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European Living Investor Survey 2026

Gain exclusive insights into the European living sector's investment trends with our comprehensive survey. Explore investor preferences, market forecasts, and sustainability's role in real estate investment.

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The living sector in Spain consolidates its position as one of the main investment focuses heading into 2026

The living sector in Spain is consolidating itself as one of the main investment focuses heading into 2026, supported by a favourable macroeconomic environment and structurally strong residential demand. Economic growth, easing inflation and improvements in the labour market are reinforcing investor confidence, positioning living as a strategic asset within the Spanish real estate market.

Strong fundamentals driving sector growth and investor interest

From a fundamentals perspective, Spain combines a highly urbanised population with a clear shortage of residential supply, which continues to drive the sector’s potential. Investor interest keeps growing, supported by stable returns and the ability of living to diversify portfolios. In 2025, investment volume exceeded €12 billion, highlighting the strength and depth of the market.

Key segments, institutional capital inflows and Spain’s positioning in Europe

Build to Rent, student housing and affordable housing are attracting the greatest investor appetite, responding to new demographic dynamics and housing needs. The market is drawing increasing volumes of institutional capital, with investments exceeding €100 million, and positioning Spain among the key destinations for living in Europe. While Madrid and Barcelona lead, cities such as Valencia, Málaga and Seville are gaining prominence, within a context of stable returns that favours core, core-plus and, selectively, value-add strategies.

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Geoff McCabe
Geoff McCabe

Associate CMG Living
Barcelona, Spain


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Miles Leonard
Miles Leonard

Associate, Living
Madrid, Spain


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Marta Esclapes
Marta Esclapés

Head of Research Iberia
Barcelona, Spain


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