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Wüest Partner study: The number of inadequately insured buildings in high-risk areas could rise by 70 per cent by 2080

A study by Wüest Partner and CLIMADA shows that, in a high-emissions scenario, the number of vulnerable buildings in Germany without natural hazard insurance could rise by 70 per cent to around 2.5 million by 2080. The North Sea coast and the foothills of the Bavarian Alps are particularly affected.

Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027: Grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects

The Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027 by Wüest Partner shows that grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects. Grid bottlenecks, the maturity assessment procedure introduced in April 2026 and the growth in battery storage are shaping investment – including in the property sector.

Energy Infrastructure Real Estate

New population forecast from Wüest Partner: Germany’s property markets are drifting apart demographically

By as early as 2040, growing and shrinking municipalities will be situated right next to one another in almost 60 per cent of districts. For the long-term assessment of property locations, a focus on higher-level regional data is therefore often insufficient.

Markets Real Estate

Wüest Partner and MSCI join forces to support data-driven decision-making

Wüest Partner and MSCI are expanding their partnership, which was previously limited to Switzerland, to a global scale. MSCI market data will be gradually integrated into Wüest Dimensions to enhance analysis and investment decisions.

Dynamics

ECB raises interest rates: Real estate industry must prepare for higher financing costs

The ECB is raising the deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%. Energy prices are driving inflation (August: 3.3%) and keeping the further interest rate path open. For the real estate industry, financing costs are rising, which makes project developments and home ownership more difficult.

Markets Statements

CO₂ price: The real cost question begins in 2028

A market commentary by Wüest Partner: The cabinet decision of 12 August 2026 leaves the national CO₂ price 2027 at 55–65 €/t. From 2028, ETS 2 will take effect with market-based, potentially higher prices – particularly risky for inefficient buildings. Investors should plan for higher scenarios.

Markets Real Estate Regulatory Statements

Germany-wide analysis shows: Physical climate risks will shift significantly by 2050

A Germany-wide analysis shows significant shifts in physical climate risks until 2050. The study sheds light on regional differences and future risk drivers.

Markets Real Estate

The European Central Bank is leaving the deposit rate at 2.25% as expected

As expected, the ECB is leaving the deposit rate at 2.25%. Falling inflation (euro area 2.8%, Germany 2.3%) provides room for manoeuvre, but geopolitical risks and energy prices are creating uncertainty. For the real estate industry, the interest rate pause means continuity; further steps remain data-dependent.

Markets Statements

Wüest Partner expands real assets expertise: Christian Topp takes over as Head of Infrastructure Advisory

Wüest Partner is expanding its real assets expertise: Christian Topp is taking over as Head of Infrastructure Advisory. The expert in infrastructure and energy investments with over 25 years of experience comes from Swiss Life Asset Managers. The offer for institutional investors is being expanded.

Dynamics Infrastructure

New study by Wüest Partner: Heat stress is becoming a relevant location factor

A new study by Wüest Partner shows that heat stress is becoming a relevant location and building risk for the real estate industry. Densely populated areas in the southwest are particularly affected; even neighboring neighborhoods differ greatly. Investors and municipalities should adapt ESG analyses.

Markets Real Estate

In my view, the ECB's interest rate hike is above all a signal

According to Annika Steiner, the ECB's latest interest rate hike is above all a signal, not a return to the aggressive policy of 2022/2023. New construction and highly leveraged investments are suffering, while the user market remains largely stable.

Markets Statements

Housing Cost Atlas Germany: Home ownership is becoming a test of endurance – metropolises reach the affordability limit

Housing is becoming the central challenge: rents usually remain moderate, and property is often much more expensive. Especially in metropolises, costs often exceed the affordability limit, while rural regions remain more affordable.

Markets