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Engel & Völkers Research
Research and analyses for all real estate segments
The research team at Engel & Völkers deciphers the dynamics of the German real estate market for you. Whether you are a private individual, investor, or institutional market participant, our market reports provide well-founded data on price trends, rental levels, and regional location factors. Our analyses are based on transaction data from more than 1,100 locations worldwide, combined with the expertise of our regional specialists. We deliver precise market analyses for all asset classes from residential investment to residential property and holiday homes to office, industrial, and logistics space. Benefit from free, data-driven insights for your strategic decisions.
Residential property
Residential investment
Returns, Factors & Developments
Holiday homes
Locations, Prices & Market Activity
Industry & logistics
Key Figures, Rents & Market Dynamics
Office space
Rental Prices, Vacancy & Take-up
Data Integrity & Transparency
What data sources does Engel & Völkers Research use?
All analyses are based on purchase, sale, and rental data from the Engel & Völkers network. Our offices continuously provide new transaction figures to the central research team. This primary data is reviewed and adjusted by our analysts and then entered into the company’s own databases.
The research team analyzes data from appraisal committees, federal and state statistical offices, and established market databases such as CASAFARI and VALUE. This multi-source approach ensures high data quality and enables reliable market comparisons.
Hard market data is supplemented by assessments from local real estate consultants in the Engel & Völkers network. This expertise, drawn from day-to-day market experience, provides insights that round out our data analyses.
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Details on Data, Timeliness, and Segments
The market reports from Engel & Völkers Research provide information on purchase and rental prices, price multiples, and yields for each asset class and region, as well as location maps and socioeconomic and demographic indicators. This data is supplemented by transaction figures, location rankings, and development trends. A key component is the forecast: Research analysts and local real estate experts use the market data to assess expected future price trends. The reports are prepared for all relevant property types.
The interactive charts and tables on the Research pages are continuously updated with data from Engel & Völkers’ databases. As a result, they always display the latest available figures. Similarly, the annual and semiannual PDF market reports contain the most up-to-date market data available as of the time of publication. In addition, the Research Team publishes regular brief analyses and assessments of current market trends.
The purchase price factor (also known as the multiplier) indicates how many times the annual net base rent is paid as the purchase price. A factor of 25 means that the purchase price is 25 times the annual net rent. The gross initial yield is the reciprocal of the factor: for a factor of 25, it is 4.0 percent. The net initial yield deducts management costs that cannot yet be passed on to tenants and is therefore always lower than the gross initial yield. Both metrics are relevant for investment decisions.
Engel & Völkers Research produces market reports for the seven largest German cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Stuttgart) as well as for numerous other regional centers. The company currently covers more than 50 locations in Germany for both single-family homes and apartment buildings.
The market reports from Engel & Völkers Research are aimed at all market participants: institutional and private investors, property owners, project developers, and property owners alike. Professional investors use the reports as a basis for investment decisions and portfolio valuations, while private individuals use them to stay informed about current prices and market trends in their region. In addition, the reports serve as a publicly accessible foundation for general market transparency.
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Do you need specific market data for your portfolio, or do you have questions about a recent market report? Our analysts are happy to support you in your strategic decisions with their in-depth market expertise.
