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ECB leaves key interest rate at 2.5 per cent: Mortgage rates remain at current level – AI-generated illustrative image
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ECB leaves key interest rate at 2.5 per cent: Mortgage rates remain at current level

The European Central Bank is keeping the key interest rate at 2.5 per cent, leading to ongoing stabilisation of mortgage rates at around 4.4 per cent.

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ECB leaves key interest rate at 2.5 per cent: Industry experts analyse the impact on the property market – AI-generated illustrative image
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ECB leaves key interest rate at 2.5 per cent: Industry experts analyse the impact on the property market

Following the European Central Bank's decision to keep its key interest rate at 2.5 per cent for now, market participants assess the implications for financi…

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Munich: New federal law enables 2,100 additional homes – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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Munich: New federal law enables 2,100 additional homes

Under the new law on acceleration and securing housing, 2,100 additional new homes can be built in Munich.

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BayernHeim starts construction of 98 flats in the 'Am Brückleinsgraben' quarter in Lichtenfels – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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BayernHeim starts construction of 98 flats in the 'Am Brückleinsgraben' quarter in Lichtenfels

State-owned BayernHeim is investing around EUR 40.8 million in 98 rental flats in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, of which 81 units are subsidised.

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NOVUM Hospitality opens Holiday Inn - the niu Clink in Hamburg-Barmbek – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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NOVUM Hospitality opens Holiday Inn - the niu Clink in Hamburg-Barmbek

With the Holiday Inn - the niu Clink in Hamburg-Barmbek, NOVUM Hospitality is expanding the portfolio of its brand collaboration with IHG as part of an integ…

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BAYIKO begins construction of 270 condominiums at Nuremberg's Kohlenhof – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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BAYIKO begins construction of 270 condominiums at Nuremberg's Kohlenhof

Bayerisches Immobilien Kontor has received planning permission for Stromerhöfe and begun construction of 270 condominiums in Nuremberg.

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Home ownership in retirement planning: Equity accumulation gains importance – AI-generated illustrative image
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Home ownership in retirement planning: Equity accumulation gains importance

In light of rising financing costs, home ownership remains a central component of retirement provision, with early home savings schemes securing the necessar…

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Home Ownership as Retirement Provision: The Importance of Building Equity Early – AI-generated illustrative image
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Home Ownership as Retirement Provision: The Importance of Building Equity Early

In light of rising financing costs, the systematic accumulation of equity through building society savings is once again gaining importance for acquiring res…

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Resilience in the Property Market: A Discourse on Connected Intelligence – AI-generated illustrative image
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Resilience in the Property Market: A Discourse on Connected Intelligence

Prof. Jan R. Krause spoke in an exclusive interview with Solveig Hillebrecht about the importance of connected intelligence for the future viability of the p…

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Real estate market: Networked intelligence as the foundation for future resilience – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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Real estate market: Networked intelligence as the foundation for future resilience

An expert discussion between Prof. Jan R. Krause and Solveig Hillebrecht addresses the growing significance of networked intelligence for the future viabilit…

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Ten German investment management companies join forces on cybersecurity – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Ten German investment management companies join forces on cybersecurity

Ten German investment management companies have established an association to jointly strengthen their cybersecurity within an institutional framework.

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Ten German investment management companies join forces in cyber security – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Ten German investment management companies join forces in cyber security

Ten German investment management companies establish a joint association to strengthen cyber security and IT stability.

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Aurelis completes full letting at Schönefeld business park – AI-generated illustrative image
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Lettings
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Aurelis completes full letting at Schönefeld business park

The first construction phase of the Schönefeld business park near Berlin, comprising around 14,100 square metres of commercial space, is fully let to eight c…

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Aurelis announces full occupancy at Schönefeld business park – AI-generated illustrative image
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Lettings
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Aurelis announces full occupancy at Schönefeld business park

Aurelis Real Estate GmbH has fully let the first construction phase of its business park in Schönefeld near Berlin, comprising 14,100 square metres of commer…

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DAHLER reorganises management across Hamburg offices – AI-generated illustrative image
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DAHLER reorganises management across Hamburg offices

DAHLER is restructuring its leadership in Hamburg: Britta Gries and Anna Wilckens will jointly lead four company-owned offices across the city.

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DAHLER consolidates management for Hamburg locations – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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DAHLER consolidates management for Hamburg locations

Premium real estate agency DAHLER is restructuring its management structure in Hamburg, handing over the leadership of four offices to Britta Gries and Anna…

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Gorgeous Smiling Hotels reorganises ownership structure and accelerates expansion – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Gorgeous Smiling Hotels reorganises ownership structure and accelerates expansion

Following the buyback of shares from Auctus Capital and the full repayment of bank loans, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels sets the course for further growth.

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Gorgeous Smiling Hotels reorganises ownership structure and focuses on expansion – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Gorgeous Smiling Hotels reorganises ownership structure and focuses on expansion

Following the buyback of shares from Auctus Capital, Gorgeous Smiling Hotels is repositioning itself and driving forward the expansion of its 77-property por…

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Berlin-Westend: Plattenbaustudio wins architectural competition for courtyard development in Reichsstraße – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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Berlin-Westend: Plattenbaustudio wins architectural competition for courtyard development in Reichsstraße

Königstadt Gesellschaft für Grundstücke und Industrie mbH has concluded the design competition for the Westend 100 residential project in Berlin-Westend.

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Harden Industriebau completes Panattoni Campus Augsburg – AI-generated illustrative image
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Development
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Harden Industriebau completes Panattoni Campus Augsburg

As general contractor, Harden Industriebau has completed the regeneration of a 46,000-square-metre brownfield site in the Augsburg-Lechhausen commercial area.

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GERLING GARDEN in Cologne: Soulhouse leases around 200 square metres in city-centre quarter – AI-generated illustrative image
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Leasing
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GERLING GARDEN in Cologne: Soulhouse leases around 200 square metres in city-centre quarter

In Cologne's GERLING GARDEN quarter, provider Soulhouse is taking around 200 square metres of ground-floor space, complementing the existing offering.

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Lührmann manages sale of three Galeria department store properties in Aachen, Heilbronn and Ulm – AI-generated illustrative image
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Transaction
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Lührmann manages sale of three Galeria department store properties in Aachen, Heilbronn and Ulm

Lührmann Düsseldorf is handling the sale of three Galeria properties and is simultaneously integrating viable repurposing concepts into the process.

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Diverging NPL risks in Europe: German commercial real estate sector under pressure – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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Diverging NPL risks in Europe: German commercial real estate sector under pressure

While the total volume of non-performing loans in Europe appears stable, risks in German commercial property financings are rising significantly according to…

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IWG expands presence: New Regus location in Osnabrück – AI-generated illustrative image
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Lettings
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IWG expands presence: New Regus location in Osnabrück

International Workplace Group (IWG) is expanding its network and opening a new Regus Centre for flexible workspace solutions in Osnabrück.

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AP Capital acquires residential portfolio with 527 units in Hainichen – AI-generated illustrative image
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Transaction
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AP Capital acquires residential portfolio with 527 units in Hainichen

Effective 1 November 2026, AP Capital GmbH is taking over a residential portfolio comprising 527 units and around 30,000 square metres of lettable space in H…

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German logistics real estate market: New demand drivers amid subdued investment activity – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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German logistics real estate market: New demand drivers amid subdued investment activity

The German logistics real estate market is holding its ground in a challenging environment: while interest rates are curbing investment, Chinese e-commerce c…

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Interim management in the real estate sector: Diverging market developments – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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Interim management in the real estate sector: Diverging market developments

The market for interim management across the construction, real estate and financial sectors is experiencing a clear polarisation between full capacity utili…

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Helaba lowers 2026 earnings forecast amid ongoing strain in the real estate sector – AI-generated illustrative image
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Market analysis
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Helaba lowers 2026 earnings forecast amid ongoing strain in the real estate sector

Due to persistent strain in its property lending and development business, Helaba has lowered its pre-tax forecast for 2026 to around EUR 400 million.

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Vonovia adjusts forecast for the 2026 financial year – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Vonovia adjusts forecast for the 2026 financial year

Vonovia specifies expectations for 2026 in light of higher interest rates, lower investment and subdued new-build activity.

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Vonovia responds to interest rate pressure with strategic realignment and investment discipline – AI-generated illustrative image
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Investment
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Vonovia responds to interest rate pressure with strategic realignment and investment discipline

Vonovia is reacting to increased financing costs with stricter yield criteria, a review of its development division, and adjusted forecasts.

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