Real Estate

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

Real Estate analysiss

Foto von Ditmar Lange auf Unsplash
Analysis Quarterly Report

Düsseldorf investment market: 34% increase in turnover compared to H1 2025

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports a transaction volume of €749 million for the Düsseldorf investment market H1 2026, +34% compared to the previous year. Major deals such as the Dreischeibenhaus drove the dynamic; office leads, logistics and retail strong. Prime yields: office 4.65%, logistics 4.60%.

Symbolische Darstellung eines Wendepunkts am Immobilienmarkt: Eine Person steht vor der Wahl zwischen Warten und Handeln, im Hintergrund Skylines und Baustellen. Bildquelle: Nicht angegeben
Analysis Comment Weekly

Is this the turning point in the real estate market?

JLL and CBRE report a higher transaction volume for H1 2026 (JLL: EUR 17.6 billion, +15%; CBRE: €16.2 billion, +13%). Nevertheless, pricing is inconsistent; the market is becoming broader, but remains selective. Rising opportunity costs are driving deals.

Analysis Quarterly Report

Nationwide take-up with considerable increase (23%) – numerous large-scale contracts and logistics service providers as drivers

According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, the German warehouse and logistics market generated around 3.3 million m² of take-up in the 1st half of 2026 (+23% year-on-year). Large-scale deals of 20,000 m² or more and logistics service providers (44% market share). Prime rents mostly stable; Munich 11.25 €/m².

Kölner Investmentmarkt im 2. Quartal kleinteiliger strukturiert – Anstieg der Spitzenrendite in allen Assetklassen
Analysis Quarterly Report

Cologne investment market structured more fragmented in the 2nd quarter – increase in prime yield in all asset classes

The Cologne investment market recorded €349 million in H1 2026 (+12% year-on-year), but remains 43% below the long-term average. Q2 brought only €93 million and smaller deals; Office dominates. Prime yields are rising: logistics/office 4.60%, commercial buildings 4.00%.

Luftbildaufnahme von Bürogebäuden in der Weststadt Essen im Jahr 2026
Analysis Quarterly Report

Essen office market in the first half of 2026

The Essen office market generated only around 25,000 m² in the 1st half of 2026 (-22% compared to the previous year). 52 leases were registered, and there were no major deals for more than 3,000 m²; Weststadt reaches approx. 21 %. Prime rent 16.50 EUR/m², outlook restrained.

Analysis Quarterly Report

Stable demand supports Bremen’s logistics real estate market

In Bremen's logistics and industrial market, around 113,000 m² was taken up in the 1st half of 2026; demand remains stable. Prime rents at €6.75/m², contracts are getting shorter. Production/Light Industrial dominate; approx. 240,000 m² are expected for 2026.

Porträt von Andreas Ewald, Head of Hotel Germany und Co-Head EMEA Hospitality Group bei Colliers
Analysis Quarterly Report

Operator quality as the key to value creation – operational strength moves into the focus of investors

The German hotel market will remain robust in the 1st half of 2026: around EUR 625 million transaction volume, stable demand and dynamic segments such as serviced apartments. Investors are focusing more on operator quality and contract structures; international interest is increasing.

Statements zum Berliner Wohnmarkt
Analysis Forecast

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.

#Newsletter: Stay up to date!

Sign up for our newsletter and receive regular updates on the latest topics.

Register now