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CBRE strategically merges its Berlin and Leipzig operations in the Industrial & Logistics Leasing sector

CBRE is combining the Berlin and Leipzig regions into a single market area within its Industrial & Logistics Leasing division. The aim is to focus more closely on economic interdependencies, offer more location options and drive growth; Frank Schönfelder will take charge of the division.

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Hotel investment market: Smaller transactions dominate market activity in the first nine months of 2026

The German hotel investment market recorded a transaction volume of €1.01 billion (−33 per cent) in Q1–Q3 2026. Smaller transactions dominated, with value-add deals accounting for around 49 per cent. The prime yield stood at 5.25 per cent; stable demand (223.8 million overnight stays) is underpinning the market.

Markets Real Estate

Munich: Office lettings and investment market characterised by selective demand; focus on quality shapes market trends

CBRE reports a stable office lettings market in Munich for Q3 2026, characterised by selective, quality-oriented demand. Take-up for Jan–Sep was up 18 per cent on the previous year, with prime rents at €62.50 per square metre and a vacancy rate of 8.6 per cent. Investment volume stood at €1.88 billion, with activity remaining subdued.

Markets Real Estate

Frankfurt’s office market gains momentum in the third quarter – investment market continues to stabilise

The Frankfurt office market grew in Q3 2026: take-up totalled 267,700 m² in the first nine months, the prime rent rose to €56.00/m², and the vacancy rate stood at 11.4%. In the investment market, the transaction volume stood at €620 million; the prime office yield in the CBD remained at 4.90 per cent.

Markets Real Estate

Retail property investment market sees few transactions in the third quarter – greater momentum expected in the fourth quarter

The German retail property investment market totalled around €2.5 billion in Q1–Q3 2026, 35 per cent down on the previous year. Lengthy processes and financing are holding the market back, but greater momentum is expected in Q4. Prime yields remain largely stable; international investors are considering entering the market.

Markets Real Estate

Healthcare property investment market has already surpassed the previous year’s total after just nine months

The German healthcare property market generated €2.05 billion in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total for the whole of 2025. Care homes dominate, whilst rehabilitation clinics are providing a boost. The prime yield for care homes stands at 5.5 per cent and could rise further by the end of the year.

Markets Real Estate

Logistics property investment market continues its growth trajectory in the third quarter of 2026

The German industrial and logistics property investment market continued its growth trajectory in Q3 2026: a transaction volume of €4.71 billion, up 5 per cent on the previous year; 74 per cent of capital was international. The prime yield stands at 4.5 per cent and is expected to rise by the end of the year; €7 billion is within reach.

Markets Real Estate

Düsseldorf property market shows increased activity in lettings and investment

The Düsseldorf office market saw a noticeable upturn in Q3 2026: over 200,000 m² of space let, 65 per cent Grade A space, a prime rent of €46 per m² and an average of just under €24 per m². The investment market recorded a turnover of around €1.24 billion; approximately €1.5 billion is expected for 2026.

Markets Real Estate

Top 5 office lettings markets remain at the previous year’s level: Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich provide positive impetus

After nine months of 2026, Germany’s top five office lettings markets stood at around 1.74 million m², virtually unchanged from the previous year. Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich recorded growth; Q3 was up 11.6 per cent on the previous year. The vacancy rate rose to 8.8 per cent, whilst prime rents remained stable or increased.

Markets Real Estate

Market activity in the German residential investment market rose significantly in the third quarter

The German residential investment market picked up significantly in Q3 2026: around €2.3 billion for the quarter, with the volume for the first three quarters standing at just under €5.9 billion (-4% year-on-year) and 17% higher than in Q2. Portfolio transactions and foreign investors drove the market; the prime yield stood at 3.59%.

Markets Real Estate

CBRE survey: Store expansion and AI use are shaping European retailers' growth plans

65 percent of European retailers plan to expand their store network. At the same time, 52 percent are already using AI solutions, especially for product recommendations and customer service.

Markets Real Estate

CBRE takes over asset and property management of the Taunus Tower in Eschborn

CBRE is taking over the asset and property management of the Taunus Tower in Eschborn. The client is Xanadu Properties S.à r.l. Asset management will start on 1 October 2026, and property management on 1 January 2027.

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