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Bremen as a logistics location holds its own in a challenging market environment

The logistics and industrial space market in Bremen recorded take-up of 260,000 m² in 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 16% compared to the previous year. Retail logistics companies dominate the market, while rental prices remain stable and vacancies are declining.

by Robert C. Spies KG

News

Industrial and logistics real estate market in Central Germany in 2025 with different market developments depending on the region

The industrial and logistics real estate market in Central Germany recorded a decline in take-up of nine per cent to 406,000 square metres in 2025. The Magdeburg and A4 Saxony regions in particular, as well as smaller area units, developed positively. Despite increased vacancies in some areas, demand remained stable.

by CBRE

Markets Real Estate

Analyse Report

Hotel real estate market remains liquid – investors act more selectively

The European hotel real estate market will show structural maturity in 2026, characterized by stable interest rates and a selective willingness to invest. Key influencing factors are operator structures and financing models.

by mrp hotels

Markets Private Debt Real Estate

Article Comment

“Aengevelt sees a need for tax action in the case of maintenance costs close to the acquisition.”

Aengevelt Immobilien criticizes the tax regulation for acquisition-related maintenance expenses, which slow down comprehensive modernization measures. The 15% limit is seen as a hindrance, especially with regard to energy-efficient renovations.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate Regulatory

Manuel Backfisch, Head of Capital Markets B&C Cities Germany bei Colliers

News

Colliers: Capital selectively returns to office and commercial buildings outside the top 7

Colliers reports that in 2025, office and commercial buildings outside the top 7 were traded for 1.9 billion euros. Manuel Backfisch, Head of Capital Markets B&C Cities Germany at Colliers, explains that investors invest selectively outside the top 7, where location and cash flow are convincing.

by Colliers

Markets Real Estate

Diskussion

Construction turbo meets the reality of the authorities: Acceleration alone is not enough

The construction turbo is intended to accelerate housing construction in Germany, but voluntary use by municipalities remains an obstacle. High construction and financing costs stand in the way of economic implementation.

by Becken

Markets Real Estate Regulatory

Quarterly Report

JLL: In the logistics leasing market, the strongholds will ensure growth in 2025

In 2025, the German market for warehouse and logistics space achieved take-up of 5.78 million m², an increase of six percent compared to the previous year. Demand was mainly driven by new players from Asia and regional differences.

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

Quarterly Report

JLL: In the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, there is a lack of major office deals

In 2025, the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region recorded a significant decline in the office letting market, with take-up almost halved compared to the previous year. Ludwigshafen, Mannheim and Heidelberg were particularly affected, where there was a shortage of large leases and high-quality space.

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

Diskussion

Webinar Schick Immobilien: Statements on the annual outlook for the residential investment market 2026

A webinar by SCHICK Immobilien with participants such as Jürgen Michael Schick, Jan Grade and Stefan Hillbrand highlighted important developments and forecasts for the German residential investment market in 2026. Topics included price developments, investment attractiveness and financial conditions.

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG

Markets Real Estate Statements

Quelle: GARBE Industrial GmbH & Co. KG in Kooperation mit Oxford Economics

Analyse Quarterly Report

GARBE PYRAMID MAP: Europe’s logistics real estate markets expect subdued momentum and selective growth until 2030

An analysis by GARBE and Oxford Economics predicts subdued market dynamics in European logistics real estate markets until 2030, accompanied by selective growth and stable yields. The focus is on qualitative site management and the impetus of supply chain adjustments.

by GARBE Industrial

Markets Real Estate

News

Transformation of public real estate: Colliers and its consortium renewed for 3 years by the State Purchasing Centre (UGAP)

The consortium formed by Colliers, the leader, BearingPoint, LWA (Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats) and Allez & Associés, now enriched by the arrival of the Kardham Group, has been renewed on the market of the UGAP (Union of Public Purchasing Groups, a State purchasing centre) "Real Estate Consulting".

by Colliers

Cooperations Markets Real Estate

Quarterly Report

Balance sheet 2025 – Outlook 2026: Aengevelt analyses the subdued office market in Leipzig.

Aengevelt publishes a current analysis of the Leipzig office market. In 2025, there will be a decline in office space take-up, while the supply reserve will continue to rise. The prime rent remains stable.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate

City Skyline Enhanced by the Radiance of the Setting Sun in the Background

Analyse

JLL: High insurance premiums for climate risks threaten real estate values

A new study by JLL and Munich RE shows that insurance premiums for office buildings have risen sharply since 2018. This development poses an increasing risk for property owners, who must now take measures to protect their assets.

by JLL

Cases Markets Real Estate

Diskussion

Infrastructure Investments – Regulatory Hurdles, Real Opportunities

Christoph Kraiker, CEO of Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services, Dr. Dirk Krupper, Managing Director of Helaba Invest, as well as Martin Hüwel and Dr. Thomas Gohrke, partners of Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, discuss how regulatory requirements on the investor side, fund structures and government framework conditions can be better interlinked.

by Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services Group

Cases Infrastructure Markets

Quarterly Report

Düsseldorf logistics market with second-best result in the last 10 years, prime rents in third place behind Munich and Frankfurt

The Düsseldorf logistics market achieved a pleasing result in 2025 with 335,000 m² of take-up, which corresponds to an increase of 5% compared to 2024. Prime rents now stand at €8.70/m², an increase of 2.4% compared to 2024.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

Markets Real Estate

Umfrage

Real asset investments will remain key building blocks in private banking in 2026

Survey by Private Banking Magazin, RUECKERCONSULT GmbH and Scope Fund Analysis GmbH in cooperation with Quadoro Investment GmbH (Quadoro) and EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM)

by Quadoro Investment GmbH

Infrastructure Markets Private Debt Private Equity Real Estate

Quarterly Report

JLL: Nuremberg’s office market experiences a year with two faces

Nuremberg's office leasing market had a mixed year in 2025, with a 17 percent year-on-year decline in take-up. Especially in the second half of the year, fewer and smaller deals were made, which is due to a limited supply in the center.

by JLL

Markets Real Estate

Umfrage

Survey: Real asset investments will remain an important pillar in bank sales in 2026

Private bankers will continue to focus on tangible assets in 2026, with strong interest in residential and logistics real estate as well as energy and transport infrastructure. A survey by RUECKERCONSULT in cooperation with partners shows stable demand and constant placement volumes in the private markets sector.

by Quadoro Investment GmbH

Infrastructure Markets Private Debt Private Equity Real Estate

Analyse Article Comment Diskussion

Negative power prices – a European phenomenon

Last year, we hosted a webinar in partnership with NTR exploring the phenomenon of negative power prices in Europe. Here, we recap the key findings of that discussion.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Energy Infrastructure Markets Private Equity

Comment Report Umfrage

“Aengevelt Residential Investment Index AWI remains at a high level.”

The Aengevelt Residential Investment Index (AWI) has fallen to 66 points in the current 2025/2026 winter survey, but still remains stable at a high level. Dr. Wulff Aengevelt emphasizes that despite favorable market conditions, there is a lack of government incentives for new buildings.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate

Analyse Quarterly Report

REALOGIS: Hamburg’s market for logistics and industrial real estate on the road to recovery in 2025

Hamburg's logistics and industrial real estate market recorded a recovery in 2025 with take-up of 335,000 m², an increase of 22% compared to the previous year. Important deals were concluded by companies such as Körber Technologies and Scan Global Logistics.

by REALOGIS

Markets Real Estate

Analyse

Berlin residential investment market 2025: Market activity increases with stable volume

Berlin's residential investment market was buoyant in 2025, with a transaction volume of 4.18 billion euros and a 23% increase in the number of transactions. The demand for individual properties up to 20 million euros increased significantly.

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin

Markets Real Estate