Three factors, amplified by geopolitical upheaval, are creating particular challenges for real estate fund providers.
With its unique shape, the egg has inspired architects to create some exceptional buildings. So, with Easter approaching, let’s go on an egg hunt.
Cable cars take people up mountains, to Germany’s National Garden Show and around theme parks.
The need for resilient storage solutions – or “rightshoring” – is buoying logistics and industrial developers across CEE and the rest of Europe.
The construction and real estate sector needs to drastically reduce its CO2 emissions and consumption of resources.
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Germany is ageing. The number of workers is falling, the number of people needing care is rising. What does it mean for property investors?
Three years ago, Union Investment began adding residential investments to its retail funds.
The European resort market’s rapid bounce back to pre-pandemic levels has reactivated local and international investor appetite.
Dismal macroeconomic markers in Europe and the continuing war in Ukraine are inspiring investors to look beyond the region’s borders.
Club deals and joint ventures are becoming increasingly important, especially in large transactions.
Notwithstanding the economic slowdown and home-working trend, office space is still in demand in Europe – albeit not everywhere. While older, peripheral properties are among the losers, ESG-compliant office properties in central locations are increasingly coveted.
The Wandsbek Market development in Hamburg rectifies the urban planning mistakes of the 1960s.
Transformation properties are gaining in importance. New uses create a modern profile and boost the value of buildings.
Skyrocketing energy prices ignited by the war in Ukraine have reinforced the imperative of boosting efficiency.
The prevalence of indexed lease contracts in continental Europe has often attracted landlords looking to defend their income.
Asset managers are being tasked with leading income growth in the medium term.
A perfect storm of inflation, rising interest rates, recession, supply constraints and regulations is buffeting Europe’s project developers.
Transformation through diversity of use: The Wandsbek Market development in Hamburg rectifies the urban planning mistakes of the 1960s.
Urban design is transforming streets into canvases, making them more than just surfaces for driving or walking on.
Reimagining the workplace: The office lost its dominance during the Covid-19 pandemic and is now jockeying for position with working from home, third places and the workation. Innovatively designed work environments are providing vital inspiration.
When Union Investment Real Estate CEO Michael Bütter decided to create a new strategy for company growth, he didn’t stop at investment figures, preferring to consult every employee in the interests of creating a stronger, and long-lasting, culture.
Scarce resources, rising materials costs, high construction costs – for property investors, the bad news just keeps on coming.
Build-to-rent sector. Trends and prospects for the burgeoning UK and Nordic markets.
Drawn by strong demand fundamentals, market depth, transparency and liquidity, investors are flocking to US multifamily residential.
is the switch to renewables in the office market proving a success?
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