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Left or right: the housing market awaits political direction
There is no shortage of plans. Anyone reading the coalition agreement will find, on nearly every page, a new attempt to get the housing market moving: faster construction, shorter procedures, stronger central direction, more affordable housing, while still leaving room for investment. It is all there. And that is precisely the problem.
Roel Timmermans • June 19, 2026
High Streets, Retail Parks, Shopping Centres: Belgium regains momentum
Driven by a particularly dynamic year in 2025, the Belgian retail market is showing strong signs of renewed momentum. From the rise of flagship stores and the arrival of new international brands to the revival of shopping centres and sustained activity in out‑of‑town retail, every segment is gaining traction. This article provides a full overview of a sector in transformation, ready to continue evolving in 2026.
Jonathan Delguste • February 12, 2026
The number of newly constructed houses is declining rapidly
There is a major housing shortage in the Netherlands, partly due to the low housing production of the time. Meeting Minister Hugo de Jonge's goal of building 900,000 new homes by 2030 will require twice as many homes each quarter as are currently licensed.
Roel Timmermans • November 21, 2022
C&W Hotel Barometer Spain H1 2021
The Hotel Sector Barometer for Spain reviews the hospitality market. Although the end of the semester continues to evolve downwards compared to the first half of 2020, June has shown signs of recovery.
Albert Grau • July 30, 2021
Heimstaden buys 168 apartments in 5TRACKS Breda
The originally Scandinavian home lessor Heimstaden buys 168 new-build apartments in Breda. The houses are being developed by Synchroon and J.P. van Eesteren, both subsidiaries of TBI Holdings, as part of the 5TRACKS project that is emerging near Breda Central Station. Construction is expected to start in the second half of 2021, with completion scheduled for the end of 2023.
Roel Timmermans • March 09, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield expands VIC industrial and office agency teams
Cushman & Wakefield is pleased to announce five new appointments within its Victorian Commercial Real Estate business, adding a depth of experience and strength to the Industrial Sales & Leasing and Office Leasing teams.
Luke Etherington • March 02, 2021
Hotel Barometer Spain Q1 2021
The Hotel Sector Barometer for Spain reviews the hospitality market. The sector is in an expectant mood with regard to the summer season, hoping for a resurgence of demand for holiday destinations on both the Spanish mainland and the islands. The vaccine rollout represents a key step in overcoming the crisis.
Albert Grau • February 01, 2021
C&W Hotel Barometer Spain 4Q 2020
The Hotel Sector Barometer for Spain, is produced jointly by STR and C&W, this issue reviews the hospitality market in 2020.
Albert Grau • February 01, 2021
Deka Immobilien acquires Melbourne office tower for $454 million
In one of the most significant Australian office market transactions since the COVID-19 pandemic, German investor, Deka Immobilien has acquired a 22 level A-grade office tower at 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, from the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund for $454 million.
Luke Etherington • September 11, 2020
