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Cost inefficiency in the Big 7: This is how much commercial vacancies cost in Germany’s metropolises

An analysis by ebuero quantifies the cost inefficiency due to commercial vacancies in Germany's Big 7. Munich records 119.6 million euros with 1.99 million m² and prime rents, Berlin up to 92.2 million euros. In terms of ratings, Düsseldorf is in the lead (11.6%), Cologne and Stuttgart are more efficient.

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Office real estate investment market grew significantly in the first half of 2026

The German office investment market picked up in the first half of 2026: the transaction volume rose to around EUR 3.5 billion (+66% compared to 2025), driven by large individual deals. Munich led, B locations increased; Prime yields mostly stable with slight upward pressure.

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JLL: Investors focus on food retail and retail parks

JLL reports a retail investment volume of EUR 2.29 billion in H1 2026; Q2 was significantly weaker at EUR 850 million (−40% compared to Q1). Investors focus on food retail and retail parks, top yields stable. A revival is expected for H2.

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JLL: Rental market in the retail sector shows continued restraint

The retail letting market remains subdued: 94,400 m² were let in Q2/2026 (-13% compared to Q1), H1 totalled 203,300 m². Berlin leads with 31,200 m² and 51 deals; international concepts account for 61% of the volume. Prime rents largely stable, Nuremberg -15.4%.

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Quelle: Gutachterausschuss Berlin, MSI Research 2026
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Apartment building market report by SCHICK IMMOBILIEN: Berlin rental house prices stabilize – Significant recovery in purchase cases and transaction volume

In the Berlin QII 2026 apartment building market report, SCHICK IMMOBILIEN reports a stabilization of rental house prices. The transaction volume rose to €901.6 million (+47%), while the number of purchases rose to 179 (+8%). Pankow leads in terms of deals and volume; WGH prices +11%.

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Logistics market in the Ruhr region: with top balance sheet for clear leadership in location ranking

By mid-2026, the Ruhr logistics market reported 280,000 m² of take-up, exceeding the previous year (+39%) and the 10-year average (+23%). With around 183,000 m², logistics companies account for a good 65%. Prime rents stable up to €8.00/m²; Demand from e-commerce remains high.

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Düsseldorf logistics market: more than a third above the long-term average

The Düsseldorf logistics market recorded around 161,000 m² of take-up in the 1st half of 2026 – around 34% above the long-term average. Q2 is delivering approximately 95,000 m², driven by four deals >10,000 m². Prime rents stable up to €8.70/m², Ø €7.00/m²; Outlook positive.

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Asian users shape core markets in the German industrial and logistics leasing market

The German industrial and logistics leasing market grew to 3.8 million m² (+28% year-on-year) in H1 2026; Large deals returned. Asian occupiers accounted for 11% of take-up. In the top 8, demand and rents remained stable or rising, especially in Frankfurt.

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