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One year after the end of the KIM Regulation: Financing remains a central issue in the acquisition of property

A Gallup poll shows: Only 18 percent of Austrians consider housing loans to be more easily available since the end of the KIM Regulation (June 2025). Financing remains a central hurdle. Banks see more room for manoeuvre and advise early discussions with the bank.

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Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

CBRE reports a much more positive lender sentiment towards office properties: In the European Lender Intentions Survey 2026, the sector moves up to third place, prime assets are in demand. Data centers and alternative segments are gaining, LTVs and development finance are increasing, especially by non-banks.

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Martin Schaffer, Geschäftsführer bei mrp hotels

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Trend survey by mrp hotels: Hotel properties remain a sought-after asset class despite challenging market conditions

The mrp-hotels trend survey of 42 market participants shows that hotel investments are considered an attractive asset class despite high financing costs; over 90% see hotels at least as attractive as others. 45% expect portfolio shares to increase; Spain is considered the most dynamic market. Interest and construction costs remain hurdles.

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Exploding operating costs of office properties – NEO OFFICE IMPACT REPORT provides benchmarks

BAUAKADEMIE forecasts a 17 percent increase in the operating costs of office properties by 2028. For the NEO OFFICE IMPACT REPORT, data will be collected until August 28, 2026, also from the tenant's point of view. Participants receive the report free of charge; Benchmarks count in certifications.

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Dimitri Maillard, Co-Head of Asset Management Europe bei Manova Partners. Bildquelle: Manova Partners

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Manova Partners – Hybrid working models are establishing themselves in the long term, companies are holding on to office space

A global survey of 73 office tenants by Manova Partners shows that 70 percent continue to rely on hybrid working models. The demand for office space remains largely stable (59 percent); 14 percent need less, 15 percent more space.

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More real estate loans at the start of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, the institutions affiliated to the vdp granted real estate loans worth more than EUR 39.8 billion (+5.9% on the previous year, +4.2% on the previous quarter). Housing loans amounted to 25.2 billion, commercial loans to 14.6 billion; the vdp criticises WIFSta-LTVs as distorting and warns against interventions.

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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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Thomas Wirtz, Geschäftsführer von INDUSTRIA Immobilien. Bildquelle: Andreas Henn

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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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