Welcome back to our readers: an exciting year ahead

Happy New Year and a warm welcome back from Real Asset Media.

As we enter 2026, the European real estate market is set for a period of renewed momentum. After two years of adjustment, we expect to see a meaningful recovery in the office sector as pricing stabilises and investor confidence returns. The data centre market continues to gather pace, driven by sustained demand for digital infrastructure and AI-related capacity, while the living sectors – particularly senior living – remain underpinned by strong structural fundamentals. Industrial and logistics are also showing signs of renewed vibrancy.

Throughout the year — with Real Asset INSIGHT, IMPACT and Real FDI — we will be tracking the key transactions, emerging trends and shifting dynamics shaping institutional real estate across Europe, as well as perspectives from the Middle East and beyond, bringing readers timely analysis, investor strategies and informed market intelligence.

At the end of January, Real Asset INSIGHT will publish its 2026 CEO Outlook. This flagship edition will feature insights from leading chief executives and senior decision-makers across the industry, offering their perspectives on the opportunities, risks and strategic priorities shaping the year ahead.

A number of important events also mark the early part of 2026. On 20 January, we will examine the rapidly evolving data centre and digital infrastructure landscape with PwC in London. On 28 January, our European Outlook 2026 briefing in Copenhagen will explore the outlook for the Nordic markets.

On 12 May, the CEE Summit returns to Warsaw, bringing together international investors and regional leaders to assess developments across Central and Eastern Europe.

We look forward to bringing you clear, authoritative coverage and analysis throughout the year ahead.