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Savills: Hospitals and adjacent cure assets are entering a new phase of opportunity as care delivery models evolve across Europe

Transaction activity in the European hospital real estate sector is recovering thanks to improved liquidity conditions. Investors are focusing on high-quality, flexible hospital properties, while demand for private treatment is increasing despite pressure on margins.

by Savills

News

Savills: European real estate investment volumes to reach €52 billion in Q1 2026, a 6% year on year increase

According to Savill's latest research, European real estate investment volumes are forecast to reach €52 billion in Q1 2026, a 6% year-on-year increase. Finland, Ireland and Poland are all expected to post volume growth of 50% or more compared with Q1 last year.

by Savills

Markets Real Estate

Naturnahes Wohnen: die Siedlung Grüneck im Berliner Ortsteil Altglienicke

Article

Specialisation in residential real estate: Diversification that remains in focus

Residential real estate is considered a defensive asset class: stable, predictable, with little volatility. This classification falls short. Because "living" is not a uniform segment, but a universe. Even in the same city, every neighbourhood feels different – depending on the tenant structure and management.

by Stefan Unterburger | Domicil Real Estate AG

Cases Markets Real Estate

Article Report

Workthere: Corporates drive growth and new contract models in the market for flexible office space

The market for flexible office space is about to expand, driven by increasing demand from corporates. Management agreements are gaining in importance, especially in Germany.

by Savills

Markets Real Estate

News

Investments in specialist stores with a good balance sheet in 2025: 53% more sales, market share 48%

In 2025, the investment volume for specialist stores increased by 53% to 3.1 billion euros and achieved a market share of 48% of retail investments. The main revenue drivers were the takeover of Porta by XXXLutz and the purchase of local supply properties by Habona Invest.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

Markets Real Estate

Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian (Urheber: Christian Buck)

Comment

“The attack on Iran is causing considerable uncertainty in the financial and commodity markets in the short term – and this is also affecting the real estate and construction industries.”

Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian analyses and comments on the impact of the escalating conflicts in the Middle East on the real estate market.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

Markets Real Estate Statements

Comment

“The escalation in the Middle East is an acute stress factor for the real estate industry, also in Germany.”

Francesco Fedele with a statement on the impact of the escalating conflicts in the Middle East on the real estate market.

by BF.direkt AG

Markets Real Estate Statements

Christian Boers (Copyright: alwlsobott GmbH)

Article Report

Market report: How BIM is changing the construction process

Digitalization is transforming the construction industry through Building Information Modeling (BIM), which makes planning more precise and efficient. Collaboration in shared data rooms and the use of open standards improve the planning quality and coordination of the trades.

by LIST Gruppe

Cases Markets Real Estate

Survey

Economic Development Act is having an effect: One in three respondents adapts strategy

According to a flash survey by INTREAL and Wüest Partner, a third of the investors and asset managers surveyed are adapting their strategy due to the new Economic Development Act. Photovoltaics and battery storage systems are particularly popular as investment fields.

by Wüest Partner

Energy Infrastructure Markets Regulatory

Analysis Comment Video

Webinar: Hungry Like the Wolf: Exploring the rapid growth and energy demand of data centres

With AI adoption accelerating and digitalisation surging, our recent webinar unpacked the rise of data centres, their electricity demand, and how we believe clean energy and grid supporting technologies can help provide solutions.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Energy Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)

Analysis Comment

“Aengevelt expects a significant increase in construction activities.”

Aengevelt Immobilien forecasts a significant increase in construction activity in Germany, especially in residential construction. This is based on rising order intake and positive economic conditions for 2026 and 2027.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate Statements

Analysis Infographic Quarterly Report

Rising prime rents and stabilising yields signal repositioning

Catella Investment Management publishes an office market overview for Q4/2025, which shows that prime rents for office space in Europe are rising moderately and prime yields remain largely stable. With a focus on conversions from office to residential properties, the market potential for cities such as Berlin and Dublin is highlighted.

by Catella

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Infographic Report

European office market in 2025: stable take-up, investment market picks up speed

In 2025, the European office market will show stable take-up and increasing investment momentum, driven by high-quality transactions. The vacancy rate varies greatly by location, while prime rents in central locations continue to rise.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

Markets Real Estate

Report

DIP Annual Report 2025 – Deutsche Immobilien-Partner: “German Retail Market Remains Under Pressure”

DIP - Deutsche Immobilien-Partner publishes 2025 annual balance sheet on the German retail market.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate

Quarterly Report

Europe’s office markets will be divided into light and shadow in 2025

JLL EMEA office real estate clock in the fourth quarter of 2025

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

Porträt von Maximilian Radert (Maximilian Radert / KINGSTONE RE)

Article Discussion

Family offices focus on housing – real estate ratio remains high

Family offices invest over half of their assets in real estate, with a focus on direct investments and residential real estate. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, real estate remains strategically set. Demand for residential real estate and direct investments is at a record level.

by KINGSTONE Real Estate

Markets Real Estate

Article Discussion

Commercial real estate financing – “All black swans are on the pond”

Industry experts will discuss the tense situation in commercial real estate financing in 2026 at an online press conference. Important topics were the real funding gap, the impact of Basel IV on project developments and the role of credit funds.

by Hamburg Commercial Bank

Markets Private Debt Real Estate

Analysis News Report

Study on the Berlin holiday apartment market: Capital has over 6,000 holiday apartments

Apartment Allianz Berlin has published a study that shows that there are around 6,000 holiday apartments in Berlin. These account for 0.29 percent of the total housing stock and create around 6,400 jobs.

by Apartment Allianz Berlin

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Report

REALOGIS: Take-up at Germany’s top 8 logistics locations turned positive again in 2025

In 2025, take-up at the top 8 logistics locations in Germany reached 2.78 million square metres, an increase of 21% compared to 2024. The Ruhr area was the largest market with 603,200 square metres.

by REALOGIS

Markets Real Estate

BF.Private Debt Market Compass Bildquelle: BF.capital GmbH

Analysis News Report

BF.capital publishes first BF. Private Debt Market Compass

BF.capital has awarded the first BF. Private Debt Market Compass, which signals positive momentum in the private debt market. The new sentiment index reached 60.1 points and indicates strong fundraising momentum as well as increasing capital commitments.

by BF.direkt AG

Markets Private Debt

Analysis Report

JLL study: German consumers want multifunctional shopping experiences

The current JLL study shows that the German retail sector is subject to constant change, with consumption habits strongly influenced by age and place of residence. Multifunctional shopping experiences that are tailored to the needs of different generations play an important role.

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

News Quarterly Report Survey

Savills: Investor sentiment towards European office properties is improving

According to a study by Savills, investor sentiment towards European office properties is improving. The development in the southern European markets and Germany is assessed particularly positively.

by Savills

Markets Real Estate

Report

CBRE and HAMBURG TEAM publish new report: “Social Infrastructure – An Investment in the Future”

CBRE and HAMBURG TEAM have published a new report on social infrastructure, which describes current developments and investment opportunities. Experts emphasize the importance of educational and health facilities for society as well as the increasing investor interest.

by CBRE

Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

News

REALOGIS: Logistics and industrial space market in North Rhine-Westphalia again with take-up of over 1 million square metres in 2025

REALOGIS reports take-up of 1,147,000 m² in 2025 in the North Rhine-Westphalian logistics and industrial real estate market. This represents an increase of 22% compared to the previous year.

by REALOGIS

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