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HIH Projektentwicklung develops office building in Munich

HIH Projektentwicklung is renovating a HEY, MAX office building on Pettenkoferstraße in Munich, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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GKK Ingenieurgesellschaft für Hochbau takes over the GÜ controlling and quality assurance of the Hamburger Hof

GKK Ingenieurgesellschaft für Hochbau was commissioned by MEAG for the GÜ controlling and quality assurance of the Hamburger Hof in Hamburg. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2029.

by GKK Ingenieurgesellschaft für Hochbau mbH
CooperationsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Sonar Real Estate advises Starwood Capital on investment in German logistics market

Sonar Real Estate acted as transaction manager on the acquisition of two logistics properties in Munich-Schwaig and Donauwörth for a special fund advised by Starwood Capital Group. The properties are fully let, with main tenants such as Airbus Helicopters and the ITG Group.

by Sonar Real Estate
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
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WiredScore Platinum Certification for an Aroundtown Property in Frankfurt

The "Campus Carrée" office building in Frankfurt-Niederrad has received WiredScore Platinum certification, confirming an excellent digital infrastructure. In addition to the digital equipment, the building has been certified according to the BREEAM In-Use standard.

by Aroundtown
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Düsseldorf: Aengevelt brokers residential investment in the sought-after Zooviertel.

Aengevelt brokered the sale of an apartment building in Düsseldorf's Zooviertel to a Rhineland family office. The property offers attractive development and value appreciation potential.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
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Arrow Capital Partners fully leases 54,000 m² of new logistics building in Bremen to BlackForxx

Arrow Capital Partners has laid the foundation stone for the second construction phase of the 'Arrow Point Bremen' logistics park. The property was developed speculatively as part of the Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) joint venture with Cerberus.

by Robert C. Spies KG
CooperationsDealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Analyse Comment

Aengevelt: Effects of demographic change on the real estate markets.

Aengevelt Immobilien analyses the effects of demographic change on various asset classes in the real estate market. Despite population decline, a population projection shows that there is a continuing shortage of housing in large cities and opportunities for senior citizens' real estate.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
MarketsReal Estate
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New letting of 1,500 sqm of office space at Aachen Arkaden – Aroundtown combines BREEAM certification with long-term occupancy

Aroundtown has leased 1,500 m² of office space to bobbie Deutschland GmbH in Aachen Arkaden. The BREEAM certification was positively influenced by the accessibility of the building, the partial equipment with LED lamps and the green roof.

by Aroundtown
DealsReal Estate
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LAVA ENERGY takes over 208 energy plants from GETEC – strong signal for economic decarbonisation

LAVA ENERGY has taken over 208 energy plants from GETEC. This acquisition strengthens LAVA's position as a leading energy supplier and long-term partner for the housing industry in Germany.

by LAVA energy
DealsEnergyInfrastructureReal Estate
Article Comment

Expert opinion on remaining useful lives of real estate: No changes, but no all-clear can be given

"However, it can be assumed that the tax authorities will look for other ways to limit the number of cases in which real estate buyers achieve a higher tax depreciation by means of residual useful life reports," says Ulrich Creydt, tax consultant and managing director of the Ypsilon Group.

by Ypsilon Group
Real EstateRegulatory
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New start for Aurum: Ehret+Klein AG secures the future of the Augsburg office property

Ehret+Klein AG has successfully completed the restructuring of an office complex in Augsburg. The project is now being continued by a consortium with the participation of the pension fund of the Schleswig-Holstein Dental Association.

by ehret+klein
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Analyse Article

Price turnaround on the Berlin apartment building market

In 2025, prices for Berlin apartment buildings increased, while the transaction volume fell by 23 percent. Investors are adapting their investment strategies to the overall economic situation, with a particular interest in stable cash flows in the housing sector.

by DAHLER
MarketsReal Estate
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Hanover switch district – preparatory construction measures start

The Lindhorst Group is starting the preparatory construction measures for the Weichenviertel in Hanover. 847 residential units are planned and completion is planned for the end of 2028. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2026.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Core is not equal to freedom of investment – Lifecycle matters

Core stands for stability and predictability in real estate investment. But if existing properties require high reinvestments, the question arises as to whether core classifications fully reflect the real estate life cycle – and what consequences this has for exit strategies of open-ended funds.

by Tobias Moroni | Institutional Investment Partners
CasesReal Estate
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Aachener Grundvermögen invests in innovative facility for assisted living with day care in Laupheim and launches new special fund

The property is part of a sustainable new development district and includes 28 barrier-free apartments for the elderly, a day care centre with 20 places, a public café, a hairdressing and pedicure practice, guest rooms and areas for an outpatient service.

by Aachener Grundvermögen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft
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Ems-Quartier Meppen – dm becomes a tenant again

After Woolworth, dm drugstore back in the Ems district of Meppen with a lease for 680 square meters. The revitalised quarter will reopen as a mixed-use quarter from Q2/2027, with a focus on retail, gastronomy and other services.

by Lindhorst Gruppe
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
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Savills: European real estate transaction volume rises to around EUR 77 billion in Q4 2025

Transaction volume in European real estate will increase to around €77 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 12% compared to the previous year. Savills predicts a further increase in cross-border investment within Europe in 2026.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Analyse Quarterly Report

NAI apollo: Frankfurt office leasing market with highest take-up result in the last five years

The Frankfurt office letting market recorded a record result in 2025 with take-up of 551,800 square metres. 2026 remains challenging, and despite slight economic growth, a trend reversal is not likely.

by NAI apollo
MarketsReal Estate
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PTXRE advises Empira on the successful refinancing of a residential portfolio in Berlin and Leipzig

PTXRE advised Empira on the refinancing of a residential portfolio in Berlin and Leipzig. The transaction had a volume of around EUR 100 million and was implemented with a German bank as a single lender.

by PTXRE
CooperationsReal Estate
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Catella Investment Management Adds Sea Tower Project Development in Zoetermeer to CER Portfolio

Catella Investment Management has acquired the residential project 'Sea Tower' in Zoetermeer, expanding the CER portfolio. Completion is scheduled for November 2026. Michael Keune emphasizes the ecological and social importance of the project.

by Catella
DealsReal Estate
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Location, property selection or managerial competence: decisive factors for the outperformance of real estate funds

A study by REAX Advisory and the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences shows that the performance of real estate funds is influenced by market positioning as well as by selection and management competence. The analysis emphasizes the importance of targeted selection decisions and good manager performance for the return of real estate funds.

by REAX Advisory
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CBRE analysis shows: The current housing stock in Germany corresponds to energy efficiency class D on average

The results of the CBRE analysis are based on a representative sample of 2.1 million housing units. Energy-efficient renovations are becoming increasingly necessary due to economic incentives and legal requirements.

by CBRE
EnergyMarketsReal Estate
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Hamburger Sparkasse finances iQ spaces and UBS project “Berlin CGT” with over 100 million euros

Hamburger Sparkasse is providing more than 100 million euros for the Berlin Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) project. This significant life science project is being implemented by iQ spaces and UBS Asset Management and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

by iQ spaces
CooperationsDealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Düsseldorfer Büroprojekt OFFICEHOME
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PANDION completes OFFICEHOME Rise in Düsseldorf and hands over first rental space

PANDION AG has successfully completed the OFFICEHOME Rise office project in Düsseldorf and handed over the first space to the anchor tenant EY. The building offers 35,000 square metres of office space, is DGNB Gold certified and is located in a prime urban location.

by PANDION AG
DevelopmentsReal Estate

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