Savills forecasts growth in European real estate investment volumes for Q2 2026

Savills expects European real estate investment volumes to reach €53 billion in Q2 2026, a 6% year‑on‑year increase, according to its latest research. 

James Burke, Savills

The firm reports a strong rebound in several markets, with investment activity in Poland (+95%) and Finland (+94%) almost doubling compared with H1 last year.

Among Europe’s larger markets, Sweden and Spain recorded significant growth. Sweden’s turnover rose 68% to €12.8 billion, while Spain saw a 56% increase to €12.2 billion.

Savills notes that investors continue to favour defensive sectors with resilient occupational fundamentals. The Living sectors,including multifamily, purpose‑built student accommodation, care homes and senior living are estimated to now represent almost 30% of total European investment volumes.

Lydia Brissy, Director in Savills’ European commercial research team, said: “Average deal sizes are expected to have increased during Q2, supported by several landmark acquisitions that demonstrate continued appetite for exceptional assets despite weaker overall market sentiment.”

James Burke, Director, Global Cross Border Investment at Savills, added: “Although debt remains readily available for high‑quality assets in Europe, lenders and investors are placing greater emphasis on income security, asset quality and pricing discipline. We anticipate that prime yields will remain stable across most sectors and countries during the remainder of 2026, with yield compression likely to be confined to exceptional assets.”