FUTURE OF LIVING: TRENDS IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Home office as a permanent state

Originally intended as a temporary solution during the pandemic, remote work has firmly established itself. Companies are responding by reducing office spaces and implementing hybrid work models. Hybrid office concepts and shared workspaces are becoming increasingly popular. At the same time, the demand for larger and flexibly usable living spaces is rising. The importance of working from home will continue to increase in the future.

Flexibility in the use of spaces

The demand for flexible use spaces in living and working areas is increasing to respond to changing requirements, whether for family growth, new work models, or additional storage. This flexibility offers advantages for both individuals and companies that need to respond quickly to changing needs. Although this trend is slowly gaining traction among providers, it opens up opportunities for innovative construction companies and real estate developers to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Breakthrough of Smart Homes

Smart homes are gaining importance as integrated computer systems make living more pleasant and efficient by automating various functions such as food monitoring, heating control, and security. The variety of offerings allows for a customized integration that ideally is taken into account during the planning of a property. Nevertheless, retrofitting existing properties with smart home technologies is also a popular trend to benefit from the advantages.

Energy efficiency as a central trend

Energy efficiency has become a key trend in the real estate industry due to unstable energy prices. This involves the drastic reduction of energy consumption through modern insulation materials and the use of renewable energies. Heating systems are particularly in focus, as many apartments are still heated with fossil fuels. Furthermore, efficient planning during the design process plays a crucial role in minimizing energy demand. In light of the current energy crisis and the increasing demand for efficiency, increased activity from regulatory authorities, construction companies, and real estate buyers is expected in the coming years to reduce energy consumption and transform the industry.

Growing demand for self-storage

Due to rising housing costs and limited space in urban areas, city dwellers are looking for alternative solutions to create space. Self-storage facilities offer a way to store personal items short- or long-term without having to throw them away. This trend is particularly evident in cities, where the demand for self-storage is increasing alongside micro-storage spaces and is expected to gain further importance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) describes a working method for the connected planning, construction, and management of buildings and other structures using software. These programs assist in creating three-dimensional models, generating reports, planning maintenance work, and avoiding defects. BIM is becoming increasingly important in the real estate industry as it helps to optimize workflows, identify problems early on, and increase productivity. In the future, BIM will undoubtedly be one of the leading trends in the real estate industry.

Virtual tours as standard

The pandemic has severely affected traditional property viewing options, highlighting the potential for alternative solutions such as virtual tours. Although the technology behind it was already available, it has only gained significance in recent years as hardware and software have improved and become more affordable. Virtual tours offer numerous advantages for both sellers and landlords as well as potential buyers and tenants, such as saving travel time and facilitating scheduling. However, the use of virtual realities extends beyond the real estate sector to other fields, such as furniture stores, which allow their customers to view and even furnish apartments virtually. Although virtual tours of residential properties still make up a small portion, this trend is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. AKKADIA also offers virtual tours for all properties.

Urban Gardening for Self-Sufficiency

In response to energy and resource scarcity as well as dependence on global supply chains in food provision, urban gardening is gaining significance as a trend in the real estate sector. This development is reflected in the increasing efforts of many people to cover at least part of their food needs through their own cultivation. Especially in urban areas, this requires creative solutions like rooftop gardens to strengthen local supply and reduce the carbon footprint. Urban agriculture offers various advantages over conventional farmland, including local food production, which saves transportation energy and CO2 emissions, as well as a lower risk of spoilage due to shorter transport distances. Local production could be beneficial in the future, as climate change and resource scarcity might affect food production and distribution. Moreover, it allows for easier verification of social standards and requires less fertilizer and water, thereby minimizing soil depletion.

Although urban gardening is currently still a niche activity, it is expected that this trend will continue to gain popularity in the coming years due to ongoing energy and raw material shortages, as well as increasing uncertainties in global supply chains.

Artificial Intelligence in the Real Estate Industry

In the coming years, the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the real estate industry is expected to increase further. AI enhances efficiency by implementing automated processes and handling routine tasks automatically. The use of AI allows real estate companies to save time and resources and to work faster and more effectively by collecting and analyzing data, evaluating properties, and conducting market analyses. Furthermore, AI is expected to be increasingly used to create personalized digital customer services, such as quickly and efficiently answering inquiries through intelligent chatbots. Companies that effectively employ this technology gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. The use of AI systems increases the efficiency of companies and improves customer satisfaction through personalized services.

The trends clearly indicate a strengthened focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility in the real estate sector, driven by technological innovations and societal changes.

As a leading real estate agency, AKKADIA places great value on being constantly in tune with the times. That’s why we focus on innovative trends such as virtual viewings and artificial intelligence to continuously improve our service. With modern approaches, we aim to make the real estate market more efficient and accessible. Trust in our experience and benefit from contemporary solutions for your real estate needs.

Source: Planradar