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Why Swiss family offices are now buying German office property, and what this means for investors

Whilst many German property investors are currently preoccupied primarily with refinancing, write-downs and difficult financing conditions, a remarkable development is unfolding in the background. Ironically, it is during one of the most challenging phases of the German commercial property market that new buyers are entering the scene, and they often come from Switzerland. In particular, high-quality office properties in prime locations in major German cities are changing hands

Jul 03, 2026 8 min read 1,396 Views

Immobilien

The Deutschlandticket & Property: Why the big promise of affluent suburbs has failed to materialise

When the 9-euro ticket was introduced in the summer of 2022, it suddenly seemed as though anything was possible. For a symbolic price, people could use almost the entire local transport network in Germany, from the North Sea to the Alps, from city centres to rural areas. Alongside the debate on transport policy, an intriguing theory quickly emerged for the property market: if mobility were to become significantly

Jun 30, 2026 7 min read 1,529 Views

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The 2026 building materials crisis: How the war in Iran is affecting Germany’s construction sites

Many market participants had hoped that the period of extreme spikes in building material prices following the crisis years of 2021 to 2023 was slowly coming to an end. Supply chains had stabilised, energy prices had since fallen, and in many places a degree of planning certainty had returned. However, these hopes are currently being dealt a significant blow. Whilst the public debate has focused primarily on the geopolitical consequences of the conflict in the

Jun 27, 2026 9 min read 3,422 Views

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Life sciences property: Perhaps the most exciting asset class of the next decade – and whether it’s still worth getting involved

Whilst many traditional property sectors remain under pressure, an asset class is emerging in the background that is still underestimated by most market participants: life sciences property. This refers to laboratory buildings, research centres, biotech campuses and highly specialised premises for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. What was long regarded as a niche market for a handful of large corporations is increasingly developing into a distinct investment segment. In

Jun 25, 2026 6 min read 933 Views

Investment

The quiet billion-euro business of campsites in Germany

The German camping market is increasingly emerging as an underestimated yet dynamically growing property and operator sector. What was long regarded as a traditional leisure sector is now viewed as a serious asset class by international investors, private equity firms and professional operator chains. With over 43 million overnight stays annually and turnover in the billions, camping has long been one of the most stable leisure markets in Germany. In particular

Jun 17, 2026 6 min read 1,444 Views

Immobilien

Is Airbnb destroying Berlin? The truth behind the figures

It is claimed that 40,000 flats in Berlin have been taken off the regular rental market through holiday lettings. This figure crops up time and again in political debates, media reports and election campaign arguments. It is large enough to attract attention, and that is precisely part of the problem. For, depending on the definition used, this figure changes drastically. And with it, the political assessment.

Jun 16, 2026 5 min read 1,084 Views

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The Stuttgart property market in 2026: Prices continue to rise despite the economic crisis

The headlines surrounding Stuttgart are currently causing a stir: a deficit running into the billions, dwindling reserves and the threat of the city becoming insolvent. At the same time, property prices continue to skyrocket. How does this all fit together? Is Stuttgart on the brink of economic collapse, or are we witnessing a far-reaching transformation that brings new opportunities? The economic crisis in Stuttgart: causes and background For decades, Stuttgart was regarded as a model city

Apr 06, 2026 5 min read 3,735 Views

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19 billion euros for green investments: How a new law is transforming the property market

On 30 January 2026, a law was passed in Berlin that has the potential to fundamentally transform the German property market, and yet hardly anyone is talking about it. The so-called Location Promotion Act enables open-ended property funds, for the first time, to invest billions in renewable energy. The figure involved is impressive: around 19 billion euros could be channelled in the short term into solar parks, wind farms and

Mar 31, 2026 5 min read 2,026 Views

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Construction boom in 2026: Is the turnaround in German housing construction set to return?

After years of crisis, the German construction industry is suddenly showing positive signs again. New figures show that demand is picking up, projects are being revived and investors are slowly returning. But is this really the start of a sustainable recovery, or merely a short-term effect? In this article, we analyse the latest developments in the main construction sector in Germany and put the

Mar 27, 2026 5 min read 2,918 Views

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The Heating Act 2026: A cause for relief or a hidden cost trap for property owners?

The debate surrounding the new Heating Act continues to cause confusion. Whilst politicians are giving the all-clear and talking about the end of the so-called ‘heating hammer’, experts and the media are warning of rising costs and hidden obligations. But what is the truth? Has the Heating Act in Germany really been watered down, or has the obligation simply been repackaged? In this article, we take a look at

Mar 23, 2026 5 min read 676 Views

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Our ranking: Germany’s top 7 most modern estate agents

Digitalisation as a competitive factor in the estate agency market The German property market is changing. Whilst traditional estate agency structures have relied on personal networks and a local presence for decades, the focus is increasingly shifting towards technology. Automated processes, data-driven valuations and digital investor networks are becoming decisive factors – both for the efficiency of estate agents and for their clients’ results. For

Jan 25, 2026 9 min read 886 Views

Finanzierung

Data centres: The invisible infrastructure of the AI revolution

How often have you heard the term ‘artificial intelligence’ over the past week? Ten times? Twenty times? Certainly more than that. AI is on everyone’s lips – in the media, in political debates and in almost every business meeting. But whilst most people are talking about chatbots, automation or neural networks, property professionals would do well to take a completely different perspective: on

Oct 26, 2025 5 min read 1,668 Views