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Hotel investment market: low volume, but the highest number of deals since Q1–3 2022

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports a hotel transaction volume of around €1 billion (–27 per cent) for Q1–3 2026, whilst the number of deals rose by 27 per cent – the highest since Q1–3 2022. Foreign investors accounted for approximately 48 per cent (≈€500 million). A total volume of around €1.5 billion is expected for 2026.

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Sideways trend in the office lettings market continues – Berlin, Munich and Düsseldorf record strong take-ups

The top eight office markets recorded a take-up of just under 2.0 million m² in Q3 2026 (−1.6 per cent). Berlin (+49 per cent), Munich (+19 per cent) and Düsseldorf (+28 per cent) are driving the momentum; the vacancy rate remains stable at 9.1 million m². Prime rents in Munich rise to €60/m², with an average pre-let rate of 45 per cent.

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Logistics property investment market continues its growth trajectory in the third quarter of 2026

The German industrial and logistics property investment market continued its growth trajectory in Q3 2026: a transaction volume of €4.71 billion, up 5 per cent on the previous year; 74 per cent of capital was international. The prime yield stands at 4.5 per cent and is expected to rise by the end of the year; €7 billion is within reach.

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Hamburg office market: quality or cost – occupiers must set clearer priorities

The Hamburg office market remains stable: 281,000 m² of take-up in the first three quarters of 2026. Occupiers are prioritising costs, with the focus shifting to total rents; large-scale projects are coming under pressure. Outlook: 370,000–420,000 m² of office take-up for the full year 2026.

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Germany set for major power-sector overhaul with EEG-2027 and capacity market, says GlobalData

GlobalData sees Germany facing a major electricity market reform with EEG-2027 and a capacity market. Renewable capacity will increase from around 73% (2025) to almost 88% (2035); Capacity market from the end of 2027. Growing demand and grid expansion are driving investments.

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France faces major resilience test as nuclear output rises and renewables scale up, says GlobalData

GlobalData sees France facing a stress test: Increasing nuclear power production and growing renewables require more storage, flexibility and backup, as well as market-driven incentives. Coal phase-out by 2027, SMRs, grid expansion and storage are considered the keys to security of supply.

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Offshore wind push to reshape Türkiye's renewables landscape, says GlobalData

Türkiye launches its first offshore wind YEKA tender. 5 GW are planned by 2035, but GlobalData expects only around 1.3 GW from 2032. clear rules and incentives should help.

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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.

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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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"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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