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The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.

A new study by Empira Group highlights a significant refinancing gap in the European commercial real estate market, creating substantial opportunities for alternative lenders. 

The European real estate market is poised for a new cycle of growth, but lingering uncertainties and global geopolitical tensions call for continued caution, according to a report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Industrial developer CTP said its profits reached a fresh high of €1.1 billion during 2024, almost 15% up year-on-year, driven by substantial growth in rental income, leasing activity, and a strong development pipeline.

The cycle of soaring rent rates in Europe’s top logistics markets has ended, shows research by Garbe. During H2 2024, the average prime rent increased by just 6 cents, rising from €7.30 to €7.36 per sqm.

Romanian developer Forty Management has purchased a land plot spanning 12 ha in Bormujos, a suburb of Seville, for a new urban regeneration project under the Lagoon City brand.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved its real estate sector strategy for the 2025-2029 period that focuses on green and inclusive growth leveraging megatrends like digitalisation and innovation. 

Asset manager Kamco Invest has partnered up with a team led by Ian Worboys to launch European Green Logistics Space (EGLS). 

iO Partners has announced its expansion into Austria through a partnership with Optin, a real estate consultancy specialising in commercial, residential and investments.

This year marks a crucial stage for the European real estate market, which is undergoing a process of recovery and transformation. Favourable economic factors, such as stabilized inflation, reduced interest rates and increasing real incomes are strengthening this sector as a key pillar of the continental economy, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox analysis.