Paving the Way for Progress
The primary objective of the IREBS Executive Education is to equip its students with the most up-to-date knowledge in real estate economics using contemporary teaching methodologies. However, scientific progress is ever evolving, and in order to adequately comprehend emerging trends, the IREBS Executive strives to actively contribute to this ongoing development. Through close collaboration with the IREBS Institute at the University of Regensburg, as well as national and international partners from academia and industry, we engage in research endeavours aimed at providing practical solutions to real estate economic challenges faced by both private and public organizations.
Our research findings and assessments of current market and policy developments are effectively disseminated through various channels, including scholarly publications, newspaper articles, our IREBS Standpunkt., and presentations.
Research areas of IREBS Institute
Our Range of Services
We offer a wide range of services for both public and private organisations. We undertake extensive research projects that address various real estate economic issues. Our experts provide scientifically grounded analyses that serve as a basis for well-founded decisions.
We place great emphasis on presenting complex information in a user-friendly manner. Our evaluations and reports are designed to be accessible to a wide audience, enabling both industry professionals and non-specialists to benefit from our insights and recommendations.
Our research topics encompass a diverse range of areas, including real estate market trends, property financing, current developments in the real estate industry, and determinants of property markets. Through our work, we aim to promote a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic real estate sector and offer practical solutions to our clients.
You can rely on us to gain in-depth insights and optimise your decision-making processes. Our expertise and passion for real estate economics are at your disposal, ensuring valuable outcomes for our clients.
- 2018: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schäfers and two IREBS doctoral candidates receive the "Manuscript Prize Award" from the American Real Estate Society (ARES)
- 2017: Two IREBS doctoral candidates receive the "ERES Award for Best PhD Paper" from the European Real Estate Society (ERES)
- 2016: Three IREBS doctoral candidates receive the "ERES Award for Best PhD Paper" from the European Real Estate Society (ERES)
- 2015: One IREBS doctoral candidate receives the "ERES Award for Best PhD Paper" from the European Real Estate Society (ERES), and another IREBS doctoral candidate receives the "Journal of Property Investment and Finance Award for Best Paper in Real Estate Finance"
- 2011: Prof. Dr. Sven Bienert and two IREBS doctoral candidates receive the "RICS Award for the Best Paper on Sustainability"
Detailed information on the commercial real estate financing market in Germany
The "German Debt Project" study by the International Real Estate Business School (IREBS) has been providing detailed information on the development of the commercial real estate financing business in Germany since 2013, with the support of the The German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp) and six renowned companies from the real estate industry.
IREBS Real Estate Finance Research Day
Every year, we present the German Debt Project, providing valuable insights into the commercial real estate financing market in Germany. The presentation takes place online and is conducted in English to cater to a global audience.
The sharp rise in interest rates has abruptly ended a years-long upswing in the real estate industry. The volume of real estate transactions has been falling sharply since 2022, and this naturally has significant repercussions for the financing business. And this also affects the residential and logistics asset classes, which were previously considered safe. However, here too - as always - it is important to look closely: security remains the trump card, and consequently the safest financings in each asset class continue to be fiercely contested. At the same time, there is potential for recovery precisely where rental yields were already under pressure before, this can then also affect the asset classes hotel and retail, which were burdened during the pandemic, because positive interest rate differentials were achieved there most quickly.secure your spot for the upcoming German Debt Project presentation.
Sponsors
These analyses were made possible, as in previous years, through the financial support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to (bulwiengesa, CREFC, INTREAL, MSCI, ZIA) for their generous contributions. The study findings were not influenced by the sponsors in terms of content. We would also like to express our gratitude to the vdp for their continued support, as well as to all participating banking representatives for providing the data and investing their time as interview partners.