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German Investor Intentions Survey 2025
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24 January 2025 25 Minute Read
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The 2025 edition of CBRE’s Investor Intentions Survey is the first to provide insights into the intentions of both General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs), covering the entire spectrum of equity.
This year’s survey reveals a markedly more optimistic outlook compared to recent years. This sentiment aligns with our view that the European property market has begun to recover. Approximately one in four respondents think that the recovery has already started, and more than 60% of the German respondents expect investment market activity will rebound by the end of 2025. This does not mean that investors see no challenges to a market recovery. A continued mismatch between buyer and seller expectations, geopolitical instability, and uncertainty on the path of interest rate cuts, are cited as potential challenges to the market.
The optimistic outlook is reflected in investors’ purchasing and selling intentions – a significant majority of respondents indicate a desire to increase purchasing activity in 2025. Additionally, there is more willingness to sell, which is critical to market liquidity. As in the previous year, the residential segment is the most preferred asset class among German investors. 2025 looks to be an exciting year, with an increase in deal flow, and it will be interesting to observe how these changes unfold.
The full results of the survey can be downloaded here.
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Dr. Jan Linsin
Managing Director | Head of Research Germany
