Europe

"New battery energy storage systems (BESS) could be the solution to constraints in power grids across Europe while also offering an opportunity for investors. "

"This year Shedmasters is arriving in Amsterdam to a much brighter economic outlook than 2023. "

"Since the millennium, European luxury hotel stays have experienced sustained growth, boosted by a lasting post-pandemic surge in demand."

"The production of medicines continues to play a pivotal role in the growth of Europe’s life science sector and is creating an increase in demand for manufacturing space across the continent. "

"Whether it’s winter sports or a beach holiday, having access to a breadth of retail offerings remains a key priority for holidaymakers. "

"Whilst activity from Middle Eastern investors for UK and European real estate was relatively subdued in 2023 compared with their respective 5-year averages, we expect this to materially improve during the course of 2024. "

"Across Europe, progressively more restrictive mandates phasing out carbon-emitting vehicles in favour of electric vehicles (EVs) are coming into effect, but at present the lack of charging infrastructure is partly prohibiting wider adoption."

"Retail repurposing – transforming redundant retail space to accommodate alternative uses – is slowly taking hold across Europe, but only at scale in markets where there’s an excess supply or multiple retail failure. "

"The flexible office market has exhibited remarkable resilience and growth, despite economic uncertainties."

"Such spaces are rising in popularity, accelerated by changes in consumer behaviour."