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This week, I was at the Westend Tower in Frankfurt. Feldhoff & Cie. hosted the year-end event in collaboration with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) – a fitting conclusion to the year and an opportunity to reflect on current topics shaping our industry. For anyone who attends many real estate events, it quickly becomes clear which networks actually work and which do not. The ULI stood out to me in particular for its sustained level of activity. A decisive factor for becoming a

This week, the CDU's Economic Council in Hesse held an in-depth discussion on the housing crisis. While Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, the most significant monetary authority in Europe, many Hessian municipalities are struggling with empty coffers and insufficient funds to stimulate residential construction. Municipal budget expenditures are rising, and state allocations are being reduced. Demographic developments are intensifying the situation. Old-age pover

This week, I attended the 20th DVFA Real Estate Forum in Frankfurt. The conference is always an excellent opportunity to discuss current market trends and assessments with institutional real estate investors. As a DVFA member, I particularly appreciate this exchange. Capital market and real estate expertise come together here, enabling a well-founded perspective on market developments. Institutional real estate investors are currently facing several questions: adjustments to

This week, I was at EY in Paris. The global auditing and consulting firm is based in France’s second-tallest skyscraper, “Tour First,” located in La Défense. According to the current EY–ULI Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report 2025, the Paris CBD is the most important in Europe due to its corporate density, international infrastructure, and high level of urbanity. The EY–ULI Report highlights how demanding the office real estate market has become. An asset class th

In light of my upcoming attendance at the presentation of the EY–ULI Europe Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report 2025 in Paris next week, a recent study by the developer Ernst Otto Walker (Walker & Walker) particularly caught my attention this week. According to a representative YouGov survey conducted in the Rhine-Main region on the “Workplace of the Future,” many employees do not prefer working in prime downtown locations. Instead, they place greater importance o

This week, professional discussions and a continuing education event took me to Amsterdam. As a dual-certified property valuer, accredited according to the international standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024 by both the banking initiative HypZert and Anhalt University, I am required to pursue regular professional development. Both certifications require annual proof of professional training; otherwise, the qualifications become invalid. The Dutch residential property market is curren

This week, the CDU Economic Council in Hesse invited to Mercedes-Benz in Frankfurt. The general meeting was followed by the annual reception with Minister President Boris Rhein as the keynote speaker. As the voice of the social market economy, the CDU Economic Council advocates personal responsibility, entrepreneurial freedom, and investment security. With values such as engineering excellence, precision, and quality, Mercedes-Benz embodies the German economy. The German purs

This week, I was in London for meetings. I used my stay to attend a professional event on real estate investment trusts (REITs) organized by the Capital Markets Unit of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). When traveling abroad, I carefully plan my schedule to ensure that business meetings and professional events complement each other perfectly. Exchanging ideas with international market participants creates added value and new perspectives for my daily work. The REIT seminar took

This week, I attended Expo Real in Munich. The largest international trade fair for real estate and investment in Europe traditionally...

This week, I spent two days in Zurich. I am currently working with German developers who are looking for specific buyers and investors...

This week was all about FONDS professionell for me. The trade magazine had invited to two events in Frankfurt. Investment Forum Tangible...

This week, two studies took center stage in Frankfurt: The “German Debt Project 2025” (IREBS/Helaba) and the “5% study”...

This week, I visited the international law firm Hogan Lovells at the iconic Dreischeibenhaus in Dusseldorf. Marketing and PR expert Sevgi...

This week, I was in the lounge of Frankfurt's Opernturm, with its terrace offering a panoramic view of the skyline. Thomas Reimann (ALEA...

This week, I attended an event organized by the Economic Council of the CDU at UBS in Frankfurt. The Swiss bank is the anchor tenant on...

This week, I attended the Housing Industry Summer Festival at the European Education Center for Housing and Real Estate (EBZ) in Bochum....

At the end of the summer holidays in Hesse, I had the opportunity to get a personal impression of ISG Süd in Frankfurt. The school...

This week, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) offered me the opportunity to visit the FRAMES office building on Hanauer Landstraße in...

The real estate industry is not only involved in transactions, but also has a social responsibility. I was therefore delighted to accept...

This week, I attended the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Summer Celebration in Hamburg. The event was held for ULI members at the offices of...