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AI generatedZIA calls for adjustment of grid tariff system for building transformation
The German Property Federation (ZIA) welcomes the reform approach of the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) for the General Grid Tariff System for El…
AI generated'Property Management Company of the Year 2026' Award: Diverse Approaches Shape Industry Development
VDIV Germany has honoured three property management companies for their innovative concepts and, for the first time, awarded a special prize for 'Newcomers'.
AI generatedMunich's digital housing exchange honoured with 'Proven on Site' seal
The digital housing exchange of the City of Munich has been awarded the “Proven-on-Site Seal 2026” by the German Association of Cities and Municipalities, a…
AI generatedMunich: AVIA Pharma Germany leases 1,350 m² office space in ZielstattQuartier
JPD Munich reports a successful lease agreement for AVIA Pharma Germany, which is taking approximately 1,350 square metres of office space in the ZielstattQu…
AI generatedBAUWERT AG celebrates topping out for 'Das Rheingau' residential project in Berlin-Friedenau
BAUWERT AG has celebrated the topping out for its residential project 'Das Rheingau' in Berlin-Friedenau, marking the on-schedule completion of the shell con…
AI generatedVÖLKEL extends lease agreement with Ernsting’s family in Kösseine-Einkaufs-Center Marktredwitz
VÖLKEL has successfully implemented a long-term contract extension with Ernsting’s family at the Kösseine-Einkaufs-Center (KEC) in Marktredwitz, which includ…
AI generatedOffice Space Brokerage at Steinway-Haus Munich for BASE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
STOCK REAL ESTATE GmbH has successfully brokered approximately 450 m² of office space in the Steinway-Haus on Landsberger Strasse in Munich to BASE TECHNOLOG…
AI generatedGreco Group leases premium restaurant space in FÜRST Berlin
The Greco Group has leased approximately 1,700 square metres of space with a rooftop terrace at FÜRST Berlin to establish an exclusive Italian-American premi…
AI generatedDresden Brewery Watzke Expands to Neumarkt in Hilton Dresden
Dresden brewery Watzke is taking over the "Dampfschiff" beer house in the Hilton Dresden at the turn of the year to develop a new location there by Easter 2027.
AI generatedGreyfield Group acquires thyssenkrupp office property in Bochum for conversion into residential accommodation
The Greyfield Group has acquired an office property in Bochum from thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, with the aim of comprehensively renovating it and converting…
AI generatedProperty Sentiment: Stabilisation After Decline, But No Sustainable Reversal
The German real estate industry recorded a slight improvement in sentiment in the third quarter of 2026, though this primarily represents a stabilisation at…
AI generatedCommercial and Trade Parks: Stable Development and Increasing Relevance
Despite a challenging economic environment, commercial and trade parks are showing stable development and continue to gain importance among users, investors,…
AI generatedRevitalisation in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk: Joint Venture between IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development
IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are jointly undertaking the comprehensive redevelopment of the former post and office building "K51" in Düsseldor…
AI generatedAvailability of industrial properties in Germany increases
The vacancy rate for warehouse, logistics and production properties in Germany has significantly increased in recent years, leading to greater availability o…
AI generatedBonava Initiates Construction of 450 Residential Units in Berlin-Buch
In Berlin-Buch, property developer Bonava has commenced the construction of 450 residential units under the project name "Waldpanorama", thereby completing t…
AI generatedNew Food Court at Berlin Zoo Station: Lagardère Travel Retail Awarded Contract
Lagardère Travel Retail Germany has won the tender for the new food court at Berlin Zoologischer Garten station, establishing a new culinary meeting point.
AI generatedALEXA Berlin among Germany's Top 3 Shopping Centres
Berlin's ALEXA shopping centre, managed by Sonae Sierra and owned by Union Investment, has secured third place nationwide in the 2026 Shopping Centre Perform…
AI generatedCorporate Preparedness Against Extreme Weather: Economic Impacts and Insurance Options
Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and storms are placing a growing burden on the German economy and necessitate a proactive consideration of…
AI generatedDGNB revises certification for international new build projects
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) has presented a revised version of its certification system for new build projects abroad.
AI generatedBerlin Office Market: Rising Employee Numbers Amidst Increasing Vacancy
Despite a significant increase in office employees in Berlin, the vacancy rate in the office market has risen, highlighting a shift in requirements for space…
AI generatedThe Grounds: Group Revenue within Target Corridor, EBIT below Forecast in Financial Year 2025
The Grounds Real Estate Development AG achieved its forecast group revenue in the 2025 financial year, while group EBIT was below expectations.
AI generatedBavarian Capital Partners Sells Socium Center South of Munich
Real estate investors Maximilian Liegl and Moritz J. Müller, united as Bavarian Capital Partners, have sold the commercial complex Socium Center to a Francon…
AI generatedB&L Gruppe Implements Digital Financing Management Software Fincetra
B&L Gruppe, an established German real estate company, is integrating Swiss Fintech AG's Fincetra software to digitally manage its financing portfolio and en…
AI generatedVDIV President Sylvia Pruß opens German Property Managers' Day 2026 in Berlin
VDIV President Sylvia Pruß emphasised at German Property Managers' Day 2026 the indispensable role of property management companies for the successful implem…
AI generatedMarkgrafen Kontor in Berlin-Mitte: HanseMerkur Grundvermögen and Quantum commence above-ground construction
HanseMerkur Grundvermögen AG and Quantum Projektentwicklung GmbH have commenced above-ground construction of the Markgrafen Kontor office project in Berlin-M…
AI generatedsyte closes EUR 9 million Series A funding round
syte, a provider of land and property analysis founded in 2021, has successfully closed a Series A funding round amounting to EUR 9 million.
AI generatedUS Interest Rate Hike: Fed Signals Persistently Restrictive Stance
The Federal Reserve has raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00% and reaffirmed that inflation remains the central concern, with fur…
AI generatedJOST Group S.A. acquires CTJ Janssen GmbH: Expanding logistics infrastructure in Europe
JOST Group S.A., a leading transport and logistics service provider, has acquired CTJ Janssen GmbH to strengthen its position and capacities in Europe.
AI generatedFirst lease agreement signed for Panattoni Park Offenbach before construction begins
GKN Driveline Deutschland GmbH (Dauch) has become the first tenant to occupy approximately half of the logistics and office space in the future Panattoni Par…
AI generatedGround-breaking ceremony for "sleepwell living" residential quarter in Hattersheim am Main
In Hattersheim am Main, the foundation stone was laid for the "sleepwell living" residential quarter, which will comprise 124 condominiums and an underground…