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JLL: Prime rents in retail: Düsseldorf outstrips Berlin

In the first quarter of 2026, Düsseldorf displaced Berlin as the second most expensive shopping city in Germany, as rents there rose by 7.4%. In Germany, the retail market is showing stability overall, while take-up was 103,100 m² in the first quarter. The textile industry is proving to be the main driver of the rental market.
by JLL
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Emma Steele, Director, Global Cross Border Investment at Savills
Analysis Comment

French SCPIs move East and North

French SCPIs are stepping up their activities in Central and Eastern Europe and showing interest in the Nordic markets. They are increasing their investments in existing core markets such as the United Kingdom and Spain. In 2025, positive returns were achieved, which led to increased investor interest.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Foto von IKECHUKWU JULIUS UGWU auf Unsplash
Analysis Discussion

East German B and C locations are moving into the focus of investors

Real estate markets in East German B and C cities such as Magdeburg, Erfurt and Chemnitz are stabilising with solid fundamentals and attractive yields. Despite structural challenges and demographic change, the market offers opportunities for selective investment strategies.

by Colliers
MarketsReal EstateStatements
News

Union Investment sells office property in Munich to CONREN Land

Union Investment has signed an agreement to sell an office property in Munich to CONREN Land. The transfer of benefits and burdens is planned for the end of June 2026. The sales price exceeds the appraisal value.

by Union Investment Real Estate
DealsReal Estate
Quelle: COMPLEMUS Real Estate / Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Monheim am Rhein.
News

Complemus receives building permit for office property in Monheim’s Rheinpark

The investment developer Complemus Real Estate has received the building permit for a new office building in Monheim's Rheinpark. Construction began in March and is aimed at the software companies Eplan and Cideon. Completion is scheduled for October 2027.

by COMPLEMUS Real Estate
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Campus in der Schanzenstraße (Copyright: Jamestown US-Immobilien GmbH)
News

COLOGNE-BASED ARCHITECTURAL FIRM NATTMANN + BRUNS ARCHITEKTEN OPENS NEW OFFICE ON SCHANZENSTRASSE

The architectural firm Nattmann + Bruns has opened a new office on the historic Schanzenstraße campus in Cologne-Mülheim. The lease strengthens the creative office community and supports the sustainability strategy with new e-charging stations and a planned photovoltaic system.

by Jamestown US-Immobilien GmbH
DealsReal Estate
News

Newmark brokers Light Industrial property near Munich

Newmark has brokered the sale of the light industrial property Munich-LEN in Ismaning, near Munich. The purchase was completed by Nuveen, a global asset manager. The property offers modern and sustainable infrastructure and has been fully let.

by ASSETPHYSICS
DealsReal Estate
News

Frankfurt premium real estate market: Number of condominium sales down compared to 2024, house sales up

The premium real estate agent DAHLER reports that the number of condominiums sold in Frankfurt fell in 2025 compared to 2024. At the same time, the number of houses sold increased. These developments are based on data from the Frankfurt Committee of Experts.

by DAHLER
MarketsReal Estate
News

Düsseldorf’s residential real estate market: Demand for premium apartments stable, houses cautious

The premium real estate agent DAHLER has evaluated the current figures for Düsseldorf's residential real estate market in 2025. Demand for high-quality apartments remains stable, while the housing market is more hesitant. The price increases in certain price segments are particularly noteworthy.

by DAHLER
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Nationwide take-up increases by 30% – lively logistics market with numerous major contracts

The logistics market in Germany recorded a 30% increase in take-up to 1.5 million m² in the first quarter of 2026. Logistics service providers dominate with a market share of 46%; Cologne in particular achieved record take-up of 152,000 m².

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
Christian Kah Quelle: Colliers
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Colliers: More movement on the German industrial and logistics leasing market

In the first quarter of 2026, take-up in the German industrial and logistics leasing market rose by 19 per cent to 1.5 million square metres. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in the share of Asian companies to 15 percent. Rents grew by an average of 4 percent.

by Colliers
MarketsReal Estate
Pressemitteilung der Ypsilon Group (Bildquelle: Ypsilon Group)
Article

AIFM II Directive introduces new rules on liquidity management for real estate funds in mid-April

The AIFM II directive, which comes into force on 16 April 2026, introduces new rules for liquidity management in real estate funds. Fund managers must select at least two liquidity management tools. The rules will be fully applied in 2027 through a Level 2 regulation.

by Ypsilon Group
Real EstateRegulatory
Report

AVENTOS Listed Real Estate Report: Many segments with discounts to net asset value

The AVENTOS Listed Real Estate Report No. 5 analyzes the development of real estate stocks and REITs from October to the end of March. The report highlights the impact of the Iran war and rising energy prices on the market, while Dr. Karim Rochdi discusses the opportunities offered by low valuations and reduced vulnerability to disruption.

by AVENTOS Group
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

German industrial and logistics real estate market with solid start to the year

The German industrial and logistics real estate market started 2026 with take-up of 1.3 million square metres, a decline of two per cent compared to the previous year. In the top 5 markets, prime rents rose by 4.1 percent. Despite challenges, markets remain strong, mainly due to continued demand from China.

by CBRE
MarketsReal Estate
News

MVGM manages 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover for Core Property

MVGM has been awarded the contract for the property management of around 920 residential and commercial units in Hanover from Core Property. The portfolio comprises 53 properties on a total area of over 68,000 sqm. The mandate strengthens MVGM's presence in Lower Saxony and aims to achieve the sustainable performance of the portfolio.

by MVGM
CooperationsReal Estate
News

Potsdam: Aengevelt is brokering around 2,600 m² of office space in a project of SKAJ Immobilien GmbH to the public sector.

Aengevelt has brokered a long-term lease agreement for 2,600 m² of office space to a public institution in Potsdam-Babelsberg. The office space is located in the new construction project 'Bogen Babelsberg', which is being rented out by SKAJ Immobilien GmbH. The lease will start at the end of 2026.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
Richtfest am Zwieseler Hof in Berlin-Karlshorst mit Christian Gaebler
News

wvm Group Berlin celebrates topping-out ceremony for 321 apartments in Berlin-Karlshorst

The wvm Group Berlin has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the Zwieseler Hof residential project in Berlin's Karlshorst. The project includes 321 apartments, including 174 rental apartments, which are expected to be completed by 2027. The quarter will be designed to be sustainable and offers numerous amenities.

by wvm Gruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Successful office letting at POLYGON in Berlin-Oberschönweide

Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin has successfully leased an office space in the POLYGON in Berlin-Oberschöneweide. The new tenant of the 186 m² space is Pascal Vogel from ARAG Insurance. The area will be used as an office location in the future.

by Engel & Völkers Commercial Berlin
DealsReal Estate
Analysis

JLL: Industrial and logistics properties make a steady start to the investment year

The German investment market for industrial and logistics real estate recorded a transaction volume of EUR 1.09 billion in the first quarter of 2026, comparable to the previous year. International investors were responsible for much of the revenue, while prime yields remained stable.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
News

BKK firmus leases around 2,000 m² of office space in the Bremen Technology Park

Robert C. Spies Gewerbe & Investment GmbH & Co. KG has brokered 2,000 m² of office space in the Bremen Technology Park to BKK firmus. The lease began on April 1, 2026 with Quader Vermögensverwaltungs GbR as the landlord.

by Robert C. Spies KG
DealsReal Estate
News

HEY Charlottenburg: Sales of 64 condominiums start

HAMBURG TEAM and OTTO WULFF have started sales for 64 condominiums in the Berlin residential project HEY Charlottenburg. Completion of the entire quarter is scheduled for mid-2027. The apartments offer a diverse range of living needs, from one-bedroom apartments to larger duplex apartments.

by HAMBURG TEAM Gruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
CMS Senioren-Residenz „Mien to Huus“ in Garrel aus der Alloheim-Gruppe, Straßenansicht, Niedersachsen, ein Projekt der Cureus Urheber: Welf Jasper Busch
News

Cureus completes “Mien to Huus” senior citizens’ residence in Garrel for Alloheim Gruppe – 104 nursing places have been created

The CMS senior residence "Mien to Huus" in Garrel was completed by Cureus and handed over to the Alloheim Group. The building has 104 nursing places and offers modern facilities such as a café and therapy rooms. Around 65 new full-time jobs have been created.

by Cureus GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
Die Hotels AC Hotel Berlin Humboldthain Park (Hochstraße 3, 13357) und Moxy Berlin Humboldthain Park (Hochstraße 2, 13357); Copyright: Aroundtown SA
Article

Aroundtown leases two hotels in Berlin-Mitte to the Odyssey Hotel Group on a long-term basis

The hotels AC Hotel Berlin Humboldthain Park (Hochstraße 3, 13357) and Moxy Berlin Humboldthain Park (Hochstraße 2, 13357) comprise a total of 233 rooms. These are the first hotels that Aroundtown rents to the Odyssey Hotel Group and the first hotels for Odyssey in Berlin.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
News

INDUSTRIA acquires residential and commercial building “Carl Living” in Mannheim

INDUSTRIA has acquired the residential and commercial building "Carl Living" in Mannheim from alstria S.à r.l. The building covers approx. 5,600 square meters and is fully let. The purchase was made for the "Wohnen Deutschland VII" fund, which is now fully invested.

by INDUSTRIA Immobilien GmbH
DealsReal Estate

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