M&Ade for Real Estate M&A
The global real estate market has been challenged by low deal volumes and significant structural and cyclical downward trends across a number of sub sectors, but especially for retail and office assets. High interest rates and turbulent economic factors have contributed to this slowdown, prompting a cautious outlook among investors and real estate fund managers.
Market recovery trends: The global real estate market shows early signs of recovery as asset values stabilize, with transaction activity expected to pick up in 2025.
Regional and sector growth: While deal volumes globally declined by 5% year-on-year, growth was observed in specific regions like the Middle East and Africa (64%) and Europe (13%).
Investor Sentiment: A shift in sentiment among commercial real estate investors reflects growing optimism, with 88% expecting revenue growth in 2025.