Cases

Growing investment opportunities expected in the student housing market in Germany

The demand for high-quality, flexibly usable housing for students in Germany remains high. As a recent publication by Savills shows, there is attractive investment potential in the area of student housing.

NO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION WITHOUT DIGITAL DATA ROOMS AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DMS)?

Due diligence plays an important role in real estate transactions. The larger the deals, the more complex the check. Without virtual data rooms, this is almost no longer feasible. But they are not only helpful for transactions, reveal Director Data Management Services Alexander Demmelmayr and Nicole Dittrich, Co-Head of DMS.

GP Stake Investing: Unlocking Growth, Alignment, and Strategic Edge in Real Estate

As institutional investors continue to pursue long-term, high-conviction strategies in real estate, one emerging approach is drawing attention: GP stake investing.

French SCPIs are increasingly investing across borders – capital inflows are recovering

According to Savills' latest analysis, French SCPIs* are increasingly investing outside their home market – with other European countries as the main beneficiaries.

Co-determination of investors in special funds in danger?

The draft of the BaFin leaflet on the influence of investors on investments and divestments of investment funds provides an opportunity to sharpen understanding of the traditional role-playing game with a long history of investors and capital management companies.

Office real estate markets on hold

The German office property market will remain cautious in the first quarter of 2025, but selling pressure is increasing as many standstill agreements expire. Pricing remains challenging, but investors can benefit from discounts, especially for properties with development potential. The secondary market for fund shares offers a discreet way to adjust office allocations.

ESG: Have we been “nudged”?

Started with enthusiasm and now at a dead end? ESG is still the right thing to do – whereby it depends on the value-creating implementation and goal with the fund strategy.

AI Agents in the Real Estate Investment Process – Increasing Efficiency through Intelligent Automation

Artificial intelligence has found its way into our everyday work. The next step is already in preparation: AI agents who will automate processes for us. The real estate industry must deal with these developments.

Union Investment completes modernisation of The Precedent office and commercial building in Brussels

The building, which was built in 1988 and is getting on in years, has been completely renovated and expanded. According to a design and under the direction of the architectural firm YUGENING, a modern and sustainable property has been created.

Social Infrastructure: The Topic of the Future for Core Investors

If you want to invest in the German real estate market in the long term and stably, you should consider the social infrastructure sector with schools, daycare centres and administrative buildings.

Commercial vacancy and rising rents: What real estate investors should be aware of now

Investments in green hydrogen: Technological innovation speed

How predictable is the speed of technological innovation and what significance does this have in particular for the exit of a plant?

Secondary market: New liquidity for real estate investments

Many institutional investors find themselves in a quandary. On the one hand, they want to reduce their positions in real estate funds, but on the other hand, the direct redemption of fund units is often not the optimal solution. The secondary market of the Private Markets fund exchange in Hamburg provides a remedy.

“Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Real Estate Funds: Differences, Advantages and Risks

In the context of real estate funds, "discretionary" and "non-discretionary" refer to the degree of decision-making power that the fund manager has. It determines how actively or passively a fund manager manages the investments.

From Real Estate to Real Assets: The Role of Renewable Energies in the Energy Transition

Without the consistent expansion of renewable energies, it is impossible to achieve the climate goals for a sustainable future. In this context, traditional real estate offers not only economic, but also environmental and social added value.

Investments in green hydrogen: performance & earnings

How plannable is the profitability of the plants, some of which are initially supported by public subsidies, in terms of performance and current income?

Artificial Intelligence and Real Estate: New Market Opportunities through DeepSeek Revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a new phase: The breakthrough of the Chinese startup DeepSeek shows that sophisticated AI models can now be realized with significantly lower costs and computing capacities. This lowers the barriers to entry for new players and increases competition in the AI sector. As a result, AI technologies could gain a foothold in various industries faster than expected and unleash their economic benefits. But what does this mean for the real estate industry? Our report sheds light on the impact on different sectors and shows where investors could benefit most.

Office Property Study: The Concepts of Tomorrow

Office properties must adapt to the new hybrid working environments and redefine themselves accordingly. Which trends investors should keep an eye on.

Sustainable increase in value in the real estate portfolio – a string restructuring in practice

More than half of German apartments date from a time when energy efficiency was not an issue. Anyone working with such properties today has two options: renovate or lose. At Domicil, the decision to include a property in the portfolio therefore follows a clear strategy – with a view to the entire life cycle. Reality, however, shows that the perfect property rarely exists.

Role of Mezzanine Debt in Real Asset Financing: Introduction, European Market, and Impact of Interest Rates

Mezzanine debt plays a crucial role in real asset financing, being particularly useful in large-scale real estate developments, infrastructure projects, and energy assets, where capital requirements exceed the limits of senior lenders but where owners prefer to limit equity dilution.

Office renovation volume at record level

For the second time, we have analysed the renovation activities in the office segment in the German A-cities. The latest edition of the apoprojekt Inventory Compass shows that the importance of existing properties continues to increase – and with it the volume of renovations.

Secondaries protect against imminent outflows of funds

The investment environment for real estate funds has changed due to interest rate hikes and outflows, putting institutional special funds under pressure. Secondary markets offer a solution to trade fund units flexibly and maintain stability. Buyers and sellers benefit from a liquid, regulated trading venue.

BESS in Germany 2025 and Beyond: Use Cases, Business Models and Financing Considerations

How data center designers are mastering AI-driven additional energy requirements

The demand for more and more available capacity is growing rapidly – and with it the demand for energy. How data center developers are mastering this challenge and which innovative solutions are shaping the future.