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Cyclical differences in German A-cities over the last 35 years

Prof. Dr. Tobias Just, FRICS, in IREBS Viewpoint No. 149 about the local peculiarities of the real estate markets and the need to regularly review habitual thought patterns, because each cycle is a little different in each city.

Der Industriepark Kassel Mittelfeld am Henschelplatz; Copyright: Aroundtown
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Industrial Park in Kassel Successfully BREEAM Certified

Aroundtown has successfully obtained BREEAM certifications at Henschelplatz in Kassel. These certifications prove the sustainable development and management of commercial real estate. The industrial park offers a nationwide supply of district heating and energy-efficient lighting.

Analysis Survey

Drooms Real Estate Trends Report 2026: More than 363 days for a transaction – stagnation as a trend reversal?

Drooms' Real Estate Trends Report 2026 shows that the average transaction duration in Europe remained stable at 363 days in 2025, while regional differences were noted. Despite this stagnation, experts consider the stable and in some cases declining times to be a potential trend reversal.

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Designed for today – an interim assessment for Office

AI makes office properties less plannable and CapEx has to be rethought. The current discussion about modern office real estate is often conducted as a CapEx question. This view now falls short.

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Pecuria has placed all 80 units of the Extertal sales site

Pecuria has successfully sold 80 nursing apartments in Extertal to private investors. The properties offer long-term security through priority occupancy rights and protection against loss of rent.

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REALOGIS leases logistics property in Kronau, Baden-Württemberg

REALOGIS Immobilien Stuttgart has leased a logistics property in Kronau to jonastone GmbH & Co KG. The property was renovated in 2025 and offers 3,800 m² of storage space. Kronau is conveniently located in the district of Karlsruhe.

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DVI establishes subsidiary for AI solutions

The DVI Group has founded the subsidiary PropAI Solutions, which specializes in AI solutions for asset and property managers. Dirk Wichner and Benjamin Meiler will take over the management.

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BNP Paribas Real Estate appoints Thierry Laroue-Pont as Executive Chairman and Jean-Maxime Jouis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

BNP Paribas Real Estate announces a new management structure to support its development strategy. Thierry Laroue-Pont will be appointed Executive Chairman, while Jean-Maxime Jouis will act as CEO. These changes will come into force on March 1, 2026.

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Robert C. Spies advises on the sale and rental of a light industrial property at Bremer Kreuz

Robert C. Spies Industrial Real Estate GmbH & Co. KG has successfully advised on the sale and lease of a light industrial property at Bremer Kreuz. The property was sold to 4. HII GmbH and leased to SIKORA on a long-term basis, which underlines the attractiveness of the location.

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Logistics centre for the “last mile”: Commerz Real leases 4,300 square metres to DHL in Munich

Commerz Real has leased a logistics area of 4,300 square metres in Munich to Deutsche Post/DHL. From September this year, the delivery of parcels with electric cargo bikes and vans will take place there.

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Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM acquires medical and health centre in Landshut

Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM has acquired an outpatient medical and health centre in Landshut for its special real estate fund. The centre will be fully let and will offer various services from the health sector.

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Aedifica NV/SA: 2025 annual results

While an ageing European population is driving the need for additional healthcare real estate capacity and market sentiment is changing, Aedifica demonstrated in 2025 that it is ready to meet the moment.

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GRR GARBE Retail grows to EUR 2.88 billion AuM – platform strategy and selective transactions drive development

GRR GARBE Retail Real Estate GmbH increased its assets under management by 5.5 percent to EUR 2.88 billion in 2025. A total of 19 transactions were concluded, including 25 sold and 16 newly acquired properties with a volume of EUR 199.7 million.

Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
Analysis Comment

Aengevelt: Framework conditions lead to a decreasing renovation rate for residential buildings.

The renovation rate for residential buildings is falling steadily, which jeopardizes the climate goals of the federal government. Aengevelt proposes a 'renovation light' to increase the renovation dynamics in the building sector.

Investorenumfrage von JLL 2026 (Quelle: JLL)
Survey

JLL investor survey: Market wants to invest more again, but there is a lack of supply

The current JLL investor survey shows that real estate investors in Germany no longer see falling interest rates as a growth impulse. Instead, the focus is on price-adjusted purchase opportunities, while pricing in the asset classes is almost complete.

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New construction and renovation of existing buildings: Goldbeck revitalizes logistics site for SCHMITT Feuerwehrtechnik in Neuwied

Goldbeck Technical Solutions GmbH is responsible for the renovation and expansion of the logistics site of SCHMITT Feuerwehrtechnik in Neuwied. The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 9, 2026, and completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

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“Aengevelt offers orientation in the funding jungle.”

Aengevelt Immobilien cooperates with EPSA Deutschland GmbH to help property owners identify optimal funding opportunities. The cooperation offers advice for a variety of funding programs to acquire tailor-made grants and loans. Dr. Lutz Aengevelt emphasizes the importance of professional advice for buyers and sellers.

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CBRE advises AVENTOS on sale of data center in Nuremberg

The global real estate service provider CBRE has advised AVENTOS on the sale of a data center in Nuremberg to AEW. The center is fully leased to a global technology group and offers potential for future expansion of use.

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AVENTOS Group sells data center in Nuremberg to AEW

The AVENTOS Group has sold a data center in Nuremberg to AEW. Built in 2010 and covering approx. 2,592 square metres with a connected load of 6.4 MVA, the property is fully leased on a long-term basis to an international technology company.

Visualisierung der geplanten Projektentwicklung „Tilburg I“ - © Swiss Life Asset Managers
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Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires 23,000 square metres of land for logistics project development in the Netherlands

On the site in the municipality of Oosterhout, northwest of the city of Tilburg in the southwest of the Netherlands, a modern logistics property with a rental area of around 16,400 square meters is to be built.

München, Landwehrstraße 56 
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Successful exit in Munich: SORAVIA sells revitalized apartment building

SORAVIA has sold a fully refurbished serviced apartment building in Munich. The building was leased to NUMA, a fast-growing hospitality operator, on a long-term basis.

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Analysis Report

JLL’s Victor Prime Office: 2025 ends with a solid quarterly performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the office performance indicator Victor Prime Office recorded growth of 1.6 percent. Hamburg leads the indicator with a jump of 6.6 percent, while Berlin falls back slightly.

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Savills Investment Management Provides Forward Funding for New Logistics Building in the Netherlands

Savills Investment Management has completed forward funding for a new logistics building in Schiphol as part of a mandate for a German institutional investor. The project focuses on sustainable construction quality and first-class logistics locations.

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Savills: Radeberger Group sells former logistics site in Bischofsheim

The Radeberger Group has sold its former logistics site in Bischofsheim to Lang & Cie. Real Estate AG. Savills acted on behalf of the seller during the transaction. The purchase price was not disclosed.

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