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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.

Nicole Römer, Head of Retail Germany bei Colliers. Foto: Colliers

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Slowed momentum in the retail investment market – opportunities for the second half of the year due to a well-filled sales pipeline

The German retail investment market recorded a transaction volume of EUR 1.9 billion in the first half of 2026 (-25% year-on-year); in the second quarter, it slumped by 41%, and deals halved. The reasons are geopolitical risks and interest rate increases. Colliers sees opportunities for the second half of the year; Forecast: around 5 billion euros.

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Solar and storage hybrid projects to dominate India’s renewable auctions in 2027–30, says GlobalData

GlobalData expects solar-plus-storage hybrids to dominate renewables auctions in India 2027–2030. Tenders are increasing sharply; SECI awarded 1.2 GW of solar with 3.6 GWh of storage in January 2026. Auction design, network infrastructure and regulation are decisive.

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Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter Aengevelt Immobilien (Credits: Aengevelt Immobilien)

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“Aengevelt sees rising prices for residential real estate regardless of interest rate developments.”

According to Aengevelt, the house price index has risen for six quarters in a row; in the 1st quarter of 2026 by 1.4 percent compared to the previous year. The connection to construction interest rates is loosening. The market diverges regionally: highest growth in apartments in sparsely populated districts, in some cases declines elsewhere.

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Savills expects around 3.5 million square metres of new construction space on the European office market in 2026

Savills expects around 3.5 million m² of new office space in Europe in 2026 – stable compared to the previous year, but 28% below the 2022 peak. 21% of the 2025 projects have been postponed to 2026; In 2027, the volume is expected to fall to 2.7 million m². Speculative pipeline 1.5%, top vacancies 2–3%.

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Italy’s solar momentum risks cost overruns unless grid and permitting improve, says GlobalData

GlobalData warns: Italy's solar boom threatens to become more expensive and slower without faster permits, grid expansion and more flexibility. A new report shows solar PV as the fastest-growing segment; rising electricity demand and hybrid projects are increasing the pressure.

Energy Markets

Dr. Wulff Aengevelt, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter von Aengevelt Immobilien. Bildquelle: Aengevelt Immobilien

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“Aengevelt: Politics reduces rental housing supply.”

Aengevelt predicts a further decline in the supply of affordable rental apartments, as political regulations make renting unattractive. Up to three million apartments could fall out of rent; Small landlords react with sales, vacancies or conversions.

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DZG-Vorstandssprecher Dr. Marcel Klinge erklärt, warum die steuerpolitischen Risiken für die Gastwelt gestiegen sind. Bild: DZG.

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Federal budget under pressure: DZG warns of new cost shock

The think tank Future of the Hospitality World warns of noticeably rising tax and social security contributions. Pension reform and a possible withdrawal of the reduced gastro sales tax could drive up costs and jeopardize mini-jobs. DZG pleads for a tax policy alliance.

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