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European Investment Atlas

30/06/2026

An Active Window to Invest in a Market Regaining Visibility

The European real estate market continues its recovery in a more selective environment, where fundamentals remain solid and capital is gradually returning with a clear focus on quality and income generation.

In Spain, this backdrop is creating a particularly relevant early-cycle window to position capital, with greater pricing visibility and clearer opportunities for active investors.

Spain: Volume and Opportunity in the First Half of the Year

Investment volumes in Spain exceeded €10 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by large corporate transactions that have significantly boosted market activity.

Following a particularly strong start, the second quarter reflects a normalisation in activity, creating a more balanced—and increasingly tactical—environment for deploying capital.

What does this mean? The market is transitioning from reactive behaviour to more strategic investment decision-making.

More Demanding, but with Stronger Entry Points

The current environment—shaped by interest rates, inflation and geopolitical factors—has raised the bar for investment processes:

  • Greater discipline on pricing
  • More rigorous due diligence
  • Adjustments to transaction timelines

However, this increased complexity is also delivering more attractive entry points and better alignment between buyers and sellers.

Investor takeaway: more effort is required, but with greater clarity and less undisciplined competition.

2026: A Year to Position Capital

Forecasts indicate that total investment volumes in 2026 will exceed €15 billion, confirming the ongoing shift in the cycle.

The market is evolving towards a healthier environment, characterised by:

  • A genuine recovery in liquidity
  • A gradual return of capital
  • Greater visibility on pricing

WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES?

The recovery is becoming more broad-based, with several sectors taking the lead:

Living
  • ~€4 billion
  • Strong structural demand

Core segment for defensive strategies

Logistics
Robust fundamentals and stable growth outlook
Prime retail & core offices

Selective focus on high-quality assets

Strategy: prioritise assets with strong income visibility and prime, well-established locations.

Contacts

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Reno Cardiff

International Partner, Head of Capital Markets Business Space
Barcelona, Spain


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Rupert Lea

International Partner, Head of Capital Markets Retail
Madrid, Spain


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