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Strong start to the year on Hamburg’s office market – rising rents and dynamic demand for quality

The Hamburg office market achieved take-up of 102,000 m² in the first quarter of 2026. Rents have risen and conversion strategies are gaining in importance. A market revival is expected in the second quarter.

by Robert C. Spies KG

Analysis Quarterly Report

NAI apollo: Frankfurt office leasing market with weakest start to the year since 2013 in 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Frankfurt's office letting market had its weakest start to the year since 2013 with take-up of 64,200 square metres. Subdued user demand, especially in the mid-range and larger office segments, is being exacerbated by the lack of new construction space in central locations.

by NAI apollo

Markets Real Estate

Survey

Trend survey – Investors see increasing demand for healthcare and senior properties

According to a trend survey by Real Blue, the demand for senior living and healthcare properties will increase significantly over the next five to ten years. Two-thirds of the investors surveyed are planning to buy real estate in the next six months. The biggest investment hurdle remains the complexity in the operation and management of the properties.

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH

Markets Real Estate

Discussion

First months after handover decisive for the economic success of new buildings

A panel of experts emphasised the importance of early integration of facility and property managers in order to ensure economic success in new buildings. They discussed typical problem areas and solutions for the first months after the property handover.

by Savills Investment Management

Cases Markets Real Estate

Analysis Report

Bremen’s office market between restraint and structural stability

Bremen's office market recorded a decline in take-up to 74,000 m² in 2025 due to the lack of major deals. Nevertheless, the rent level remains stable, thanks to continued selective demand for modern, centrally located office space.

by Robert C. Spies KG

Markets Real Estate

Foto von Sebastian Herrmann auf Unsplash

News

Berlin Hyp and CBRE: Housing Market Report Berlin 2026: Rental price dynamics are slowing down, purchase prices for condominiums are rising slightly again – housing shortage remains

The Berlin Housing Market Report 2026 shows a stabilization of asking rents at a high level at an average of €15.80/m² and a slight increase in purchase prices for condominiums. Despite these changes, the housing shortage remains.

by Berlin Hyp
CBRE

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Comment

Market commentary: Berlin’s residential investment market is once again moving into the focus of international investors

The Berlin residential investment market is once again being scrutinized more closely by international investors. Despite political challenges, demand remains high, and the moderate price level makes Berlin attractive.

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Article Report

Digital infrastructure: AI keeps the pressure on

2026's opening months reinforced the reality that AI and digital infrastructure are co-evolving.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

Energy Infrastructure Markets

Daiva Rakauskaitė, Aneli Capital (Source: Aneli Capital)

News Report

As Europe falls behind in AI, investors urge action on quantum

European venture capital companies, such as 55North and Quantonation, have recently launched funds dedicated to quantum computing. However, currently, only 5% of private capital is allocated to European quantum computing companies, compared to 50% in the US, European Commission data shows.

by Aneli Capital

Markets Private Equity

Analysis Article Comment

European e-charging infrastructure for trucks – a scalable investment case for institutional investors?

The European market for electric trucks may be entering a new phase – also under the uncertainty about the price development of fossil fuels – away from pilot projects and towards a "real" infrastructure ramp-up.

by Dr. Andreas Peppel | Institutional Investment Consulting Partners GmbH

Cases Energy Infrastructure Markets

News

Berlin office market picks up – Engel & Völkers Commercial with the most deals concluded in the capital

The Berlin office market recorded a significant upswing in the first quarter of 2026 with take-up of around 140,000 m². Engel & Völkers Commercial achieved 23 leases and expects total annual take-up of 600,000 to 650,000 m².

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin

Dynamics Markets

Gruppenfoto Pressekonferenz Hamburg 2026 (RUECKERCONSULT GmbH)

Discussion

Hamburg’s real estate market 2026: Between structural pressure and new dynamics

In 2026, Hamburg's real estate market will show an area of tension between structural challenges and signs of stabilisation. Rents in the housing market are rising, while the office market is benefiting from high-quality locations, and new usage concepts such as flex offices are gaining in importance.

by CELLS

Markets Real Estate

Eugenio Sangermano, Geschäftsführer BF.capital (Bildquelle: BF.capital GmbH)

News

Why Private Debt Needs to Be Viewed in a Differentiated Way

Dr. Markus Faulhaber and Eugenio Sangermano from BF.capital discuss the risks and opportunities in the private debt market. Despite criticism from the media, they plead for a differentiated view of the asset class.

by BF.direkt AG

Markets Private Debt

News

Significant growth in real estate loans

In 2025, the financing volume of vdp member institutions for real estate loans rose by 15.7% to EUR 148.6 billion, with residential real estate loans accounting for the largest share of the increase.

by Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken (vdp)

Markets

Saudi-Arabien: Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien (GlobalData)

News

Saudi Arabia to fall short of 130GW renewables target by 2030, says GlobalData

Saudi Arabia is expected to fall short of the target of 130 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. By 2025, only 13 GW have been reached, and by 2030, 74.2 GW are expected. Experts point to the need for more power purchase agreements for renewable energy plants.

by GlobalData

Energy Markets

Sascha Baran, Geschäftsführer PTXRE (Fotocredit: PTXRE-Enno Kapitza)

Analysis Article Report

PTXRE White Paper: Geopolitics Tightens Credit Conditions in the Real Estate Market

A white paper by PTXRE analyzes the impact of geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East conflict, on commercial real estate financing in Germany. It is expected that not key interest rates, but higher risk premiums and stricter credit standards will be the main drivers.

by PTXRE

Markets Private Debt Real Estate

Survey

Savills Investor Survey shows increasing interest in single-family homes, co-living, senior housing and nursing homes in Europe

Savills' survey shows growing investor interest in single-family homes, co-living, senior housing and nursing homes in Europe. The market for residential and accommodation concepts is expected to be particularly dynamic until 2027.

by Savills

Markets Real Estate

Report

HAL market report on outpatient healthcare real estate: Transaction volume more than doubled in 2025

The current market report by Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe shows that the transaction volume for outpatient healthcare properties rose to 200 million euros in 2025. This development is driven by structural changes in the healthcare system and the increasing importance of outpatient care structures.

by Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM

Infrastructure Markets Real Estate

Nettoanfangsrendite nach Assetklassen (in % p.a.) (Quelle: DIP, Aengevelt Research)

Analysis

Aengevelt analyses falling purchase price factors despite rising real estate prices

Aengevelt Immobilien analyses rising real estate prices in 2025, largely due to inflationary effects. Nevertheless, purchase price factors are falling in many cities, leading to slightly rising yields.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Cases Markets

VC-Deals 2025: Wachstum bei Spätphasenrunden (GlobalData)

Analysis

Growth and late-stage VC funding rounds expand faster than early-stage rounds in 2025, reveals GlobalData

GlobalData reports that the growth of VC funding rounds in later stages increased faster in 2025 than that of early-stage rounds. GlobalData's database shows that the number of published VC deals has increased by 3% worldwide.

by GlobalData

Markets

Analysis Forecast

Berlin office market on the verge of a new revival – demand for high-quality space picks up again

The Berlin office market expects a revival in 2026, especially for high-quality and ESG-compliant office space. Engel & Völkers Commercial forecasts take-up of between 500,000 and 550,000 m².

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin

Markets Real Estate

Foto von Mykola Kolya Korzh auf Unsplash

Forecast News Report

Strongest year since 2022? Savills expects office take-up in Europe to be 3% higher in 2026 than in 2025

Despite a 10% year-on-year decline in Q4 2025 – partly due to continued occupier reluctance and geopolitical factors prolonging decision-making processes – demand volumes in the market remain high, according to Savills.

by Savills

Markets Real Estate

Großbatteriespeicher auf dem Vormarsch (Bild: 2ICP/AdobeStock)

Analysis Article

Cell Chemistry at BESS Plants – Developments in Technology, Delivery Times and Costs

While institutional real estate investors are primarily concerned with the development of construction costs and material prices, infrastructure investors are concentrating more on the costs and characteristics of the plant technologies used.

by Dr. Andreas Peppel | Institutional Investment Consulting Partners GmbH

Cases Energy Infrastructure Markets

Forecast

UAE solar capacity to reach 32.3GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData

The UAE plans to expand its solar PV capacity from 6.7GW in 2025 to 32.3GW by 2035, representing an annual growth rate of over 17%. Large-scale projects such as the Al Dhafra Solar PV strengthen the UAE's position in the global solar market.

by GlobalData

Energy Markets

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