Newmark Group, Inc.

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Newmark Research: Student housing offers new investment opportunities in Germany

Newmark analyzes PBSA in 84 German university cities: Student housing establishes itself as an asset class; inclusive rents in the top 7 are €26–35/m², accommodation rate is 13%. €350 million was traded in 2025, and €>500 million is expected in 2026; prime yield is 4.40%.

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.

Markets Real Estate

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.

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Newmark expands Living Capital Markets team in Hamburg

Newmark is strengthening its Living Capital Markets team in Hamburg with Sven Schäplitz (Senior Vice President) and Lars Scheffler (Vice President Healthcare & Social Infrastructure). The company is thus expanding its advisory services in residential real estate as well as healthcare & social infrastructure.

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Munich office market: Technology companies drive sales growth

Newmark reports around 349,000 m² of take-up in the Munich office market H1 2026 (+33%). Drivers are technology, semiconductor, defense and life sciences companies; Prime rent 60 €/m², partly 74 €/m²; vacancy rate 8.8%; Outlook for 2026: approx. 600,000 m².

Markets Real Estate

Newmark acquires L+P Real Estate Valuation for its Valuation & Advisory business in Europe

Newmark acquires L+P Immobilienbewertungs GmbH, thereby strengthening its Valuation & Advisory business in Europe. L+P with over 25 years of experience and more than 40 specialists will be integrated. Further acquisitions underpin Newmark's growth strategy.

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Newmark Market Analysis: Too Low Yield Spread Slows Down Recovery of Office Investment Market

Newmark analyzes the German office investment market: A yield spread that is too low limits fundraising and liquidity. At the end of Q2/2026, the spread was around 185 basis points; an upswing is not expected until around 275 bps. In 2026, office investments are rather declining.

Markets

Newmark launches industrial and logistics consultancy with Armin Herrenschneider

Newmark launches the Industrial & Logistics Advisory division in Germany. From 1 August 2026, Armin Herrenschneider will lead it and build up a team that advises owners, developers and users on leasing and brownfield/greenfield projects.

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Newmark brokers Munich commercial property with development prospects

Newmark has brokered the sale of the commercial property at Hanauer Strasse 85 in Munich. The seller is R+V Versicherung, the buyer is a family office. The almost fully let property with around 5,500 m² of rental space offers stable income and development potential.

Deals Real Estate

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.

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Frankfurt office market: Rents likely to rise further

Rents on the Frankfurt office market are expected to continue to rise, especially in the CBD. High construction costs and ESG requirements are making supply scarce; since 2020, construction costs have risen by around 52%, while prime rents have risen by only 16%. Newmark expects €54/m² in 2026 and advises tenants to act early.

Markets Real Estate

einwert Becomes Part of Newmark's Valuation & Advisory Business in Germany

Newmark is integrating the German valuation and technology platform einwert into its Valuation & Advisory business in Germany. Einwert, with almost 30 experts, remains active as an independent platform for institutional funds. The goal: more transparency, analytics and efficiency.

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