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thirteen/seven restructures: Review of 320,000 sqm of development and future direction – AI-generated illustrative image
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thirteen/seven restructures: Review of 320,000 sqm of development and future direction

Mirko Eickhoff reviews development activities under the thirteen/seven brand and announces a new direction for future independent projects.

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PHOENIX Living acquires Villa CLARA and expands commitment in Haar – AI-generated illustrative image
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PHOENIX Living acquires Villa CLARA and expands commitment in Haar

PHOENIX Living GmbH has initiated its third project in the listed Art Nouveau Park Haar near Munich with the acquisition of Villa CLARA, representing a consi…

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Brera Serviced Apartments Expands Presence at Frankfurter Ring in Munich – AI-generated illustrative image
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Brera Serviced Apartments Expands Presence at Frankfurter Ring in Munich

Brera Serviced Apartments is expanding its presence in Munich with the planned takeover of operations for 152 apartments at Frankfurter Ring 105, a location…

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German Shopping Centres: Tenants Demand Increased Operator Support – AI-generated illustrative image
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German Shopping Centres: Tenants Demand Increased Operator Support

The current evaluation of German shopping centres by their tenants reveals sustained pressure on locations and a deterioration in overall satisfaction.

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Cologne's Largest Timber Construction Project by Kölner Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG and GROPYUS – AI-generated illustrative image
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Cologne's Largest Timber Construction Project by Kölner Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG and GROPYUS

Kölner Wohnungsgenossenschaft eG and GROPYUS are developing a modular timber construction project with 96 flats in Cologne-Merkenich, which is considered the…

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International Workplace Group opens new location in Cologne-Fühlingen – AI-generated illustrative image
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International Workplace Group opens new location in Cologne-Fühlingen

The International Workplace Group (IWG) is expanding its network with the opening of a modern, flexible workspace in Science Park North43 in Cologne-Fühlingen.

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Bundeswehr Establishes Recruitment Centre in Kempten – GAUKEL Commercial Properties Involved – AI-generated illustrative image
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Bundeswehr Establishes Recruitment Centre in Kempten – GAUKEL Commercial Properties Involved

The Bundeswehr will establish one of four new recruitment centres in Bavaria in Kempten, with GAUKEL Commercial Properties GmbH brokering the location solution.

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Mileway commences urban logistics project in Berlin-Reinickendorf – AI-generated illustrative image
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Mileway commences urban logistics project in Berlin-Reinickendorf

Mileway has broken ground on an urban logistics project at Holzhauser Markt in Berlin-Reinickendorf, which is being developed on a brownfield site and will c…

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LIST realises urban quarter 'Hornsches Tor' in Detmold – AI-generated illustrative image
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LIST realises urban quarter 'Hornsches Tor' in Detmold

In Detmold, the above-ground construction phase has begun for the approximately 10,000 square metre 'Quartier Hornsches Tor', which will comprise retail, off…

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Groundbreaking for 'nyoo garden' in Kempen marks scheduled start of construction – AI-generated illustrative image
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Groundbreaking for 'nyoo garden' in Kempen marks scheduled start of construction

Nyoo Real Estate GmbH and the City of Kempen have achieved significant progress in the realisation of the 'nyoo garden' residential quarter project on Krefel…

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HORNBACH acquires six DIY store locations from Hellweg – AI-generated illustrative image
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HORNBACH acquires six DIY store locations from Hellweg

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG has acquired six DIY store locations from the insolvent Hellweg chain as part of an acquisition, with their reopening planned for spring…

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PORR Hochbau Nord commissioned to construct a gas pressure regulating and metering station in Hamburg – AI-generated illustrative image
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PORR Hochbau Nord commissioned to construct a gas pressure regulating and metering station in Hamburg

PORR Hochbau Nord is responsible for the new construction of a gas pressure regulating and metering station on a power plant site in eastern Hamburg, commiss…

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BIG direkt gesund establishes new corporate location in Aachen – AI-generated illustrative image
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BIG direkt gesund establishes new corporate location in Aachen

BIG direkt gesund celebrated a significant construction milestone with a window ceremony at Quartier Nord, marking the conversion of the former Trösser furni…

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Ambas Real Estate boosts transaction volume in retail segment – AI-generated illustrative image
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Ambas Real Estate boosts transaction volume in retail segment

Ambas Real Estate GmbH has significantly increased its transaction volume in the retail property segment in the current financial year and forecasts further…

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Limehome aims for 25,000 units by 2030 – AI-generated illustrative image
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Limehome aims for 25,000 units by 2030

Limehome, a leading technology-based hospitality operator, plans to achieve a portfolio of 25,000 units by 2030 through strategic growth and flexible operati…

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Aengevelt criticises media interpretation of the socialisation of housing stock – AI-generated illustrative image
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Aengevelt criticises media interpretation of the socialisation of housing stock

DIP partner Aengevelt has criticised media reporting that presents the socialisation of private housing companies as a means to curb rental price dynamics, a…

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Haufeld Multi-Storey Car Park in Siegburg: Opening of a Combined Parking and Energy Project – AI-generated illustrative image
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Haufeld Multi-Storey Car Park in Siegburg: Opening of a Combined Parking and Energy Project

The new inner-city Haufeld multi-storey car park in Siegburg commenced regular operation on 1 July 2026, combining parking solutions with an innovative photo…

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Consequences of the Socialisation Debate for the Berlin Housing Market – AI-generated illustrative image
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Consequences of the Socialisation Debate for the Berlin Housing Market

The discussion surrounding the socialisation of housing stock in Berlin raises fundamental questions about the stability of the property market and how to ta…

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New city park and underground car park completed in Beelitz-Heilstätten Quarter – AI-generated illustrative image
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New city park and underground car park completed in Beelitz-Heilstätten Quarter

A new city park has been created as a green heart in the Beelitz-Heilstätten Quarter, complemented by an underground car park offering public and rented spaces.

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WILMA Immobilien achieves construction progress on residential project near Göppingen – AI-generated illustrative image
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WILMA Immobilien achieves construction progress on residential project near Göppingen

In Salach near Göppingen, the ENSEMBLE HÖFE residential project, featuring 46 freehold flats, is taking shape; WILMA Immobilien celebrated the topping-out ce…

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Ground-breaking Ceremony for New Glockengut Residential Quarter in Bayreuth – AI-generated illustrative image
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Ground-breaking Ceremony for New Glockengut Residential Quarter in Bayreuth

BUWOG, a subsidiary of Vonovia, has marked the start of construction for the Glockengut residential quarter in Bayreuth's Glocke district with a symbolic gro…

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Aroundtown expands photovoltaic capacity in its portfolio – AI-generated illustrative image
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Aroundtown expands photovoltaic capacity in its portfolio

Aroundtown is strengthening the integration of photovoltaic systems into its property portfolio to support decarbonisation goals and increase energy efficiency.

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Urban development competition for the New Bickendorf Quarter in Cologne decided – AI-generated illustrative image
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Urban development competition for the New Bickendorf Quarter in Cologne decided

The urban and open space planning competition for the New Bickendorf Quarter (NQB) in Cologne-Bickendorf has concluded with the unanimous selection of the de…

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Conversion of European Buildings Requires Modernisation of Existing Stock – AI-generated illustrative image
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Conversion of European Buildings Requires Modernisation of Existing Stock

A comprehensive analysis of lift data in 18 European cities confirms a structural change in building use, highlighting the adaptation of existing stock over…

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Tilman Gartmeier strengthens econeo Energy GmbH management board – AI-generated illustrative image
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Tilman Gartmeier strengthens econeo Energy GmbH management board

Tilman Gartmeier has been serving as Managing Director for Sales & Marketing, Project Management, and Finance at Cologne-based econeo Energy GmbH since 1 Jul…

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University Competition "New Learning Spaces": Awards for Innovative Designs – AI-generated illustrative image
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University Competition "New Learning Spaces": Awards for Innovative Designs

The university competition "New Learning Spaces" has honoured innovative architectural and interior design concepts for transforming existing university buil…

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DFZ-Bau research operations commence – AI-generated illustrative image
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DFZ-Bau research operations commence

During a joint meeting at the Bundesrat, the first research projects of the future German Research Centre for Sustainable Building (DFZ-Bau) began their acti…

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FASTR and KUGU Develop Data-Driven Energy Management System for the Real Estate Sector – AI-generated illustrative image
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FASTR and KUGU Develop Data-Driven Energy Management System for the Real Estate Sector

FASTR and Berlin-based technology company KUGU have developed the "Pulse" energy management system in a strategic partnership to digitally monitor, analyse,…

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IC Immobilien Gruppe Takes Over Property Management for DZ BANK Campus in Frankfurt – AI-generated illustrative image
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IC Immobilien Gruppe Takes Over Property Management for DZ BANK Campus in Frankfurt

IC Immobilien Gruppe has been commissioned by DZ BANK to handle the commercial and accounting property management for the approximately 152,000 square metre…

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Westend Bank acquires Property Management company Westend Estates – AI-generated illustrative image
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Westend Bank acquires Property Management company Westend Estates

Westend Bank AG has acquired all shares in Westend Estates GmbH from 7280 Improving Assets GmbH to strengthen its position in real estate management.

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