Real estate industry in change: coping with crisis on the Real Estate Circle!

Real estate industry in change: coping with crisis on the Real Estate Circle!

Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach, 7531 Stegersbach, Österreich - The real estate industry meets the 19th edition of the Real Estate Circle, which took place from May 15th to 16th, 2025 in the Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach. This important event, organized by Business Circle, offered experts the opportunity to exchange and network. The event was carried out by the motto "Let’s Face the Challenge" and set a clear focus on coping with the crisis and the active participation of the future in real estate.

The discussions included the status quo of the real estate industry, the willingness to market for a so -called "new normal", the changes in the financing world and the transformation pressure to which the industry is exposed. Top-class speakers: Inside, including Sven Bienert from the University of Regensburg and Susanne Eickermann-Riepe from Rics, the event enriched the event with their lectures. Particularly noteworthy is the appearance of Stephan A. Jansen, Professor of Urban Innovation at the University of the Arts Berlin, which emphasized the need to cooperate between cities, real estate developers, banks and insurers.

topics and challenges

The real estate industry has experienced a remarkable boom in recent years. However, challenges such as the Covid 19 pandemic, the Ukraine secretion and factors such as inflation and rising interest costs have a new dynamic. The key interest rate increases of the European Central Bank have increased the construction interest rates and led to a general uncertainty on the real estate markets. In particular, the investment market and the construction industry are affected, which has led to a decline in transactions. Insolvency waves in project developers and the cancellation of orders are signs of this crisis. The market players now have to adapt more to the changed situation.

The need for investors, tenants, banks and project developers to face the current market conditions was also discussed at the Real Estate Circle. Discussions about the availability and financing of real estate are of great importance in this context. In addition, the role of banks was emphasized in coping with these challenges. The Real Estate Circle of the Zhaw School of Management and Law also deals with such topics in their events and offers a platform for exchange between science and practice.

future events

As part of the continuation of the dialogue in the industry, the next Real Estate Circle will take place on May 7th and 8th, 2026 and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series of events. This event promises to provide valuable insights and suggestions again. The ZHAW will also continue its own events, including topics such as timber construction and sustainable financing, will continue to shape current challenges in the real estate industry.

Thanks to the cooperation between the Real Estate Circle, the homeowner association Zurich and the Zurich banking association, a bridge will continue to be beaten between academic knowledge and practical experience.

The latest developments underline the need to adapt both as a industry and individually in order to successfully navigate into the future. The challenges are great, but the cooperation and exchange of knowledge offer approaches to solutions.

For more detailed information on the topics and speakers, the reports from leadersnet , ZHAW und Taylor Wessing are consulted.