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AI generatedGround-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…
AI generatedAroundtown 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.
AI generatedUrban 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…
AI generatedConversion 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…
AI generatedTilman 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…
AI generatedUniversity 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…
AI generatedDFZ-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…
AI generatedFASTR 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,…
AI generatedIC 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…
AI generatedWestend 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.
AI generatedSTRATEGIS AG expands its property management nationwide
STRATEGIS AG is expanding its property management division and will now offer integrated services nationwide, based on digitised processes and an onsite-offs…
AI generatedBayerische Hausbau Real Estate Secures Long-Term Portfolio Financing of EUR 340 Million
Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate (BHRE) has concluded long-term financing totalling EUR 340 million for three of its central properties within its existing Mun…
AI generatedGARBE Urban Real Estate Spain acquires plots for subsidised rental housing in the greater Barcelona area
GARBE Urban Real Estate Spain continues its expansion in the Spanish housing market and is developing a project with 50 publicly subsidised rental apartments…
AI generatedPaul Hildebrandt Group Acquires Light Industrial Property in Henstedt-Ulzburg
The Paul Hildebrandt Group has acquired a light industrial property in Henstedt-Ulzburg, long-term let to Systea, from a medium-sized portfolio holder; Gross…
AI generatedPotential in the Student Accommodation Segment in Germany
A new report highlights the growing importance of student accommodation as an institutional asset class in Germany and analyses its market dynamics.
AI generatedPlanning application submitted for 'Neugrabener Höfe' in Hamburg-Neugraben-Fischbek
Procom Invest and Pekrul ProjektPartner have submitted the planning application for the 'Neugrabener Höfe' residential development with 120 rental flats in t…
AI generatedFrankfurt Residential Property Market: The Relevance of Local Expertise
Frankfurt am Main is establishing itself as one of Germany's most stable and yet most complex residential property markets, whose current dynamics demand pre…
AI generatedERL Immobiliengruppe Launches Sales for Second Construction Phase in Pinderpark Zirndorf
The ERL Immobiliengruppe has commenced sales of 211 fractional ownership units in the second construction phase of Pinderpark in Zirndorf, comprising 157 car…
AI generatedBREEAM Excellent achieved for Trevista office complex in Eschborn
The Trevista office complex in Eschborn has received BREEAM recertification with an "Excellent" rating, significantly improving its sustainable quality.
AI generatedPanattoni to develop production and logistics facility for BSH Hausgeräte
Panattoni is developing a complex production and logistics property for BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in Mellrichstadt, Rhön-Grabfeld district.
AI generatedTopping-out ceremony celebrated for new office location in Monheim am Rhein
The Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Monheim am Rhein and Goldbeck celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a six-storey office building, which will house Eplan…
AI generatedAachener Grund acquires senior living project in Ebersberg urban quarter
Aachener Grundvermögen has acquired the senior living project "Etrium" in Ebersberg from the Eurytos Unternehmensgruppe as part of a forward deal for its spe…
AI generatedBImA celebrates topping-out ceremony for 64 new flats in Freiburg-Haslach
Ten months after the groundbreaking ceremony, the Federal Institute for Real Estate Tasks (BImA) celebrated the topping-out ceremony for a residential constr…
AI generatedData Centres: Challenges Posed by Water Demand in the German Real Estate Market
The planned expansion of data centre capacities in Germany raises questions regarding resource consumption, particularly concerning the significant water dem…
AI generatedDrees & Sommer expands market presence in Greece through cooperation with ENOIA S.A.
The consulting, planning and project management company Drees & Sommer strengthens its presence in Southern Europe through a strategic partnership with ENOIA…
AI generatedUBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2026: Zurich and Tokyo with Highest Bubble Risk
The current edition of the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2026 identifies Zurich and Tokyo as the cities with the highest real estate bubble risk worldw…
AI generatedGerman City Centres See Increase in Attractiveness: An Analysis of the CIMA Germany Study
A recent Germany study by CIMA Beratung + Management GmbH reveals a significant increase in the attractiveness of German city centres, though with clear need…
AI generatedZweibrücken Fashion Outlet receives final planning permission for expansion
The Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet has received final planning permission for its planned expansion, which will allow the sales area to be extended to approximat…
AI generatedHillemeyer Immobilien leases 2,500 m² to OSTERMANN in Kamen
Hillemeyer Immobilien GmbH has leased a retail space of approximately 2,500 m² in Kamen for a new, independent kitchen centre to OSTERMANN, which is set to o…
AI generatedGerman Holiday Home Association Confirms Board in Office
Members of the German Holiday Home Association unanimously confirmed their board in Berlin for another two years on 24 September 2026, to represent the indus…