Living has retained its position as the most attractive sector for European real estate investment, according to CBRE’s European Investor Intentions Survey 2026, as investor confidence continues to strengthen and expectations for deal activity rise.
Now in its second consecutive year at the top of the rankings, living continues to benefit from strong structural demand, constrained supply and favorable long term fundamentals, keeping it ahead of logistics and office as the preferred sector for both domestic and cross border investment.
Tasos Vezyridis, executive director and head of research, U.K. and Ireland and Continental Europe at CBRE, said, “Improved investor confidence in European real estate reflects stabilizing pricing and broader availability of debt. Living assets remain firmly at the center of investors’ strategies, while capital is increasingly focused on markets offering solid fundamentals and long term growth potential. With bid ask spreads
