15:57 23 February 2026
CBRE: more activity expected in real estate in CEE than rest of EU
Real estate activity in Central and Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate in 2026, outpacing the broader European average, according to CBRE’s European Investor Intentions Survey 2026. Investor sentiment in the CEE region is improving, with 58% planning to increase acquisitions, compared with 56% across Europe. On the sell side, 48% expect to dispose of more assets, well above the European average of 41%, signaling faster asset rotation.
Warsaw has risen to third place among preferred European investment destinations, ahead of Berlin and Paris. Investors cite lower financing costs, attractive entry prices and limited new development as key drivers. Residential assets remain the most attractive sector, while logistics and office have lost momentum. Overall, 2026 is increasingly seen as a year of market revival.
