Founder & managing partner Gerrit Molineus says Gabriel capital partners is entering Expo Real 2026 with momentum and a pipeline that signals rapid expansion in Germany’s value‑add residential market.

Robust active asset management and rigorous capital preservation take precedence over aggressive portfolio growth as real estate markets adjust to recent interest rate shifts, according to Gerhard Lehner, head of Germany at Savills IM.

European listed property developer Aroundtown is focusing on asset conversions, proptech innovations, and data centre developments to capture value amidst shifting market dynamics, according to Timothy Wright, chief capital markets officer.

Speaking to CRE Media Europe at EXPO REAL, Martin Towns, global head of M&G Real Estate, and Simon Ellis, fund manager of the M&G European Property Fund, highlighted that a severe supply-demand imbalance, combined with near-record-low vacancy rates and rising rental income, continues to make real estate a compelling allocation.

In an era of consolidation, Manova Partners is charting a deliberately divergent path. By establishing itself as an independent, employee-owned boutique platform, the firm is prioritising client-centric asset management and niche growth over massive fund scale, according to co-CEO Christian Goebel.

Continental Europe is emerging as a sweet spot for global real estate capital, presenting prime opportunities to outperform amidst market volatility, according to Rik Eertink, president and CIO EMEA Direct Real Estate Division at CBRE IM.

As the European real estate industry heads to Munich for EXPO REAL 2026, the backdrop remains one of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Aymeric Canivenc, Co-Head of Real Estate for Mileway caught up with CRE Media Europe's Eddie Roche on day 1 of Expo Real 2026. 

Daniel Mahoney, Europe head of strategy and research at LaSalle Investment Management speaks to CRE Media Europe at Expo Real 2026.  

In an exclusive briefing ahead of EXPO REAL 2026, ZAGA Capital Partner’s co-founding partner, Antonio Galea, shared his views on the company’s market expansion, strategic positioning in German residential real estate, and future growth vectors.

The European real estate market is exhibiting early indicators of recovery after an extended phase of market repricing, according to Michael Abel, founder and CEO of Greykite, the London-based independent real estate investment advisory firm.

As industry leaders converge for EXPO REAL 2026, leadership at Principal Asset Management is offering a measured outlook on the European property landscape.

As the property sector gathers for EXPO REAL 2026, the German real estate market presents a complex narrative of structural pressure and delayed recovery, according to multinational law firm Freshfields.

As industry leaders gather for EXPO REAL 2026, the prevailing mood across European real estate is marked by caution, though seasoned investors see fertile ground for targeted growth.

As institutional investors converge on EXPO REAL 2026, the ongoing quest for portfolio resilience is steering conversations away from traditional domestic boundaries and toward global diversification.

Expo Real 2026 arrives at a moment of structural change for European real estate. Capital markets remain cautious, operational performance is becoming central to asset value, and infrastructure is rapidly emerging as a core investment theme. Speaking to CRE Media Europe, exhibition director Claudia Boymanns outlines how this year’s edition responds to these shifts with a broader remit and a sharper strategic focus.

As the European real estate industry heads into Expo Real 2026, Commerz Real CEO Henning Koch offers a sober assessment of market conditions. 

Westend Real Assets is taking over the real estate investment management business formerly known as HAL REIM from ABN AMRO, marking Westend Bank’s entry into the institutional real estate investment market. 

Hines has that effective 1 January 2027, Adam Hines will join Laura Hines‑Pierce as co‑chief executive officer, a role Laura has held for more than five years. 

CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has appointed Bert Hesselink as EMEA customer relationship management logistics lead, strengthening the firm’s focus on delivering a best‑in‑class occupier experience across its European logistics platform.

The EMEA industrial and logistics market is entering a new phase of rebalancing as occupier demand strengthens, development activity slows and vacancy rates stabilise, according to Colliers’ EMEA Industrial & Logistics Hubs Snapshot H1 2026.

Proprium capital partners, backed by Legal & General, and Garbe Insite have established a €500 million urban industrial joint venture targeting redevelopment and selective new‑build projects in urban locations across Germany and selected European markets. 

Redevco has launched the Redevco European Retail Parks Evergreen fund (RERP Evergreen), an open‑ended strategy focused on convenience‑led retail parks and essential retail assets across Europe. 

CBRE Investment Management, acting on behalf of Dutch pension fund ABP, has agreed to acquire a major residential development comprising 437 mid‑market rental homes in Amsterdam from Orion Investment Partners. 

Savills Investment Management (Savills IM), acting on behalf of Savills IM's European Logistics strategy has acquired two Grade A logistics assets in Dettelbach, Lower Franconia, near Würzburg, in an off‑market transaction from AEW. The purchase price was not disclosed.

DeA Capital Real Estate, Invesco Real Estate and Banque des Territoires have expanded their French student housing platform with the acquisition of two former office buildings in Issy‑les‑Moulineaux and Boulogne‑Billancourt, which will be transformed into purpose‑built student accommodation. 

Art-Invest Real Estate has sold the B&B Hotel Berlin Tiergarten to PATRIZIA, with the asset acquired for the special fund PATRIZIA Hotel-Invest Deutschland I. The hotel is leased long-term to B&B Hotels. The purchase price remains confidential.

Sonae Sierra has announced the appointment of Luís Mota Duarte as its next chief executive officer, effective January 2027, succeeding Fernando Guedes de Oliveira, who steps down after more than four decades at the Sonae Group, including 35 years at Sierra and 14 years as CEO.

MAPP has appointed Colin Wilson, one of the most recognised figures in the Central London investment market, as senior advisor to its London business. The appointment strengthens MAPP’s strategic capabilities as the firm continues to expand its portfolio of clients and mandates across the capital.

Manova Partners has sold a fully let cross‑dock logistics asset in Gonesse, Val‑d’Oise, to a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) in an off‑market transaction. 

Blackstone has launched a new Nordic logistics investment platform, Norla, giving investors targeted access to one of Europe’s fastest‑growing real estate sectors. The Stockholm‑based platform will operate across Sweden, Denmark and Finland and is expected to become operational next year.

7R has appointed Katarzyna Różycka as chief financial officer and member of the management board, strengthening the company’s financial leadership as it continues to expand across Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. 

Niam Real Estate has agreed to acquire a 168‑apartment residential property in Gyngemosen, Gladsaxe Municipality, marking the first investment for Niam Fund IX and the inaugural asset within Bellavia, the firm’s newly launched Danish residential platform

Redevco has closed a €49.2 million green loan facility to finance the development of a 52,815 sq m Grade A logistics scheme in Tiel, the Netherlands, on behalf of Financière ID, the real estate development arm of ID Logistics Group. 

Hillwood Poland has completed the sale of a four‑asset logistics portfolio totalling almost 200,000 sq m of warehouse and office space, in a transaction valued at €150 million. 

AEW has acquired a newly built, fully let Grade A logistics asset in Lliçà d’Amunt, on the edge of Barcelona’s first ring, on behalf of a French institutional investor.