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May 27, 2026

Bildquelle: Comm AG.
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KIRKBI and ehret+klein celebrate the construction progress at the Franz Marc Quartier

KIRKBI and ehret+klein celebrated the construction progress of the Franz Marc Quartier in Munich with around 120 guests. The shell is to be completed by summer 2026, with the first users moving in from the end of 2027. Offices, restaurants and retail are being built on around 12,000 m², with DGNB Platinum in mind.

by ehret+klein
DevelopmentsReal Estate

May 22, 2026

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The worst of times; the best of times? Private markets react to an uncertain world

Private markets remain resilient amid global shocks. In this blog, we examine trends, key risks, and sector‑specific levers shaping these asset classes in 2026 to-date.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G
DevelopmentsMarketsUnkategorisiert

May 21, 2026

Swiss Life Asset Managers feierte gemeinsam mit Geschäftspartnern, Kommunalvertretern und Nachbarn das Richtfest für die Projektentwicklung „Central Ruhr“ – © Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Swiss Life Asset Managers celebrates topping-out ceremony for logistics project development in Bottrop

Swiss Life Asset Managers has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a logistics centre with over 33,000 m² in the "Central Ruhr" project in Bottrop. The sustainably designed property, which is being built on a 100,000 m² brownfield, is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Gruppenfoto beim Richtfest für das Business-Quartier Go Four It in München: Sechs Personen an einem Holzbalken mit Schriftzug und Hämmern in der Hand.
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Topping-out ceremony for the first construction phase of the Go Four It business quarter in Munich

RH Unternehmensgruppe and Competo celebrate the topping-out ceremony for the first construction phase of the Go Four It business quarter in Munich-Moosach. Around 180 guests took part; Handovers will start in November 2026, DMG MORI will move to Go Four Red, L'Osteria to Purple; Focus on geothermal energy and LEED.

by RH Unternehmensgruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung der neuen Wohnanlage im historischen Hochbunker in der Eberstadtstraße 35, Frankfurt.
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37 exclusive apartments are being built in the historic high-rise bunker in Frankfurt am Main

A historic high-rise bunker at Eberstadtstraße 35 will be converted into 37 exclusive apartments by 2028. Sallinger® Frankfurt is responsible for the concept, construction coordination and administration. Energy: Heat pumps plus PV; for investors: monument depreciation as well as KfW grants and loans.

by Sallinger Consulting GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung GreenPlaces Mannheim Quelle: GreenPlaces
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Topping-out ceremony in Mannheim – GreenPlaces builds sustainable commercial space

GreenPlaces celebrated its topping-out ceremony in Mannheim-Vogelstang on 20 May. 30 modular commercial units in timber construction with around 4,400 m² of usable space will be built; Investment approx. 10 million euros. Ready for occupancy from autumn 2026, flexibly usable for SMEs and start-ups.

by Green Places Deutschland Asset Management GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Aroundtown leases an additional 7,500 sqm on a long-term basis to a DAX-listed company at the Industriepark Mittelfeld in Kassel

Aroundtown is leasing an additional 7,500 m² to a DAX group at the Mittelfeld industrial park in Kassel on a long-term basis and is building another hall for this purpose. It is the fourth new building at the site, and completion is scheduled for 2028. Good connections and BREEAM certifications strengthen the area.

by Aroundtown
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Neubau in Fürstenfeldbruck (Bildquelle: AVENTOS)
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AVENTOS Group wins WKM Medizintechnik GmbH as tenant for 2,730 square meter new building in Fürstenfeldbruck

AVENTOS is leasing a 2,730 m² new building in the BENTO Fürstenfeldbruck industrial park to WKM Medizintechnik GmbH. The handover of 2,310 m² of hall and 420 m² of office/mezzanine is planned for the 2nd half of 2027. Sustainable construction relies on geothermal energy and PV; The goal is BREEAM Outstanding.

by AVENTOS Group
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Luftbild des W11 am Wissenscampus (Quelle: WÖHR + BAUER)
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WÖHR + BAUER achieves almost full occupancy in W11 on the WISSENSCAMPUS in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf

WÖHR + BAUER achieves an occupancy rate of 98% in the W11 office building on the WISSENSCAMPUS in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf. An engineering and consulting services company is renting around 1,800 sqm; Colliers took over the mediation. The WISSENSCAMPUS was awarded in 2025.

by WÖHR + BAUER GmbH
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung des Neubauprojekts für studentisches Wohnen von Home & Co am Stresowplatz in Berlin-Spandau an der Havel.
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Home & Co acquires new construction project with 303 apartments in Berlin-Spandau

Home & Co acquires a new construction project for student housing with 303 apartments on Stresowplatz in Berlin-Spandau. Construction has started and the opening is planned for the first quarter of 2027. The company is considering further acquisitions at university locations.

by Home & Co
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate

May 20, 2026

Ansicht der Marina Monaco mit Sandflächen und See, Ort für Freizeit und Veranstaltungen im Münchner Norden.
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“The North is coming”: Hammer AG opens Munich’s first marina with Marina Monaco and starts marketing of the “Neue Schmiede”

Hammer AG has opened Marina Monaco as Munich's first marina and thus started marketing the future "Neue Schmiede" quarter. The interim use is being created with Sylvenstein Event. At the same time, the "Vertical Garden" will grow on Frankfurter Ring until 2028.

by Hammer AG
DevelopmentsReal Estate

May 19, 2026

Luftaufnahme des Solarparks Bodenrode im Landkreis Eichsfeld mit Photovoltaik-Modulen neben einer Landstraße.
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Construction progress at the Bodenrode solar park – EEG commissioning on schedule

Quadoro and EB-SIM report progress at the Bodenrode solar park: The photovoltaic system was commissioned on May 18, 2026 in compliance with the EEG. Initial feed-in and project completion are planned for autumn 2026; Output around 10 MWp, expected annual yield approx. 10.7 million kWh.

by Quadoro Investment GmbH 
EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM)
DevelopmentsEnergy

May 18, 2026

Luftaufnahme des Wohnquartiers PANDION Albertussee am See in Düsseldorf mit modernen Mehrfamilienhäusern und begrünten Dächern.
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PANDION sells part of the quarter on Düsseldorf’s Albertussee to GARBE Urban Real Estate

PANDION has sold the fourth construction phase of the quarter on Düsseldorf's Albertussee to GARBE Urban Real Estate. The approximately 9,300 m² plot offers potential for approx. 12,000 m² of living space; four sustainable apartment buildings are planned. GARBE wants to realize rental apartments in timber element construction.

by PANDION AG
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate

May 13, 2026

Lobby im wiedereröffneten smartments Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin mit blauem Tisch und modernen Sitzbereichen.
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smartments Apartments reopens after renovation in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg

smartments reopened its store in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg at the beginning of April after extensive renovation. New features include a further developed room concept, family rooms and flexible studio furniture. The lobby has been transformed into a multifunctional lounge with mobile hosts.

by smartments
DevelopmentsDynamics
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Retail park for Bexbach: Rewe, Netto Marken-Discount and dm move into former “real” building

In Bexbach, three new units are being built in the former real market: Rewe, Netto Marken-Discount and dm. CBRE accompanied the redivision and letting; the building permit has been obtained. The opening is planned for the end of 2026/beginning of 2027, demolition work has begun.

by CBRE
PATRIZIA SE
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Visualisierung eines urbanen Wohn- und Geschäftskomplexes am Weißenseer Weg / Konrad-Wolf-Straße in Berlin-Lichtenberg, mit Straßenszene und umliegender Bebauung.
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Periscope Development Laborgh buys site at Sportforum

LABORGH acquires a 31,100 m² site at Weißenseer Weg/Konrad-Wolf-Straße in Berlin-Lichtenberg from a company advised by Periskop Development. Around 700 affordable apartments and 15,000 m² of commercial space are planned; Construction will start in 2027.

by Periskop
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate

May 12, 2026
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Deutsche Erbbau and Blackster Real Estate are developing around 60 residential units in Munich under heritable building rights

Deutsche Erbbau and Blackster Real Estate are planning around 60 residential units under heritable building rights in Munich-Thalkirchen-Obersendling. The basis is a long-term contract with the Evangelical Lutheran Passion Church. Completion is scheduled for 2028, subject to planning permission.

by Deutsche Erbbau
Blackster Real Estate
CooperationsDevelopments
John Jahr Haus in Berlin City West, modernes Hochhaus mit Natursteinfassade.
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HAMBURG TEAM completes mixed-use ensemble in Berlin’s City West on behalf of the Jahr Group

HAMBURG TEAM and the Jahr Group have completed the mixed-use ensemble John Jahr Haus in Berlin's City West. The complex covers around 22,000 m² with a 17-storey tower; The anchor tenant is Grant Thornton from November 2026. A temporary light installation will run until October 2026.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
CooperationsDevelopments

May 11, 2026

Gruppenfoto bei der Grundsteinlegung im Liesel Quartier in Göttingen mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern von WERTGRUND, WohnRaum Niedersachsen und dem Niedersächsischen Wirtschaftsminister.
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Laying of the foundation stone in the Liesel Quartier in Göttingen: WERTGRUND and WohnRaum Niedersachsen send a strong signal for residential construction

In Göttingen's Liesel Quartier, WERTGRUND and WohnRaum Niedersachsen celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for the first construction phase together with Minister of Economic Affairs Grant Hendrik Tonne. 220 apartments (67 subsidized) are to be built, a total of around 600. First units from the beginning of 2028.

by WERTGRUND Immobilien AG
WohnRaum Niedersachsen GmbH
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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MEAG finances battery-powered regional trains in North Rhine-Westphalia

MEAG has completed the long-term financing of 61 battery-powered regional trains for the Northern Westphalia network. From December 2029, they will replace diesel trains and enable locally emission-free operation. The financing is provided as a fixed-interest senior note.

by MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH
DevelopmentsEnergyInfrastructure
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In Germany, the HoSt Group is replacing an industrial company’s pulverized lignite and gas firing system with a 25 MW biomass power plant fired with industrial waste wood

The HoSt Group is starting the construction of a 25 MW biomass cogeneration plant in the Osnabrück region. It replaces a pulverized lignite furnace and two gas boilers; Commissioning by mid-2027. Contracting model, approx. € 35 million investment, around 65,000 t CO₂ savings per year.

by HoSt Group
DevelopmentsEnergy
Solaranlagen auf dem Dach des Parkhauses Eschborn Gate, im Hintergrund moderne Bürogebäude.
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Pilot project by ÖFB, Art-Invest and Goldbeck: Germany’s first multi-storey car park to receive EU taxonomy verification

In the Eschborn Gate district, the multi-storey car park is the first in Germany to receive EU taxonomy verification from the DGNB. OFB, Art-Invest and Goldbeck jointly developed a new methodology with a focus on climate adaptation. Risk mitigation measures have been implemented.

by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH
CooperationsDevelopments

May 8, 2026

Visualisierung des Batteriespeicherprojekts von Flower in Hamburg-Bergedorf
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Sweden’s Flower brings Hamburg’s largest battery storage project to construction readiness (100 MW / 400 MWh)

Flower has brought a 100 MW/400 MWh battery storage project in Hamburg-Bergedorf to construction readiness. It is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2028 and is considered the largest storage facility within a major German city. The project stabilises the grid; Hamburg Invest supported the settlement.

by Flower
DevelopmentsEnergyInfrastructure
Drei Männer bei der Unterzeichnung der Eckpunktevereinbarung für das Quartier D.STRICT auf der polis Convention in Düsseldorf.
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Next step for the D.STRICT district development – Swiss Life Asset Managers and the City of Düsseldorf sign key points agreement

On 6 May, Swiss Life Asset Managers and the City of Düsseldorf signed the key points agreement on the "Metro Campus" development plan for the D.STRICT district at the polis Convention. It creates planning security and aims for completion and the start of construction by 2027.

by Swiss Life Asset Managers
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate

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