German Macroeconomic & Investment Outlook - GRI Report

Exclusive insights from Deutsche GRI 2025 on Germany’s economic shift, investment strategies, and emerging trends in real estate

July 7, 2025Real Estate
Written by Rory Hickman

Germany's real estate market is navigating a period of significant transformation as it adjusts to macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and evolving investor sentiment - all against the backdrop of a sudden surge in defence and infrastructure investments.

Our newly released German Macroeconomic & Investment Outlook H2 2025 report provides exclusive insights from the GRI Institute’s annual gathering in Frankfurt, where top decision-makers came together to explore the future of the industry.

In a comprehensive analysis, industry leaders discussed how the country’s economy is adapting to post-pandemic realities, growing global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, and regional challenges. 
 
Jens Eisenschmidt, Chief Economist for Europe at Morgan Stanley, provided a comprehensive analysis of Germany’s macroeconomic outlook to open Deutsche GRI 2025 {GRI Institute)

This report delves into Germany's real estate market shifts, focusing on both core and secondary cities, offering strategic perspectives on opportunistic investments and value-add opportunities, covering the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, and revealing how these factors are influencing tenant and investor decision-making processes.

What’s inside the report?

Economic Shifts - How Germany is adjusting to post-pandemic challenges and opportunities.

Investment Strategies - Insights from top investors and developers on navigating market changes.

ESG & Sustainability - The increasing importance of green energy and eco-friendly practices in real estate.

Sector Analysis - Key asset classes under scrutiny and investment outlooks for the next phase of growth.

Market Projections - What the future holds for real estate financing and emerging trends in Germany’s market.

An essential guide for anyone looking to understand the country’s real estate trajectory, access the full German Macroeconomic & Investment Outlook H2 2025 report to uncover the strategies that will drive the German market forward in 2025 and beyond. 

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