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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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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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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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