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Modern living: Demand meets tight markets – investors return

After a weak previous year, the German market for modern living is showing movement again, with a transaction volume of around 267 million euros in 2025. Investors, especially international ones, are taking advantage of the shortage of supply in university cities.

by CBRE

News

Engel & Völkers Commercial: Berlin market for industrial and logistics space returns to stability

Berlin's market for industrial and logistics space recovered significantly in 2025 and is expected to grow further in 2026. The drivers are new construction activities and the demand for modern, ESG-compliant space.

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Report

Return of major deals in the European logistics real estate markets

In 2025, the logistics real estate market in Europe saw a 3% increase in large-scale deals, while logistics rents increased by 4.5%. The strongest activity was observed in Great Britain and Germany.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

Markets

Analysis Report

Risk-Return Ranking 2026 | Residential investments benefit from rising rents and above-average income security

Lübke Kelber's Risk-Return Ranking 2026 identifies Leipzig, Potsdam and Berlin as the most attractive cities for residential investments. B and C markets such as Landshut, Bamberg or Viersen offer attractive risk-adjusted opportunities.

by Lübke Kelber AG

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Article

Hybrid working drives office occupancy to highest level since the pandemic

Office occupancy rates worldwide have risen to 53 percent, the highest level since the pandemic. This is due to the global shift towards hybrid working models, as the CBRE study shows.

by CBRE

Markets Real Estate

Article Report

PTXRE White Paper – AI Drives Polarization in the Office Market

PTXRE's new white paper shows that artificial intelligence in the office market is causing a polarization between high-quality and structurally vulnerable portfolios rather than an abrupt decline in space. Routine-intensive activities are particularly affected, while knowledge-intensive functions are gaining in importance.

by PTXRE

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Comment

ZIA Spring Report 2026: Stabilization yes – return to peak phase no

The German real estate investment market will show initial signs of stabilisation in 2025 – albeit at a significantly reduced level.

by Sven Carstensen | bulwiengesa

Markets Real Estate Statements

Foto von Patrick Robert Doyle auf Unsplash

Report

Housing market: Structural supply shortages and demand pressure continue to drive up rents

BNP Paribas Real Estate analyses the development of rental prices in German cities in 2025. The results show a sharp increase in rents due to insufficient housing supply and high demand.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate

Markets Real Estate

50 years of the bulwiengesa real estate index: Anniversary with slight recovery despite fragile market environment

For the 50th time in a row, bulwiengesa presents the Real Estate Index, which analyses the development of real estate prices and rents in Germany since 1975. After difficult previous years, the index recorded a recovery for 2025 with a nominal increase of 1.8%.

by bulwiengesa GmbH

Markets Real Estate

Ulrich Höller, ABG Real Estate Group (Copyright: ABG Real Estate Group)

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At MIPIM 2026: Ulrich Höller on current topics in the real estate industry

Ulrich Höller, Managing Director of ABG Real Estate Group, discusses the current trends in the real estate industry in the run-up to MIPIM 2026. It addresses economic conditions and developments in the residential and office segment.

by ABG Real Estate Group

Markets Real Estate

News

CBRE: Europe’s Life Sciences Sector Remains on Course for Growth – Germany Establishes Itself as One of the Most Dynamic Markets

According to a report by CBRE, the European life sciences sector is growing thanks to technological advances and strategic investments. Germany, especially Berlin and Munich, plays a central role in this.

by CBRE

Markets Real Estate

Report

Premium real estate market in Germany: Supply continues to grow, prices fall

An analysis by DAHLER shows that in the fourth quarter of 2025, supply on the premium real estate market in Germany's top 7 cities increased, while prices are declining. The increase in supply in Berlin and the price decline in Frankfurt am Main is particularly noteworthy.

by DAHLER

Markets Real Estate

News

DIP analyzes differentiated developments in the German logistics market.

DIP has analysed the developments in the German logistics market in 2025. The transaction volume fell by 17% to EUR 6.1 billion, while logistics space take-up rose by 13% to 5.9 million square metres.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate

News

Retail investment market: Few major deals, more selling pressure – food real estate particularly in demand

The retail investment market in Germany shows a stabilization of macroeconomic conditions in 2025, but without a comprehensive market recovery. Food-anchored real estate remains one of the most stable asset classes.

by Robert C. Spies KG

Markets Real Estate

Analysis Comment

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

Markets Real Estate

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

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