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Six million jobs under pressure: Gastwelt calls for competitive location policy and new growth agenda

At the Guest World Summit in Berlin, DZG and industry associations campaigned for competitive location conditions: tax relief, less bureaucracy, lower energy costs and faster immigration. Around 220 executives discussed with federal politicians. The goal is a new growth agenda.

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mrp hotels quarterly – Active hotel asset management becomes a decisive success factor in a volatile market environment

The current "mrp hotels quarterly" highlights that active hotel asset management is becoming a decisive success factor in a volatile market environment. Data from around 20 hotels in the DACH region show increasing occupancy (+2.3%) and RevPAR (+3.4%) in the first quarter of 2026, with only a slightly higher rate (+1.0%) and continued margin pressure from energy and personnel costs. Operational flexibility, closer cooperation between owners and operators and targeted investments, especially in energy efficiency, are required.

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Logistics real estate market: tailwind despite geopolitical tensions

The rental market for logistics properties has started 2026 with new momentum. Driven by renewed growth in e-commerce and increased leasing by Asian users, demand remains high, while vacancies are low, but regional divergence and rents are stabilizing at inflation levels. At the same time, subletting is increasing and geopolitical risks such as the Iran war are increasing uncertainty.

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Living in Potsdam: narrow market with space in the surrounding area

In Potsdam, the housing market remains tight, but at the same time prices differ greatly: maximum values in Berliner Vorstadt, Jägervorstadt and the waterfront locations are offset by more favourable levels in Satzkorn, Uetz-Paar and Grube; overall, market activity is stabilizing again. New projects such as the ParkVillen am Volkspark (completion by 2028, apartment prices 6,900–8,900 €/m²) and a family quarter in Beelitz expand the offer. From 2027, the development of the Kirchsteigfeld with around 1,000 apartments could bring additional relief.

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Real Asset Finance & Debt Summit: Real asset financiers must face external shocks

The Real Asset Finance & Debt Summit took place on 23 April 2026 in Berlin and brought together around 130 participants and 21 speakers. Topics included geopolitical and economic challenges as well as the importance of sustainable investments in real estate.

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Prospects for office properties: The future lies in hybrid concepts, space efficiency and new uses

The market for office properties is changing: new strategies such as space expansions, multi-use concepts and adaptation of use are presented. Companies such as AUKETT + HEESE and CELLS successfully carry out projects to realign existing properties.

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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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Life Science Real Estate segment shows stable development despite crisis

The life science real estate segment remains stable despite the crisis and benefits from global megatrends. Important markets are the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland and the Netherlands, with the latter offering particularly good location factors.

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