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5 %-Studie 2026: Immobilienmarkt 2026: Renditepotenziale im „New Normal“

The 5% Study 2026 by bulwiengesa with ADVANT Beiten shows that the adjustment process in the German real estate market is continuing, transactions remain weak. IRR underlying assets are rising slightly in almost all asset classes; offices are growing the most, while light industrial remains the top yield.

by bulwiengesa GmbH
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“Many are aware that expropriations do not create a single new apartment.”

Statement on the election in Berlin by Sven-Christian Frank, Managing Director of the real estate investment manager Aequitas Real Estate
by Aequitas Real Estate
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“Instead of spending billions on the socialization of existing old housing stocks and thus placing an additional burden on the already strained Berlin budget, politicians should concentrate their efforts on making new housing possible – for tenants and future apartment owners.”

by DAHLER
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Berlin’s politicians have neither heart nor plan for tourism

by Apartment Allianz Berlin
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“The Berlin election will be a vote on whether politicians will finally move from recognition to action on one of the city’s most pressing problems.”

Statement by Claudius Meyer, Managing Director, CR Investment Management, before the election in Berlin
by CR Investment Management
Markets
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SAGARD ANALYSIS: Why the mid-market segment is gaining importance in the new private equity environment

by Sagard
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Commercial and Craftsmen’s Parks: Stable Demand with Advancing Professionalization

by SQUARE PARKS
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De Gaulle Fleurance advises Logivolt on a 300-million-euro green loan intended to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in multi-unit residential buildings

De Gaulle Fleurance has advised Logivolt on a €300 million green loan, granted by a consortium of banks, to accelerate charging infrastructure in apartment buildings. The financing increases investment capacity to almost €500 million and targets 26,000 buildings by 2030.

by De Gaulle Fleurance
DealsInfrastructure
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Berlin: FÜRST wins Greco for premium rooftop restaurant

The Greco Group is renting around 1,700 m² with a rooftop location in FÜRST Berlin for an Italian-American premium steakhouse with bar and large terrace. The opening is planned for autumn 2027; it is Greco’s first Berlin location. 3REAL acted as an advisor.

by FÜRST
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Greyfield Group acquires office property in Bochum from thyssenkrupp for transformation into a student dormitory

Greyfield Group has acquired an office property from thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Bochum. The building from 1953 will be extensively renovated and converted into a 100 percent publicly subsidized residential complex with around 156 units for trainees and students.

by Greyfield Group
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1 © Ludovic Delage - Objectif Aéro
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WeChefs chooses SEGRO to set up its first food production unit in the Lyon region

WeChefs is renting around 3,500 m² at SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1, near Lyon, for its first food production unit. The lease will take effect on 1 October 2026 and operation will start in the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to produce up to 25,000 meals per day and eventually create around a hundred jobs.

by SEGRO
DealsDevelopmentsUnkategorisiertReal Estate
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BEOS achieves first leasing success for the “Rheindocks” in the Werft68 commercial district

For the first time, BEOS is leasing space in the “Rheindocks” in Düsseldorf’s Werft68 commercial district to Karatas Backwaren. Around 3500 m² of hall and office space in two units of Block A, with a term of ten years. Handover in mid-September, commissioning Q1 2027.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
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JLL: Teveo opens flagship store on Cologne’s Ehrenstraße

Teveo is opening its first store in Germany at Ehrenstraße 69 in Cologne. Around 950 m² on the ground floor and basement are rented; the owner is Deka Immobilien Investment. JLL advised on the letting, and the opening is planned for the end of 2026.

by JLL
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Bahlsen opens first city centre location in North Rhine-Westphalia – Colliers brokers space in Cologne

Bahlsen will open its first city centre location in North Rhine-Westphalia at Hohe Straße 160–168 in Cologne in autumn 2026. To this end, the company concluded a long-term lease agreement for around 400 m² of retail space. Colliers brokered the space in the highly frequented location.

by Colliers
DealsReal Estate
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Half of Panattoni Park Offenbach leased to GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH (“Dauch”)

Panattoni has signed the first lease agreement for Panattoni Park Offenbach even before construction begins: Dauch is renting over 5,200 m², around half of the more than 10,600 m². Construction will start in Q3 2026, completion in Q2 2027; the aim is DGNB Gold.

by Panattoni
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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JV of ABG Real Estate Group and bema group leases Düsseldorf hotel property to Leonardo Hotels

ABG Real Estate Group and bema group are leasing the hotel property on Toulouser Allee in Düsseldorf to Leonardo Hotels on a long-term basis. The 250-room hotel will be operated as the “Leonardo Smart Hotel Düsseldorf”. The building from 2022 is BREEAM “Very Good” certified.

by ABG Real Estate Group
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Manova Partners acquires fully let logistics property with around 95,000 square meters in South Carolina

Manova Partners has acquired the Class A logistics property “Spartanburg 221” in Spartanburg (South Carolina), which was completed in 2024, for a German institutional investor. The property (approx. 95,000 m²) is fully let for 15 years as NNN to an e-commerce tenant with an AA rating.

by Manova Partners
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FOX Living further expands PBSA pipeline and secures land for around 320 student apartments in Hanover’s Weichenviertel

FOX Living has acquired a development plot from the Lindhorst Group in Hanover’s Weichenviertel and is planning around 320 apartments for students, trainees and young professionals there. Construction is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2027, with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2028.

by FOX Living
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung 1 (Bildquelle: AVENTOS)
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AVENTOS secures commercial property in the north of Munich for BENTO Box concept

AVENTOS has acquired an 11,500 m² commercial property in Hallbergmoos near Munich and is developing its first BENTO Box commercial park in Bavaria there. Around 10,650 m² of rental space in 37 units are planned; construction starts in 2027, completion in 2028, DGNB Gold/Platinum targeted.

by AVENTOS Group
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Headstream Group acquires “The Gantry” in Berlin-Tempelhof

The Headstream Group has acquired the development project “The Gantry” in Berlin-Tempelhof. The 14,000 m² site has a building permit for around 47,000 m² GFA; the planning is to be further developed and optimised. The transaction was carried out as part of a restructuring.

by Headstream Group
DealsDevelopments
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Nordex Group receives 34 MW order in Hesse: N175/6.X with a hub height of 199 metres

The Nordex Group has received a 34 MW order from EEF for the Rauschenberg wind farm in Hesse: five N175/6.X turbines on 199-metre towers plus 20 years of premium service. Repowering from the end of 2027; significantly more electricity at the site from summer 2028.

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

Phase0 has closed a seed extension financing round of EUR 2.6 million. The lead investor is Realyze Ventures; Albert Achammer (ATP) and Ershad Jamil (ex-ServiceTitan) are participating as business angels. The capital will flow into the expansion of AI agents for architecture and engineering firms.

by Realyze Ventures
DealsPrivate Equity
Visualisierung der sanierten Straßenfassade des Akeah Athens City Center in Athen. / Visualisation of the refurbished street façade of the Akeah Athens City Center in Athens; Bildrechte/ Image rights: Aroundtown S.A.
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Office-to-Hospitality Conversion in Athens: Aroundtown Signs Long-Term Lease with SmartRental

Aroundtown has converted the former office building Themistokleous 11 in Athens into 43 rooms and leased it to SmartRental on a long-term basis. The house operates as Akeah Athens City Center. It is the company’s first lease agreement with SmartRental in Greece and the company’s first office-to-hospitality conversion there.

by Aroundtown
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Periscope Development and IMPACT Real Estate are developing 135 apartments at Kruppstraße 51

IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are revitalizing the existing building “K51” at Kruppstraße 51 in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk into 135 barrier-free micro-apartments including common areas. Building permit expected by the turn of the year 2026/27, completion at the end of 2028/beginning of 2029.

by Periskop
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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JV of ABG Real Estate Group and bema group leases Düsseldorf hotel property to Leonardo Hotels

ABG Real Estate Group and bema group are leasing the hotel property on Toulouser Allee in Düsseldorf to Leonardo Hotels on a long-term basis. The 250-room hotel will be operated as the “Leonardo Smart Hotel Düsseldorf”. The building from 2022 is BREEAM “Very Good” certified.

by ABG Real Estate Group
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
Aroundtown und Climate X starten Zusammenarbeit; Copyright: Climate X
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Data-driven climate resilience: Aroundtown partners with Climate X

Aroundtown is cooperating with Climate X to analyze climate-related risks in the real estate portfolio based on data. Climate X adapts its models for this purpose; SSP scenarios help to identify impacts at an early stage and support investment and sustainability decisions.

by Aroundtown
CooperationsReal Estate
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Nöfer Architects complete Wessel’s residential ensemble in Berlin-Köpenick together with Kondor

According to plans by Nöfer Architekten, Kondor Wessels has completed a residential ensemble with 120 apartments in Berlin-Köpenick. On the acute-angled Hämmerlingstraße/Annenallee site, around 15,500 m² GFA, a green courtyard and an underground car park with 67 parking spaces were created.

by Nöfer Architekten
Kondor Wessels
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Munich: S&P Commercial Development develops first service development project for Bayerische

As a service development partner for Bayerische, S&P Commercial Development is revitalising the office building at Barer Strasse 7–9 in Munich. Noerr will remain on a long-term basis and become an anchor tenant (approx. 10,453 m²). Construction will start in 2027, completion at the end of 2028; DGNB Gold, congress area and roof terrace planned.

by S&P Commercial Development
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Nordex Group receives 34 MW order in Hesse: N175/6.X with a hub height of 199 metres

The Nordex Group has received a 34 MW order from EEF for the Rauschenberg wind farm in Hesse: five N175/6.X turbines on 199-metre towers plus 20 years of premium service. Repowering from the end of 2027; significantly more electricity at the site from summer 2028.

by Nordex SE
CooperationsDealsDevelopmentsEnergy
Nico Rudat & Peter Körner (Copyright: FRANK)
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FRANK and Smart Property Services become cooperation partners for special tasks in real estate portfolio management

FRANK and Smart Property Services (SPS) are entering into a cooperation agreement for special tasks in real estate portfolio management. SPS serves around 80,000 administrative units nationwide. This gives customers access to specialised additional services that go beyond traditional property management.

by FRANK Immobilien
CooperationsReal Estate
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JLL: Nestlé engages JLL to provide services for global real estate portfolio

Nestlé mandates JLL as a global real estate service provider. The mandate includes leasing management and strategic consulting for office, industrial and retail properties in 130 countries, as well as other services in valuation, portfolio and technology. JLL uses AI-supported analysis tools.

by JLL
CooperationsReal Estate
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CapMan Real Estate acquires Hotel Crowne Plaza Copenhagen

CapMan Real Estate has acquired the Hotel Crowne Plaza Copenhagen for the CapMan Nordic Real Estate IV fund. The acquisition is carried out via a 50/50 joint venture with AP Pension; the purchase price remains confidential. The four-star hotel offers 366 rooms in Ørestad.

by CapMan Real Estate
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
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Joint venture between Gabor-Janzen Familienholding AG and Reiß & Co. Group acquires almost 40,000 square meters of the Gabor site in Rosenheim

A joint venture between Euro Real Estate (Reiß & Co.) and the Gabor-Janzen Family Holding has acquired around 4 hectares of the Gabor site in Rosenheim as part of a long-term sale-and-lease-back transaction. A mixed-use quarter is planned; a positive preliminary building application has been submitted for 150 student apartments.

by Michael Benninghoff
CooperationsCooperationsDeals
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Joint venture between Gabor-Janzen Familienholding AG and Reiß & Co. Group acquires almost 40,000 square meters of the Gabor site in Rosenheim

A joint venture between Euro Real Estate (Reiß & Co.) and the Gabor-Janzen Family Holding has acquired around 4 hectares of the Gabor site in Rosenheim as part of a long-term sale-and-lease-back transaction. A mixed-use quarter is planned; a positive preliminary building application has been submitted for 150 student apartments.

by Reiß & Co. Gruppe
CooperationsDeals
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infinitSpace and Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate enter into strategic partnership

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate (BHRE) and infinitSpace are entering into a strategic partnership for high-quality flex workspaces. The aim is to implement new usage concepts in commercial properties. The first joint location is scheduled to open in Munich in October 2026.

by Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate
CooperationsDynamicsReal Estate
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IPH Group wins Motel a Miio as new partner for Trendhaus Reischmann in Kempten

The IPH Group has won Motel a Miio as a new shop-in-shop partner for the Trendhaus Reischmann in Kempten. The brand opened an area of around 60 m² in the entrance area on 3 September 2026. The aim is to expand the range of products and strengthen the shopping experience.

by IPH Gruppe
CooperationsReal Estate
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Lorenz Consult plans steel construction for Austria’s largest climate protection research project

The Graz-based engineering firm Lorenz Consult is planning the steel structures for the Process Tower and Hot Compacting System of the Hy4Smelt demonstration plant at voestalpine’s Linz site. Assembly of the HCI tower has begun. Further construction phases will run until 2027.

by Lorenz Consult
CooperationsDevelopments
Luftaufnahme einer modernen Logistikimmobilie in der Clarissenstraße 44-50, Düsseldorf. Bildquelle: corealis Commercial real Estate 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
Cooperations

Developments

Kolping Jugendwohnen: das neue Haus in der Heinrich-Heine-Straße mit rund 100 Einzelzimmern für junge Auszubildende, Gemeinschaftsräumen und Büros für pädagogische Betreuung © Ines-Grabner
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Kolping celebrates the opening of the new residential building for young trainees in Berlin-Mitte

Kolping Jugendwohnen celebrates the opening of a new residential building in Berlin-Mitte. DMSW realised a new KfW 55 building for the umbrella association with around 100 single rooms, common areas and rooms for socio-educational support, which offers trainees affordable housing.

by DMSW
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Periscope Development and IMPACT Real Estate are developing 135 apartments at Kruppstraße 51

IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are revitalizing the existing building “K51” at Kruppstraße 51 in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk into 135 barrier-free micro-apartments including common areas. Building permit expected by the turn of the year 2026/27, completion at the end of 2028/beginning of 2029.

by Periskop
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Berlin: FÜRST wins Greco for premium rooftop restaurant

The Greco Group is renting around 1,700 m² with a rooftop location in FÜRST Berlin for an Italian-American premium steakhouse with bar and large terrace. The opening is planned for autumn 2027; it is Greco’s first Berlin location. 3REAL acted as an advisor.

by FÜRST
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Greyfield Group acquires office property in Bochum from thyssenkrupp for transformation into a student dormitory

Greyfield Group has acquired an office property from thyssenkrupp Steel Europe in Bochum. The building from 1953 will be extensively renovated and converted into a 100 percent publicly subsidized residential complex with around 156 units for trainees and students.

by Greyfield Group
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1 © Ludovic Delage - Objectif Aéro
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WeChefs chooses SEGRO to set up its first food production unit in the Lyon region

WeChefs is renting around 3,500 m² at SEGRO Centre Corbas Montmartin 1, near Lyon, for its first food production unit. The lease will take effect on 1 October 2026 and operation will start in the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to produce up to 25,000 meals per day and eventually create around a hundred jobs.

by SEGRO
DealsDevelopmentsUnkategorisiertReal Estate
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BEOS achieves first leasing success for the “Rheindocks” in the Werft68 commercial district

For the first time, BEOS is leasing space in the “Rheindocks” in Düsseldorf’s Werft68 commercial district to Karatas Backwaren. Around 3500 m² of hall and office space in two units of Block A, with a term of ten years. Handover in mid-September, commissioning Q1 2027.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Projektbeteiligte vor dem compassio Seniorendomizil Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim, v.l.n.r.: Oliver Pleiß (Baumanager compassio), Antonia Bonz (Projektleitung Cureus), René Missal (Projektleitung Olaf Joop Projektbau), Charlyn Bräse (Einrichtungsleitung compassio), Marko Schmidt (Leiter Projektentwicklung und Baumanagement compassio), Frank Oberländer (CCO Cureus), Hessen, ein Projekt der Cureus. Bildquelle: Cureus
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Cureus Announces Completion of compassio Senior Citizens’ Home Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden with 115 Care and Service Units

Cureus has completed the compassio senior citizens’ home Haus Tuzzo in Wiesbaden-Dotzheim and handed it over to operator compassio. The new building offers 95 nursing places and 20 assisted living apartments in accordance with the KfW Efficiency House 40EE standard. The first move-ins will start soon; applications from residents and employees are possible.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Half of Panattoni Park Offenbach leased to GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH (“Dauch”)

Panattoni has signed the first lease agreement for Panattoni Park Offenbach even before construction begins: Dauch is renting over 5,200 m², around half of the more than 10,600 m². Construction will start in Q3 2026, completion in Q2 2027; the aim is DGNB Gold.

by Panattoni
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Grundsteinlegung für 124 Mietwohnungen in der Lückstraße 31 in Berlin-Lichtenberg (v.l.n.r.): Dominik Wehrer (Senior Project Manager, Livory), Robert Bölcskei (Niederlassungsleiter Leipzig-Halle, Goldbeck), Manuel Al Hamwi (Head of Development, Livory). Bildquelle: Livory Group / Pascal Rohé
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Livory celebrates laying of the foundation stone for the YUNA residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg

Livory has laid the foundation stone for the YUNA residential project in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Four buildings with 124 apartments and a café are being built at Lückstraße 31; completion is scheduled for Q1/2028. The general contractor is Goldbeck.

by Livory
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Refield and RGL accelerate leasing of retail park in Środa Wielkopolska. Lidl joins as a key tenant

Refield and RGL are accelerating the leasing of an approx. 18,000 m² GLA retail park in Środa Wielkopolska. Newly signed leases secure 3,500 m²; Lidl is a key tenant. Other brands in negotiations; around 80% occupancy expected by the end of 2026, construction to start in early 2027.

by Refield
Developments
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FOX Living further expands PBSA pipeline and secures land for around 320 student apartments in Hanover’s Weichenviertel

FOX Living has acquired a development plot from the Lindhorst Group in Hanover’s Weichenviertel and is planning around 320 apartments for students, trainees and young professionals there. Construction is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2027, with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2028.

by FOX Living
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Nordex Group receives 91 MW order from TEUT Energieprojekte in Brandenburg

The Nordex Group has received a 91 MW order from TEUT Energieprojekte for the Schönermark-Passow wind farm in Brandenburg. 13 N163/6.X turbines, construction and installation to start in September 2027, first commissioning in January 2028. The partner is Salzburg AG.

by Nordex SE
DevelopmentsEnergy
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Energiequelle GmbH commissions wind turbine in Danna

Energiequelle has commissioned an Enercon E 138 EP3 E3 with 4.26 MW in Danna and compacted the adjacent Feldheim wind farm. Around 9,000 MWh are expected annually, enough for about 2,600 to 2,700 three-person households. The planning went almost smoothly.

by Energiequelle GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergy
Visualisierung 1 (Bildquelle: AVENTOS)
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AVENTOS secures commercial property in the north of Munich for BENTO Box concept

AVENTOS has acquired an 11,500 m² commercial property in Hallbergmoos near Munich and is developing its first BENTO Box commercial park in Bavaria there. Around 10,650 m² of rental space in 37 units are planned; construction starts in 2027, completion in 2028, DGNB Gold/Platinum targeted.

by AVENTOS Group
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Nöfer Architects complete Wessel’s residential ensemble in Berlin-Köpenick together with Kondor

According to plans by Nöfer Architekten, Kondor Wessels has completed a residential ensemble with 120 apartments in Berlin-Köpenick. On the acute-angled Hämmerlingstraße/Annenallee site, around 15,500 m² GFA, a green courtyard and an underground car park with 67 parking spaces were created.

by Nöfer Architekten
Kondor Wessels
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Headstream Group acquires “The Gantry” in Berlin-Tempelhof

The Headstream Group has acquired the development project “The Gantry” in Berlin-Tempelhof. The 14,000 m² site has a building permit for around 47,000 m² GFA; the planning is to be further developed and optimised. The transaction was carried out as part of a restructuring.

by Headstream Group
DealsDevelopments

Dynamics
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windpunx grows by 287 MW and expands operations management portfolio

windpunx has expanded its managed wind energy portfolio by 287 MW since the beginning of the year; a further 161 MW have been contractually secured. The company operates over 1,200 turbines with 2.85 GW and drives AI-supported services. The quality management is certified according to ISO 9001.

by windpunx GmbH & Co. KG
DynamicsEnergy
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Qualitas Energy launches major German renewables company Navaris

Qualitas Energy launched the Navaris brand for its German renewables business on September 17, 2026. Navaris bundles its portfolio, pipeline and team, focuses on onshore wind and repowering, and has 1.3 GW in operation/construction and 3 GW in advanced development.

by Qualitas Energy Service GmbH
DynamicsEnergy
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Michael Ehret launches project development company EHRET+CIE developers

Michael Ehret founds the project development company EHRET+CIE developers. It develops and repositions urban districts and, depending on the mandate, acts as a developer, consultant or entrepreneurial partner. The aim is to make projects possible with new usage and financing models.

by EHRET+CIE developers
Dynamics
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152 Solar Records Measured in 40 Years: Fraunhofer ISE’s CalLab Celebrates Anniversary

Fraunhofer ISE is celebrating 40 years of CalLab: Since 1986/1991, the laboratory has been calibrating solar cells and PV modules and has confirmed 152 efficiency records. Recently, a module was measured at 34.4% and a quadruple cell at 47.6%. Independent measurements ensure fair comparisons.

by Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE
Dynamics
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Peter Baumann becomes new President of CoreNet Global Central Europe

Peter Baumann is elected as the new President of the CoreNet Global Central Europe Chapter. Lina Scherer will be handed over on April 1, 2027; until then, Baumann will serve as Chair-Elect. He brings over 24 years of CRE experience and focuses on networking and transformation.

by CoreNet Global (CNG)
Dynamics
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AIF Capital Receives Distribution Approval for New Special AIF with Focus on Mobility Hubs

AIF Capital Group has received marketing authorisation for the domestic special AIF “Mobility Fund Europe”. The fund focuses on mobility hubs and parking infrastructure in European metropolitan regions, plans EUR 150 million in equity and is classified as an Article 8 fund.

by AIF Capital Group
DynamicsInfrastructure
Mechthild Mösenfechtel ist neue CFO in der Alexander Lindhorst Verwaltungs GmbH, der Aureus Holding GmbH und der Cureus GmbH aus der Lindhorst Gruppe Urheber: Christian Bierwagen
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Personnel: Lindhorst Group companies reorganize CFO department – Mechthild Mösenfechtel joins as CFO

The Lindhorst Group is realigning the CFO department for Alexander Lindhorst Verwaltungs GmbH, Aureus Holding GmbH and Cureus GmbH across the board. Mechthild Mösenfechtel will take over as CFO in September 2026; Oliver Sturhahn will leave by mutual agreement. JLW Holding will remain unchanged.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
Dynamics
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Market commentary by a.s.r. real assets: Real estate portfolio is well positioned for rising interest rates

The eurozone has been experiencing rising interest rates since 2022; the ECB raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points on 10 September. a.s.r. real assets CEO Dick Gort sees the €13 billion portfolio in a robust position. Revaluations in H1 2026 were positive, especially for residential.

by a.s.r. real estate
DynamicsMarketsReal EstateStatements
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scopea launches at the wind trade fair: New company for measurement technology and expert reports in wind energy

Berlin-based scopea GmbH is launching at WindEnergy Hamburg 2026 as a new provider of measurement technology, operational analyses and independent expert reports in wind energy. The aim is to increase yields and reduce risks – from planning to operation.

by scopea GmbH
DynamicsEnergy
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wonBOT: Deutsche WindGuard brings AI to asset management

Deutsche WindGuard Systems is expanding WONDER with the AI assistant “wonBOT”. It uses natural language to answer questions about portfolios and maintenance, processes filter and time queries and runs securely in its own infrastructure. Presentation: 22.–25.9., WindEnergy Hamburg.

by Deutsche WindGuard GmbH
DynamicsEnergy
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Ocorian says smaller boutique fund managers and specialist real estate funds to be most affected by FCA consultation paper on the AIFM sector

The British FCA is consulting CP26/28, a comprehensive reform of the AIFM regime. Ocorian expects a particularly strong impact on smaller boutique managers and subliminal real estate funds. The full effect is not expected until 2028; managers should plan early.

by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
Dynamics
Marcus Zorn, zukünftiger CEO von BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory. Bildquelle: BNP Paribas Real Estate
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Change of leadership at BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory in Europe

BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory announces a change in leadership: Laurent Boucher will retire on 31.12.2026. From 15.09.2026, Marcus Zorn will take over as Head of Europe, Brice de Germay will become CEO Advisory France from 01.01.2027.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
Dynamics
Thomas Erdmann, Geschäftsführer der UNIQA Real Estate Management GmbH. Bildquelle: UNIQA Real Estate
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UNIQA Real Estate Management opens investment platform to external investors

UNIQA Real Estate Management is opening up its investment and management platform to external investors. The target groups are international institutional and large family offices, initially in Germany and Austria. Offerings include special funds, individual mandates and club deals.

by UNIQA Real Estate Management GmbH
Dynamics
Frank Grafe (Copyright für alle Fotos: CYCAP) 
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CYCAP strengthens asset development: Dr. Ole Jürgens becomes Chief Development Officer

CYCAP is reorganizing asset development: Dr. Ole Jürgens will take over responsibility for Asset Development, Technical Asset Management, EPC-M and HSSE as Chief Development Officer with immediate effect. Frank Grafe will focus on local project work around the assets in the future.

by CYCAP
DynamicsEnergy
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ICD 8 R+ real estate fund increases payouts to a total of 7 percent in 2026

The ICD 8 R+ residential real estate fund will pay out a further 4 percent in the next few days, bringing the total to 7 percent in 2026 (cumulative 65). This is based on ongoing sales in Brandenburg, Heidelberg, Fulda and Alsbach-Hähnlein, among others. A further 3 percent is planned for Feb./March 2027.

by Primus Valor AG
DynamicsReal Estate
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RQI Immobilien AG: Ertan Isen becomes Spokesman of the Management Board of RQI RE. Structuring Solutions GmbH

RQI Immobilien AG introduces Ertan Isen as Spokesman of the Management Board of RQI RE. Structuring Solutions GmbH. In addition, he is responsible for project structuring as Executive Director; Isen has 15+ years of experience, most recently at the ACRON Group.

by RQI Immobilien AG
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Light:Guard successfully tests on-demand night marking (ADL) in Denmark

Light:Guard has successfully tested an ADLS pilot project at the Danish wind farm Sønder Bork over a period of six months. The system reliably detected flying objects and would have enabled 97.4% light-off time with 98.7% availability. Implementation is awaiting the final law.
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Why investors are rethinking – return, risk and diversification

by GalCap Europe
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More Energy at the Same Weight: Fraunhofer ISE Optimizes Battery Cells

by Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE
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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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Bottermann::Khorrami: Prohibition of temporary rental in milieu protection areas is open to challenge

by Bottermann::Khorrami
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Thinking economically about monument protection: BiB publishes new guideline on monument depreciation

by Verband für Bauen im Bestand e.V.
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BNP Paribas Real Estate publishes figures on the housing market in over 100 cities

BNP Paribas Real Estate analyses the rental and residential investment markets in A, B and C cities in the first half of 2026. Asking rents continue to rise, especially outside the metropolises; new construction remains expensive. The interest rate turnaround makes differences between market segments clearer.
by BNP Paribas Real Estate
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White paper by GARBE Industrial and Baker McKenzie: ESG regulations do not rule out armament-related uses across the board

by GARBE Industrial
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AI in a reality check: Real estate industry uses AI, but data availability, integration and governance slow down scaling

by aedifion
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Investing aggressively in resilient defensive infrastructure

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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Focusing on data centres with Kao Data

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
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Flower International: Flower Begins Construction of Hamburg’s Largest Battery Storage System

by Flower
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Oil and gas prices: Renewables and storage offer the best protection against price shocks and inflation

The IWR sees new oil and gas price shocks as drivers of inflation. Renewable energies and battery storage systems are pushing expensive gas-fired power plants out of the merit order, lowering electricity prices on the stock exchange and reducing dependencies. The IWR is critical of state-subsidized gas-fired power plants.
by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Infografik: Ergebnisse des Energy Transition Barometers 2026 zu Energiekosten, Verbraucherverhalten und Unterstützung für erneuerbare Energien in Deutschland. Bildquelle: Ipsos
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Energy Transition Barometer: One in three reduces expenses to pay the electricity bill

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Americas to lead global microgrids market growth through 2030, forecasts GlobalData

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

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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!

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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
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UK VC funding value soars 113% YoY despite flat deal activity during January–July 2026, finds GlobalData

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Dream accelerates the growth of its asset management platform with the acquisition of Chancerygate, a leading UK-based industrial property manager and developer

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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.
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INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES ‘BIGGEST CHALLENGE’ FOR INFRASTRUCTURE LENDERS

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BF.Private Debt Market Compass: Sentiment on International Private Debt Market Remains Buoyant

by BF.capital GmbH
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