Residential property tops investor preferences in Deutsche Pfandbriefbank survey

Residential property ranked most attractive for 64% of respondents in Deutsche Pfandbriefbank's property-sector survey published Oct. 15, 2026. Office property drew 37%, versus 35% for retirement housing, among 427 property and housing decision-makers surveyed. Traditional housing led expected five-year demand at 28%, followed by senior living at 18% and serviced living at 7%. Expected returns and tenant demand were the leading investment criteria, each cited by 47% of respondents. Financing terms influenced investment decisions for 36% of respondents; flexibility of property use mattered to 34%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)