Examination association rents 2,900 sqm in the new Cologne office hotspot!

Examination association rents 2,900 sqm in the new Cologne office hotspot!

In an exciting development for the Cologne office market, the examination association of German banks recently announced that it rented around 2,900 square meters of office space in the Mixed-Use property Quincy. As the Immobilien Zeitung , the start of rental is expected in the third quarter of the coming year. Before the new offices are moved into, however, the area should be extensively renovated.

Cologne is meanwhile as a location that is well equipped for such large rentals. An analysis of Bücheuche.de emphasizes that the demand for modern office space remains stable. In addition, in 2025, an expansion of around 60,000 square meters in the office segment is expected, which could increase flexibility for companies.

market developments and trends

The Cologne real estate market is predominantly stable at the beginning of 2025, with a noticeable upward trend on the rental market, which is documented by certa expertise . The recovery in the residential property market is particularly gratifying, where the first positive tendencies are recorded after a longer price correction. In the rental segment, prices for residential properties increased by 5.97 % in the year, while the average price for commercial agencies remains stable at around 16 euros per square meter.

In the hectic environment of the Cologne market, the importance of logistics properties has also increased. This segment is dynamic with top rents that are expected in new development areas and makes the environment extremely attractive for investors. However, in view of the economic uncertainty, there is also a certain attention to the investment behavior of companies.

While the demand in the premium segment could temporarily relax in the premium segment, Cologne remains very popular as an attractive location for office and logistics areas. The strong infrastructure and the diverse network options in the city help companies always take a look at the Cologne market.

With a clever sense for the right decisions in the real estate sector, there could be a golden opportunity not only for the coming years, but also for the future. Who knows, maybe the new office of the examination association of German banks will be a real stroke of luck for the city and the region.