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Kölner Investmentmarkt im 2. Quartal kleinteiliger strukturiert – Anstieg der Spitzenrendite in allen Assetklassen

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Cologne investment market structured more fragmented in the 2nd quarter – increase in prime yield in all asset classes

The Cologne investment market recorded €349 million in H1 2026 (+12% year-on-year), but remains 43% below the long-term average. Q2 brought only €93 million and smaller deals; Office dominates. Prime yields are rising: logistics/office 4.60%, commercial buildings 4.00%.

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Essen office market in the first half of 2026

The Essen office market generated only around 25,000 m² in the 1st half of 2026 (-22% compared to the previous year). 52 leases were registered, and there were no major deals for more than 3,000 m²; Weststadt reaches approx. 21 %. Prime rent 16.50 EUR/m², outlook restrained.

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Stable demand supports Bremen’s logistics real estate market

In Bremen's logistics and industrial market, around 113,000 m² was taken up in the 1st half of 2026; demand remains stable. Prime rents at €6.75/m², contracts are getting shorter. Production/Light Industrial dominate; approx. 240,000 m² are expected for 2026.

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Operator quality as the key to value creation – operational strength moves into the focus of investors

The German hotel market will remain robust in the 1st half of 2026: around EUR 625 million transaction volume, stable demand and dynamic segments such as serviced apartments. Investors are focusing more on operator quality and contract structures; international interest is increasing.

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Statements on the Berlin housing market

Four industry experts discussed the situation of Berlin's residential real estate market on 8 July 2026. They emphasize attractiveness and available capital, but demand planning security, faster approvals and less regulation. New construction is considered a central lever.

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Dortmund office market: average take-up result for the first half of 2026

The Dortmund office market recorded take-up of 44,000 m² at the end of the first half of 2026, which is in line with the long-term average, but 32% below the previous year. Top rent: €23/m² (+15%). Vacancy rate 4.8%, construction volume 31,000 m², pre-letting 48%.

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Dortmund office market 1st half of 2026: Rental market is growing – vacancy rate continues to decline

The Dortmund office market recorded around 44,500 m² of take-up in the 1st half of 2026 – entirely through lettings; the letting performance increased by approx. 9%. The vacancy rate fell to 4.2%. 68 leases, largest deals: Jobcenter (6,300 m²) and Amazon (5,500 m²).

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JLL: Public sector drives office turnover in Rhine-Neckar region

The Rhine-Neckar office market closes H1 2026 with around 30,000 m² of take-up. Driven by the public sector: among other things, 10,000 m² for a new town hall in Ludwigshafen; Mannheim 12,000 m². Prime rents are stagnating (Mannheim €22.50/m², Heidelberg €19.50/m², Ludwigshafen €14/m²).

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