The boundaries between real estate and infrastructure are becoming increasingly blurred as power, connectivity and operational capacity emerge as critical factors in investment decisions. At the Real Estate Capital & Investment Decisions Forum 2026 in London, co-organised by Property Forum and RICS, experts discussed how logistics, data centres and transport infrastructure are converging, and why flexibility will be essential as technology and occupier requirements continue to evolve.

From London's £20 billion investment pipeline to regeneration projects in Newcastle and Cardiff, UK cities are finding new ways to attract capital, bridge development viability gaps and turn economic ambitions into investable opportunities.

The next real estate investment cycle will be shaped less by simple sector allocation and more by income growth, operational performance, pricing and the ability to future-proof assets. During the closing debate of Property Forum's Real Estate Capital & Investment Decisions Forum 2026 in London, investors, developers and capital markets experts discussed where they see the strongest opportunities, from residential and logistics to retail, data centres and selectively chosen offices.

European real estate investors are navigating a market where higher financing costs and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment, but improving liquidity, rental growth and renewed capital flows are creating opportunities across the risk spectrum. Speaking at the Real Estate Capital & Investment Decisions Forum 2026 in London, co-organised by Property Forum and RICS, investors discussed how strategies are shifting towards resilient income, active asset management and carefully selected value creation opportunities.

Central European developer Penta Real Estate has transitioned into an international platform following its expansion into the London market, prompting an update of its executive leadership.

Penta Real Estate has emerged as a primary catalyst for the investment group’s performance in 2025, spearheading an international expansion that now includes major residential developments in the United Kingdom.   

London's New Bond Street has been crowned the world's most expensive retail destination for the first time, while Budapest's Fashion Street posted the biggest gain in CEE, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Main Streets Across The World report.

The European real estate industry has shifted from cautious optimism to pragmatism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty continues to temper investment activity, according to the latest report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

At the recent European Property Investment Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and RICS in London, the Future Cities panel brought together leading voices in real estate, sustainability, and urban planning to discuss the evolving landscape of European cities. Chaired by Joël Scherrenberg, Chair of the Dutch Advisory Board at RICS, the session delved into the challenges and opportunities facing cities as they strive to balance economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social well-being.

At the European Property Investment Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and RICS, the opening panel convened to discuss the latest trends shaping the continent’s real estate investment landscape. Moderated by Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS, Chair of the RICS European World Regional Board, the session brought together leading voices from across the sector to share their insights on shifting investor appetite, regional dynamics, sustainability, and the evolving strategies required to navigate a complex market.