Real Estate

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

Real Estate analysiss

Emma Steele, Director, Global Cross Border Investment at Savills
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French SCPIs move East and North

French SCPIs are stepping up their activities in Central and Eastern Europe and showing interest in the Nordic markets. They are increasing their investments in existing core markets such as the United Kingdom and Spain. In 2025, positive returns were achieved, which led to increased investor interest.

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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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JLL: Industrial and logistics properties make a steady start to the investment year

The German investment market for industrial and logistics real estate recorded a transaction volume of EUR 1.09 billion in the first quarter of 2026, comparable to the previous year. International investors were responsible for much of the revenue, while prime yields remained stable.

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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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Savills expects an increase in creative transaction approaches in the European hotel investment market

According to a new study by real estate consultant Savills, the European hotel transaction volume rose to 23.6 billion euros in 2025. An increase in creative transaction approaches in the market is expected, characterized by innovation and collaboration.

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Electricity availability is becoming a key value driver for real estate

Electricity availability is becoming the central value driver for commercial real estate. Energy-secure locations achieve higher rents, especially in industry, logistics and data centres. Energy resilience, storage and self-generated electricity increase attractiveness and values.

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Colliers analyses a real estate market at a standstill in early 2026, marked by geopolitical tensions and a wait-and-see attitude

In Q1 2026, the commercial real estate market is experiencing a sharp slowdown: a fall in investment, a blockage linked to geopolitics and financing, a drop in demand for offices and an increase in vacancy, despite the resilience of certain sectors.

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REALOGIS: Chinese logistics service provider ensures a lively start to the year in Berlin’s logistics real estate market

REALOGIS reports a strong start to the year in the Berlin logistics real estate market with take-up of 106,000 m² in the 1st quarter of 2026.

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