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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
News

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
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
CasesMarketsReal Estate
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

Engineering firm meets real estate manager: ehret+klein leases 207 m² in Gautinger Straße in Starnberg to Putz + Gritl

The engineering firm Putz + Gritl is renting 207 m² of office space in Starnberg from ehret+klein. The lease strengthens the company's regional presence in the greater Munich area.

by ehret+klein
DealsReal Estate
Interview

“The trend reversal is recognizable” – A conversation with Prof. Dr. Verena Rock and Holger Hosang about the office real estate market in 2026

The German office real estate market continues to be in difficult momentum. Why both are nevertheless optimistic about the coming year.

by Sonar Real Estate
MarketsReal Estate
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News

Building permit granted for the “Upside-Down Chest of Drawers” in Bremen

The building permit for Bremen's landmark "Upside-Down Chest of Drawers" has been granted. 28 apartments and some public uses are planned, together with offices in the boiler house. The permit shows the result of a successful cooperation.

by Robert C. Spies KG
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Düsseldorf area: Aengevelt brokers sale of two commercial properties with 7,650 m² of rental space.

Aengevelt brokered the sale of two commercial properties in Willich to a Rhineland family office. The properties offer 7,650 m² of rental space and do not require a public purchase price. Wilfried Krause emphasizes the excellent transport connections and the potential for value appreciation.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
News

FOX REAL ESTATE leases 1,400 square metres of office space to Förde Sparkasse

FOX REAL ESTATE has leased 1,400 square metres of office space in Kiel to Förde Sparkasse. The new office space is intended to offer state-of-the-art workplaces and is located at the tip of the harbour, which is easily accessible via the Hörnbrücke.

by FOX Living
DealsReal Estate
News

Deutsche Zinshaus acquires property with 7,000 m² of rental space in Ulm

The Deutsche Zinshaus Group reports another successful acquisition. In the course of a portfolio streamlining, a contiguous residential complex with a total of 88 residential units and 7 commercial units in the university city of Ulm was acquired.

by Deutsche Zinshaus Gruppe
DealsReal Estate
News

Skjerven Group and Europe sell mixed-use property in Berlin

A joint venture between Skjerven Group and Europe has sold a residential and commercial property in Berlin Schöneberg. The buyer is Telegraph Immobilien GmbH. The parties are silent about the purchase price.

by Skjerven Group
CooperationsDealsReal Estate
Report

Savills Ski Report: Ski property is booming worldwide

According to Savills Ski Report, property prices in ski resorts have risen by 150% worldwide. While prices rose by 228% in the US, they rose by 94% in Switzerland and by 197% in France. The research highlights the resilience of ski properties.

by Savills
MarketsReal Estate
News

OSMAB wins three new tenants for 3,100 square meters in the NEOBEL quarter in Frechen

OSMAB has found three new tenants for the NEOBEL quarter in Frechen. These include LEONHARD WEISS, TransConnect and Industrie- und Werkschutz Mundt, which have moved into modern office space.

by OSMAB Holding AG
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Deka Immobilien buys top properties in Cologne city centre

Deka Immobilien has acquired the "Gerling Garden" building ensemble in Cologne. The complex includes office buildings and a hotel, all leased and certified on a long-term basis, and will be incorporated into an open-ended real estate mutual fund.

by Deka Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
News

Colliers – Barsan Global Logistics leases warehouse and office space in Cologne Ossendorf

Barsan Global Logistics has leased 4,500 square metres of logistics space in the north of Cologne to expand its business activities. The property belongs to a Luxembourg investment company and was brokered by Colliers.

by Colliers
DealsReal Estate
News

Cologne: PROXIMUS and Quantum sell GERLING GARDEN to Deka

PROXIMUS and Quantum have successfully revitalised the historic GERLING GARDEN district in Cologne and sold it to Deka Immobilien. The quarter offers a diverse mix of uses including office, hotel, retail and gastronomy.

by Quantum
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Analyse Comment

The retail sector is burdened by the weak overall economy

The holiday season has been the best time to get involved with retail for decades, as a large part of annual sales are now accounted for by the Christmas business.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie
MarketsReal Estate

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