Whitepaper: Real Estate and Innovation 2025

We are celebrating a small anniversary with the fifth edition of our "Property + Innovation" white paper. Since 2021, this format has accompanied the profound transformation of the property industry: from technological disruptions and new regulatory requirements to the rising expectations of investors and users. Our aim has always been not only to describe developments, but also to provide concrete answers to the industry's most pressing questions.

In the current issue, we use practical use cases and clear recommendations for action to show how companies can utilise current trends in a targeted manner to increase efficiency, reduce risks and strengthen their resilience in the market. The focus is on the feasibility of the in-depth findings: solution-orientated, strategically sound and always with an eye on the concrete impact in day-to-day business.

Real Estate + Innovation 2025

Topics, trends and technologies for the digital property industry of tomorrow

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You can expect these thematic focuses

Collaboration & innovation ecosystems

The property industry cannot solve the major issues of the future on its own. Those who actively shape partnerships with proptechs, investors and science will be successful. One example is joint platforms for energy optimisation and CO₂ reporting: they pool data from different players and enable standardised, scalable solutions.
Operations & Governance

Governance and operational excellence intertwine when management models not only provide figures, but also enable decisions to be made in real time. Digital dashboards that integrate financial, risk and ESG key figures make it possible to recognise deviations immediately and initiate measures with foresight. This turns management from a retrospective control into an active instrument for the future.
Digital due diligence & real-time testing

Transactions and audits are changing fundamentally. Instead of tedious data reconciliation, AI-supported systems enable tenant lists, contracts and financial data to be checked automatically and inconsistencies to be recognised at an early stage. For buyers and investors, this means fewer risks, faster processes and traceable results at all times.
Managed Services

Where complexity and regulation dominate, specialised service providers can offer decisive relief. Particularly when it comes to accounting, tax compliance or ESG reporting, they not only take on operational tasks, but also contribute technology and expertise. This frees up companies to focus on what really matters: the strategic development of their portfolios.
Data integration

The basis for all of this is end-to-end data management. Digital twins and cloud-based platforms allow planning, operational and financial data to be merged. This creates a transparent basis for decision-making: for example, when facility managers, property managers and investors all access the same database and manage measures in a coordinated manner.
Get into action

Those who invest in digital transformation, ESG and integrated data strategies now can not only gain a clear competitive advantage, but also actively shape the future of the industry.

As one of the leading partners for the property industry, we at KPMG support you in translating complex challenges into feasible strategies. We are happy to offer you a personal exchange on your potential and challenges.

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