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Ypsilon – EU Commission wants to fundamentally reform the three known ESG categories

The EU Commission is planning a fundamental reform of the ESG categories for fund products, replacing the previous Articles 6, 8 and 9 with new categories. The changes are to be applied from 2028 and aim to introduce stronger sustainability standards.

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Exclusive survey on the residential investment market: Over 80% of investors expect prices to remain stable or rise

A survey by SCHICK IMMOBILIEN shows that over 80% of investors expect stable or rising prices in the residential investment market. The willingness to buy is increasing, and investors remain optimistic despite political risks, especially in Berlin.

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Wüest Partner publishes Renewables Report 2025: Real estate is driving the energy transition

The new 'Renewables Report Germany 2025' by Wüest Partner shows that 61% of net electricity in the first half of 2025 will come from renewable energies. Rooftop photovoltaic systems are crucial for the energy transition, while challenges such as overloaded grids remain.

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Rents and purchase prices rise moderately: Spread between new contract and existing rents continues to increase – Catella Research

The Catella Residential Market Overview Q3 2025 shows increasing differences between new contract and existing rents in Europe. With an average increase in rents of 4.5% in the previous year, Dublin is in the lead, while purchase prices for condominiums have risen by 2.7%.

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Berlin: ADCURA Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH settles in Aengevelt in the property of TETRIS Grundbesitz AG.

ADCURA Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH will relocate its headquarters next year to the office property 'Steinplatz 2' in Berlin's City West, brokered by Aengevelt. This offers modern, centrally located office space in the healthcare sector.

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SFDR 2.0: Europe is slowly getting the hang of it!

Europe is finally daring to ask what a sustainable product actually is. The SFDR reform is nothing less than an attempt to bring order to a decade of regulatory chaos.

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Asset and property management in concrete terms: How to get a grip on problem properties

Problem properties pose particular challenges. Experts discussed solutions and emphasized the importance of a comprehensive analysis and a clear strategy.

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HanseMerkur Grundvermögen acquires office property in Stuttgart

HanseMerkur Grundvermögen AG (HMG) has acquired a comprehensively renovated office and administration building in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt for one of its special real estate funds, which focuses on state-owned tenants.

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Ems-Quartier Meppen – Lindhorst Group commissions MBN as general contractor, schedule fixed

The Lindhorst Group has selected MBN GmbH as the general contractor for the conversion of the Ems Quarter in Meppen, with a full opening in the second quarter of 2027. The revitalization emphasizes sustainability and will integrate regional construction companies.

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JLL: AI revolution is sweeping the German real estate industry at record speed

A JLL study shows that 92 percent of real estate decision-makers worldwide, and as many as 93 percent in Germany, are already using AI applications or are planning to do so this year. Despite the high ambitions, many companies are struggling to fully achieve AI goals, with cyber and privacy requirements cited as key hurdles.

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Increased demand for solar energy in its portfolio: Goldbeck Facility Services retrofits three properties with PV systems

Goldbeck Facility Services is equipping three properties with photovoltaic systems to increase energy efficiency and promote climate protection. Projects in Borgholzhausen and Plauen as well as a pilot project with adhesive PV modules at Bolton Adhesives demonstrate the commitment to sustainable solutions.

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Düsseldorf: Dermatological practice opens in the Münster-Therme – Aengevelt brokers.

In Düsseldorf's oldest swimming pool, the Münster-Therme, a new dermatological group practice will open in December 2025. The practice will offer the full spectrum of dermatology and will be brokered by Aengevelt Immobilien.

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EU Taxonomy: Preserving ambition, facilitating application in the real estate industry

The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks and the Energy Efficient Mortgages Hub Netherlands are calling for a pragmatic revision of the EU taxonomy for the real estate industry. In a joint White Paper, they propose seven adjustments to facilitate the application of the directives and promote the financing of sustainable construction projects.

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Successful new letting by Quadoro: Rossmann moves into the Fackelcenter in Kaiserslautern

Quadoro Investment GmbH has signed a long-term lease agreement with Rossmann for the Torch Center in Kaiserslautern. The handover of the area is planned for December 2025.

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HIH leases around 3,600 square metres to EDEKA in Goslar

HIH Invest Real Estate has signed a lease agreement with EDEKA Minden-Hannover for a retail property in Goslar. On 27 November 2025, a new EDEKA Center will open on 3,600 square metres, and the previous store opposite will be closed.

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Union Investment sells “Torre Oriente” office tower in Lisbon

Union Investment is selling the 'Torre Oriente' office tower in Lisbon to a joint venture between Sonae Sierra and Bankinter Investment. The sale price is higher than the most recent valuation and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.

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Applying growth equity investing to operational real estate

On the back of our recent report looking at investing in real estate operating companies, we assess how growth equity investing can be applied to operational real estate assets.

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Cardo Brussels Hotel by Aroundtown honored ‘Urban Lifestyle Hotel of the Year’ at the European Hotel Awards 2025

The Cardo Brussels Hotel has been awarded "Urban Lifestyle Hotel of the Year" at the European Hotel Awards 2025. This recognition recognises the outstanding quality and innovative concept of the hotel in the heart of Brussels.

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Patrick Treutlein Interior Design rents at “Le Coeur”

The interior company Patrick Treutlein has rented an area of approx. 340 m² on Benrather Straße. This gives the mixed-use building its fourth retail tenant and once again confirms its contribution to a lively usage concept.

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NAI apollo advises Trei Real Estate on the sale of Stadtgalerie Königstein to Slate Asset Management

The Stadtgalerie Königstein is centrally located in Königstein im Taunus, one of the cities with the highest purchasing power in Germany, and was built in 2007.

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Retail Index: European retail environment experiences significant upswing

Highest level since 2018, with Poland, Spain and Portugal as the new top trio in the EU-15 index.

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Aengevelt brokers retail park in the Rhine-Main area

With renowned chain stores such as KiK, Edeka, Rossmann and Lidl as well as other users such as a pharmacy, the location is by far the most important retail cluster in the immediate vicinity and has a central supply function for the region.

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FOKUS WOHNEN DEUTSCHLAND takes over completed residential project “The Plus” in Wolfsburg into its portfolio

The open-ended real estate fund FOKUS WOHNEN DEUTSCHLAND has added the residential project "The Plus" in Wolfsburg to its portfolio. The seller of the project was a joint venture between URBAINITY DEVELOPMENT and Meyer Projektentwicklung.

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Closing ranks for the housing industry: Westbridge acquires energy service provider EKB

The Westbridge Group (Westbridge) and EKB GmbH (EKB) are joining forces to support the housing industry even more comprehensively and efficiently in energy and supply management in the future.

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