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Statements from the real estate industry on today’s ECB interest rate decision

Representatives of Ypsilon, IREBS, BF.direkt and CR Investment Management comment on the unchanged ECB key interest rate decision. They point to inflation risks from rising oil prices and, depending on the project, recommend long-term fixed interest rates; Stability supports the real estate market.

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The European Central Bank is leaving the deposit rate at 2.25% as expected

As expected, the ECB is leaving the deposit rate at 2.25%. Falling inflation (euro area 2.8%, Germany 2.3%) provides room for manoeuvre, but geopolitical risks and energy prices are creating uncertainty. For the real estate industry, the interest rate pause means continuity; further steps remain data-dependent.

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Statements zum Berliner Wohnmarkt
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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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Frederic Engelmann, neuer CFO der HT Group. Bildrechte: HT Group.
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Statement on the Real Estate Arena 2026 / Frederic Engelmann, CFO of HT Group

Frederic Engelmann (HT Group) reports a slight improvement in the mood at the Real Estate Arena in Hanover: more willingness to cooperate and harmonized calculation bases. The focus: faster permits, less bureaucracy, simpler housing regulations; new projects from H2 and 2027.

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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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“Aengevelt: Every new apartment relieves the housing market.”

On the basis of several studies, Aengevelt confirms that every new-build apartment – even in the high-price segment – relieves strained housing markets via relocation chains. Depending on the type, up to 269 existing apartments become available for every 100 new buildings; low-income households will benefit in particular.

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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)
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“Aengevelt sees restructuring in real estate project development.”

An analysis by Aengevelt on building permits in 2025 shows a shift towards housing and infrastructure, while office, logistics and hotel and hospitality sectors are declining. Overall, costs are rising significantly, housing numbers are recovering, but remain below demand.

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Foto von IKECHUKWU JULIUS UGWU auf Unsplash
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East German B and C locations are moving into the focus of investors

Real estate markets in East German B and C cities such as Magdeburg, Erfurt and Chemnitz are stabilising with solid fundamentals and attractive yields. Despite structural challenges and demographic change, the market offers opportunities for selective investment strategies.

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Saving the heat transition: Analysis paper warns of fossil lock-in in planned building modernisation law

An alliance of municipal companies, utilities and an umbrella association under the initiative of the LBD consulting company warns of the consequences of the Building Modernization Act (GMG) in its currently planned design.

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