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AI beyond the hype: We need to talk

In this point of view, Viktor Weber illustrates that AI – especially the large language models – is inherently non-deterministic, i.e. error-prone, but that this must not mean that we can ignore the enormous potential of the new offerings.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie
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Positions of civil society and business on the continuation of administrative reform

A broad alliance of business and civil society presents a joint position paper on the continuation of Berlin’s administrative reform. It calls on the Senate and the House of Representatives to consistently continue the reforms until and after the election – with stronger districts, faster procedures and digitalisation.
by Architekten- und Ingenieurverein zu Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (AIV)
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Energy policy: Rich course brings higher electricity prices to industry and consumers

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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CO₂ price: The real cost question begins in 2028

by Wüest Partner 
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Markt- und Branchen-Attraktivitätsmatrix deutscher Büromärkte 2026. Bildquelle: Newmark
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Newmark Research: The five largest office markets are developing at different speeds

The five largest German office stores achieved take-up of around 1.16 million square metres in the first half of 2026, which corresponds to a decline of one per cent compared to the same period last year. This is shown by the current Market Monitor H1 2026 on Newmark’s office market, which is being published for the first time.
by Newmark Group, Inc.
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Entwicklung der Spitzenrenditen nach Nutzungsart von 2016 bis 2026 im deutschen Immobilieninvestmentmarkt laut Savills Dashboard. Bildquelle: Savills
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Savills: Real Estate Investment Market Germany (Dashboard)

by Savills
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GARBE PYRAMID MAP: “Boring is Beautiful” – Stability Shapes Europe’s Logistics Real Estate Markets until 2031

by GARBE Industrial
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CBRE vermittelt für Hannover Leasing Aparthotel Adagio Access Stuttgart Airport Messe an Vorreiter AG

CBRE has advised on the subsequent lease of the Adagio Access Stuttgart Airport Messe aparthotel in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. The new tenant and operator is Vorreiter AG; the investment manager is Hannover Leasing. The aim is to position the long-stay property in the long term.

by CBRE
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Union Investment sells “Southpoint Commercial” office building in Australia

Union Investment has sold the Southpoint Commercial office building in Brisbane to LDR Capital. Completed in 2016, the 28,068 sqm property is fully let and is home to Flight Centre and Virgin Australia.

by Union Investment Real Estate
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CTPark Krefeld Außenansicht (Quelle: CTP Deutschland)
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CTPark Krefeld completed: CTP develops modern business park with 19,000 square meters of rental space and welcomes first tenant

CTP has completed CTPark Krefeld with 19,000 m² of rental space after a construction period of around 14 months. An international steel and technology group is leasing 1,700 m² for logistics and office. The DGNB Gold-certified park relies on PV, heat pumps and charging infrastructure.

by CTP Deutschland
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Two new wind turbines: Green electricity for more than 21,500 households Berliner Stadtwerke take over Diehlo-West wind farm from JUWI

Berliner Stadtwerke is taking over the pre-developed Diehlo West wind project with two Vestas V150 (12 MW) near Eisenhüttenstadt from Juwi. Commissioning is planned for Q3 2027. 40 GWh per year are expected for over 21,500 households and around 13,300 t of CO2 savings.

by JUWI GmbH
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Deka Immobilien buys top logistics property in Finland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Perigus Energy Deutschland GmbH
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MEAG builds forestry portfolio in Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Next Generation Invest AG
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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
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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
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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
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Oreda is involved in the Real Estate Institute of Frankfurt School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Aroundtown
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Aroundtown Equips Its Entire Dutch Portfolio with Smartvatten for Real-Time Water Consumption Monitoring

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

by Aroundtown
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Richtspruch von Frank Bohne, Hochbaupolier bei MBN GmbH, für das Ems-Quartier Meppen, ein Projekt der Lindhorst Gruppe. Bildquelle: Christoph Wilhelm
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Ems-Quartier Meppen celebrates topping-out ceremony

The Lindhorst Group and MBN celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the new Ems Quarter in Meppen. Around 100 guests were present; the roof structure is in place. The reopening as a mixed-use quarter is planned for summer 2027.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
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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
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CTPark Krefeld Außenansicht (Quelle: CTP Deutschland)
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CTPark Krefeld completed: CTP develops modern business park with 19,000 square meters of rental space and welcomes first tenant

CTP has completed CTPark Krefeld with 19,000 m² of rental space after a construction period of around 14 months. An international steel and technology group is leasing 1,700 m² for logistics and office. The DGNB Gold-certified park relies on PV, heat pumps and charging infrastructure.

by CTP Deutschland
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Greystar and Ten Brinke lay foundation stone for 428 rental apartments in Berlin-Marzahn

Greystar and Ten Brinke have laid the foundation stone for Quartier JP14 in Berlin-Marzahn. By the end of 2028, 428 privately financed rental apartments will be built in a high-rise and a six-storey building, supplemented by approx. 860 m² of retail, communal areas and 111 parking spaces.

by Greystar
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Rivage residential construction project enters final phase of completion

LBBW Immobilien has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Rivage residential project in Mainz’s Zollhafen. By mid-2027, 72 high-quality condominiums are to be built. DGNB Gold, KfW 55 standard, district heating and a large-scale photovoltaic system are planned.

by LBBW Immobilien
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Energiequelle expands Krummensee wind farm with a modern 4.2 MW turbine

Energiequelle has commissioned a 4.2 MW Enercon E-138 wind turbine with a hub height of 160 m in the district of Barnim (Brandenburg). After a legal dispute and an extension of the deadline in 2024, construction started in 2025; now the plant feeds climate-friendly electricity in Krummensee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by MEININGER Hotels
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Marc Sahling (Quelle: Lübke Kelber AG)
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Lübke Kelber with changes in the Management Board

Lübke Kelber AG announces personnel changes: CEO Marc Sahling will leave the company on September 30, 2026. Dr. Karsten Lieser was appointed to the Management Board on August 24, 2026; another member is to follow by the end of the year.

by Lübke Kelber AG
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Grafik zur Entwicklung des Geldumsatzes auf dem Grundstücksmarkt Düsseldorf von 2013 bis 2026. Bildquelle: Aengevelt Immobilien
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“Increasing real estate market in Düsseldorf: Aengevelt strengthens Investment & Development team.”

Düsseldorf’s real estate market is picking up: in 2025, land turnover was around EUR 4.6 billion (+21%), and in the first half of 2026, cash turnover rose by 24% to around EUR 1.8 billion. Aengevelt is strengthening its Investment & Development team with Christian Rosen and Julian Schneiders.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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ProOmea GmbH appoints Katrin Jörger from Aberdeen Investments as Transaction Manager

ProOmea is strengthening its transaction division as of September 1, 2026: Katrin Jörger is moving from Aberdeen Investments to the technology-supported real estate company as Transaction Manager. She is to professionalize processes and expand transactions in a targeted manner.

by ProOmea GmbH
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BiB makes sustainable and circular construction easier in existing buildings

The Association for Building in Existing Buildings (BiB) presents the curated link collection “Sustainable! Circular! But how?”. It bundles guidelines, tools, databases and best practices for sustainable building in existing buildings and serves as a free practical guide.

by Verband für Bauen im Bestand e.V.
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Nils Anacker new Managing Director of Cresco Projektentwicklung

Nils Anacker will become Managing Director of Cresco Projektentwicklung GmbH on 1 September 2026 and will take over the Development and Asset Management division. The position has been newly created; Fabian Dietrich remains the other Managing Director. Anacker joins from Tishman Speyer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Newmark Group, Inc.
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White Paper – a.s.r. real assets develops new approach to housing affordability

a.s.r. real assets publishes the white paper “Refining affordability in the Dutch residential rental market”. It presents a multidimensional approach to measuring rent affordability (35% ratio, local income, energy and utility costs) and will be used in the ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund from 2026.
by a.s.r. real estate
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Asset Management in Practice – Operational Excellence as the Key

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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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“Aengevelt: Experiencing nature in office buildings increases productivity.”

by Aengevelt Immobilien
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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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“Aengevelt: New BauCode NRW makes construction easier.”

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

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

by Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR)
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Real Estate

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Around 1,500 euros price difference per square metre: Independent sub-markets for residential investments are emerging in Berlin’s suburbs

In Berlin’s suburbs, independent sub-markets for residential investments are opening up. There are price differences of up to €1,488/m² between Berlin, Potsdam and the surrounding area. Cycles and regulation differ; demand follows travel times and local strength.
by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG
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More capital, stable prices, strong differentiation: This is how the Munich real estate market will develop in 2026

by Aigner Immobilien GmbH
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Drooms observes increase in real estate transactions in 2026

by Drooms GmbH
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Investing aggressively in resilient defensive infrastructure

by Maximilian Radert | KINGSTONE Investment Management GmbH
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Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

by Fraunhofer IEG
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Pascal Kleine, Geschäftsführer von Pecuria (Copyright: Pecuria)
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Evaluating nursing homes: Which criteria are really decisive when selecting sustainable investments

by Pascal Kleine +1 more
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Renewable energies: More than 31,000 jobs in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

A study by the Hamburg Renewable Energy Cluster shows the importance of the industry in the metropolitan region: around 31,000 jobs and 5.3 billion euros in added value. Wind energy provides about 13,000 jobs; strong boost in hydrogen, grids, solar and storage.
by Erneuerbare Energien Hamburg Clusteragentur GmbH
EnergyMarkets
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Heat pump analysis surprises: More buildings suitable than previously assumed

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

by GlobalData
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Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

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

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

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

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Büromärkte im Vergleich: Berlin vs. München

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

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Puzzle der Megatrends: Welche Trends bewegen die Immobilienwelt?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by GlobalData
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INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES ‘BIGGEST CHALLENGE’ FOR INFRASTRUCTURE LENDERS

A study by Nordic Trustee (Ocorian) surveyed infrastructure and private credit managers as well as bankers in UK, DE, CH, FR, IT and SE. The result: Inflation and interest rates are the biggest challenge for infrastructure loans; Regulatory/political and market risks dominate, brownfield is preferred.
by Ocorian Nordic Trustee
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Rethinking Project Development: Financing Becomes a Success Factor

by TARES Advisory GmbH +1 more
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Lenders want to significantly expand real estate financing in Germany

by CBRE
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