Expo Real 2024 in Munich offers optimism for a rebound in real estate investments

Expo Real 2024, one of the world’s leading real estate trade fairs, is generating a sense of cautious optimism among industry professionals. Investors and developers attending the event in Munich are hopeful that 2025 could bring a return to peak years in terms of both transaction volume and investment value.

“There is a clear mood of moderate optimism among investors, especially those with interests in the Polish real estate market,” said Bartłomiej Zagrodnik, Managing Partner and CEO of Walter Herz. He noted that investors from the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary have shown particular interest in Poland during this year’s event. “While the atmosphere remains cautious, there is a growing sense that the Polish market could see positive developments in the coming quarters,” he added.

Zagrodnik highlighted that much of the interest is focused on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) and the residential market. “Poland continues to stand out in the region for its stable and favorable investment climate. This has attracted investors and developers who see great potential for further growth in these sectors,” Zagrodnik explained. He also pointed to a rising interest in Data Centers, a sector still in its infancy in Poland but showing early signs of transaction activity.

According to Expo participants, the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be dynamic, with an increase in portfolio transactions and significant property acquisitions across the warehouse, office, and retail segments. “All signs point to a busy end of the year, with the potential to close 2024 on a high note and lay the groundwork for optimistic forecasts heading into 2025,” Zagrodnik remarked.

Expo Real 2024 has reinforced Poland’s reputation as an attractive market for real estate investments, driven by factors such as recent interest rate cuts in the eurozone. Investors are looking to capitalize on opportunities in Poland, confident that the market will continue to grow and stabilize.

Held annually in October since 1998, Expo Real provides a comprehensive platform for real estate professionals to explore emerging trends, innovations, and solutions within the industry. The event in Munich continues to attract global leaders from across the real estate and investment sectors, offering insights into the future of the market. As Expo Real 2024 draws to a close, participants are looking forward to a promising year ahead, with hopes for a resurgence in investment activity across Europe.