Focus Estate Fund has released its latest Quarterly Litmus Paper for Q1 2025, offering a detailed snapshot of retail real estate investment trends across selected EU countries and the UK. Drawing on aggregated data from industry leaders such as Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Savills, BNP Paribas Real Estate, and Eurostat, the report highlights both yield stability and growing caution among investors.  

Europe's data centre market is poised for record growth in 2025, with colocation data centre capacity expected to surge by 22% year-on-year to 855MW, according to new research by CBRE. 

Rental prices in Europe continued to rise during Q1 2025, while developments in purchase prices varied, according to new research by Catella.

Miscommunication is a significant impediment to deal timelines in the real estate and M&A sectors, finds a recent study by Drooms and Statista.

A major railway project in Slovenia, aimed at enhancing the capacity of Port Koper, is nearing completion amidst ongoing controversies and skyrocketing costs, according to an analysis by Dr Aleš Pustovrh, Slovenian researcher at the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).

Drees & Sommer, the consultancy for real estate, industry, and infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Christoph Schmidt as the new Managing Director of its Hungary operations. 

Family offices are eager to expand their real estate investments, viewing the sector as a strong opportunity for both growth and wealth preservation, finds Knight Frank's Wealth Report. 

Blackstone has announced the final closing of its latest European real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe VII (BREP Europe VII).

CPI Europe reported a net profit of €133.5 million during 2024, a significant turnaround from the previous year's loss of €229.5 million.The shift is attributed to stable valuations, with revaluations turning positive at €12.6 million, compared to a loss of €376.8 million in the prior year. 

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.