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New study reveals that private equity is set for a surge in traditional exits despite regulatory headwinds

An Ocorian study of 300 senior executives at private equity firms shows that 78 per cent expect a surge in traditional exits over the next two years, whilst 98 per cent anticipate rising realisations. The biggest hurdles are regulation, exit readiness, a lack of buyers and valuation gaps.

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Brandenburg.Legal: The nationalisation of housing companies aims to bring about a fundamental restructuring of the property market
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Brandenburg.Legal: The nationalisation of housing companies aims to bring about a fundamental restructuring of the property market

Dr Christoph Brandenburg (Brandenburg.Legal) sees the debate on the nationalisation of large housing companies as a restructuring of the property ownership system. He points to parallels with left-wing programmes and Article 15 of the German Basic Law, as well as possible consequences for investment.

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"Aengevelt: Demand for high-quality rental flats continues to rise."
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"Aengevelt: Demand for high-quality rental flats continues to rise."

A survey by Aengevelt shows that 96 per cent of market players expect demand for rental flats to remain high or to rise – particularly for high-quality properties. One third anticipate a decline in supply, whilst 69 per cent expect rents to rise, with a disproportionately high increase in prime locations.

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Leipzig’s logistics property market shows the first signs of recovery

The Leipzig logistics property market is showing the first signs of recovery: in the first nine months of 2026, approximately 180,400 m² were let, just 2 per cent below the previous year’s figure. A high supply of space is holding back rents (peak €5.90/m², average €5.50), whilst there were no transactions on the investment market. Stronger rental growth is expected from 2027 onwards.

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Stuttgart’s logistics property market sees a 142 per cent increase in take-up

The Stuttgart logistics property market grew strongly in the first nine months of 2026: space take-up rose to around 168,200 m², up 142 per cent on the previous year, driven by small and medium-sized lettings. Prime rents climbed to €8.90 per m², whilst the average rent stood at €7.90 per m²; the investment volume fell by 40 per cent to €116 million.

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Cologne’s logistics property market sees an exceptionally strong rise in turnover

The Cologne logistics property market grew strongly in the first nine months of 2026: take-up rose to around 292,000 m², more than doubling. High demand from international logistics companies drove up rents; the investment volume climbed by 133 per cent to €145 million. Prime rent: €8.40/m²; average: €6.80.

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Supply of space in Berlin’s logistics market is growing

Newly built space and expiring leases are increasing supply in Berlin’s logistics lettings market. Demand is recovering but remains below the levels seen during the boom years; large-scale deals are less common. Space is scarce in the city centre, whilst vacancy rates are higher in the surrounding areas; there are few deals in the investment market.

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Asian users drive Düsseldorf’s logistics market to a record high

Asian tenants are driving demand for large logistics spaces in Düsseldorf; after nine months, space turnover has reached a record high. A low number of new builds is boosting pre-let rates and could fuel further rises in prime rents; the light industrial sector is struggling.

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High demand but limited supply of space in the Hamburg logistics market

After nine months, the Hamburg logistics lettings market has recorded a significantly higher lettings turnover, whilst total space turnover remains slightly below the previous year’s level. There is a shortage of new-build properties, and occupiers are moving to outlying locations. In the investment market, the volume is higher than last year, though high interest rates are acting as a brake.

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Munich logistics market: High demand meets limited supply of space

In the Munich logistics market, sustained high demand is meeting with a shortage of space and high rents; take-up remains below average after nine months. Colliers expects figures for the full year to match last year’s levels; several leases exceeding 5,000 m² are under negotiation, whilst investment activity is suffering from a lack of suitable properties.

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Frankfurt logistics market records highest space take-up since the pandemic

The Frankfurt logistics lettings market recorded its highest take-up in the first nine months since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was driven by big-box deals exceeding 10,000 m²; rents are rising. In the investment market, expensive financing and a shortage of supply are leading to weak results.

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Closure of US tax credit transition window to reshape wind and solar outlook, says GlobalData

The U.S. is tightening its subsidy rules for wind and solar projects: Now that the transition period has ended, the commissioning date is the primary factor. Projects not exempt from the rules must begin operations by December 31, 2027; in addition, stricter requirements regarding supply chains and ownership now apply.

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