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Colliers – Investment market characterised by an early-cycle environment and moderate growth momentum

The German investment market recorded a transaction volume of 34.3 billion euros in 2025, with the commercial sector remaining stable and the residential sector declining. Michael R. Baumann of Colliers reports a moderate upswing and stable framework conditions. The leading cities remain Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt, but transactions under 50 million euros dominate.

by Colliers
MarketsReal Estate
News

Residential investment market in 2025: More deals, less volume

In 2025, the investment volume in the institutional housing market in Germany was lower than in the previous year, despite a higher number of transactions. The final quarter was the strongest in terms of revenue, characterized by smaller and medium-sized transactions.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Stable German investment market starts 2026 with growing momentum

The German investment market was stable in 2025 and started 2026 with new momentum. With an investment turnover of just under €34 billion, the result fell slightly short of the previous year by 3.5%, with growth recorded in the office and hotel segment.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

NAI apollo: German transaction market for residential portfolios normalizes at a low level

The German transaction market for residential portfolios experienced a strong final quarter in 2025 with a volume of EUR 2.4 billion, while the full-year volume of EUR 8.7 billion was below the previous year. Medium-sized portfolio deals increased, large transactions decreased.

by NAI apollo
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Market recovery in the residential asset class picks up speed in the final quarter

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the German residential investment market continued its recovery with 8.9 billion euros invested in residential portfolios. Market momentum was supported by increased demand, especially in forward deals.

by BNP Paribas Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

JLL: Upturn in the German investment market will take a break in 2025

The German real estate investment market recorded a transaction volume of 33.9 billion euros in 2025, a decline of four percent compared to the previous year. Institutional investors remained cautious, but accelerated lending and the strength of German cities could provide impetus in 2026.

by JLL
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Savills examines the real estate investment market in Germany: year-end rally fails to materialise in a persistently difficult environment

The German real estate investment market recorded a transaction volume of approx. EUR 31.3 billion in 2025, which corresponds to a decline of 17% compared to the previous year. Residential real estate remained the strongest type of use, despite a 23% decline in volume.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Savills examines the German residential investment market in the fourth quarter of 2025: More transactions, less volume

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the German residential investment market recorded a transaction volume of just under 8.1 billion euros, which corresponds to a decline of 23% compared to the previous year.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Analyse Comment

Aengevelt: Real wage increases open up opportunities for the real estate industry.

Aengevelt Immobilien sees positive effects for the real estate industry in the recent real wage increases, especially in the residential, retail and logistics sectors.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
MarketsReal EstateStatements
News

Savills: Medical centres are becoming a central asset class in the healthcare real estate sector throughout Europe

Savills reports an increasing demand for medical centres and medical care centres in Europe, despite a limited supply. Germany and the Netherlands lead the way, while France and the UK face structural barriers.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Financing experts see moderate market improvements

Sentiment among real estate financing experts improved at the end of 2025, with the German Real Estate Financing Index (Difi) rising to 0.7 points. In particular, the current situation on the financing market is assessed more positively.

by JLL
MarketsPrivate DebtReal Estate
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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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