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Wüest Partner study: The number of inadequately insured buildings in high-risk areas could rise by 70 per cent by 2080

A study by Wüest Partner and CLIMADA shows that, in a high-emissions scenario, the number of vulnerable buildings in Germany without natural hazard insurance could rise by 70 per cent to around 2.5 million by 2080. The North Sea coast and the foothills of the Bavarian Alps are particularly affected.

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Savills: A lot of activity in the European office property market

According to Savills, the proportion of cross-border investment in European office property rose to 39 per cent in 2026 (2025: 36 per cent), driven in part by French SCPIs. Prime yields rose by an average of 13 basis points to 5.1 per cent in Q3; Stockholm saw a fall of 15 basis points.

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mrp hotels Expert Paper 2026 – Guidance for the hotel property market of tomorrow

mrp hotels has published the fourth edition of its ‘Booking the Future’ Expert Paper 2026. Eighteen articles by 14 external experts examine the market, financing, operator strategies and digitalisation. The focus is on profitability, sustainable cash flows and resilient hotel concepts.

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Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027: Grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects

The Renewable Energy Market Report 2026/2027 by Wüest Partner shows that grid connections and storage are increasingly determining the economic viability of energy projects. Grid bottlenecks, the maturity assessment procedure introduced in April 2026 and the growth in battery storage are shaping investment – including in the property sector.

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Cologne investment market: Good number of deals, turnover in line with the five-year average

The Cologne investment market recorded turnover of around €661 million across some 30 transactions in Q1–Q3 2026, which is close to the five-year average. Offices dominated, accounting for just under 71 per cent. Prime yields rose to 4.10 per cent (retail) and up to 4.70 per cent (offices/logistics).

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The Ruhr logistics market sets new records for volume and number of deals

The Ruhr logistics market reached record levels in Q1–Q3 2026, with 484,000 m² of space taken up and a high number of deals. Major deals involving Cencora, Goodcang, Apex and Logicall SCS, amongst others, are driving the momentum; logistics service providers account for around 71 per cent. Rents are rising slightly, whilst supply remains tight.

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Düsseldorf’s logistics market once again posts above-average results

The Düsseldorf logistics market recorded around 202,000 m² of take-up by the end of Q3 2026 – the third consecutive Q1–Q3 period with above-average performance and 12 per cent above the ten-year average, but 11 per cent below the previous year. Logistics operators dominate (56 per cent), whilst rents are rising: peak at €8.85 per m², average at €7.10 per m².

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Berlin logistics market: space take-up slightly down on the previous year

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports 298,000 m² of space take-up in the Berlin logistics market for Q1–Q3 2026 – 7 per cent below the previous year and 18 per cent below the 10-year average. Major deals included those with JD Logistics and ASML, whilst rents remained stable. A figure of over 400,000 m² by the end of the year appears realistic.

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Leipzig investment market: a significant increase compared with the previous year

After three quarters of 2026, Leipzig’s investment market has reached around €341 million – the best result in three years and roughly three times as much as in 2025. Driven by a strong first quarter (including Höfe am Brühl); retail dominates, with foreign investors accounting for approximately 74 per cent, and prime yields have risen slightly.

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Study reveals that European institutional property investors need greater certainty regarding payback times and less operational disruption to accelerate action on energy efficiency

New re:sustain study of 200 European institutional property managers: Fewer operational disruptions (79 per cent) and faster certainty of payback (65 per cent) are driving efficiency measures. Unclear regulation (55 per cent) is holding things back. Only 20–40 per cent of assets have an up-to-date BMS (62 per cent of respondents).

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Logistics space turnover continues to rise – particularly high volumes in the third quarter

BNP Paribas Real Estate reports logistics space turnover of 5.5 million m² for Q3 2026 (+28 per cent year-on-year); in the third quarter, this stood at just under 2.2 million m² (+23 per cent quarter-on-quarter). Outside the hubs: +51 per cent; top markets: -5 per cent. Logistics service providers: 45 per cent; rents are rising in several locations.

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When selling pressure brings prices into focus: Avison Young analyses the implications for property values

In a new publication, Avison Young analyses how NPLs, refinancing pressure and fund outflows influence property values. Sales of viable properties under financial pressure can provide important market evidence. Four typical scenarios are identified.

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