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Savills: AI has not slowed down Europe’s office employment so far – economy remains a key driver

A Savills analysis shows that AI has not yet triggered a nationwide decline in office employment in Europe; the economy remains the most important driver. Job quotas are at pre-crisis levels as AI companies expand. In the short term, the economic situation is decisive, not AI.

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Außenansicht einer Produktionsimmobilie in Hannover-Laatzen, Quelle: BEOS
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Light Industrial Real Estate: Market Gains Stability in 2025

The German market for light industrial real estate was robust in 2025: the investment volume rose by 35% to EUR 1.61 billion.

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Joint press release by vdp and vdpResearch: Real estate prices to rise at the beginning of 2026

The vdp real estate price index shows an increase of 2.2% in the 1st quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year: residential +2.3%, office +1.9%, retail +1.5%. The effects of the Iran war are still hardly measurable. New trade indices developed with the Bundesbank are incorporated into the methodology.

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JLL: Victor Prime Office to tread water at the beginning of 2026

The office performance indicator Victor Prime Office increased by only 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, it has shown a sideways movement; the Iran war slowed down activities. The indicator level in prime locations was 174.5 points at the end of March.

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Savills: Energy price shock hits industrial and logistics markets

The Iran war is making oil and diesel more expensive and, according to Savills, is putting a strain on the German industrial and logistics market. Logistics users are acting more cautiously and demanding energy-available space; in the investment market, return expectations are rising and construction cost risks are slowing down revitalization.

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New study by IWG on Office 2050 and how the world of work will change by then

A new IWG study ("Work Reimagined: The Office of 2050") predicts that neural implants, AI, and immersive technologies will fundamentally change the workplace by 2050. Long commutes and the classic eight-hour day are set to disappear, while hybrid, distributed work models, smarter office environments, and a greater focus on well-being and flexibility are gaining traction. The methodology is based on a survey in March 2026 and supplementary DACH studies.

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Stagflation as a scenario – why real assets remain relevant

From textbook to reality: Stagflation in focus

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Berlin’s residential real estate market continues to recover – demand for micro-apartments increases

An analysis by the premium broker DAHLER based on data from the Berlin Valuation Committee shows: In 2025, more houses and condominiums were sold in Berlin, and sales also increased. In the premium segment from 13,000 euros/m², the number of sales has doubled. High-quality micro-apartments in particular are experiencing stronger demand, especially in Berlin-Mitte.

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