Publications

  • Ruhr region: the office property market in transition
    Office, Press coverage
    07.11.2024

    Ruhr region: the office property market in transition

    The office property market is undergoing a significant adjustment, yet remains stable and attractive. Take-up varies considerably across the Ruhr region. In the first nine months of the year, Essen recorded just over 60,000 m² of take-up, a marked decline compared with the previous year. Dortmund, by contrast, saw a significant increase to more than […]

  • Tobias Altenbeck on the imTalk podcast
    Office, Press coverage
    09.10.2024

    Tobias Altenbeck on the imTalk podcast

    Tobias Altenbeck, Managing Director and property consultant at Brockhoff, is a proud “Ruhr native”. In this podcast, he talks to editor Bianca Diehl about Germany’s property market, logistics, the role of property agents and his home region. He shares insights into Light Industrial and logistics projects across the Ruhr area, as well as his favourite […]

  • Brockhoff Oktober 2024 Newsletter
    Brockhoff newsletter, Office
    08.10.2024

    October 2024: The property market brightens

    There seems to be light on the horizon: the property market is brightening. Sentiment is improving, as is the number of completed deals. Since the summer holidays, we have seen a marked increase in transactions. For 2024, we expect both strong revenue and a good profit.

  • Brockhoff remains at the top: New leading rankings
    Office, Press coverage
    07.10.2024

    Brockhoff remains at the top: New leading rankings

    The magazines REVIER MANAGER and “immobilienmanager” have published their latest rankings. Brockhoff has held leading positions since first taking part in 2019. In the “immobilienmanager” ranking, Brockhoff secured the following positions: 1st: Net commission revenue, local commercial property agents, Germany5th: Net commission revenue, total commercial leasing, Germany7th: Net commission revenue, total commercial property business, Germany7th: […]

  • 2023 market report: Logistics and light industrial property in the Ruhr region
    Market reports
    29.07.2024

    2023 market report: Logistics and light industrial property in the Ruhr region

    This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of current developments in the logistics and light industrial property market in the Ruhr region. With take-up of 495,700 m², the Ruhr region remains one of Germany’s most active locations despite the challenges posed by a shortage of space. The report examines the year’s most significant deals, rental […]

  • WAZ: Sportscheck building set for major transformation
    Press coverage
    10.04.2024

    WAZ: Sportscheck building set for major transformation

    WAZ, 10.04.2024. The striking building on Limbecker Straße has a new owner with ambitious plans. The office and commercial property at Limbecker Straße 25—better known to many people in Essen as the Sportscheck building—is set for a complete repositioning.

  • March 2024: The time is right for property deals
    Brockhoff newsletter, Office
    06.03.2024

    March 2024: The time is right for property deals

    2024 has got off to a strong start for Brockhoff. Despite caution among some market participants, we have completed eleven major investment deals and continued our successful trajectory. We made particularly strong progress in logistics and retail. With demand for office space growing in the Ruhr region and a stable market position, we remain focused […]

  • WAZ: Essen broker says the property crisis is over
    Press coverage
    16.02.2024

    WAZ: Essen broker says the property crisis is over

    WAZ, 12.02.2024. Eckhard Brockhoff, owner of Germany’s largest locally based brokerage, believes the property crisis is over. In the interview, he explains why rents will continue to rise and why buying property is attractive right now.

  • WAZ: Backwerk and Ditsch German headquarters to relocate
    Press coverage
    30.11.2023

    WAZ: Backwerk and Ditsch German headquarters to relocate

    WAZ, 30.11.2023. Valora, the parent company of Backwerk, is leaving the Sportscheck building and leasing offices at Lindenallee. The Swiss kiosk operator and bakery manufacturer Valora is staying in Essen.

  • #imTalk: New immobilienmanager podcast featuring Eckhard Brockhoff
    Press coverage
    08.11.2023

    #imTalk: New immobilienmanager podcast featuring Eckhard Brockhoff

    Listen now to the latest imTalk podcast from immobilienmanager, a respected trade magazine with a nationwide readership. Eckhard Brockhoff, Managing Partner of Brockhoff GmbH, speaks with Bianca Diehl, editor at immobilienmanager, about ◾ the current situation facing brokers and their future◾ generational differences◾ immobilienmanager’s broker rankings◾ hobbies and the approaching transition into retirement

  • im immobilienmanager: 2023 commercial property brokerage ranking
    Press coverage
    09.10.2023

    im immobilienmanager: 2023 commercial property brokerage ranking

    We are delighted with the results of this year’s brokerage ranking published by “im immobilienmanager” (Immobilien Manager Verlag IMV), where we compete with companies operating internationally. We retained 1st place in the “local brokers” category. Our rankings: 1st place: Net commission revenue, local commercial property brokers, Germany2nd place: Net commission revenue, hotel property sales, Germany4th place: Net […]

  • September 2023: Property market conditions outperform sentiment
    Brockhoff newsletter
    21.09.2023

    September 2023: Property market conditions outperform sentiment

    The Brockhoff team looks back on a successful first half of 2023. Despite challenging market conditions, it completed numerous significant deals, particularly in logistics and retail property. With more than 600,000 m² of logistics space successfully marketed and renewed demand for retail property, Brockhoff is demonstrating its market leadership. Look forward to EXPO REAL 2023, […]