Analysis Quarterly Report

German industrial and logistics real estate market proves robust in the first half of 2026

CBRE reports take-up of around 3 million m² in the German industrial and logistics market for H1 2026 (+11% yoy). Big box vacancy fell to 4.6%, prime rents rose. E-commerce demand is increasing; stable demand and further rent pressure are expected for H2.

by CBRE
MarketsReal Estate

Statements

More about this category
Statements zum Berliner Wohnmarkt
Analysis Forecast

Statements on the Berlin housing market

Four industry experts discussed the situation of Berlin’s residential real estate market on 8 July 2026. They emphasize attractiveness and available capital, but demand planning security, faster approvals and less regulation. New construction is considered a central lever.
by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin +3 more
MarketsReal EstateStatements
Comment

Upturn in housing construction remains a wish and theory / pact for property to fill with life now!

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
MarketsStatements
Comment

Market commentary: The selective market phase favors prepared buyers

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
MarketsStatements

Get the daily deals before everyone else!

Sign up now for our newsletter: Get the latest deals, collaborations, developments and dynamics before anyone else every day – and a weekly overview of all expert articles in a compact format.

Sign up now

Markets

More about this category
Pressemitteilung Colliers 2025 (Bildrechte: Colliers)
News

The Life Science Real Estate Market in a New Market Phase

Colliers and ESPG publish an update of their market study on the German life science real estate market. In H1 2026, sales of EUR 112 million were achieved, close to the full year 2025. AI is driving demand; long-term leases support stable cash flows.
by Colliers
Markets
News

JLL: Positive outlook stabilises Difi financing index

by JLL
Markets
Analysis

Cost inefficiency in the Big 7: This is how much commercial vacancies cost in Germany’s metropolises

by ebuero
MarketsReal Estate

News

Deals
News | |

MEAG acquires c.50% stake in waste-to-energy plant in London

MEAG acquires 49.78% of the SELCHP waste incineration plant in South East London from iCON Infrastructure Partners IV. SELCHP has long-term, inflation-indexed supply contracts; Revenues are also generated by electricity purchase.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
DealsInfrastructure
News | |

Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin brokers 1,383 m² of office space to Solactive

Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin has brokered around 1,383 m² of office space in LUX Berlin to Solactive AG. Solactive moves into space in the LUX Court, Rotherstraße 16–19, and strengthens its presence in Berlin. According to E&V, the demand for high-quality, well-connected offices remains high.

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin
DealsReal Estate
News | |

FOX Real Estate rents office space in Kiel

FOX Real Estate has leased the ground floor of the Zur Helling 4 office building in Kiel to a service company. The multi-tenant property, built in 2010, comprises around 5,729 m²; after further rentals, only a few or smaller spaces are still available.

by FOX Industrial Real Estate
DealsReal Estate
News | |

“Berlin: Aengevelt brokers tax consulting firm TaXpert’s new location in an alstria property.”

Aengevelt Immobilien is brokering around 460 m² of office space in the ensemble “Büropark und Technologiezentrum Am Borsigturm” in Berlin-Tegel to TaXperts Berlin Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. The landlord is alstria, lease starts at the beginning of 2027.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Realterm buys former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach

Realterm acquires the former Zerres logistics centre in Mönchengladbach (Regioparkring 4). The property, which was built in 2016, offers 10,500 m² of rental space (7,500 m² hall, 3,000 m² office). Realterm is planning a repositioning including IOS surfaces; JLL brokered the sale.

by JLL
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Colliers is assisting OFPRA in the definition of its real estate strategy and the installation of its future headquarters in the JOYA building in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94)

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) has signed the lease for its future site in the JOYA building, located on rue Carnot in Fontenay-sous-Bois. Owned by the Caisse, the building, with a surface area of approximately 21,000 m², will house the establishment from January 2027.

by Colliers
DealsUnkategorisiertReal Estate
News | |

7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
CIELO, Kasernenstraße 67, Düsseldorf
News | |

CA Immo concludes further lease agreement for around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf

CA Immo is leasing around 1,500 m² in the CIELO office building in Düsseldorf to CURACON GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. The property has been converted into a multi-tenant location since 2026 and is already around 84% let before the completion of the work. JLL and Cushman & Wakefield advised the company.

by CA Immobilien Anlagen AG
DealsReal Estate
News | |

CONREN Land acquires an office building on Prinzregentenplatz in Munich for Ferrado Inmuebles S.L., Sandra Ortega’s real estate company, for more than €168 million.

CONREN Land acquires a landmark office building on Prinzregentenplatz in Munich for over €168 million for Ferrado Inmuebles S.L., Sandra Ortega’s real estate company. The seller is a company of Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. DGNB Silver, Gold targeted.

by CONREN Land
DealsReal Estate
News | |

OFB wins EDEKA Minden-Hannover as tenant for ‘THE FRIEDENAUER ́ in Berlin

OFB has won EDEKA Minden-Hannover as a retail tenant for the project ‘THE FRIEDENAUER’ at Innsbrucker Platz in Berlin. The full-range retailer is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 and strengthen local supply. The ESG-compliant quarter covers around 21,000 m².

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

“Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers residential/commercial building in Flingern-Nord.”

Aengevelt is brokering the sale of a fully let residential/commercial building on Birkenstraße in Düsseldorf-Flingern-Nord on an exclusive basis. Buyer is a local real estate company; 8 residential units, 2 commercials, approx. 700 m², gross initial yield approx. 4.8 % p.a.; Purchase price confidential.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
Beethovenstraße 1, 97080 Würzburg (KI-optimiertes Foto/AI-optimized photo); Image rights: Aroundtown
News | |

Aroundtown leases approximately 2,200 sqm of office space at Beethoven Center in Würzburg on a long-term basis

Aroundtown reports two new lettings and one extension in the Würzburg Beethoven Center: 1,300 m² to Würzburger Versicherungs-AG, approx. 300 m² to Pentadoc AG; tech11 GmbH is extending its long-term lease of around 600 m². The deals underline the attractiveness of the location.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Robert C. Spies advises on the sale of a commercial property for the Avery Dennison Group

Robert C. Spies, together with CBRE, advised on the sale of a commercial property at Grünteweg 33 in Oldenburg. The seller is Thermopatch International B.V., a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation; Buyer a regional investor. The property covers around 256 m² on 552 m² of land.

by Robert C. Spies KG
CooperationsDeals
News | |

Union Investment leases 7,566 m² in Hamburg’s EMPORIO Tower to Deutsche Bank

Union Investment is leasing 7,566 m² of office space in Hamburg’s EMPORIO Tower to Deutsche Bank. The move-in is planned for March 2027. The lease initially runs for five years with an option to extend.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DealsReal Estate
News | |

Yorcks Campus: ABG Real Estate Group wins IU International University of Applied Sciences as a tenant

ABG Real Estate Group is leasing around 3,550 sqm in the “Yorcks Campus” in Düsseldorf to IU International University of Applied Sciences on a long-term basis. This means that over 85 percent of the space has been allocated; BNP Paribas Real Estate advised the tenants, and the campus was comprehensively revitalized.

by ABG Real Estate Group
DealsReal Estate
Taste Hotel Group übernimmt Hotel am Osterbucher Platz in Aalen und führt den Hotelbetrieb interimsmäßig fort
News | |

Taste Hotel Group takes over Hotel am Osterbucher Platz in Aalen and continues hotel operations on an interim basis

Taste Hotel Group is taking over the hotel at Osterbucher Platz in Aalen on an interim basis and ensuring the continued operation of the 147-room hotel. The cooperation with Hotel Investments AG is also intended to promote expansion in the DACH region.

by Taste Hotel Group
DealsReal Estate

Cooperations
News | |

smartments strengthens its position as an institutional operator: Long-term contracts with M&G Real Estate underline the investability of the business model

smartments is taking over the long-term operation of two serviced apartment buildings in Berlin and Bielefeld, which M&G Real Estate has acquired. This brings the portfolio to 16 buildings with 2,389 apartments. The agreements underline the investability of the model.

by smartments
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Montano Real Estate acquires comprehensive investment and asset management mandate with a volume of EUR 750 million

Montano Real Estate took on an investment and asset management mandate of around EUR 750 million in the second quarter of 2026. The clients are two pension funds of a German group; the portfolio, which comprises 26 properties (over 438,000 sqm), focuses on the old federal states, office and logistics.

by Montano Real Estate
CooperationsReal Estate
Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
News | |

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
News | |

Robert C. Spies advises on the sale of a commercial property for the Avery Dennison Group

Robert C. Spies, together with CBRE, advised on the sale of a commercial property at Grünteweg 33 in Oldenburg. The seller is Thermopatch International B.V., a subsidiary of Avery Dennison Corporation; Buyer a regional investor. The property covers around 256 m² on 552 m² of land.

by Robert C. Spies KG
CooperationsDeals
News | |

Development Monitor continues to grow: GSK Stockmann strengthens partner network

bulwiengesa’s Development Monitor is expanding its network with GSK Stockmann. Together with BFW and DKB, the law firm contributes legal and regulatory expertise.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Edge and Akiş REIT launch partnership for housing project in Berlin

Edge and Akiş REIT are entering into a strategic partnership for a residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg, which is expected to have over 150 units. It is Akiş REIT’s first investment in Germany. Start of construction in 2027, completion in 2029.

by Edge
Akiş REIT
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

New lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park

AIF Capital Group has signed a new lease agreement for the “Am Feldberg” multi-storey car park. From May 2027, the Parkraumgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg (PBW) will take over operation for ten years. Modernizations such as e-charging stations and photovoltaics are planned.

by AIF Capital Group
Cooperations
News | |

220-year old real estate firm, Chestertons Global, launches in Nice, France

Chestertons Global, a 220-year-old international real estate network, launches Chestertons Nice on the Côte d’Azur. Partner is Olivier Morvan & Co from Valbonne; Nice, Saint Paul de Vence and the hinterland are covered. The aim is to expand it for international buyers.

by Chestertons Global
CooperationsReal Estate
Olivia Star Office Tower Copyright: Olivia Serwis Sp. z o. o.
News | |

KINGSTONE RE advises on the acquisition of Landmark office tower in Gdansk for the STRABAG Group

KINGSTONE Real Estate has advised the STRABAG Group on the purchase of the 180-metre-high “Olivia Star” office tower in Gdansk. The share deal of around EUR 150 million comprises 40,000 sqm of office space; KINGSTONE RE takes over the long-term asset management.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
v. l.: Oliver Vogt, Geschäftsführer WÖHR + BAUER, Andreas Herrmann, Bereichsleiter Organisation, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg, Dr. Tim Malonn, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung bei WÖHR + BAUER, Florian Müßig, Abteilungsleiter Immobilien und Verwaltung, Stadtsparkasse Augsburg.
News | |

Stadtsparkasse Augsburg commissions WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the heart of Augsburg

Stadtsparkasse Augsburg has commissioned WÖHR + BAUER with the redesign and renovation of its headquarters in the city centre. The project will be implemented in stages; completion is planned by 2033. The focus is on sustainability and a dialogue-oriented process.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Goldbeck manages office property for MOMENI in Berlin

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management of a six-storey Berlin office property with around 7,250 square metres of rental space for the MOMENI Group. The contract includes technical and infrastructural building management; the cooperation with MOMENI is expanded.

by GOLDBECK GmbH
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Hohental becomes GEWOBAG’s framework agreement partner for modernisation and repair projects

Hohental is GEWOBAG’s new framework agreement partner for general contractor services for modernisation and repair projects. The company was awarded the contract in a tender procedure. Hohental is thus strengthening its position in municipal housing construction.

by Hohental Gruppe
CooperationsReal Estate
News | |

Familienheim Rhein-Neckar establishes joint venture with international partner from China

Familienheim Rhein-Neckar eG establishes a joint venture with the Chinese Marvel Thought Group Ltd. The aim is to enable and support investments by Asian investors in the German real estate market. For this purpose, the Familienheim Skylark Investment Holding GmbH was created.

by Immobiliengruppe Rhein-Neckar
CooperationsDynamics
News | |

AVENTOS relies on Loanboox for real estate financing

In the future, AVENTOS will rely on the Loanboox software “Fincetra” to tender and manage real estate financing more efficiently. The solution is in use in 18 countries; over EUR 40 billion and around EUR 50 billion under management. The aim is to increase transparency and efficiency.

by AVENTOS Group
CooperationsReal Estate
The agreement supports the financing of Hamburg's largest BESS-project (100 MW / 400 MWh), internally developed by Flower. (Rendered image) Source: Flower
News | |

Flower International: Flower and ENGIE Sign Long-Term Battery Flexibility Purchase Agreement in Germany

ENGIE and Flower enter into a seven-year virtual Flexibility Purchase Agreement (FPA) for 126 MW of BESS-based flexibility in Germany. It will start on 1 January 2029 and will support, among other things, the 100 MW/400 MWh project in Hamburg and Döllnitz (63 MW/257 MWh).

by Flower
CooperationsDealsEnergyInfrastructure

Developments
News | |

Stuttgart City Council adopts development plan for the urban quarter, known under the previous working title “P140”

The Stuttgart City Council has approved the development plan for the urban quarter “P140”. Around 146,000 m² GFA is planned with initially approx. 520 apartments (40% subsidised), daycare centres and local amenities and later offices/hotel; strong public transport connections and concrete recycling, heat pumps.

by Hines
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

GreenPlaces completes 34 flexible commercial units in Bisingen

GreenPlaces has completed 34 flexible commercial modules in Bisingen. Investment volume around nine million euros, approx. 4,100 m² in timber construction; 2 units occupied, 16 reserved. Showroom opening on 24 July 2026; Modules from approx. 120 m² can be used flexibly.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

SEGRO starts expansion of the Düsseldorf Süd business park

SEGRO has started construction of Phase 12A at SEGRO Park Düsseldorf Süd. 15,160 m² will be created in two buildings with twelve flexibly usable units of 1,000–1,500 m² each; completion is scheduled for Q3 2027. ESG standards including PV, heat pumps and greenery are planned.

by SEGRO
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Construction project “Holzmarkt 51” – demolition of the old swimming pool

In Friedrichshain, the demolition of the old swimming pool on Holzmarktstraße began on July 13, 2026. The official start of construction for “Holzmarkt 51” is planned for the end of August; by 2030, a new indoor swimming pool, 375 apartments and office and retail space will be built.

by berlinovo
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Panattoni plans new logistics and industrial site south of Freiburg

Panattoni is developing a logistics and industrial park on 44,000 m² in Müllheim, south of Freiburg. Construction will start in Q1 2027; first space at the end of 2027, completion Q1 2028.

by Panattoni
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

FÜRST Berlin: CELLS hands over rental management to Newmark

At the beginning of July 2026, CELLS handed over the rental management for the FÜRST Berlin project to Newmark. Newmark now acts as Owners Representative and is to expand the international tenant approach. CELLS remains responsible as general planner.

by CELLS
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

7R launches its first project in Germany. The company develops a warehouse investment in Berlin

7R launches its first project in Germany: Following the acquisition of a site from the KARL Group, the brownfield site 7R City Park Berlin East in Berlin-Lichtenberg is being modernized and expanded (target 43,000 sqm, EUR 70 million). Cooperation with Polish International Development Fund 2 (PFR TFI).

by 7R
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

OFB wins EDEKA Minden-Hannover as tenant for ‘THE FRIEDENAUER ́ in Berlin

OFB has won EDEKA Minden-Hannover as a retail tenant for the project ‘THE FRIEDENAUER’ at Innsbrucker Platz in Berlin. The full-range retailer is scheduled to open at the end of 2027 and strengthen local supply. The ESG-compliant quarter covers around 21,000 m².

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News | |

Laying of the foundation stone in Friedrichshain: 69 new rental apartments and a modern ALDI store are being built in Weinstraße

On July 13, 2025, the foundation stone for a residential and retail project was laid at Weinstraße 9 in Berlin-Friedrichshain. 69 rental apartments (66 subsidized) and an ALDI store with approx. 1,400 m² are planned. Completion: Q1 2028, takeover by STADT UND LAND.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung PV-Anlage Wustermark (Copyright: ENVIRIA Energy Holding GmbH)
News | |

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and Nagel-Group implement photovoltaic system at Wustermark logistics site

ENVIRIA, Real I.S. and the Nagel-Group are implementing a rooftop photovoltaic system in Wustermark for local power supply. The system with 3,427.2 kWp delivers over 3.3 million kWh per year; the electricity is used on site by the Nagel-Group. A battery storage system is planned as the next step.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement
CooperationsDevelopmentsEnergy
News | |

OSLO architects delivers Nexus, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay (68)

OSLO architects has delivered “Nexus”, the new headquarters of Endress+Hauser France in Cernay. Located on the production site, the building rethinks office work, promotes collaboration and offers an open and attractive environment that also includes customers.

by OSLO architectes
Developments
News | |

Topping-out ceremony in Karlshorst: 234 new rental apartments reach important construction progress

In Berlin-Karlshorst, the topping-out ceremony for a residential project in Walkürenstraße was celebrated on July 8, 2026. 234 rental apartments are planned, 230 of which are subsidized. The client is INTER STADT AG; STADT UND LAND will take over the project on a turnkey basis with planned readiness for occupancy at the end of 2027.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
DevelopmentsDynamics
News | |

Ehret+Klein AG secures the future of the Gerberquartier in Worms after the insolvency of the joint venture partner

Following the insolvency of the JV partner Senioren Wohnen Holding (2025), Ehret+Klein AG is transferring the Gerberquartier project in Worms to a fiduciary management with Dentons. The aim is to stabilize and prepare for the sale; Talks with regional interested parties are underway.

by ehret+klein
DevelopmentsDynamics
Visualisierung compassio Seniorenresidenz in Niederkassel-Rheidt, Gartenansicht, Nordrhein-Westfalen, ein Projekt der Cureus
News | |

Cureus builds compassio retirement home in Niederkassel with 112 care places

Cureus is starting the construction of a new compassio retirement home in Niederkassel-Rheidt with 112 single rooms (96 permanent, 16 short-term care). Completion is scheduled for the beginning of 2028; The operator is compassio. Around 100 new, crisis-proof jobs will be created.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsInfrastructure
News | |

Eurowind Energy on the road to success: 70 MW awards – reinforcement of the team planned

Eurowind Energy has been awarded three wind farms with a total of 70 MW in the latest onshore tender and is pushing the projects into the construction phase. The Blackstone cooperation strengthens financing. At the same time, the company is looking for additional employees.

by Eurowind Energy GmbH
DevelopmentsDynamicsDynamicsEnergy
News | |

Hohental takes over residential project development in the Landwehr district of Osnabrück

Hohental is taking over a residential construction project in Osnabrück’s Landwehrviertel district and leading it into the next development phase. 59 houses are being built for rent; completion will take place in three phases, with the first tenants at the turn of the year 2026/2027. The aim is quality-assured, sustainable implementation.

by Hohental Gruppe
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate

Dynamics

Die Founder der vierten Kohorte von AtechX; Bildcredit: Pavel Slobodnychenko
News | |

Aroundtown continues to advance innovation: AtechX launches fourth cohort with eleven international start-ups

AtechX, Aroundtown’s innovation and venture platform, is launching its fourth cohort of eleven international start-ups. The focus is on solutions for energy efficiency, operation and portfolio development; Testing and scaling are carried out in the Aroundtown and partner network.

by Aroundtown
Dynamics
News | |

STADT UND LAND publishes Annual Report 2025

STADT UND LAND publishes the 2025 Annual Report. The Group achieved a net profit of 24.2 million euros, completed 529 new apartments and invested in modernisation, climate protection and neighbourhood work. A stable development is expected for 2026.

by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
News | |

Lanthanum Safe Sky becomes NOLITE

Lanthanum Safe Sky will operate under the NOLITE brand with a new corporate identity from July 15, 2026. The company is bundling technology, operations and service and is introducing a new management team. NOLITE integrates BNK technology and expands its ADLS, offshore and OEM offerings.

by NOLITE
Dynamics
News | |

CUBION strengthens investment team with Stefan Mellies

CUBION Immobilien AG is strengthening its investment team: Stefan Mellies will move from Savills to CUBION on 1 January 2027. The long-standing Director Investment brings extensive market experience and a strong network and is expected to expand the activities in a responsible position.

by CUBION Immobilien AG
Dynamics
News | |

Avison Young strengthens German organization: Tobias Scheutzow becomes Finance Director Germany

Avison Young has appointed Tobias Scheutzow as Finance Director Germany as of July 1, strengthening his German organization. The financial expert with over 30 years of experience succeeds Steffen Schürer and will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all financial topics in Germany.

by Avison Young
Dynamics
News | |

IPH Group to lease 47,000 square metres of retail space in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the IPH Group leased 47,000 m² of retail space and concluded 154 leases, around 60% of which were extensions – 26% more than in 2025. Frequencies and revenues stable.

by IPH Gruppe
Dynamics
Martin Riedißer, neuer Sonderbeauftragter für Süddeutschland bei der DSK. Bildquelle: DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
News | |

Martin Riedißer joins DSK and becomes Special Representative for Southern Germany

With today’s effect, Martin Riedißer strengthens the DSK as Special Representative for Southern Germany. The former Managing Director of LBBW Immobilien Kommunalentwicklung brings over 30 years of experience to the table. DSK wants to strategically expand its position in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.

by DSK Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Dynamics
News | |

PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets

PROXITY starts operations in the most important European markets and completes the first roll-out phase. The company manages around 300 logistics properties with over 6 million m² and continues to drive the development pipeline forward with more than 100 employees.

by PROXITY
Dynamics
News | |

Aigner Immobilien on course for a record: Strong half-year results for 2026

Aigner Immobilien reports strong figures for the first half of 2026: transactions +32%, turnover +8%, 13% more viewing appointments. Managing Directors Thomas Aigner and Jenny Steinbeiß see the Munich market stabilized and are optimistic about the traditionally stronger second half of the year.

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
Dynamics
Shu Watanabe, neuer Head of Japan bei Savills Investment Management. Bildquelle: Savills Investment Management
News | |

Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan

Savills Investment Management appoints Shu (Shusaku) Watanabe as Head of Japan. He will take up the position on September 1 and brings over 26 years of experience in Japanese real estate; prior to that, he headed Nuveen’s Japan business. Savills IM sees strong growth opportunities in the market.

by Savills Investment Management
Dynamics
News | |

Marion Knief becomes Head of Marketing Germany at Newmark

Newmark appoints Marion Knief as Head of Marketing Germany. The experienced marketing expert brings over 25 years of experience and is expected to strengthen the brand strategy in Germany. Previously, she led the business marketing team at JLL.

by Newmark Group, Inc.
Dynamics
News | |

Other leading industry partners strengthen Realyze Ventures as a central platform for industry transformation

Realyze Ventures has completed another closing and is gaining additional industry partners and family offices with WISAG and The Bau Ventures. The fund is thus strengthening its sector-driven investor ecosystem and accelerating the scaling of startups across construction, real estate and energy.

by Realyze Ventures
DynamicsPrivate Equity
News | |

GARBE and Futury promote technology and financial innovations for the real estate industry

At the GARBE Thought Leader Conference 2026, the first scholarship holders of the “Futury Thought Leader Fellowships powered by GARBE” were awarded: the team reperks and Christoph Ehler. They will receive 10,000 euros, a twelve-month executive mentoring and access to the Futury ecosystem.

by GARBE
Dynamics
News | |

DAHLER Invest expands its location in Dresden

DAHLER Invest is expanding its presence in eastern Germany and expanding its Dresden location. Ralf Kugler will take over as head of the investment business. The location is intended to provide access to a dynamic technology and science market and be part of the expansion strategy.

by DAHLER
Dynamics
News | |

CoRE Solutions appoints Jan Schilling as new Head of Structured Finance

CoRE Solutions appoints Jan Schilling as Head of Structured Finance. He is to promote innovative refinancing solutions, including subordinated capital, and to acquire new business in real estate leasing. Schilling brings around 15 years of experience from LHI Leasing.

by CoRE Solutions GmbH
Dynamics
News | |

Around 900 MW in the first half of 2026: Project developers opt for the UKA Group

In the first half of 2026, the UKA Group purchased wind projects with a total capacity of around 900 MW in Germany or acquired shareholdings. Increased costs, stricter banking requirements and falling hammer prices favor sales; UKA offers fast, reliable acquisition processes.

by UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
DynamicsEnergy

Your expertise is in demand!

Position yourself as an expert in the field of real assets and advance the real asset investment as an author together with the community.

Register now

Cases

More about this category

Electricity price shock on summer evening: How battery storage systems could mitigate the heat lull

Summer “heat lulls” – high cooling demand with weak wind power – cause electricity prices to fluctuate sharply in the evening, from negative lunch prices to over €500/MWh. Battery storage systems bring the necessary flexibility to the electricity system.
by Dr. Andreas Peppel | Institutional Investment Consulting Partners GmbH
CasesInfrastructure
Report Survey

Study finds Europe’s real estate investors are set to increase tech spend as part of their energy efficiency drive

by re:sustain
Cases
Article

Why institutional investors are discovering the secondary market as an exit strategy

by Jan-Peter Schmidt | Fondsbörse Deutschland Beteiligungsmakler AG
CasesReal EstateReal Estate

Regulatory

More about this category
Alterric Windkraftanlage © Alterric
Comment

Danger for the industrial location: Alterric warns against full braking in wind power expansion

Alterric warns: Delayed EEG 2027 reform and a grid connection package with redispatch reservation without compensation jeopardize new wind projects and the energy supply of industry. Calls are being made for rapid network expansion, more tenders in the south and tightened up CfDs.
by Alterric GmbH
EnergyRegulatoryStatements
Oliver Letzner, Fachanwalt für Miet- und Wohnungseigentumsrecht bei Müller Radack Schultz. Bildquelle: Caro Hoene
Comment

Müller Radack Schultz on the Building Modernization Act: New Cost Rules for Landlords and Tenants

by Müller Radack Schultz
Real EstateRegulatory
Article Comment

Building Modernization Act: Which heating will still be allowed in the future?

by Immobilienverband Deutschland IVD Bundesverband e. V.
Real EstateRegulatory

Real Estate

More about this category
Analysis

JLL: Investors focus on food retail and retail parks

JLL reports a retail investment volume of EUR 2.29 billion in H1 2026; Q2 was significantly weaker at EUR 850 million (−40% compared to Q1). Investors focus on food retail and retail parks, top yields stable. A revival is expected for H2.
by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
Quelle: Gutachterausschuss Berlin, MSI Research 2026
Analysis

Apartment building market report by SCHICK IMMOBILIEN: Berlin rental house prices stabilize – Significant recovery in purchase cases and transaction volume

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
MarketsReal Estate
Analysis Quarterly Report

Logistics market in the Ruhr region: with top balance sheet for clear leadership in location ranking

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate

Infrastructure

More about this category
Analysis Quarterly Report

JLL: Healthcare investments grow significantly at the end of the first half of the year

The investment market for healthcare real estate generated EUR 1.8 billion in H1 2026 (Q2: EUR 690 million; previous year: EUR 460 million). 35 transactions with 145 properties, foreign buyer share 83%. nursing homes dominate (58%); Prime yields approx. 5%, assisted living 50 bps lower.
by JLL
InfrastructureMarkets
Healthcare-Investmentmarkt mit bester Halbjahresbilanz seit 2022
Analysis Quarterly Report

Healthcare investment market with best half-year results since 2022

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
InfrastructureMarkets
News

Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

by Fraunhofer IEG
EnergyInfrastructureInfrastructure

Energy

More about this category
Article Comment Discussion Report

Clean power: A market in transition

Clean power infrastructure has moved beyond simply “build more renewables”. The sector is now driven by a more complex interaction where dispersion is rising by country, by technology, and by contract structure. Here, expertise is increasingly rewarded, and specialist underwriting is critical.
by Miriam Uebel | L&G
EnergyInfrastructureMarkets
Whitepaper

Capcora and suena energy publish white paper on financing battery storage projects

by Capcora GmbH
EnergyMarkets
Analysis

The best energy-saving measures for your home – from quick amortization to costly and long-term

by Aroundhome
EnergyMarkets

Top videos & podcasts

L&G Coverimage Podcast Private Markets - Carving a path
Analysis Podcast

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.

InfrastructureMarketsPrivate DebtReal Estate
Article Comment Report Video

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.

EnergyInfrastructureMarkets
Podcast Interview

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.

MarketsReal Estate
Article Video

Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

MarketsReal Estate
Podcast

Acquisition of B+T podcast

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

DealsInfrastructurePrivate Equity
Article Monthly Video

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

MarketsReal Estate
Podcast

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?

CasesInfrastructureReal Estate
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.
Video

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.

MarketsReal Estate
/

Private Equity

More about this category
News

Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months

Ypsilon expects more continuation funds in the next 18 months. The reasons are difficult exit markets and longer holding periods; GPs use the vehicles to provide liquidity to LPs and leverage value potential. Institutional investors are showing strong interest, some with thematic funds.
by Ypsilon Group
MarketsPrivate Equity
Von links nach rechts: Steffen Krause, Geschäftsführer von NULLCOZWEI und von Amicus Private Wealth Verwaltungs GmbH; Friedrich Eschenbaum, Prokurist bei NULLCOZWEI und Geschäftsführer der Praeclarus Invest GmbH; Ralf Filipp, Vorstandsmitglied der PKGeno; Karsten Weber, Vorstandsvorsitzender der PKGeno; Sandra Binder, Spezialistin Finanzen bei NULLCOZWEI, Prokuristin bei Amicus Private Wealth Verwaltungs GmbH; Jens Joachim Urbanek, Ringstiftung, RING-VERWALTUNG eGbR. (Quelle: NULLCOZWEI)
News

PKGeno invests in geothermal company NULLCOZWEI

by ASSETPHYSICS
DealsEnergyInfrastructureInfrastructurePrivate Equity
Analysis Report

UK VC funding value surges 142% YoY in January–May 2026, reveals GlobalData

by GlobalData
MarketsPrivate Equity

Private Debt

More about this category
Analysis Report

Study reveals disciplined infrastructure lenders focus on project finance and mezzanine

A study by Ocorian Nordic Trustee shows: Disciplined infrastructure lenders prefer non-recursive project financing (33%) and mezzanine (32%); Senior debt with equity co-investment leads the way in terms of risk sharing (62%). Geopolitics strengthens local projects; hybrid and preferred equity structures are on the rise.
by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
InfrastructureMarketsPrivate Debt
News

MEAG represents cornerstone investors in private placement of PremiumFiber

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
DealsInfrastructurePrivate Debt
Article Comment

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

by Dennis Davidoff | Prime Capital AG
CasesPrivate DebtReal Estate