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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
MarketsReal 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
MarketsReal Estate
News

S&P Grund Invest acquires five apartment buildings in Nuremberg with around 4,100 m² of living space

S&P Grund Invest has acquired five apartment buildings in Nuremberg with a total living space of 4,100 m². The acquisitions are part of the growth strategy and comprise 54 residential units.

by S&P Grund Invest
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Ulrich Höller, ABG Real Estate Group (Copyright: ABG Real Estate Group)
Analysis News

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
MarketsReal Estate
Fachmarktzentrum Schönebeck (Elbe) bündelt mehrere Geschäfte der Nahversorgung, darunter Kaufland; Bildrechte: Aroundtown (KI-gestützte Visualisierung)
News

Aroundtown prolongs lease for 6,400 sqm with anchor tenant Kaufland in the Schönebeck (Elbe) retail park

Aroundtown has extended the contract with the anchor tenant Kaufland in the Schönebeck (Elbe) retail park for an area of 6,400 sqm. Sustainable revitalization measures such as photovoltaic systems and electric charging stations are planned.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
News

Northern Horizon secures new equity commitments of EUR 140 million and invests in Nordic social infrastructure assets

Northern Horizon has raised €140 million for its Aged Care Social Infrastructure Fund and plans to acquire six properties in Sweden. The fund size now exceeds 1 billion euros.

by Northern Horizon
DealsDynamicsInfrastructureReal 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
MarketsReal Estate
Symbolbild Quelle: Gemini(KI)
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
MarketsReal Estate
Foto von James Watson auf Unsplash
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
MarketsReal 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
MarketsReal Estate
Visualisierungen Fassade, Dachterrasse und typisches Zimmer des Projekts an der Leake Street 10. Bildquelle: HB Reavis
News

HB Reavis opens up new asset class student housing

HB Reavis is expanding into student housing with a new project in London that has received planning permission. The complex comprises 233 apartments close to London Waterloo Station.

by HB Reavis
DevelopmentsDynamicsReal 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
MarketsReal 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
CasesMarketsReal 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
MarketsReal Estate
News

Deka Immobilien leases 13,000 sqm of office space in Amsterdam

Deka Immobilien has signed a long-term lease agreement with Databricks for 13,000 sqm of office space in Amsterdam. The property 'The Rock' is undergoing extensive renovation and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.

by Deka Immobilien
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News

For your own use. Aengevelt brokers office villa in Halle/Saale.

A company from the healthcare sector has commissioned Aengevelt Magdeburg with the sale of an office villa in Halle/Saale. The property is to be used by a business service provider itself.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
Symbolbild Quelle: Gemini (KI)
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
MarketsReal Estate
News

JLL: Schomaker Baugruppe buys Nordhorn shopping center Vechte Arkaden

The Schomaker Baugruppe has bought the Vechte Arcaden shopping centre in Nordhorn from the insolvency administration of the Highstreet VIII Fund. JLL brokered the sale as part of a third transaction from the fund.

by JLL
DealsReal Estate
News

Pegasus provides capital for the revitalization of the historic MalzQuartier in Erfurt – construction phase 1 already completed

Pegasus Capital Partners is supporting the revitalisation of the MalzQuartier in Erfurt with mezzanine capital. The first construction phase has already been completed and handed over. The project comprises 306 apartments and 16 commercial units.

by Pegasus Capital Partners GmbH
DevelopmentsPrivate DebtReal Estate
Der Logistikstandort in Haßfurt. Bildrechte: LIP Invest GmbH.
News

LIP Invest strengthens tenant loyalty through extension and increases fund value

LIP Invest has expanded a logistics property in Haßfurt and handed it over to GF. The expansion strengthens tenant loyalty and increases the value of the fund.

by LIP Invest
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Purpose Green becomes partner of Engel & Völkers Commercial Germany for nationwide consulting services

Purpose Green and Engel & Völkers Commercial are expanding their cooperation at the national level. The aim is to support property owners and investors with a newly developed analysis tool that evaluates the energetic condition of buildings.

by Purpose Green
CooperationsReal 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
MarketsReal EstateStatements
(Copyright: BF.direkt)
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
MarketsReal EstateStatements
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
CasesMarketsReal Estate

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