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IC Immobilien Group expands cooperation with Gold Tree by a further 100,000 m² of space

The IC Immobilien Group is expanding its cooperation with Gold Tree and is taking on new property management mandates for properties in Mainz, Stuttgart and Berlin. This follows an existing mandate from the end of 2024.

by IC Immobilien Gruppe
CooperationsReal Estate
Quarterly Report

Residential real estate: Transaction market starts 2026 core-heavy

In the first quarter of 2026, the residential real estate market in Germany reached a transaction volume of 2.1 billion euros, which is 12 percent below the previous year. Core and Core+ transactions dominated the market, while large value-add portfolios were rare.

by Lübke Kelber AG
MarketsReal Estate
News

Strong start to the year on Hamburg’s office market – rising rents and dynamic demand for quality

The Hamburg office market achieved take-up of 102,000 m² in the first quarter of 2026. Rents have risen and conversion strategies are gaining in importance. A market revival is expected in the second quarter.

by Robert C. Spies KG
MarketsReal Estate
News

Colliers brokers the lease of 27,000 square meters of logistics space in Schifferstadt for Marq

Colliers has successfully completed the lease of 27,000 square metres of logistics space in Schifferstadt for Marq Logistics to the V&V Dabelstein Group. The area is used by the logistics division V&V LOGISTICS.

by Colliers
DealsReal Estate
Discussion

Real estate financing in transition: Alternative investors are gaining in importance

In the real estate financing market, the financing gap is widening, while alternative investors are gaining in importance, but cannot overcome all challenges. Experts discuss the developments at the Feldhoff & Cie Round Table.

by Feldhoff & Cie.
Private DebtReal Estate
Article Comment

One law instead of 26: Why a construction turbo alone is not enough

The debate about faster construction does not go far enough. A look at Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam shows that less regulatory complexity, clearer responsibilities and the courage to reassess standards are decisive.

by David Jacob Huber | BFW Landesverband Niedersachsen/Bremen e. V.
Real EstateRegulatory
News

Quantum acquires ‘Super Seven’ portfolio with over 530 apartments in six top German regions

Quantum Immobilien AG has acquired seven residential properties in sought-after locations in German metropolitan regions, including Hamburg and Berlin. This rare transaction comprises 532 apartments and offers potential for appreciation.

by Quantum AG
DealsReal Estate
News

JLL: Saller Group buys Wust shopping centre in Brandenburg an der Havel

The Saller Group has acquired the Wust shopping centre in Brandenburg an der Havel and expanded its portfolio in Brandenburg. The shopping center has 38,700 m² of rental space and offers space for 47 stores.

by JLL
DealsReal Estate
Analysis Quarterly Report

NAI apollo: Frankfurt office leasing market with weakest start to the year since 2013 in 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Frankfurt's office letting market had its weakest start to the year since 2013 with take-up of 64,200 square metres. Subdued user demand, especially in the mid-range and larger office segments, is being exacerbated by the lack of new construction space in central locations.

by NAI apollo
MarketsReal Estate
News

Covivio leases 1,255 m² in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the city

Covivio has leased 1,255 square metres of office space in the Quartier am Zeughaus in Hamburg-Eppendorf to the City of Hamburg. The areas are used by the customer centres in the northern and Eimsbüttel districts. The quarter combines modern construction with historic charm.

by Covivio
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen rent a further 2,500 square metres in the new “Fabrik Office” office building in Munich

Becken and HanseMerkur Grundvermögen have acquired 2,500 square meters in the new Munich office building "Fabrik Office" to Hamilton Medical GmbH, TraXall Germany and mfe. Lawyers. The leases run for ten years each.

by Becken
DealsDevelopmentsReal Estate
Survey

Trend survey – Investors see increasing demand for healthcare and senior properties

According to a trend survey by Real Blue, the demand for senior living and healthcare properties will increase significantly over the next five to ten years. Two-thirds of the investors surveyed are planning to buy real estate in the next six months. The biggest investment hurdle remains the complexity in the operation and management of the properties.

by Real Blue Kapitalverwaltungs-GmbH
MarketsReal Estate
News

Manova Partners Acquires First Asset in Salt Lake City with Class A Office Property “60 Park Ave”

Manova Partners has acquired the office property "60 Park Ave" in Salt Lake City. The property is 97 percent let and was completed in 2020. It offers LEED Gold certification and is located in the dynamic Sugar House submarket.

by Manova Partners
DealsReal Estate
Fabio Mata vom Aengevelt-Team Investment & Development in Düsseldorf
News

Krefeld: Aengevelt brokers residential investment with around 3,000 m² of rental space.

Aengevelt brokered the sale of a residential complex in Krefeld on an exclusive basis. A local investor has acquired the properties with around 3,000 m² of rental space and extensive value creation potential.

by Aengevelt Immobilien
DealsReal Estate
Standortfaktor Strom Rechenzentren
Comment Weekly

The new location factor is electricity

Why Data Centers Are Becoming Perhaps the Most Exciting Infrastructure of the Digital Economy

by Tobias Moroni | Institutional Investment Partners
CasesInfrastructureReal Estate
News

GARBE Urban Real Estate: Milestone for the development of Rondorf Nord-West in Cologne: Local shopping centre including residential construction planned

AMELIS Projektentwicklungs GmbH & Co. KG has sold a central plot of land in the Rondorf Nord-West district to GARBE Urban Real Estate. A modern local shopping centre and over 170 rental apartments are planned by 2029. The project is to be designed to be climate-friendly and efficient.

by GARBE Urban Real Estate Germany
DevelopmentsReal Estate
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Analysis Article

FRiG follows StoFöG – double blow for German funds

Since the beginning of April, the Fund Risk Limitation Act has been taking effect. Together with the StoFöG, which was already passed at the beginning of the year, it makes the German fund location competitive. This pays off especially for private market funds, explains Robert Guzialowski from HANSAINVEST.

by Robert Guzialowski | HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment-GmbH
InfrastructurePrivate DebtPrivate EquityReal EstateRegulatory
News

LEG and EGC agree on joint decarbonisation strategy

LEG and EGC have agreed on a partnership to decarbonise 500 properties. In a 5-year plan, gas boilers are to be supplemented by heat pumps in order to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions.

by EGC Energie- und Gebäudetechnik Control GmbH & Co. KG
CooperationsReal Estate
News

Hines leases over 10,000 m² in Munich’s “aer”

Hines has leased over 10,000 m² of office space in Munich's 'aer' to NXP Semiconductors. The company plans to move in the summer of 2027, which means that about 90% of the total space is let.

by Hines
DealsReal Estate
News

CBRE brokers Schorfheide retail park to Norkon

The real estate service provider CBRE has advised on the sale of the Schorfheide retail park to Norkon. The property was acquired for the SCPI fund Iroko Zen, and the purchase price was not disclosed.

by CBRE
DealsReal Estate
News

Rosenheim: Chamber of Industry and Commerce rents around 900 m² of office space in the Lokhöfe

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) for Munich and Upper Bavaria is moving its office and academy to the urban Lokhöfe district in Rosenheim and has rented around 900 m² for this purpose. The move is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.

by S&P Commercial Development
DealsReal Estate
News

HIH project development starts conversion into a school on the Hanomag site in Hanover

HIH Projektentwicklung is starting the conversion of two buildings in Hanover into a comprehensive school. Completion is scheduled for summer 2027, with a capacity of up to 800 students.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
DevelopmentsReal Estate
News

Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM acquires health centre in Mannheim

Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM has acquired the 'Am Sonnengarten' health centre in Mannheim for its special real estate fund. The fully let property was originally built as an office building and later converted into a health centre.

by Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe REIM
DealsInfrastructureReal Estate
Symbolbild Neubau Quelle: Gemini/KI
Discussion

First months after handover decisive for the economic success of new buildings

A panel of experts emphasised the importance of early integration of facility and property managers in order to ensure economic success in new buildings. They discussed typical problem areas and solutions for the first months after the property handover.

by Savills Investment Management
CasesMarketsReal Estate

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