development, Facility Management
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Maik Stützer joins Savills as Director of Business Development, Facility Management

The property consultancy Savills is expanding its activities in the areas of facility management and building & project consultancy: with effect from 1 November, Maik Stützer will take up the position of Director of Business Development, Facility Management, at Savills in Germany.

by Savills
Dynamics
Gorgeous Smiling Hotels sets the course for further growth
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Gorgeous Smiling Hotels sets the course for further growth

Following the buyback of the Auctus shares, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels is realigning its strategy. Heiko Grote and Andreas Erben are leading the group; bank loans have been repaid. Focus on efficiency, digitalisation and AI; occupancy up 10 per cent, RevPAR up 4.5 per cent, 77 hotels, six projects in the pipeline.

by Gorgeous Smiling Hotels
Dynamics
DAHLER reorganises its management team in Hamburg: Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens will be in charge of four sites in future
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DAHLER reorganises its management team in Hamburg: Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens will be in charge of four sites in future

DAHLER is consolidating the management of its Hamburg sites. Since 1 October 2026, Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens have been responsible for Elbvororte, Alstertal, Alster West and HafenCity. Both bring with them several years’ experience from Engel & Völkers.

by DAHLER
Dynamics
Reports 76% Q3 Funding Growth to €23.5M, Expands Across Eight European Markets
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Reports 76% Q3 Funding Growth to €23.5M, Expands Across Eight European Markets

The real estate investment platform InRento reported a 76.4% increase in project funding to €23.49 million in Q3 2026. The company operates in eight European markets, returned €4.25 million in capital, and distributed €2.08 million in profits. Focus: Diversification and risk management.

by InRento
DynamicsReal Estate
Julius Baer’s former Group CFO, Evie Kostakis, is to lead LAMDA Development, the developer behind The Ellinikon
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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
Dynamics
GARBE Private Capital: Property and infrastructure investments for family offices
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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.

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WDP strengthens its presence on the capital markets with a third listing on Euronext Paris
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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
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AtechX start-up Bellboy Robotics continues successful development of Physical AI at NVIDIA GTC Berlin
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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.

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Austria: Limehome breaks the 1,000-unit mark with projects in Vienna and Linz
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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
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Shareholders thank Dr Frank May: CEO concludes a successful tenure at Alterric
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Shareholders thank Dr Frank May: CEO concludes a successful tenure at Alterric

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Nordex SE
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A global Clearwater study of 250 executives at asset management firms shows that 83% view AI as a success for investment strategies and portfolio construction. Heavy users, however, are running into data quality limitations. Generative AI reduces volatility by 15–20% and speeds up rebalancing by about 30%.
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CoreNet Global: Vacant properties require new utilisation concepts rather than traditional marketing strategies

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Dr Christoph Brandenburg (Brandenburg.Legal) sees the debate on the nationalisation of large housing companies as a restructuring of the property ownership system. He points to parallels with left-wing programmes and Article 15 of the German Basic Law, as well as possible consequences for investment.
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Retail market records its strongest quarter to date in terms of space take-up

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports an inner-city retail space take-up of around 385,000 m² for Q1–3 2026, of which 150,000 m² was recorded in the strong Q3 (40 per cent). 57 per cent of this was accounted for by lettings exceeding 1,000 m²; shopping centres (≈110,000 m²), former department stores (≈50,000 m²) and tier-one cities are driving this momentum.
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Cobalt Study: Interim managers in the property sector – caught between full capacity and a lack of work
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UK offshore wind build-out to depend on grid connections and market reforms, says GlobalData

GlobalData sieht den Ausbau britischer Offshore-Windkraft von schnelleren Netzanschlüssen, verstärktem Übertragungsnetz und Marktreformen abhängig. Bis 2035 dürfte die Kapazität fast doppelt so groß sein, erneuerbare Energien stellen rund 73% der Flotte.
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GlobalData announces the leading M&A financial and legal advisers in the power sector for Q1–Q3 2026

GlobalData publishes rankings of M&A advisers in the energy sector for Q1–Q3 2026: Goldman Sachs leads by deal value ($148.8 billion), Morgan Stanley by number of deals (22). Among legal advisers, Kirkland & Ellis leads by value ($169.5 billion), Latham & Watkins by number of deals (26).
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