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There was a distinct improvement in the mood and feeling at Expo Real 2025 compared to the previous year. The cautious attitude from investors has bottomed out, and the only way is upwards regarding investor sentiment, says Péter Takács, partner at Newmark VLK Hungary.
The annual international real estate and investment event in Munich is seen as an excellent barometer of the mood of professionals at a time of upheaval in the markets concerning ESG, technology usage and international socio-political instability. Around 42,000 participants from 70 countries attended the threeday event at the Messe München exhibition center. Newmark VLK Hungary participated as part of the first Newmark stand at Expo Real with around 70 representatives from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as Hungary.
Takács sees a reactivation of the investment markets in Central Europe, with the region back on the radar screen of international investors. Once transactions have been completed, there will be increased liquidity and, therefore, the markets will be able to attract even more investment. However, to put the recovery in Hungary in context, the recent purchase of the Palladium shopping center in Prague by Reico (a fund owned by Erste Group) for a reported EUR 700 million is equal to recent total investment volumes for Hungary. The Czech Republic and Poland are currently the favored Central European investment destinations, which is reflected in annual investment volumes and the significant yield differentials between Hungary and these leading CEE markets.
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