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Balkendiagramm zum Transaktionsvolumen von Einzelhandelsimmobilien in Deutschland 2021 bis H1 2026 mit durchschnittlichen Werten.
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JLL: Investors focus on food retail and retail parks

JLL reports a retail investment volume of EUR 2.29 billion in H1 2026; Q2 was significantly weaker at EUR 850 million (−40% compared to Q1). Investors focus on food retail and retail parks, top yields stable. A revival is expected for H2.

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Balkendiagramm zum Vermietungsumsatz in deutschen Innenstadtlagen von Q1 2021 bis Q2 2026 auf Basis von JLL Research.
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JLL: Rental market in the retail sector shows continued restraint

The retail letting market remains subdued: 94,400 m² were let in Q2/2026 (-13% compared to Q1), H1 totalled 203,300 m². Berlin leads with 31,200 m² and 51 deals; international concepts account for 61% of the volume. Prime rents largely stable, Nuremberg -15.4%.

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Quelle: Gutachterausschuss Berlin, MSI Research 2026
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Apartment building market report by SCHICK IMMOBILIEN: Berlin rental house prices stabilize – Significant recovery in purchase cases and transaction volume

In the Berlin QII 2026 apartment building market report, SCHICK IMMOBILIEN reports a stabilization of rental house prices. The transaction volume rose to €901.6 million (+47%), while the number of purchases rose to 179 (+8%). Pankow leads in terms of deals and volume; WGH prices +11%.

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Logistics market in the Ruhr region: with top balance sheet for clear leadership in location ranking

By mid-2026, the Ruhr logistics market reported 280,000 m² of take-up, exceeding the previous year (+39%) and the 10-year average (+23%). With around 183,000 m², logistics companies account for a good 65%. Prime rents stable up to €8.00/m²; Demand from e-commerce remains high.

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Düsseldorf logistics market: more than a third above the long-term average

The Düsseldorf logistics market recorded around 161,000 m² of take-up in the 1st half of 2026 – around 34% above the long-term average. Q2 is delivering approximately 95,000 m², driven by four deals >10,000 m². Prime rents stable up to €8.70/m², Ø €7.00/m²; Outlook positive.

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Christian Kah Quelle: Colliers
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Asian users shape core markets in the German industrial and logistics leasing market

The German industrial and logistics leasing market grew to 3.8 million m² (+28% year-on-year) in H1 2026; Large deals returned. Asian occupiers accounted for 11% of take-up. In the top 8, demand and rents remained stable or rising, especially in Frankfurt.

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Stefan Imken, Geschäftsführer der REALOGIS Immobilien Hamburg GmbH. Bildquelle: REALOGIS
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REALOGIS: Hamburg’s market for logistics and industrial properties is slowing down, rents continue to rise

REALOGIS reports 193,900 m² of take-up in Hamburg for H1 2026, 85% of which is halls – a decrease of 20% compared to the previous year. The average rent rose to €7.30/m², the prime rent to €8.50/m². E-commerce drove trade, owner-occupiers stayed away.

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Munich logistics market: take-up increases year-on-year, shortage of supply remains visible

The Munich logistics market achieved 85,000 m² of take-up in H1 2026, +42% compared to the previous year; Q2 was more moderate at 28,000 m². High demand meets persistent supply shortage; Prime rent €11.25/m² (+7%), average €9.90/m² (+10%). Prospects positive, despite uncertainties.

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