Belgium Investor Survey 2025

The CBRE Belgium Investor Survey 2025 reveals a strong investment sentiment among 25 surveyed investors, planning to allocate €3.7 billion into Belgian commercial real estate, with logistics dominating the capital allocation. The survey also highlights a trend towards Value-add and Opportunistic investment strategies, a focus on ESG goals, and a stable debt financing environment. Investors are concerned about economic recession, inflation resurgence, and political instability as major constraints for 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• Strong Investment Sentiment: Significant planned investments highlight investor confidence in the Belgian commercial real estate market.
• Logistics Dominance: High allocation in logistics reflects ongoing demand for e-commerce and supply chain solutions.
• Value-add Focus: Investors are leaning towards value-add strategies to achieve higher yields and future-proof assets.
• ESG Commitment: A clear shift towards sustainable and resilient investment portfolios.
• Stable Debt Environment: Most investors did not face debt financing challenges, with optimism about lower debt costs in 2025.
• Economic Concerns: Major concerns include economic recession, inflation, and political instability impacting future investment performance.