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AI generatedBauhaus Manifesto 2026: A Commitment to Freedom and Cultural Innovation
Initiated by State Minister Weimer, the Bauhaus Manifesto 2026 has been signed by leading institutions from culture, design, crafts, architecture and the chu…
AI generatedACS and HOCHTIEF Lead International Construction Ranking
ACS and the HOCHTIEF Group have once again secured the top position in the “ENR Top 250 International Contractors” ranking, reaffirming their global leadersh…
AI generatedOSiT secures £129 million refinancing with Aberdeen Investments
Office Space in Town (OSiT) has concluded a £129 million refinancing agreement, enabling the company's further expansion in the London flexible office space…
AI generatedAstropark Frankfurt Receives 'Outstanding' BREEAM Certification
Astropark in Frankfurt am Main has become the first property in Aroundtown's portfolio to be awarded the highest BREEAM rating level 'Outstanding', underscor…
AI generatedAI Infrastructure Shift: Impacts on Bond Markets and Investment Strategies
The accelerated expansion of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure is increasingly influencing fixed-income capital markets and leading to a shift in the co…
AI generatedNew Model for Commercial Properties: Surplus Solar Power for Charitable Purposes
An innovative project in Bonn demonstrates for the first time how commercial buildings can create economic, ecological, and social added value by donating su…
AI generatedNOVAVEST Real Estate AG Reports Successful First Half of 2026
NOVAVEST Real Estate AG achieved its targets in the first half of 2026, delivering pleasing results and optimising its real estate portfolio through the prof…
AI generatedVGP Achieves Significant Pre-Tax Profit in First Half of 2026
VGP NV, a European developer of logistics and light industrial properties, reports a pre-tax profit of EUR 141 million and strong organic rental growth for t…
AI generatedHonold Invests in New Systems Centre for General Dynamics European Land Systems in Memmingen
The Honold Logistik & Immobilien Gruppe and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) are expanding their cooperation with a new, EUR 30 million defence…
AI generatedPORR to build semiconductor factory for X-FAB in Erfurt
PORR has been commissioned by X-FAB to plan and construct a new factory for microsystems at the Erfurt site, in order to meet the growing demand for cleanrooms.
AI generatedDistart Education acquires office property in Leipzig city centre
Distart Education GmbH has acquired an office property of approximately 2,600 square metres on Große Fleischergasse in the heart of Leipzig's city centre to…
AI generatedBoard Reinforcement at Kirix Vermögensverwaltung AG with Dr. Marcel Rothenberger
Kirix Vermögensverwaltung AG is expanding its board with Dr. Marcel Rothenberger, who will contribute his expertise in portfolio management and capital marke…
AI generatedPrimus Immobilien AG begins demolition at Cecilienplatz in Berlin-Hellersdorf
Primus Immobilien AG has commenced demolition work on the site of the former Cecilienpassage in Berlin-Hellersdorf, thereby initiating the first development…
AI generatedSkyline Plaza Frankfurt: Restructuring and Expansion with NEW YORKER Opening
The realignment of Skyline Plaza in Frankfurt am Main is progressing, marked by the upcoming opening of a NEW YORKER store in August 2026.
AI generatedGuido Fredrich Appointed Vice President Development Luxury and Lifestyle EAME at Hyatt
Hyatt has appointed Guido Fredrich as Vice President Development Luxury and Lifestyle for the EAME region, to lead the growth of the company's luxury and lif…
AI generatedLeadership Change at GROPYUS: Markus Fuhrmann Moves to Supervisory Board
After seven years as founder and CEO, Markus Fuhrmann moves to GROPYUS's Supervisory Board, while Philipp Erler takes sole leadership as CEO.
AI generatedSierra AI Establishes Presence in Munich for the DACH Region
Sierra AI is opening an office in Munich in September to directly support companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, fostering their customer experience…
AI generatedBuilding Modernisation Act creates new framework conditions for infrared heating systems
The new Building Modernisation Act (GModG) optimises the legal prerequisites for direct electric heating systems, particularly for the use of infrared heatin…
AI generatedEnergy Price Development: Short-Term and Long-Term Dynamics in the Futures Market
Energy prices showed divergent development in July, with significant increases in the short-term sector, while the futures market for future delivery years e…
AI generatedHousing Market 2025: Slight Relief Amid Continued Rent Increases
Nationwide housing market relief of 0.6% in 2025 masks regional disparities and persistent rent increases, particularly in metropolitan areas.
AI generatedPlanned EU Concrete Standards: Impact on Construction Industry and Costs
The European Commission is planning to harmonise concrete standards, a move that is meeting resistance in Bavaria and could foreseeably lead to increased con…
AI generatedLivory Commences Construction Phase for 140 Rental Apartments in Berlin-Pankow
Livory has reached a significant milestone with the start of construction for a residential project in Berlin-Pankow, which will create 140 modern rental apa…
AI generatedMunich Office Market: Technology Companies as Growth Drivers
The Munich office market continues to show high dynamism, driven by a broader demand base, especially from the technology sector, alongside a trend towards m…
AI generatedCommercial Property Market: Global Sentiment Slightly Improves Despite Regional Divergences
The central Commercial Property Sentiment Index (CPSI) shows a slight improvement in the second quarter of 2026, approaching the neutral zone, while regional…
AI generatedHIH Real Estate Records Significant Letting Performance in First Half-Year
HIH Real Estate concluded a total of 175 lease agreements covering approximately 159,700 square metres in the first half of 2026, with prolongations accounti…
AI generatedHamburg Commercial Bank Reports Half-Year Result of 168 Million Euros in H1 2026
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) announced a pre-tax IFRS result of 168 million euros for the first half of 2026, an increase compared to the same period la…
AI generatedUrban Development Agreement for Blau.Quartier, Central West Section, Signed in Ulm
The signing of the urban development agreement for the Central West section marks significant progress in the development process of the Blau.Quartier in Ulm.
AI generatedCapital Dynamics acquires 170 MW energy storage project in Ireland
Capital Dynamics has acquired a shovel-ready Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland, classified as a Long Duration Energy…
AI generatedARMEDANGELS Establishes First Düsseldorf Location on Mittelstraße
The ARMEDANGELS brand will open its first store in Düsseldorf at Mittelstraße 1 in late summer 2026, a development that underscores the location's appeal for…
AI generatedCO2 Price: Challenges for the Real Estate Sector from 2028
The short-term predictability of the national CO2 price until 2027 will give way to market-oriented pricing within the European Emissions Trading System (ETS…