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The European real estate market is set for a steady resurgence in 2024, following a period of adjustment and price discovery. Expectations point towards a gradual increase in investment activity throughout the year, fuelled by greater clarity on pricing dynamics and a narrowing bid-ask spread. With stabilizing property values instilling confidence, both buyers and sellers are poised to engage more actively in transactions, projecting an estimated 10% uptick in investment volume compared to 2023, particularly in the latter half of the year as the market adapts to new pricing norms. In the office sector, while a gradual recovery is anticipated, activity levels are forecasted to remain below historical averages. Leasing volumes are predicted to climb by 10%, driven by moderate employment growth in office-dependent industries. However, ongoing sectoral restructuring, particularly in technology, presents potential challenges to this trajectory. The industrial and logistics segment is expected to witness demand stabilization, reflecting broader macroeconomic trends. Despite this moderation, prime rents are forecasted to rise by approximately 4%, underpinned by occupiers' emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. Improved consumer fundamentals are on the horizon for the retail sector, as rising real incomes and easing inflation may spur retail sales volume. However, the lingering effects of interest rate hikes pose a downside risk to consumer spending. In the data centre market, unprecedented demand levels are anticipated, driven by hyperscalers. Yet, facility deployment hurdles may push the European vacancy rate to a historic low of 10.7%, potentially prompting a shift towards geographic diversification in data centre investments. Despite sector-specific challenges, the European real estate market is poised for gradual recovery in 2024, necessitating a flexible investment approach to navigate both risks and opportunities. Northstar Analytics stands ready to assist in navigating these complexities, offering expertise in enhancing portfolio resilience, facilitating creative deal success, and exploring public market opportunities. #EuropeRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentOpportunities #MarketAnalysis #IndustryInsights #BrookfieldAssetManagement #CBRE #JLL #GrosvenorGroup #Prologis #NorthstarNarratives

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