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Logistics property: Tenants are paying more attention to quality and performance
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Logistics property: Tenants are paying more attention to quality and performance

Europe’s logistics tenants are increasingly demanding high-quality, high-performance space. According to the European Logistics Survey 2026, demand remains stable, decision-making processes are taking longer and many are optimising their portfolios rather than expanding. Electricity supply is becoming a key selection criterion.

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European property investors want less disruption to operations and greater certainty regarding returns in order to speed up action on energy efficiency

Re:sustain surveyed 200 European property asset managers. The key drivers are fewer operational disruptions (79 per cent) and faster certainty of return on investment (65 per cent), followed by clearer rules (55 per cent) and better verification (40 per cent). 62 per cent report that only 20–40 per cent of their assets have an up-to-date BMS.

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CBRE survey: Store expansion and AI use are shaping European retailers' growth plans

65 percent of European retailers plan to expand their store network. At the same time, 52 percent are already using AI solutions, especially for product recommendations and customer service.

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Survey by Apleona, ZIA and Coalition-X: Banks and investors are driving the requirements for building data
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Survey by Apleona, ZIA and Coalition-X: Banks and investors are driving the requirements for building data

A survey of 112 industry representatives by Apleona, ZIA and Coalition-X shows that banks and investors are driving the requirements for building data; around 40% see a strong influence. Manual entry dominates, inconsistent KPIs slow down; traceability and EU standards are coming into focus.

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"Lutz Aengevelt on EXPO REAL 2026: "Mood better than poll results."
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"Lutz Aengevelt on EXPO REAL 2026: "Mood better than poll results."

A survey by Messe München shows a subdued real estate sentiment in August. Dr. Lutz Aengevelt disagrees: The mood has brightened in the last 6 to 8 weeks; Aengevelt is bringing more than 100 investment properties (approx. €1.5 billion) to EXPO REAL and expects intensive discussions.

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CBRE survey: Almost two-thirds of European office users plan to relocate

CBRE's European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey 2026 shows that 65% of European office users are planning to move within three years. Companies are choosing high-quality, flexible space (partly for AI) more specifically, paying surcharges less often; 45% are aiming for net zero by 2030, and supply is becoming scarcer.

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JLL: Law firms pay up to 55 percent higher office rents
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JLL: Law firms pay up to 55 percent higher office rents

A JLL analysis shows that law firms are paying office rents in the top 7 markets well above the market level – from +10% (Cologne) to +55% (Munich). They are relocating locations to central locations. Due to a shortage of new buildings, lead times of three to four years are advisable.

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AI in a reality check: Real estate industry uses AI, but data availability, integration and governance slow down scaling
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AI in a reality check: Real estate industry uses AI, but data availability, integration and governance slow down scaling

A survey by aedifion and Rueckerconsult shows: 86% of real estate companies use AI, 90% of them generative tools; only 27% use integrated platforms. Time savings are high, but data integration and governance slow down scaling; operational usage is 23%. 90% want to expand their use.

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Real I.S. Investor Survey: Yield requirements are becoming the decisive criterion for real estate investments
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Real I.S. Investor Survey: Yield requirements are becoming the decisive criterion for real estate investments

According to the Real I.S. Investor Survey 2026, real estate remains attractive to German institutional investors – provided it offers a yield premium over German government bonds. Housing and logistics lead the investment plans; 74% charge a 150–250 basis point premium.

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Survey - Three quarters see Middle East conflict as a burden on the real estate market
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Survey - Three quarters see Middle East conflict as a burden on the real estate market

A survey by Real Blue shows: 76% see the Middle East conflict as a burden on the real estate investment market; 85% expect delayed ECB interest rate cuts. Housing is considered the most resilient type of use. 55% expect a decline in transaction volume in H2/2026.

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RICS: Sentiment improves slightly despite turbulent geopolitical environment as headwinds ease / Germany: Credit conditions deteriorate sharply, majority sees the market in a downturn or at the bottom of the cycle

The RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor Q2/2026 shows a slight improvement in sentiment (CPSI -1). America remains strong, MEA weakens, Europe recovers only slightly and suffers from a tighter credit environment. In Germany, the CPSI falls to -23; Credit conditions collapse to -70%.

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Customer survey - THE FIZZ and HAVENS LIVING score points for living comfort and location
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Customer survey - THE FIZZ and HAVENS LIVING score points for living comfort and location

A GSL customer survey of 1,815 users of THE FIZZ and HAVENS LIVING confirms high satisfaction with comfort, location and service. THE FIZZ scores points for employee-friendliness (83%) and location (82%), among other things. HAVENS LIVING outperforms international PBSA benchmarks.

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