European real estate investment hits €53 bn in Q2 2026, Romania secures €500 m residential financing

Savills estimates that total real‑estate investment in Europe reached €53 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a 6 % year‑on‑year increase. Spain and Sweden led the market, with investments of roughly €12.4 bn and €12.8 bn respectively, while the “Living” segment – multifamily, student and senior housing – accounted for about 30 % of total volume. Portfolio transactions remained important, though activity has moderated compared with earlier quarters, and financing continues to be readily available for high‑quality assets, with a stronger focus on income security, asset quality and price discipline.

In Romania, corporate financing for residential projects exceeded €500 million in the first seven months of 2026, according to SVN Romania. €247.1 million was allocated to more than 13 projects in Bucharest and regional markets such as Brașov, Cluj‑Napoca and Timișoara, and €55 million funded four Bucharest projects. SVN’s managing partner Catalin Marin noted that well‑prepared business plans and realistic marketing strategies are crucial for securing funding, as home sales showed a modest decline year‑on‑year.