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Study finds Europe's real estate investors are set to increase tech spend as part of their energy efficiency drive

A study by re:sustain of 200 European real estate asset managers (AUM €296 billion) shows that 69% want to invest more in technology in the next three years to increase energy efficiency. Tech is considered faster and cheaper than retrofits, but is rarely used in existing buildings.

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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany
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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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Affordable housing as a European challenge
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Affordable housing as a European challenge

Affordable housing emerges as a cornerstone of Catella’s House View for 2026, reflecting both the structural urgency and the strategic opportunity shaping Europe’s residential markets.

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Market report: How BIM is changing the construction process
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Market report: How BIM is changing the construction process

Digitalization is transforming the construction industry through Building Information Modeling (BIM), which makes planning more precise and efficient. Collaboration in shared data rooms and the use of open standards improve the planning quality and coordination of the trades.

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How can platform investing be deployed to meet wider portfolio objectives?
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How can platform investing be deployed to meet wider portfolio objectives?

In our first blog on operational real estate, we looked at how growth equity investing can be applied to this asset class. In our second instalment we’ll compare this style of investing to a value-add/opportunistic real estate strategy.

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New benchmarks in the hotel real estate market: Serviced apartments on the rise – investment market gains momentum
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New benchmarks in the hotel real estate market: Serviced apartments on the rise – investment market gains momentum

The hotel real estate market is showing signs of selective growth, with serviced apartments and brand-based investments at the forefront. mrp hotels quarterly with Berlin Hyp/LBBW, Swiss Life Asset Managers and Limehome.

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aedifion White Paper: Digital Transformation as a Strategic Success Factor for the Sustainable Value Retention of the Building Stock
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aedifion White Paper: Digital Transformation as a Strategic Success Factor for the Sustainable Value Retention of the Building Stock

aedifion's white paper shows how digital technologies are contributing to more sustainable, efficient and resilient real estate portfolios in the face of rising energy prices and stricter ESG requirements.

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Artificial Intelligence Will Be the Key Growth Driver for Data Center Demand in EMEA
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Artificial Intelligence Will Be the Key Growth Driver for Data Center Demand in EMEA

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global AI market will grow to $144.6 billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of 30.3% between 2024 and 2028.

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From cloud to cash: How hyperscalers are funding AI expansion
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From cloud to cash: How hyperscalers are funding AI expansion

Big Tech’s funding of AI infrastructure is well known. In this blog, we address how hyperscalers are financing their efforts in the technology and answer questions around whether these initiatives are sustainable.

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Rethinking Construction: White Paper Analyzes Market Potential of Modular Construction Methods
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Rethinking Construction: White Paper Analyzes Market Potential of Modular Construction Methods

The white paper "Modular Construction at a Glance: Market, Opportunities & Success Factors" by Periskop Partners and ModuLeben illustrates why modular construction can be an important part of the solution – and where the success factors lie for investors and developers.

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Outpatient senior living is gaining in importance – large rent spread according to the Nursing Home Atlas 2025
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Outpatient senior living is gaining in importance – large rent spread according to the Nursing Home Atlas 2025

The market is growing, but remains selective: stable demand meets limited supply. The decisive factors for rent levels and yield potential are location, furnishings and service concept.

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New study by Wüest Partner: CO₂ emissions are empirically proven drivers of real estate values for the first time
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New study by Wüest Partner: CO₂ emissions are empirically proven drivers of real estate values for the first time

How does a building's CO₂ emissions affect its market value? A new study by Wüest Partner provides reliable empirical evidence for the first time.

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