According to a recent study conducted by Savills, European real estate investment volumes are expected to reach €52 billion during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 6% increase compared with the same period last year.
The forecasts indicate that Finland, Ireland, and Poland are likely to record notable increases in investment volumes that could exceed 50% compared with the first quarter of the previous year.
The international real estate advisory firm noted that investment activity in major markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, and France is expected to increase as the year progresses.
Germany has already regained positive growth momentum during the first quarter. In the same context, Savills anticipates that total investment volumes across Europe will grow by around 16% during 2026, followed by an additional increase of 17% in 2027.
For her part, Lydia Brissy, Director of the European Commercial Research Team at Savills, explained that the market has witnessed several major transactions in the multi-family residential real estate sector, alongside strong activity in the hotel sector.
She also noted that the retail, logistics, and office sectors recorded high investment levels, contributing to a relatively balanced distribution of investments across sectors.
In a related context, James Burke, Head of Global Cross-Border Investment at Savills, indicated that the expected growth in European investment volumes will likely continue as the year advances.
He added that prime yields are also expected to increase by 25 basis points or more in some markets, particularly for high-street properties, retail warehouses, logistics centers, supermarkets, and central business district office buildings.
