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Rohrer Immobilien: New energy strategy boosts rental income by 16 per cent / Marketing mandate for 130 flats

Following Expo Real, Rohrer Immobilien has been awarded the contract to market a residential complex comprising 130 flats. According to the project developer, the largely energy-self-sufficient building concept designed by Timo Leukefeld and a flat-rate rent model enable basic rents to be around 16 per cent higher and a net initial yield of approximately 4 per cent.

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Adaptable office property as the key to long-term value retention

BOB AG, bähr ingenieure, Chapman Taylor and Kempen Krause Ingenieure are presenting an adaptable office property based on the BOB building platform at Expo Real. It facilitates subsequent conversion into serviced apartments; according to a study, the cost of making these provisions amounts to around 2.8 per cent of the construction costs.

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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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Quality instead of square metres: Why high-quality office space remains scarce in Düsseldorf

The SILIZIUM office building in Düsseldorf-Heerdt is being repositioned into a modern corporate location with additional recreational and service areas. According to BNP Paribas Real Estate, demand for high-quality, ESG-compliant offices in good locations remains high.

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Urban Living Südtor Rostock almost fully let: i Live translates residents' wishes into living concepts

Urban Living Südtor Rostock is almost fully let just a few months after the start of letting. i Live implements findings from the Generation Report 2025 in planning, equipment and operation. Results are incorporated into projects in Frankfurt, Aalen, Lübeck and Nuremberg, among others.

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Sicilian Hotel to Cut Annual Energy Costs by €500,000 With Solar Carport and Battery Storage System

The Saracen Sands Hotel & Conference Centre in Sicily is reducing its energy costs by around €500,000 annually with a solar carport and battery storage. The plant generates around 1.5 GWh per year, covers up to 90% of demand and stores over 2 MWh; the ROI is estimated to be less than four years.

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Light:Guard successfully tests on-demand night marking (ADL) in Denmark

Light:Guard has successfully tested an ADLS pilot project at the Danish wind farm Sønder Bork over a period of six months. The system reliably detected flying objects and would have enabled 97.4% light-off time with 98.7% availability. Implementation is awaiting the final law.

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"Aengevelt: Innovations make concrete more sustainable again."

Aengevelt sees concrete on the rise again thanks to new technologies: ETH Zurich Calcium Looping binds CO2, Holcim reduces emissions by up to 90% via membrane, DMAT concrete heals cracks and saves 40% CO2, infra-lightweight concrete also binds CO2.

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a.s.r. real assets is the first landowner to introduce a transformation discount to accelerate sustainable agriculture

a.s.r. real assets introduces the "Transitie Erfpacht" for the ASR Dutch Farmland Fund. The discount waives farmers up to two and a half years of ground rent in the first five years of the contract and creates scope for the conversion to sustainable agriculture. Progress is reported annually.

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More Energy at the Same Weight: Fraunhofer ISE Optimizes Battery Cells

Fraunhofer ISE and its partners achieve 10–15% higher energy density with the same cell weight. This is made possible by more than tripled electrode coating up to 800 μm and fewer current collectors. The PFAS- and solvent-free concept has been validated in Li-, Na- and Zn-ion cells.

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AIV: Berlin needs more courage for the city again

The AIV and the Senate Administration discussed Hans Stimmann's legacy on September 3/4 in Berlin at "Stimmann's City – Work and Impact". Conclusion: Berlin needs long-term role models, strong public responsibility and more culture of debate for urban development.

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Five asset classes, one data center

The AI boom is devouring immense capital for data centers and infrastructure, for example, which is reflected in very different segments of the portfolio. For institutional investors, the question arises as to whether this allocation allows sufficient conclusions to be drawn about the actual risks.

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