Real Estate

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

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European residential real estate markets offer attractive opportunities – lack of supply remains key driver of returns

A webinar by a.s.r. real assets, CapMan Real Estate, KINGSTONE Residential Investments and Savills IM shows that supply remains scarce in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Spain. Rising rents and stable yields are attracting institutional investors.

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KINGSTONE RE and ImmobilienResearch Vornholz: Special forms of housing for seniors remain a niche

The webinar by KINGSTONE Real Estate and ImmobilienResearch Vornholz shows that special forms of housing remain a niche for seniors; most continue to live in existing apartments. The need for barrier-free and care-related services is growing; Investors should adjust the portfolio.

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Real estate financing remains under pressure in the second half of the year

At an online press conference organized by Rueckerconsult, Prof. Dr. Felix Schindler, Head of Research & Strategy at HIH Invest, Stefan Hoenen, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Hamburg Commercial Bank, Fabio Carrozza, CSO of BF.direkt AG, Torsten Hollstein, Managing Director of CR Investment Management, and Alexander Lackner, CEO of neworld, discussed the prospects of the financing market in the second half of 2026.

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Planned tightening of rent regulation by government

With the reform package Tenancy Law II, the federal government is planning stricter rules for furnished housing, indexed rents and short-term rentals. In a webinar, industry experts warn of investment barriers; the cap on indexed rents weakens inflation protection.

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Between renovation backlog and investment opportunity: Educational real estate is becoming a strategic asset class

The role that private capital can play in the expansion of schools, daycare centers and other educational institutions was discussed by Robert Feldt, CapMan, Tanja Volksheimer, NEXT Generation Invest, and Jan Trenn, CELLS, at an online press conference organized by RUECKERCONSULT.

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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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