Real estate transactions in Europe have stopped getting longer – but they are not getting easier in 2026. The Drooms Real Estate Trends Report 2026 provides an in-depth analysis of market dynamics across European real estate markets. This annual report remains a crucial benchmark for understanding current conditions and forecasting future developments within the real estate sector. The analysis is based on a comprehensive review of all European transactions processed through Drooms in 2025, alongside insights from a survey of 80 selected real estate experts. This enables us to offer valuable perspectives on transaction trends and investment plans for 2026, including:
- How long a typical transaction now takes and why this matters for your deal planning.
- Which asset classes investors currently prefer – and which ones they avoid.
- How digital tools and AI can make it easier to manage regulation, documents and large data rooms.
- What expectations experts from CBRE and Lübke & Kelber have for the rest of the year.
Whether you’re shaping your 2026 investment strategy or looking to benchmark against the market, this report is your must-read.
