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PATRIZIA acquires B&B Hotel Berlin-Tiergarten with 186 rooms

PATRIZIA has acquired the B&B Hotel Berlin-Tiergarten for the “PATRIZIA Hotel-Invest Deutschland I” fund. Built in 2016, the 186-room hotel in a central location is leased to B&B Hotels on a long-term basis and is intended to secure stable earnings in the budget segment.

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Savills Investment Management acquires two logistics properties in Bavaria for European logistics fund

Savills Investment Management has acquired two modern, long-term leased logistics properties in Dettelbach near Würzburg for European Logistics Fund 3. The Grade A properties with DGNB certification, completed in 2023, strengthen the fund’s allocation to Germany.

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Nordex Group secures new orders for 175 MW in France, Portugal and Spain

The Nordex Group receives new orders for 175 MW in France, Portugal and Spain. 34 wind turbines of various types will be delivered and installed, including multi-year service contracts. The projects are scheduled to go into operation between 2027 and 2028.

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Art-Invest Real Estate sells B&B Hotel Berlin Tiergarten to Patrizia

Art-Invest Real Estate has sold the B&B Hotel Berlin Tiergarten to the special fund “PATRIZIA Hotel-Invest Deutschland I”. The nine-storey hotel with 186 rooms in Berlin-Charlottenburg is leased to B&B Hotels on a long-term basis.

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Nordex Group receives order from Navaris for 42 MW in Germany

The Nordex Group has received an order from Navaris for the 42 MW Lambacher Höh wind farm project in Rhineland-Palatinate. Four N163/6.X and two N175/6.X on hybrid towers will be delivered, including 20-year service; first turbine from January 2028, commissioning in July 2028.

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Wezel extends lease for around 9,000 square metres at CTP in Frickenhausen

CTP extends the lease agreement with Wezel GmbH Kaltumformtechnik for around 8,800 square meters at the Frickenhausen site. Wezel continues to use the space for production, logistics and offices. The property has extensive technical infrastructure and good transport connections.

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Manova Partners sells cross-docking logistics property near Paris to Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing

Manova Partners has sold an approximately 13,000 m², fully let cross-docking logistics property in Gonesse near Paris in an off-market procedure to a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing. The lease with the long-standing user was recently extended.

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Tishman Speyer achieves full occupancy for newly developed logistics facility in Düsseldorf

Tishman Speyer has fully let its newly developed logistics property in Düsseldorf-Heerdt with around 22,900 m². H&H GmbH (>16,000 m²) and CNBM Germany (~6,300 m²) are long-term tenants; handovers August/September 2026, DGNB Gold targeted, JLL and Corealis advised.

„Life-Science-Campus“ in Hamburg (Copyright: BNP)
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IMAXXAM acquires life science campus in Hamburg | Press release IMAXXAM

IMAXXAM acquires a life science campus in Fangdieckstraße in Hamburg for the fund “German Small Asset Invest (GSAI)” in an asset deal. The almost fully let property (13,116 sqm), built in 2000, has the MVZ HPH Institute as an anchor tenant; Due diligence: Norton Rose Fulbright and WS Real Estate.

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IC Immobilien Gruppe manages a further 152,000 m² in Frankfurt City for DZ BANK

On 1 January 2027, IC Immobilien Gruppe will take over the commercial and accounting property management of a four-part office ensemble with around 152,000 m² in the city of Frankfurt on behalf of DZ BANK. It is the bank’s second mandate after the Fifty Avon property.

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Westend Bank AG acquires property manager Westend Estates

Westend Bank AG is acquiring 100 percent of Westend Estates GmbH (formerly 7280 Property Management) from 7280 Improving Assets GmbH. In doing so, it is strengthening its real estate management and making use of existing structures and mandates. Rosenfeld and Keppke emphasise growth opportunities.

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Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate secures EUR 340 million financing

Bayerische Hausbau Real Estate has secured long-term financing of EUR 340 million. A consortium of UniCredit (lead manager), Berlin Hyp and BayernLB is financing the properties Arabella, Kaufingerstraße 15 and Marienplatz 22 until 2032/2035.

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Urban Campus No. 1 – Union Investment and Investa conclude lease agreements for around 46,500 m2 for special funds

In Q1–Q3 2026, Union Investment and Investa’s Urban Campus No. 1 special fund let around 46,500 m2 in “The Plant” properties, thus securing an annual rent of around EUR 8 million. New office tenants in Bochum, expansion in Mannheim, extension in Fürth; Leonardo Hotels takes over in Dortmund.

Visualisierung Etrium, Ebersberg_©Eurytos Unternehmensgruppe
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Aachener Grundvermögen acquires senior living project “Etrium” as part of the future Ebersberg district

Aachener Grundvermögen is acquiring the senior living project “Etrium” in Ebersberg from the Eurytos Group for its healthcare real estate fund via forward deal. 63 barrier-free rental apartments with service, day care and EH40 standard are planned. Completion: Q4/2028.

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Essen: CUBION brokers 350 m² of office and warehouse space of the alstria Group to Künz Germany

CUBION Immobilien AG has brokered around 350 m² of office and warehouse space in the Bamler Servicepark in Essen to Künz Deutschland GmbH. With the new location, Künz is strengthening customer proximity and shortening distances for service and maintenance; the owner was advised by alstria advisors.

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Peakside leases around 2,600 square meters of office space in Frankfurt’s OPTIONS to Viridium

Peakside Capital Advisors and Operating Partner LUWIN Real Estate are leasing around 2,600 m² in the Frankfurt office building OPTIONS to Viridium. The long-term lease raises the occupancy rate to over 70%, and the move-in is planned for Q1 2027. WALT is just under 9 years.

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Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and jointly launch first project THE ONE with approx. 900 new apartments in Munich

Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish the joint venture Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and plan around 4,500 new apartments. The kick-off project is THE ONE in the Hofmann-Höfe in Munich with around 900 apartments according to the KfW 40 standard.

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10 million euros for Kuro: Germany’s largest general contractor relies on the Berlin-based AI company

Kuro receives 10 million euros in a financing round led by UVC Partners, in which Foundamental, Realyze Ventures and helloworld also participate. Founded in 2024, the Berlin-based AI platform supports general contractors in calculation, risk analysis and knowledge preservation.

Symbolbild Windenergieanlage der Marke Vestas

Urheber: Vestas
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Kinesis and NEDE agree on cooperation – starting signal for three wind farms with a capacity of 166 megawatts planned

Kinesis and NEDE are entering into a multi-year cooperation for the development of wind, PV and storage projects. To start with, they are planning three wind farms in Lower Saxony with up to 166 MW. NEDE is in charge of the technical planning, Kinesis the commercial development.

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EARLYREAL partners with AEXbridge Capital

EARLYREAL and AEXbridge Capital launch the AEXbridge Capital Germany unit for private debt financing in Germany. Led by Robert Mangin and Dr. Gisbert Beckers, it offers EUR 30–200 million across the entire capital structure and closes financing gaps.

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Intelligent energy management system for the real estate industry: FASTR and KUGU develop “Pulse”

FASTR and KUGU are entering into a strategic partnership and are developing “Pulse”, an AI-supported energy management system for the real estate industry. More than 500 systems have already been connected; the roll-out in the FASTR portfolio is scheduled to take place by the end of the year. EXPO REAL panels will accompany the launch.

Anette Galskjøt, Generalkonsulin des Königreichs Dänemark in Hamburg, Deutschland
Michael Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Uniper
Amy Hebert, Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia eFuels
Mona Neubaur, Ministerin für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen und stellvertretende Ministerpräsidentin
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KGAL ESPF 6 project Endor signs long-term e-kerosene offtake agreement with Uniper

Arcadia eFuels’ Endor project in Vordingborg, Denmark, has signed a long-term offtake agreement for eSAF with Uniper. Uniper will purchase 40,000 metric tons annually for more than ten years. Delivery will start in the early 2030s; KGAL ESPF 6 is involved.

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Deutsche WindGuard and Sinoma sign contract for wind tunnel tests

Deutsche WindGuard Engineering and Sinoma Wind Power Blade have signed a long-term framework agreement at WindEnergy Hamburg. From 2026 to 2030, it will ensure flexible wind tunnel tests in the Bremerhaven large wind tunnel and provide data for more efficient rotor blade development.

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New standard for the real estate industry: gif e.V. and gpti e.V. publish integrated value creation concept 2026

gif e.V. and gpti e.V. publish the Value Creation Concept 2026 for the construction and real estate industry. It maps the real estate life cycle in nine stages along the customer journey, links processes, actors and data and offers an implementation guide for the introduction.

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Use of AI in the construction and planning industry (PLANIUM and WAIYS)

PLANIUM uses the AI agent DeltaPlan of the WAIYS platform to automatically compare plan revisions and make relevant changes visible more quickly. The solution significantly shortens inspection efforts and will be presented at EXPO REAL in Munich from October 5 to 7.

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URBZ Capital and NW1 Partners enter the German market with Terryn and an IOS strategy of almost EUR 500 million

URBZ Capital and NW1 Partners are launching the IOS platform Terryn in Germany. The target is a CLA of around EUR 500 million; CBRE Investment Management is providing EUR 200 million in equity for Germany. Start with five locations, Managing Director is Peter Wenzel.

Ems-Quartier Meppen, aktueller Einblick in die Tiefgarage, ein Projekt der Lindhorst Gruppe. Bildquelle: Lindhorst Gruppe
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Ems-Quartier Meppen – Goldbeck Parking Services becomes operator of the underground car park

The Lindhorst Group has commissioned Goldbeck Parking Services to operate the underground car park in the Ems district of Meppen. The garage offers 468 parking spaces and relies on license plate recognition-based, cashless parking. The reopening of the quarter is planned for summer 2027.

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From masterclass to university certificate: Greyfield Foundation and University of St. Gallen expand further education for the real estate industry

The Greyfield Foundation and the University of St. Gallen are developing the Masterclass “Change the Real Estate Industry” into a CAS programme, starting in autumn 2027. The second Masterclass will run in October 2026. The CAS combines leadership, transformation and future skills.

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Hg extends collaboration with Anthropic to bring agentic AI capabilities across the portfolio

Investor Hg is deepening its collaboration with Anthropic and wants to use Claude’s agentic functions across the portfolio. The initiative builds on projects that have been in place since 2024 – over 1,600 projects with a planned EBITDA effect of around USD 260 million.

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Routing Energy and Vestas launch new strategic cooperation in the German onshore wind market

Routing Energy and Vestas are launching a strategic cooperation in the German onshore wind market. The aim is to give small and medium-sized project developers and operators better access to Vestas technology and reliable framework conditions and to implement projects with more planning security.

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Goldbeck Parking Services takes over operation of the Mobility Hub Terminal M in Ilmenau

Goldbeck Parking Services has been operating the Mobility Hub Terminal M at Ilmenau Central Station since September 2026. The five-year contract includes 216 car and 16 motorcycle parking spaces, 44 expandable charging points and 375 bicycle parking spaces. Free-flow system and signage included.

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Periscope Development and IMPACT Real Estate are developing 135 apartments at Kruppstraße 51

IMPACT Real Estate and Periskop Development are revitalizing the existing building “K51” at Kruppstraße 51 in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk into 135 barrier-free micro-apartments including common areas. Building permit expected by the turn of the year 2026/27, completion at the end of 2028/beginning of 2029.

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Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and jointly launch first project THE ONE with approx. 900 new apartments in Munich

Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish the joint venture Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and plan around 4,500 new apartments. The kick-off project is THE ONE in the Hofmann-Höfe in Munich with around 900 apartments according to the KfW 40 standard.

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ENERTRAG Service opens “storage facility” at the Dauerthal energy campus

ENERTRAG Service has opened the new “storage facility” at the Dauerthal Energy Campus – not an electricity storage system, but a parts and knowledge storage facility. Central warehouse, workshops and training rooms bundle service, qualification and training; the state provided funding with around 1.5 million euros.

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Nordex Group receives order from Navaris for 42 MW in Germany

The Nordex Group has received an order from Navaris for the 42 MW Lambacher Höh wind farm project in Rhineland-Palatinate. Four N163/6.X and two N175/6.X on hybrid towers will be delivered, including 20-year service; first turbine from January 2028, commissioning in July 2028.

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S&P Commercial Development plans residential and commercial building in Unterschleissheim

S&P Commercial Development is planning a four-storey residential and commercial building with around 3,600 m² GFA in Unterschleissheim (Lohhof): 48 barrier-free apartments and a Denn’s organic market with café. Investment volume approx. 20 million euros; development plan procedure is underway.

Die Markgrafenstrasse 17-18 in Berlin; Copyright: Aroundtown
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Aroundtown achieves BREEAM “Excellent” rating for Berlin office property on Markgrafenstraße

Aroundtown has achieved the BREEAM recertification with “Excellent” for the office property Markgrafenstraße 17-18 in Berlin – significantly better than “Good” in the initial certification. Improvements in technology, charging infrastructure, accessibility and data collection as well as Smartvatten made the leap possible.

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Tishman Speyer achieves full occupancy for newly developed logistics facility in Düsseldorf

Tishman Speyer has fully let its newly developed logistics property in Düsseldorf-Heerdt with around 22,900 m². H&H GmbH (>16,000 m²) and CNBM Germany (~6,300 m²) are long-term tenants; handovers August/September 2026, DGNB Gold targeted, JLL and Corealis advised.

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Topping-out ceremony for the real estate project of GLS Bank: Flying high with the woodscrapers

GLS Bank has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the two wooden high-rise buildings “Woodscraper” in Wolfsburg. 106 apartments, 45 percent of which are socially subsidized, are being built in circular timber construction. Renewable energies and EH-40 standard reduce operating costs; Minister of Economic Affairs Tonne was on site.

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GARBE starts second residential construction project in the Barcelona area within a year

GARBE Urban Real Estate Spain is building 50 publicly subsidized rental apartments in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (Greater Barcelona) on two plots of land of around 2,500 m² each. The building permit has been granted, and construction is scheduled to start by the end of the year. A project with 113 apartments is already underway in Barcelona.

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BEOS transforms light industrial site in Berlin-Neukölln and develops additional modern multi-use space

BEOS is developing a multi-use hall with approx. 9,800 m² at Niemetzstraße 32 in Berlin-Neukölln and is repositioning the light industrial site. A large part has been leased to rentitNOW before construction begins; Completion in Q3/2027. DGNB Gold, Efficiency House 40 and photovoltaics planned.

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Panattoni develops production and logistics site for BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in Lower Franconia

Panattoni is developing a production and logistics site for vacuum cleaners for BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in Mellrichstadt (Lower Franconia). The groundbreaking ceremony took place, and commissioning is planned for 2028. BSH is relocating the site from Bad Neustadt; around 2.4 million devices are to be built annually.

Der Bürokomplex Trevista zentral im Helfmann-Park in Eschborn; Copyright: Aroundtown
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Aroundtown achieves BREEAM ‘Excellent’ for Trevista office complex in Eschborn

Aroundtown has received BREEAM recertification with “Excellent” for the Trevista office complex in Eschborn. Compared to the initial “Good” certification, energy consumption has been reduced by around 39%, PV electricity has been generated and digital water monitoring has been introduced, among other things.

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Berlin: Quantum leases over 1,000 m² of office space in P1 to Colliers

Quantum is leasing around 1,050 m² of office space in the Berlin project P1 to Colliers. The Berlin Colliers team will move to Passauer Straße 1 in June 2027 and occupy parts of the 9th and entire 10th floors. Around 50% of the office space has already been let; completion by the beginning of 2027.

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Former stock exchange site becomes an educational campus

In Frankfurt, the Lateral Towers were converted into an educational campus after around two and a half years. Since this school year, the Stadtgymnasium, the Margot-Friedländer-Gymnasium and the outsourced Julius-Leber-Schule have been using the site. The use has been secured for over 30 years.

Visualisierung compassio Seniorenresidenz Kassel-Bettenhausen, Hessen, ein Projekt der Cureus
Urheber: Imagineering 3d/Christina Tölle
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Pre-sale start and topping-out ceremony at Pecuria in Kassel’s Salzmann district

In the Salzmann-Quartier Kassel, Pecuria is starting the pre-sale and celebrating the topping-out ceremony of the new senior citizens’ residence. 163 nursing apartments (45.5–59 sqm) from less than 260,000 euros, KfW loans from 0.99%. Reservations as of now, sales start Oct. 2026, completion summer 2027.

Richtfest compassio Seniorenresidenz Kassel Salmzann-Areal, v.l.n.r.: S. Moskalzow (Oberbauleiter MBN), Florian Frensch (COO compassio), Roman Fabel Hansen (Projektleiter Cureus), Christine Hesse (Stadträtin Kassel), Uwe Frey (Niederlassungsleiter MBN), Hessen, ein Projekt der Cureus
Urheber: Christoph Wilhelm
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Topping-out ceremony for the Salzmann-Areal retirement home in Kassel-Bettenhausen

In Kassel-Bettenhausen, the shell of the senior citizens’ residence on the Salzmann site has been completed; the topping-out ceremony took place with city councillor Christine Hesse. The client is Cureus, and compassio will be the operator. Completion is scheduled for summer 2027; Efficiency House-40, district heating and PV are planned.

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Urban Living Südtor Rostock almost fully let: i Live translates residents’ wishes into living concepts

Urban Living Südtor Rostock is almost fully let just a few months after the start of letting. i Live implements findings from the Generation Report 2025 in planning, equipment and operation. Results are incorporated into projects in Frankfurt, Aalen, Lübeck and Nuremberg, among others.

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Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and jointly launch first project THE ONE with approx. 900 new apartments in Munich

Baywobau, Rock Capital Group and Domicil Real Estate AG establish the joint venture Deutsche Wohnvorsorge and plan around 4,500 new apartments. The kick-off project is THE ONE in the Hofmann-Höfe in Munich with around 900 apartments according to the KfW 40 standard.

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Ypsilon Group opens office in Frankfurt and expands advice on indirect tax

The Ypsilon Group will open a new location in Frankfurt on October 1, 2026, where it will expand the group-wide Indirect Tax division. The focus is on e-commerce as well as advice on VAT, customs and excise duties.

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Nordex Group secures new orders for 175 MW in France, Portugal and Spain

The Nordex Group receives new orders for 175 MW in France, Portugal and Spain. 34 wind turbines of various types will be delivered and installed, including multi-year service contracts. The projects are scheduled to go into operation between 2027 and 2028.

Anke Bogansky. Bild: Privat
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PRIMESTAR Group strengthens Leadership Team: Anke Bogansky and Björn Wilkens appointed to the Management Board

The PRIMESTAR Group is expanding its leadership team under the motto “Progress = Change”. Anke Bogansky takes over as Managing Director Finance and HR, Björn Wilkens becomes Managing Director Development and Asset Management. Martin Gotschewski leads Operations and Technology.

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IMAXXAM expands management team and sets course for next phase of growth | Press release IMAXXAM

IMAXXAM is expanding its management team at the turn of the year 2026/2027: From January 2027, Max Gutsche will complement the management team with Christoph Geißler and Markus Dokter. The aim is to initiate the next phase of growth through strategic and organizational strengthening.

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10 million euros for Kuro: Germany’s largest general contractor relies on the Berlin-based AI company

Kuro receives 10 million euros in a financing round led by UVC Partners, in which Foundamental, Realyze Ventures and helloworld also participate. Founded in 2024, the Berlin-based AI platform supports general contractors in calculation, risk analysis and knowledge preservation.

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KGAL retail properties achieve top positions in the “Award of Excellence” in Austria

Two retail properties managed by KGAL have been awarded the “Award of Excellence” in the Shopping Center Performance Report Austria 2026. Shopping Haidäcker Park in Eisenstadt wins at Retail Parks, eo Center / eo Park in Oberwart comes second.

Stephan Meier
Bildquelle: Christine Blei
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S&P Commercial Development appoints Stephan Meier to the Management Board

S&P Commercial Development appoints Stephan Meier to the management board as of October 1, 2026. In the future, he will be responsible for holistic project development, while Niklas Kamm will manage strategy and financing. Founder Sven Sontowski will focus on the holding company.

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Altaroc launches new ‘Altaroc Wealth’ service offering for integrated wealth structuring

Altaroc launches “Altaroc Wealth”, a new service offering for integrated asset structuring for family offices, private banks and asset managers. The experienced expert Pierre Ferron is appointed Director of Wealth Structuring.

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Lübke Kelber relies on renaissance of housing privatization

Lübke Kelber AG is significantly expanding its business with the privatisation of residential portfolios under the Lübke Kelber Living brand. The aim is to become one of the leading providers of residential privatisations in Germany and to address tenants, owner-occupiers and private investors.

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NAI apollo sells almost 1,800 residential units in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, NAI apollo supported the sale of almost 1,800 residential units with a volume of around EUR 60 million. A large portfolio stemming from insolvency was segmented into sub-portfolios and sold to various investors.

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Financial year 2025/26: Goldbeck Services continues its successful growth trajectory and generates 448.7 million euros

In the 2025/26 financial year, Goldbeck Services generated total revenues of EUR 448.7 million and grew by EUR 83.4 million, driven by Facility, Public Partner with school construction projects, parking, technical and property services, and Weiser. Focus: integrated, sustainable solutions.

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JUNiCKE Group is looking for halls and commercial properties in northern, central and eastern Germany

The JUNiCKE Group is looking for logistics and corporate real estate in northern, central and eastern Germany: halls from 5,000 m² and commercial properties from 8,000 m². The focus is on viable locations; sale-and-rent-back is also possible. Discussions at EXPO REAL, booth C1.410.

Mika Melamies, Managing Director bei Stifel. Bildquelle: Stifel
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STIFEL Strengthens its Global Technology Group in Europe : Experienced Nordic investment banker joins Stifel to deepen regional capabilities in the Nordics

Stifel appoints Mika Melamies as Managing Director of Global Technology Group, strengthening its presence in the Nordics. The former Co-Head of Nordic Investment Banking at Nomura brings many years of IPO and M&A expertise. Announcement on 28 September 2026.

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JA expands C&I-BESS offering with the latest generation of DC-coupled hybrid system and AC-coupled solution

In Europe, JA is presenting the DC-coupled hybrid solution JAPlanet Fusion and the AC-coupled system JAPlanet 2.0. Fusion combines PV, storage and backup; 261 kWh/125 kW, STS 10 ms. Pre-orders from the second half of September 2026, first deliveries Q4 2026.

Katarzyna Różycka CFO 7R Source: 7R
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Katarzyna Różycka appointed CFO of 7R and joins the Management Board

7R, a leading commercial real estate developer, has appointed Katarzyna Różycka as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board. In her new role, she will be responsible for shaping the company’s financial policy and overseeing its finance, accounting and controlling functions.

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