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New study by IWG on Office 2050 and how the world of work will change by then

A new IWG study ("Work Reimagined: The Office of 2050") predicts that neural implants, AI, and immersive technologies will fundamentally change the workplace by 2050. Long commutes and the classic eight-hour day are set to disappear, while hybrid, distributed work models, smarter office environments, and a greater focus on well-being and flexibility are gaining traction. The methodology is based on a survey in March 2026 and supplementary DACH studies.

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INDUSTRIA survey: Around 50 percent of institutional investors want to keep real estate quota constant

The INDUSTRIA survey "Residential Investment Trends 2026" among institutional investors shows: 50 percent want to keep their real estate allocation constant over the next twelve months, around 31 percent want to reduce it slightly and 5.6 percent want to reduce it more strongly; it is expected to rise at about 14 percent. Around 30.4 percent of planned real estate investments are accounted for by residential, the core orientation is increasing (91.3 percent), yield requirements are falling and the propensity towards Germany is rising to 74.2 percent. The survey ran from March 3 to April 21, 2026 and includes 36 responses.

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Property management is becoming more complex and its remuneration more differentiated

The German Real Estate Association IVD and the Federal Association of Real Estate Managers BVI have published a study on the complexity and remuneration structure of real estate management companies. The study shows rising basic rates and an increase in supplementary remuneration. 85 percent of the managers are working at full capacity, but are planning growth.

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Trend survey – Investors see increasing demand for healthcare and senior properties

According to a trend survey by Real Blue, the demand for senior living and healthcare properties will increase significantly over the next five to ten years. Two-thirds of the investors surveyed are planning to buy real estate in the next six months. The biggest investment hurdle remains the complexity in the operation and management of the properties.

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Savills Investor Survey shows increasing interest in single-family homes, co-living, senior housing and nursing homes in Europe

Savills' survey shows growing investor interest in single-family homes, co-living, senior housing and nursing homes in Europe. The market for residential and accommodation concepts is expected to be particularly dynamic until 2027.

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Economic Development Act is having an effect: One in three respondents adapts strategy

According to a flash survey by INTREAL and Wüest Partner, a third of the investors and asset managers surveyed are adapting their strategy due to the new Economic Development Act. Photovoltaics and battery storage systems are particularly popular as investment fields.

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Savills: Investor sentiment towards European office properties is improving

According to a study by Savills, investor sentiment towards European office properties is improving. The development in the southern European markets and Germany is assessed particularly positively.

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Drooms Real Estate Trends Report 2026: More than 363 days for a transaction – stagnation as a trend reversal?

Drooms' Real Estate Trends Report 2026 shows that the average transaction duration in Europe remained stable at 363 days in 2025, while regional differences were noted. Despite this stagnation, experts consider the stable and in some cases declining times to be a potential trend reversal.

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