Housing Market Monitor - Quarter 1 2026

Germany's residential investment market recorded €1.65 billion in transaction activity during Q1 2026, representing a decline from the prior year, though deal count rose to 57. Average deal size fell to €29 million, indicating greater market fragmentation and fewer large portfolio sales. Core assets represented 45.5% of volume, forward deals comprised 36.8%, and foreign investors contributed €238 million net investment.