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JLL: Major deals drive revenue growth in Munich’s office market

In the first quarter of 2026, large-volume contracts led to a significant increase in sales in the Munich office market. The industrial and IT sectors dominated the market, and further positive developments are expected.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
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Hamburg office market: good demand base without high overall result in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, the Hamburg office market recorded an 18% decline in take-up to around 91,000 m², but remains stable compared to the previous quarters. The prime rent rose to €39/m², with demand for premium space remaining high.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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Cologne office market: subdued start to the year against the backdrop of economic slump, prime rent remains stable

The Cologne office market got off to a subdued start in the first quarter of 2026 due to the economic downturn, with take-up of 45,000 m² significantly below the previous year's figure. Nevertheless, the prime rent remains stable at €33.50/m².

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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Earnings on the Düsseldorf office market slightly above previous year’s level

The Düsseldorf office market recorded take-up of 42,000 m² in the first quarter of 2026, which represents an increase of 8% compared to the same period last year. The demand for modern office space is leading to rising rents in the region.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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JLL: Hamburg’s office market is still weakening in medium-sized sizes

Hamburg's office letting market is off to a cautious start in 2026 with take-up of 98,800 m², which is 25 per cent below the previous year's figure. Deals in the size classes between 1,000 m² and 10,000 m² are particularly affected.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
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Frankfurt office market: Moderate start to the year with 82,000 m² of take-up

The Frankfurt office market recorded a moderate take-up of 82,000 m² in the first quarter of 2026, which represents a significant decline compared to the previous year. Demand for premium space remains high, while the average rent has fallen slightly.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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Berlin office market with highest take-up growth among A-locations

In the first quarter of 2026, the Berlin office market recorded a 42% increase in take-up compared to the previous year, with large contracts of 5,000 m² or more in particular making a significant contribution to the development. Demand is concentrated in central locations and premium space, which could potentially have an impact on rising rental prices.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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Savills examines Düsseldorf’s office letting market in the first quarter of 2026: Uncertain environment leads to subdued start to the year

Savills analysed the Düsseldorf office letting market in the first quarter of 2026. Take-up amounted to 38,700 m², which corresponds to a decline of 9% compared to the previous year. The prime rent remained stable at EUR 46.00/m².

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
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Strong first quarter – Munich office market back on track

The Munich office market recorded take-up of 172,000 m² in the first quarter of 2026, which corresponds to an increase of almost 26% compared to the previous year. Particularly large contracts contributed to this success.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
Bürovermietungsmarkt in München (Bildquelle: Savills)
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Savills examines office leasing market in Munich: Major deals ensure a dynamic start to the year

Savills examined the office letting market in Munich in the first quarter of 2026 and recorded take-up of 157,000 m², an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. Despite the rising vacancy rate, prime rents rose by 1.7% compared with the previous quarter.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Büroflächenumsatz und Leerstand Frankfurt Q1 2026 (Savills)
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Savills examines the office leasing market in Frankfurt in the first quarter of 2026: Subdued start to the year and selective demand

Savills has examined the Frankfurt office leasing market in the first quarter of 2026 and reports a 66% year-on-year decline in take-up. Prime rents rose by 2.5% and Savills expects a further increase by the end of the year.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Tabelle Industrieinvestmentmarkt Q1 2026 (Bildquelle: Savills)
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Savills examines the investment market for industrial and logistics real estate in the first quarter of 2026: German investment market for industrial and logistics real estate: Moderate activity at the start of the year amid increasing uncertainty

Savills generated approximately EUR 954 million in the German industrial and logistics real estate market in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year decline of 2%. Savills' Bertrand Ehm expressed concerns about rising costs due to geopolitical tensions and the price of diesel. The prime yield on real estate rose to 4.5%.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Transaktionsvolumen Frankfurt am Main Q1 2026 (Bildquelle: Savills)
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Savills examines the real estate investment market in Frankfurt in the first quarter of 2026: Transaction volumes are getting smaller and processes take longer

Savills has analysed the real estate investment market in Frankfurt in the first quarter of 2026. Although transaction volume is up 154% year-over-year, it's 78% below the 10-year average. The processes are more complex and take longer.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Good start to the year in the retail sector – sales up 7%, specialist stores and high-street assets with high premiums

The retail investment market got off to a good start in 2026 with a 7% increase in turnover. Important contributions came from specialist stores and high-street assets.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
Transaktionsvolumen Gesundheits-/Sozialimmobilien (Bildquelle: Savills)
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Savills examines the investment market for healthcare and social real estate in the first quarter of 2026: Two major deals almost equal the overall result in 2025

Savills analyses the German investment market for healthcare and social real estate and finds that the transaction volume in the 1st quarter of 2026 reached almost the entire previous year's level. Two major transactions made a significant contribution to this result.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
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Berlin real estate investment market: Broader range meets selective investors

In the 1st quarter of 2026, 675 million euros were turned over on the Berlin real estate investment market, a decline of 60% compared to the same period last year. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Erbil from Savills explains that the market is becoming broader, but also more selective.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
News

GalCap Europe buys three life science properties in Heidelberg

Entry into the German market with laboratory portfolio in the technology park "Im Neuenheimer Feld"

by GalCap Europe
DealsReal Estate
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Savills examines real estate investment market Germany: Iran war increases price and action pressure

Savills analysed the German real estate investment market in the first quarter of 2026 and found that the Iran war is leading to a decline in transaction volumes and rising yields on logistics properties. Public sector and owner-occupiers dominate the market, while healthcare/social real estate and mixed-use properties are recording sales increases.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
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Logistics real estate investment market got off to a positive start in 2026

The German industrial and logistics real estate investment market generated a transaction volume of EUR 1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 16 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Interest from international investors remains strong, despite a decline in the value-add segment due to product shortages.

by CBRE
MarketsReal Estate
Investmenttransaktionsvolumen in Deutschland (Gewerbe- und Wohnimmobilien insgesamt, ohne anteilige Übernahmen von Unternehmensanteilen) (Bildquelle: CBRE Research)
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Gradual recovery in the German real estate investment market continued at the beginning of 2026

The recovery in the German real estate investment market continued in the first quarter of 2026, with an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. Office properties remained the asset class with the highest turnover, while market activity was mainly driven by domestic investors.

by CBRE
MarketsReal Estate
Flächenumsatz Top-6 Büromärkte Q1 2026 (Bildquelle: Savills)
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Savills examines top 6 office markets in Germany: Focus on quality reinforces market polarisation

Savills has examined the top 6 office markets in Germany in the 1st quarter of 2026. The results show a decline in take-up and rising prime rents. The development of the market is characterized by market polarization and increased demand for high-quality office space.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
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JLL: In logistics, prime rents are rising again in many regions

In the first quarter of 2026, prime rents for warehouse and production space rose in five of the 20 German regions monitored by JLL. The increase was particularly strong in Bremen at 15 percent, while in Munich top rents of eleven euros were reached for the first time.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
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JLL: Situation beats mood – the investment market sends positive signals

The German real estate investment market shows a moderately positive picture in the first quarter of 2026 with a transaction volume of 8.9 billion euros. Despite rising financing costs and geopolitical risks, demand remains stable, especially in the area of individual transactions outside the seven major cities.

by JLL
MarketsMarketsReal EstateReal Estate
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Colliers: Industry & Logistics shows a robust market environment with delayed deals

The German industrial and logistics real estate market started 2026 with a transaction volume of 1.1 billion euros, 3 percent less than in the previous year. Geopolitical conflicts and changed financing conditions are influencing market developments.

by Colliers
MarketsReal Estate

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