Commercial real estate transactions in Europe are becoming more expensive and complex and are taking longer to complete.
This shows clearly that the time needed for real estate transactions is on the increase. This effect can be explained partially by delays resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and the general economic situation.
In the UK, as many as 82% of investors plan to expand their international business. The majority (64%) of French real estate professionals also want to invest more internationally.
In Spain, around 42% of investors aim to become more active at an international level and 46% plan to invest about as much as they did previously.
Although the current circumstances are placing a strain on the transaction market, international real estate investments are at a premium. This means that there are opportunities for increased returns on investments as well as diversification potential.
Most German investors are aiming to cut back on their international investments, but this could also be due to the strong domestic market.
This is where investors see the biggest investment opportunities due to the secure cashflows and controllable risks.