Cooperations

HanseMerkur Trust launches Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Digital Infrastructure ELTIF with focus on data centers

HanseMerkur Trust AG and Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services have jointly launched the HanseMerkur Digital Infrastructure ELTIF, which focuses on investments in data centers. The ELTIF invests in fund strategies of specialised asset managers, with a geographical focus on the US and Europe.

Swiss Life Asset Managers takes over portfolio and asset management for VBL residential real estate funds

Sunday Hotels by PRISM takes over operations of five German hotels from the Aroundtown portfolio

Sunday Hotels, a PRISM Group (formerly OYO) company, is taking over the operation of five hotels from Aroundtown's portfolio. The hotels are located in popular tourist regions such as the Baltic Sea and the Mecklenburg Lake District and in cities such as Saarbrücken and Bielefeld. This partnership strengthens the existing cooperation and promises a stable continuation of the hotel operations.

After construction, Goldbeck will also take over facility management for MLP in Reutlingen

Goldbeck Facility Services is taking over the facility management for a new office location of MLP in Reutlingen, consisting of two buildings. This order follows the turnkey construction of the properties by Goldbeck. The buildings house flexible office space, a canteen and a photovoltaic system for energy supply.

HIH Invest partners with Loanboox to digitize financing management

HIH Invest has started a partnership with Loanboox to digitize financing processes with their Fincetra software solution. The introduction is intended to improve transparency and efficiency in the management of loans.

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group enter into strategic partnership

Periskop Partners and Kensho Investment Group have entered into a strategic partnership to provide Japanese institutional investors with access to ESG-compliant real estate strategies in Germany. The aim is to deepen economic relations between Japan and Germany.

MVGM manages 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover for Core Property

MVGM has been awarded the contract for the property management of around 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover from Core Property. The portfolio comprises 53 properties on a total area of over 68,000 sqm. The mandate strengthens MVGM's presence in Lower Saxony and aims to achieve the sustainable performance of the portfolio.

IC Immobilien Gruppe manages 330,000 m² commercial portfolio for LLB Immo KAG

IC Immobilien Gruppe has been awarded the contract to manage a 330,000 square metre commercial real estate portfolio for LLB Immo KAG from the beginning of 2026. The portfolio comprises 35 properties in Germany.

50,000 square metres of mixed-use space: Goldbeck takes over property management in Perlach Plaza for KGAL

Goldbeck Property Services has been commissioned to manage Perlach Plaza, a mixed-use district in Munich. The project covers 50,000 square meters and includes various commercial units, apartment buildings and a park.

GRR GARBE Retail and Eviny launch partnership for the expansion of ultra-fast charging infrastructure in Germany

GRR GARBE Retail and Eviny have opened their first jointly operated fast-charging park in Blaufelden. The long-term partnership aims to expand an ultra-fast charging infrastructure throughout Germany.

REALOGIS launches leasing mandate for ESG-compliant logistics property near Bielefeld

REALOGIS has taken over the exclusive leasing mandate for a modernised logistics property in Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock. The facility has been revitalised according to ESG criteria and can be used flexibly.

Schoeller and a major German pension fund form joint venture for Hamburg’s Alsterhaus – Realty structures transaction and takes over asset management

The Schoeller Group and a large German pension fund have formed a joint venture for Hamburg's Alsterhaus. Realty Corporation will be responsible for asset management. The transaction is still subject to regulatory reservations.

IC Immobilien Group expands cooperation with Gold Tree by a further 100,000 m² of space

The IC Immobilien Group is expanding its cooperation with Gold Tree and is taking on new property management mandates for properties in Mainz, Stuttgart and Berlin. This follows an existing mandate from the end of 2024.

LEG and EGC agree on joint decarbonisation strategy

LEG and EGC have agreed on a partnership to decarbonise 500 properties. In a 5-year plan, gas boilers are to be supplemented by heat pumps in order to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners start sales for Zeltner Living Studio Apartments in Nuremberg

Engelhardt Real Estate and Pegasus Capital Partners have started selling 91 modern studio apartments in a central location in Nuremberg. The project is aimed at investors and owner-occupiers who can benefit from the proximity to universities and the good infrastructure.

Buchner Haus in Passau: Global Living takes over operation of serviced apartments

Global Living will operate 71 serviced apartments in the Buchner Haus in Passau from May 2026. The apartments are aimed at students, families and business travellers. The expansion will be carried out in stages with full completion in July 2026.

GARBE and Futury launch funding programme for science-related innovations

GARBE and Futury are launching a funding program called "Futury Vordenker Fellowships powered by GARBE". The initiative is aimed at students and researchers working in the fields of Finance & Investment, Engineering Intelligence and Energy & Building Systems. A grant of 10,000 euros and support for the market launch will be offered.

Cloudbrixx GmbH and R3AL Management GmbH enter into strategic partnership to strengthen implementation and client services

Cloudbrixx and R3AL Management have entered into a strategic partnership to expand their service capabilities and support implementation processes. The focus is on the introduction of the Cloudbrixx platform in the real estate industry.

Westbridge Secures 37 Percent Savings for DSI – Dr. Ing. Schmolke Immobilien

Westbridge Advisory supported DSI Dr.-Ing. Schmolke Immobilien in tendering metering services, which resulted in significant savings. The tender enabled savings of around 37 percent for customers.

GARBE Commercial Living launches platform for institutional investors with B&B HOTELS

GARBE Commercial Living is cooperating with B&B HOTELS to build 30 new hotels, mainly in Germany. The launch of a hospitality investment product is intended to strengthen GARBE's position as a development partner and B&B HOTELS as a leading hotel brand.

Ehret+Klein AG takes over asset and property management for AURUM in Augsburg

Ehret+Klein AG was commissioned with the asset and property management for AURUM in Augsburg in order to continue the restructuring of the building following the short-term termination of an anchor tenant. Half of the office space has already been rented.

Livory awards general contractor contract for residential project in Berlin-Pankow

Livory has awarded the general contractor contract for a residential construction project in Berlin-Pankow to Schrobsdorff Bau AG. 140 rental apartments are being built on the 2,600 m² site, which are to be completed by 2028.

CapMan and CAERUS expand into the European infrastructure debt market

CapMan and CAERUS expand their real asset debt business to include infrastructure financing and open an office in Paris under the leadership of René Kassis. This expansion aims to meet the strong demand for investment in Europe's infrastructure.

Rosenheim: New owner continues to rely on Pegasus for property management of the locomotive yards

Pegasus Real Estate Partners GmbH is continuing its property management mandate for the Lokhöfe Rosenheim district project following a change of ownership. This mandate is seen as an important step in the expansion of the company.