University Hospital Essen is expanding its capacity and has acquired a building complex on Theodor-Althoff-Straße in the Bredeney district. The 21,600-square-metre property is to be used for administrative functions, easing pressure on the hospital’s existing main site in Holsterhausen, which has faced space constraints for years. The new building is expected to be ready for […]
Schlossstraße in Mülheim, once a lively promenade, has been in decline for years. Vacant units and falling visitor numbers define the picture. Experts are discussing ways to bring the shopping street back to life. Despite positive developments such as investment in Forum and RRZ, there is still no clear concept or sufficient appeal. Experts are […]
In an interview with Immobilienmanager, Eckhard Brockhoff talks about handing over his successful brokerage company to Austrian group Soravia. After running it for many years, Brockhoff decided to put the business in other hands once it became clear that succession within the family would not be possible. His children had different career interests, opening the […]
The former Tengelmann headquarters in Mülheim is being transformed into a modern district called “Parkstadt Mülheim.” After the company moved out, new office space and commercial units are being created across the site. The main tenant of the redeveloped complex is Edeka Rhein-Ruhr, which will house its administration there. Redevelopment of the 10,300-square-meter main building […]
The Bismarckhaus office building in Essen’s Südviertel, vacant and neglected for years, is now fully let again following extensive refurbishment. After modernisation to current standards, the last two available office units were successfully leased by 1 July 2022. A regional investor from Essen recognised the property’s potential and transformed the Bismarckhaus into an attractive business […]
After a two-year pandemic-related break, the popular FUNKE gathering returned to Essen. More than 200 guests from business, culture and sport came together to meet in person and maintain their connections. The evening was filled with warm conversations and a clear sense of relief at being able to meet face to face again after such […]
In an interview with WAZ, real estate broker Eckhard Brockhoff discusses the state of shopping centres in the Ruhr region. He warns of oversupply and says the large number of shopping centres in the region is leading to vacancies and intense competition. This development raises concerns about the future of city-centre locations. He also expects […]
In this new episode of the WAZ podcast “Die Wirtschaftsreporter”, real estate broker Eckhard Brockhoff is a guest. After 35 years in the business, few know the Ruhr region market for office buildings, production halls, retail units and restaurants as well as he does; he is one of Germany’s leading commercial property brokers. Business editor […]
An article in Immobilien Zeitung examines the growing alienation of residents from city centres in the Ruhr region. Although many people live and work in the region, its city centres appear to be losing their appeal. The pandemic accelerated this trend, which is reflected in the state of many shopping streets. Vacancies and changing shopping […]
New coworking offices are being created in the listed Rü-Karree building at Rüttenscheider Stern, in Essen’s Rüttenscheid district. Work Inn is opening another flexible office location here, covering around 800 square metres. It is scheduled to be ready in August 2022. The building combines modern workspaces with a historic setting and is aimed at freelancers, […]
The former Tengelmann site in Mülheim an der Ruhr is being redeveloped into a modern residential neighbourhood. Real estate agent Julia Winterroth of Brockhoff Immobilien is supporting the transformation of the listed site. Where the air once carried the scent of chocolate, numerous homes are now being created to bring new life to the “forbidden […]
The PDF article, titled “Attractive Employers”, explores the challenges employers face in a changing world of work. It describes how companies must adapt to changing employee expectations, which include not only career success but also a sense of purpose and a better work-life balance. In one of the main features, Julia Winteroth of Brockhoff GmbH […]