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“The ECB’s decision to leave key interest rates unchanged was to be expected despite the current uncertainties.”

The ECB is leaving interest rates stable despite global uncertainties. For the real estate industry, the effects remain limited, but persistent inflationary pressure could make financing more expensive. Borrowers should now strategically examine interest rate hedging.

by BF.direkt AG

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Analysis Comment

Periscope Logistics publishes white paper on Defence Properties

Periskop Logistics has published a new white paper on Defence Properties in the logistics real estate market. In it, Dr. Kilian Mahler and Prof. Dr. Thomas Beyerle analyze the development of this new investment segment.

by Periskop

Infrastructure Statements

News

MIPIM 2026 – Voices from the Real Estate Industry

MIPIM 2026 in Cannes brings together over 20,000 decision-makers to discuss current projects and trends in the real estate industry. Leading figures are optimistic about more stable market conditions and the importance of sustainable investments.

by Feldhoff & Cie.

Real Estate Statements

Max Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Bild: Aengevelt Immobilien)

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“MIPIM 2026: Realism instead of champagne mood.”

At MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, there is a realistic working atmosphere without a champagne atmosphere. The industry is facing challenges in refinancing and is looking for safe investment opportunities.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate Statements

Analysis Comment

ZIA Spring Report 2026: Stabilization yes – return to peak phase no

The German real estate investment market will show initial signs of stabilisation in 2025 – albeit at a significantly reduced level.

by Sven Carstensen | bulwiengesa

Markets Real Estate Statements

Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian (Urheber: Christian Buck)

Comment

“The attack on Iran is causing considerable uncertainty in the financial and commodity markets in the short term – and this is also affecting the real estate and construction industries.”

Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian analyses and comments on the impact of the escalating conflicts in the Middle East on the real estate market.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

Markets Real Estate Statements

Comment

“The escalation in the Middle East is an acute stress factor for the real estate industry, also in Germany.”

Francesco Fedele with a statement on the impact of the escalating conflicts in the Middle East on the real estate market.

by BF.direkt AG

Markets Real Estate Statements

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

Analysis Comment

“Aengevelt expects a significant increase in construction activities.”

Aengevelt Immobilien forecasts a significant increase in construction activity in Germany, especially in residential construction. This is based on rising order intake and positive economic conditions for 2026 and 2027.

by Aengevelt Immobilien

Markets Real Estate Statements

Comment

Statement on the reform of the GEG to the GMG – Technology openness is right: Professional implementation is crucial

Alexander Ubach-Utermöhl, Managing Director of LAVA ENERGY, comments on the reform of the Building Energy Act and the Building Modernization Act and emphasizes the importance of technology openness in professional implementation. The abolition of the 65 percent requirement for renewable energies gives property owners new freedom of choice.

by LAVA energy

Energy Real Estate Regulatory Statements

Dr. Johannes Fütterer, CEO aedifion (Copyright: aedifion/Hanna Witte)

Comment

“The key points of the planned Building Modernisation Act presented by the Federal Government are in clear contradiction to the underlying EU Building Directive”

Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fütterer, CEO of aedifion GmbH, on the Federal Government's new reform plans for the Heating Act.

by aedifion

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Pressemitteilung der Ypsilon Group (Bildquelle: Ypsilon Group)

Comment

“Hope that the knot in the renovation backlog will now slowly be loosened”

Ulrich Creydt, tax consultant and managing director of Ypsilon GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, comments on the Federal Government's reform plans for the Heating Act.

by Ypsilon Group

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

News

ZIA Spring Report: Conversion as the Key to Vibrant Inner Cities

The ZIA spring report emphasizes the need for flexible buildings and faster approvals for lively city centers. Marcel Wnendt emphasizes the conversion as the key to revitalization.

by Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate

Markets Real Estate Statements

Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian (Copyright: IREBS)

Comment

“For the real estate and credit markets, the interest rate pause does not mean relief, but stability”

Statement by Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian, Chair of Real Estate Finance, IREBS Institute for Real Estate Economics, University of Regensburg on the interest rate decision of the European Central Bank.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

Markets Private Debt Real Estate Statements

Prof. Dr. Felix Schindler, Head of Research & Strategy, HIH Invest Real Estate (Quelle: HIH Invest)

Comment

“The ECB is (…) with their course is currently in a comfortable position to be able to react accordingly if necessary.”

Statement by Prof. Dr. Felix Schindler, Head of Research & Strategy, HIH Invest, on the ECB's current interest rate decision.

by HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH

Markets Statements

Grafik zur EZB-Zinsentscheidung (Quelle: Urheber: Christian Buck)

Comment

“As long as no new inflation risks arise, we believe the ECB will continue to focus on continuity and a longer period of stable interest rates.”

The European Central Bank has decided to leave key interest rates unchanged, which was expected by players in the capital and real estate markets. Various experts commented on this, including Francesco Fedele of BF.direkt, who emphasized the importance of monetary stability.

by CAERUS Debt Investments AG

Markets Private Debt Real Estate Statements

Comment News

“The real estate market works, but selectively. While residential and logistics properties remain comparatively stable, other asset classes continue to be under pressure to adapt.”

Francesco Fedele, CEO of BF.direkt AG, on the current interest rate decision of the European Central Bank.

by BF.direkt AG

Markets Private Debt Real Estate Statements

Thomas Lehmann von Wüest Partner (Thomas_Lehmann.jpeg)

Comment

Economic Development Act: Real estate funds are becoming drivers of the energy transition

The Economic Development Act allows real estate funds to invest up to 15 percent of their assets in renewable energies. This opens up new opportunities for institutional investors to become more active on the path to the energy transition.

by Wüest Partner

Energy Infrastructure Real Estate Statements

Comment

Economic Development Act: Commerz Real sees push for open-ended real estate funds

Commerz Real welcomes the new Economic Development Act, which enables open-ended real estate funds to invest in renewable energies. Mario Schüttauf, fund manager, sees new opportunities for sustainable investments in this.

by Commerz Real

Energy Real Estate Statements

Discussion

Webinar Schick Immobilien: Statements on the annual outlook for the residential investment market 2026

A webinar by SCHICK Immobilien with participants such as Jürgen Michael Schick, Jan Grade and Stefan Hillbrand highlighted important developments and forecasts for the German residential investment market in 2026. Topics included price developments, investment attractiveness and financial conditions.

by MICHAEL SCHICK IMMOBILIEN GmbH & Co. KG

Markets Real Estate Statements

Konrad Finkenzeller, Member of the Board, PATRIZIA (Quelle: PATRIZIA)

Comment

“The biggest opportunity for investors now is the favorable entry point, which will close again in the future”

Konrad Finkenzeller, Member of the Board, PATRIZIA, comments on the German real estate investment market in 2026 at an online press conference.

by PATRIZIA SE

Markets Real Estate Statements

André Zücker, CO-CEO KGAL Group (Quelle: André Zücker)

Comment

“2026 will be marked by change – a year of actions and reactions. We need the push forward now”

Statement by André Zücker, CO-CEO KGAL Group, at an online press conference on the German real estate investment market in 2026.

by KGAL

Markets Real Estate Statements

Dr. Christine Bernhofer, Vorsitzende des Vorstands der Real I.S. AG

Comment

“Pension funds, insurance companies and pension funds are again showing noticeably more interest in our discussions”

Dr. Christine Bernhofer, Chairwoman of the Management Board of Real I.S. AG, comments on the German real estate investment market in 2026 at an online press conference.

by Real I.S. AG Gesellschaft für Immobilien Assetmanagement

Markets Real Estate Statements

Kai Mende, CEO von CBRE Germany und City Lead Berlin (Quelle: CBRE)

Comment

“2026 will be the year of asset managers”

Assessment of the German real estate investment market in 2026 by Kai Mende, CEO of CBRE Germany and City Lead Berlin, at an online press conference.

by CBRE

Markets Real Estate Statements

Henning Koch, Vorstandsvorsitzender und CEO bei Commerz Real (Quelle: Commerz Real)

Comment

“2026 is a good entry year for many investors”

Henning Koch, Chairman of the Board and CEO at Commerz Real, comments on the German real estate investment market in 2026 at an online press conference.

by Commerz Real

Markets Real Estate Statements

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