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AI generatedTransformation of Commercial Properties into Residential Space: Funding Programme for Activating Vacancy
In the context of Germany-wide challenges in providing housing and the stock of unrenovated commercial properties, a new funding programme has been initiated.
AI generatedConstruction begins for residential project 'Koppelhain' in Hoppegarten
Bonava has commenced construction work for 60 residential units in the 'Koppelhain' project at Rennbahnallee 59 in Hoppegarten near Berlin, which is characte…
AI generatedZIA Calls for Transfer of Infrastructure Future Act Principles to Building Construction
The German Property Federation (ZIA) views the new Infrastructure Future Act as a template for modernising and accelerating building planning law, especially…
AI generatedChallenges in school refurbishments: The need for professional project management
Modernising German schools presents municipalities with complex tasks requiring specialised project management to carry out refurbishments without operationa…
AI generatedPremier Inn opens 74th hotel in Germany in Eschborn
Premier Inn has expanded its presence in the Frankfurt metropolitan region with the opening of its 74th hotel in Germany in Eschborn, a significant economic…
AI generatedNZP Subsidiary Acquires 1,010 Residential Units in Northern Germany
A subsidiary of Net Zero Properties Group (NZP) acquired a residential property portfolio comprising 1,010 units in Northern Germany, strategically expanding…
AI generatedHamburg: Winning design for bridge over the Bille in the Alster-Bille-Elbe Green Corridor confirmed
As part of the development of the Alster-Bille-Elbe Green Corridor, the design competition for a new bridge over the Bille has been decided. It features a hy…
AI generatedAccessible Building: Long-term Living Quality Through Forward-thinking Planning
Integrating accessible solutions into private building projects at early planning stages significantly contributes to the long-term living quality and adapta…
AI generatedBavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport receives German Brand Award
The "Foyer Dialogues" event series by the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport was honoured with the German Brand Award 2026 in the "E…
AI generatedKarlsruhe: Construction Start for the Schwarzwaldtrio Quarter
Groundbreaking work has commenced for the “Schwarzwaldtrio” project in Karlsruhe, a joint venture between JOHANN BUNTE and Kreer Development.
AI generatedTertianum Receives German Brand Award for Premium Senior Living
The Tertianum brand, a subsidiary of the DPF Group, was honoured at the German Brand Award 2026 in the "Excellent Brands – Real Estate & Property" category,…
AI generatedbkp establishes new Frankfurt location under the leadership of Isabell Battenfeld
The company bkp, active in the fields of architecture, interior design, and consulting, is expanding to Frankfurt and appointing Isabell Battenfeld as head o…
AI generatedBImA leases office space in Bülow Tower Stuttgart
The Federal Institute for Real Estate Tasks (BImA) has leased approximately 1,500 square metres of office and storage space in the renowned Bülow Tower in St…
AI generatedWILMA Immobilien-Gruppe Initiates "Seilerbrücklwiesen" in Freising
WILMA Immobilien-Gruppe, Bavaria Region, has reached a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the "Seilerbrücklwiesen" residential projec…
AI generatedSteigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof: 150 Years of Grand Hotel Tradition in Frankfurt
The grand hotel Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of events that reflect the rich history and continued s…
AI generatedHabona Invest acquires Edeka local supplier in Sögel
Habona Invest Group has acquired a fully let local supply property with an Edeka supermarket in Sögel, Lower Saxony, for its ninth public fund.
AI generatedIndotek Group Acquires Full Stake in Auchan Hungary
The Indotek Group has completed the full acquisition of Auchan Magyarország Kft. and now holds 100 per cent of the shares, having acquired the remaining 53 p…
AI generatedWOHNGROUP initiates further construction phase in Halle-Neustadt residential campus
WOHNGROUP has commenced the next construction phase of the Halle-Neustadt residential campus with the symbolic groundbreaking for House 5, continuing the dev…
AI generatedd-fine to occupy redesigned headquarters at ONE TWO ONE in Frankfurt
Management consultancy d-fine has signed a long-term lease for approximately 5,250 square metres in Hines' Frankfurt mixed-use project ONE TWO ONE at Zeil 12…
AI generatedInnovative Room Temperature Control through Retrofittable Underfloor Heating with Cooling Function
A startup enables energy-efficient room cooling and heating via retrofittable underfloor heating systems, which can be combined with modern heat pumps and ar…
AI generatedDifferentiated Recovery in Retail: City Centres Consolidate in Prime Locations
A current analysis by bulwiengesa and ImmoScout24 reveals a selective stabilisation of the retail market, with a focus on high-frequency prime locations in A…
AI generatedORASOCOM receives research grant for AI communication platform for the housing industry
ORASOCOM, a provider of communication solutions for the housing industry, has been awarded a research grant for its AI developments, which form the basis for…
AI generatedBonava launches sales phase for Petersbogen residential quarter in Düren-Nord
Bonava has announced the start of sales for the first residential units in the Petersbogen quarter in Düren-Nord, which is being developed on a former commer…
AI generatedTopping-out Ceremony for CITO Laboratory Building at the University of Regensburg
Following approximately one year of construction, the topping-out ceremony was held for the CITO – Center for Immunomedicine in Transplantation and Oncology…
AI generatedScenarios for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Commercial Property Markets
A recent analysis by Cushman & Wakefield examines the potential influence of Artificial Intelligence on commercial real estate, focusing on office space, ret…
AI generatedDrees & Sommer Achieves Top Rankings at the Real Estate Brand Awards 2026
Drees & Sommer SE received multiple awards at the Real Estate Brand Awards 2026, confirming the company's position as one of the leading brands in the Europe…
AI generatedPrivate Assets SE & Co. KGaA: Dynamic Financial Year 2025 and Strategic Realignment
Private Assets SE & Co. KGaA recorded a significant improvement in earnings in the 2025 financial year and is increasingly focusing on international acquisit…
AI generatedDr Peter Jakubowski Takes Over Leadership of BBSR
Dr Peter Jakubowski, a doctor of economics, has taken over the leadership of the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Develo…
AI generatedHandover at Hamburger Platz in Berlin-Pankow: Infill development successfully completed
In Berlin-Pankow, the successful completion and handover of two residential buildings at Hamburger Platz took place, making an important contribution to the…
AI generatedHeat stress identified as a location factor for real estate
Heat stress is increasingly perceived as a structural risk for real estate locations and buildings in Germany.