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Hardly known, increasingly in demand: bearer bonds for real estate investments

Bearer bonds have so far played a subordinate role as a component of real estate financing. Yet they offer interesting advantages, especially for institutional investors.

HIH Projektentwicklung repositions office building in Cologne city centre

Construction of approx. 6,600 sqm of high-quality office space with a view of the cathedral. CO₂ reduction by preserving the existing building and minimizing energy consumption. Planned completion in Q4/2028.

Investments in large-scale battery storage systems (BESS): New rules for prioritizing grid connections?

Battery Energy Storage System systems are attracting keen investment interest from institutional investors. This article is specifically dedicated to the current "flood" of grid connection requests for battery storage systems from transmission and distribution system operators in Germany.

Aengevelt Expert Panel: Start using AI immediately

Artificial intelligence is a tool that not only promises high productivity gains, but can also help to develop better business models. The panel highlighted numerous facets of the topic.

Acquisition of Infinity Aviation

In this NEWSFLASH episode of Keeping it Real Assets, Julie Furber shares insights into Infinity Aviation’s business model, the exciting growth potential of Tier 2 and Tier 3 airports, and how we plan to create value with this platform opportunity.

Revitalization project “KALA” in Darmstadt: REM CAPITAL advises ALÌTUS on funding

The main building, which covers around 10,000 m², will be comprehensively modernised and renovated in terms of energy efficiency in the coming years. The LIST Group from Bielefeld acts as general contractor and sustainability consultant.

Rethinking Construction: White Paper Analyzes Market Potential of Modular Construction Methods

The white paper "Modular Construction at a Glance: Market, Opportunities & Success Factors" by Periskop Partners and ModuLeben illustrates why modular construction can be an important part of the solution – and where the success factors lie for investors and developers.

Infrastructure funds: niche business models as an admixture?

In the infrastructure sector, niche business models promise returns on innovation. Naturally, this is offset by increased risks. Tobias Moroni spoke with Dr. Andreas Peppel, Managing Director at Institutional Investment Consulting Partners, about whether and how such models can be useful.

Profit participation certificates: Attractive alternative

In view of rising interest rates and volatile markets, institutional investors are increasingly looking for alternative forms of investment. Profit participation certificates offer numerous advantages – especially for real estate and infrastructure projects.

Outpatient senior living is gaining in importance – large rent spread according to the Nursing Home Atlas 2025

The market is growing, but remains selective: stable demand meets limited supply. The decisive factors for rent levels and yield potential are location, furnishings and service concept.

Real estate investments in the ELTIF shell – a new magic formula?

For years, asset managers in Germany could only launch open-ended real estate funds under the German Capital Investment Code (KAGB). With the ELTIF, an alternative is imminent. Robert Guzialowski from HANSAINVEST explains when the ELTIF will be ahead as a real estate fund.

Net Operating Income: The Central Value Driver in the New Real Estate Cycle

Value adjustments, refinancing pressure and changing user needs are currently encountering an oversupply of space that is no longer up to date. Tobias Moroni spoke to Dr. Oliver Voß, Managing Director at Institutional Investment Consulting Partners, about opportunities, timing and the role of net operating income.

Infrastructure Asset Class Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Some (technical) insights into practice

Large-scale battery storage systems (BESS plants) that can be monetized in the electricity and balancing power market are increasingly attracting the interest of institutional investors as an infrastructure asset class – most recently due to return expectations in the double digit range (proclaimed by fund providers).

All seven Aroundtown Center Parcs in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands – the first holiday parks ever to receive BREEAM sustainability certification

NordVest: Infrastructure Fund for Transformation: Financing Solutions for Energy, Heat and Mobility Transition

New study by Wüest Partner: CO₂ emissions are empirically proven drivers of real estate values for the first time

How does a building's CO₂ emissions affect its market value? A new study by Wüest Partner provides reliable empirical evidence for the first time.

Office real estate: Is an investment still lucrative now?

The office sector is not currently very popular with institutional investors. Whether office properties are a discontinued model – or whether opportunities are emerging for investors from the market shakeout right now.

Expropriation law would also affect private apartment buyers

The law on the transfer of residential real estate into public ownership has the potential to bring the Berlin residential real estate market to a complete standstill for years, says lawyer Uwe Bottermann.

Challenges of taking on asset management mandates

The German real estate market has changed radically: Today, it is no longer quick transactions that count, but operational know-how and experienced specialists. The assumption of mandates is a much-discussed topic.

UK Water: A Contrarian View

UK Water is going through a public and investor relations nightmare. Water nowadays has the toughest PR amongst infrastructure sectors as the public tends to get much more emotional about water compared to other utilities.

German residential property can be a winner from new US tariff policy

Affordable housing is in short supply across Germany, particularly in urban areas, where demand far exceeds supply. This situation has been made worse by a sharp decline in new construction.

German office building converts real estate portfolio completely to green electricity

Savings of around 6,000 tons of CO₂ per year. Advice and implementation by Westbridge Advisory. In the future, a uniform power supply will be provided by Stadtwerke Bonn.

Fund Risk Limitation Act: Conflict of Interest Directive for Service and Master AIFMs – and the interests of investors are already protected?

In future, investment management companies (KVG) that set up or manage funds on the initiative of third parties will have to explain to BaFin in detail how they identify, prevent, manage and disclose conflicts of interest.

Systemic handling of regulatory data – Are capital management companies on an equal footing with CRR institutions?

In the increasingly data-driven world of finance, the topic of data management for AIFMs is increasingly coming into focus – both in terms of quality, availability and security as well as with regard to the strategic use of data.