Savills News

"According to Savills latest research, European real estate investment volumes are forecast to reach €53 billion in Q2 2026, a 6% year-on-year increase. "

"According to Savills analysis of the Czech market for Small Business Units (SBUs), demand for small industrial units for lease continues to significantly outpace supply. As of March 2026, the vacancy rate stood at just 4.1%, with available space recorded in only four regions across the country. In Prague, newly available units are being leased almost immediately. Provided all projects currently under construction are delivered by year-end as planned, the market is expected to see 46,900 sq m of new SBU completions in 2026, making it the second-strongest year on record for the sector, surpassed only by the record year of 2007. For the purposes of this analysis, Small Business Units (SBUs) are defined as Grade A industrial properties offering individual units with a maximum gross leasable area (GLA) of 1,000 sq m."

"Savills has advised a private investor on the letting of the retail unit at Rozengracht 34 HS in Amsterdam. The new tenant, Behind the Pines, a premium outdoor and lifestyle concept, will open its second store at the location."

"German real estate transaction volumes reach €14.7bn in H1"

"Stable H1 with regional differences"

"More transactions but German residential property investment market remains fragmented"

"The Czech Republic ranked seventh out of 54 countries in the Savills Nearshoring Index 2026, while also securing fourth place in Europe. The Index assesses the attractiveness of countries for manufacturing companies seeking to relocate production closer to consumers (nearshoring) and diversify their supply chains in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Ahead of the Czech Republic in the overall ranking were Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Austria, the United Kingdom and Portugal."

"Real I.S. AG Netherlands has signed a long-term lease agreement with an IT company for approximately 961 sq m of office space at Alpha Tower in Amsterdam South East. The occupier will be located on the first floor of the building, which has been part of the BGV VI fund since 2016."