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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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European e-charging infrastructure for trucks – a scalable investment case for institutional investors?

The European market for electric trucks may be entering a new phase – also under the uncertainty about the price development of fossil fuels – away from pilot projects and towards a "real" infrastructure ramp-up.

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Nettoanfangsrendite nach Assetklassen (in % p.a.) (Quelle: DIP, Aengevelt Research)
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Aengevelt analyses falling purchase price factors despite rising real estate prices

Aengevelt Immobilien analyses rising real estate prices in 2025, largely due to inflationary effects. Nevertheless, purchase price factors are falling in many cities, leading to slightly rising yields.

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Nationwide analysis: This is how German households benefit from reduced grid fees through smart meters

An analysis by the company metrify shows that the reduction of grid fees in German households is highly dependent on where they live. While in Igelsbach in Hesse, the relief is up to 180 euros, in some regions it is up to 88 euros less.

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Großbatteriespeicher auf dem Vormarsch (Bild: 2ICP/AdobeStock)
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Cell Chemistry at BESS Plants – Developments in Technology, Delivery Times and Costs

While institutional real estate investors are primarily concerned with the development of construction costs and material prices, infrastructure investors are concentrating more on the costs and characteristics of the plant technologies used.

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Drooms Real Estate Trends Report 2026: More than 363 days for a transaction – stagnation as a trend reversal?

Drooms' Real Estate Trends Report 2026 shows that the average transaction duration in Europe remained stable at 363 days in 2025, while regional differences were noted. Despite this stagnation, experts consider the stable and in some cases declining times to be a potential trend reversal.

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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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Aengevelt: Framework conditions lead to a decreasing renovation rate for residential buildings.

The renovation rate for residential buildings is falling steadily, which jeopardizes the climate goals of the federal government. Aengevelt proposes a 'renovation light' to increase the renovation dynamics in the building sector.

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JLL: High insurance premiums for climate risks threaten real estate values

A new study by JLL and Munich RE shows that insurance premiums for office buildings have risen sharply since 2018. This development poses an increasing risk for property owners, who must now take measures to protect their assets.

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