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Relocation is outpacing housing supply in Europe. Who is funding the shortfall?

Immigration is causing demand for rental accommodation in Europe to outstrip supply. In Ireland, there were only 1,777 rental properties available in February; in Lithuania, the number of foreign workers has risen from under 7,000 to 170,600 since 2020. Where there is a lack of institutional landlords, platforms such as InRento are set to fill the gaps.

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The building as a research infrastructure – Why standard is not enough

Life science real estate follows a different logic than classic asset classes. The value of a property is not determined solely by location or leases, but by its functional performance. The building becomes an infrastructure – and thus an active component of value creation

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"Aengevelt: Experiencing nature in office buildings increases productivity."

Aengevelt refers to the biophilia effect: natural elements in offices increase productivity and stress resistance. A meta-analysis by the Max Planck Institute confirms this, with options ranging from façade and roof greening to interior and water elements.

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Life Science Real Estate – An asset class is emerging

Institutional real estate portfolios are under pressure to adapt. Classic types of use such as offices or retail are losing their predictability. New asset classes are coming into focus: Life Science Real Estate.

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The real AI revolution is taking place in the investment process

AI is shifting competition in real asset management from information advantage to efficient processing in the investment process. China's focus on rapid diffusion rather than maximum model performance supports this view. Alpha is created through better process integration and faster decisions.

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Why coordination is becoming more important than analysis again

Technology makes analyses cheaper, regulation makes unclear division of labor more expensive. As a result, coordination and responsibility are becoming increasingly important in the fund industry. Competitive advantage comes from the consistent organization of analysis, decision-making, accountability, and execution.

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Five misconceptions about holiday apartments in Berlin

ApartmentAllianz Berlin clears up five common misconceptions about holiday apartments. In Berlin, around 6,000 holiday apartments can be identified, most of them legal; many are located in commercial space and cannot be converted into housing. They also make significant economic contributions.

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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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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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European e-charging infrastructure for trucks – a scalable investment case for institutional investors?

The European market for electric trucks may be entering a new phase – also under the uncertainty about the price development of fossil fuels – away from pilot projects and towards a "real" infrastructure ramp-up.

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Aengevelt analyses falling purchase price factors despite rising real estate prices

Aengevelt Immobilien analyses rising real estate prices in 2025, largely due to inflationary effects. Nevertheless, purchase price factors are falling in many cities, leading to slightly rising yields.

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Nationwide analysis: This is how German households benefit from reduced grid fees through smart meters

An analysis by the company metrify shows that the reduction of grid fees in German households is highly dependent on where they live. While in Igelsbach in Hesse, the relief is up to 180 euros, in some regions it is up to 88 euros less.

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