Real Estate

Real estate is the dominant asset class in the real assets sector, but also the most versatile.

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IREBS Standpunkt Nr. 153 – "Zukunftsfähiges Immobilienmanagement – auf diesen Dreiklang kommt es an"
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Future-proof real estate management – this triad is what matters

Prof. Dr. Tobias Just in IREBS Viewpoint No. 153 on the strategic responses of the real estate industry to increasing uncertainty and why flexibility, adaptability and resilience are crucial for long-term corporate success.

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JLL: Good second quarter ensures stable development in the residential investment market

The commercial residential investment market in Germany stabilised at EUR 4.3 billion in the 1st half of 2026. In Q2, the volume increased to EUR 2.6 billion (+58% compared to Q1); foreign investors expanded net by 1.33 billion euros. Metropolises remained underrepresented; Prime yields stable at 3.51%.

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Residential is the strongest asset class in the first half of 2026

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports a residential investment volume of €4.4 billion for H1 2026, driven by more mid-sized deals; Major deals over €100 million account for 34%. Existing portfolios account for 47%, A-cities for 38%. Net prime yields rise by 5-10 basis points.

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Savills examines real estate investment market in Germany: Transaction volume stable, liquidity remains limited

Savills reports a transaction volume of around EUR 14.7 billion for H1 2026 – stable compared to the previous year, with continued limited liquidity and weaker Q2. Healthcare/social real estate is above the 10-year average. Savills expects a transaction volume of around 35 billion euros in 2026.

Deutscher Investmentmarkt in der ersten Jahreshälfte mit leichtem Umsatzplus
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German investment market with slight increase in turnover in the first half of the year

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports an investment volume of €16.6 billion (+5%) for H1 2026. Residential remains the strongest asset class at €4.4 billion, commercial €12.3 billion (+8%); office (€3.2 billion). Munich is in the lead (€1.2 billion). Net prime yields rose industry-wide in Q2.

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Real estate investment market grew in the first half of the year

CBRE reports an investment transaction volume of EUR 16.2 billion (+13%) for H1 2026. Office growth significantly, logistics/industry stimulated the market, the top 7 locations gained in importance; pricing is well advanced, with around 35 billion euros expected for 2026.

Belebung auf dem Wohninvestmentmarkt trifft auf selektive Investorenstrategien
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Revival in the residential investment market meets selective investor strategies

The German residential investment market is stabilizing: H1 2026 with EUR 3.6 billion (−10% YoY), Q2 increased by 17% compared to Q1. 97 transactions (+8% YoY, +76% vs. H1 2023). Investors focus on cash flow and affordable housing; H2 is likely to become busier.

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Four forward, one back – moderate market recovery takes a break

Colliers reports a transaction volume of 15.1 billion euros for H1 2026, almost at the previous year's level. In Q2, the market cooled due to the Iran conflict and stricter financing; Yields are rising. Around 25 billion euros are expected for 2026 and opportunities for active buyers.

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