The investment market maintains the pace. It was optimistic
The investment market in Poland is gaining momentum – the first quarter of 2025 brought the increase in volume and signs of revival in all segments.
In the first quarter of 2025, the total investment volume amounted to EUR 686 million, covering 35 transactions. The market was characterized by high liquidity and a moderate average transaction value – experts from Avison Young inform.
The result of 2024 showed a return to stabilization on the Polish commercial real estate market – it was optimistic. Experts calculate that the total volume of transaction exceeded twice the result of 2023, which confirms the significant revival on the market.
-We expect this dynamics to persist in 2025, additionally driven by the expected reduction of interest rates, improving liquidity and the appearance of many investment opportunities in all market segments-says Paulina Brzeszkiewicz-Kuczyńska, Research and Data Manager at Avison Young.
Investment market at a considerable increase
– In the first quarter of 2025, the volume of investment transactions in Poland amounted to EUR 686 million, which is an increase of 64 percent. year on year. In turn, the market fluidity increased by 46 percent. The transaction structure was built mainly based on the commercial sector-in particular shopping parks and older office buildings-explains Paulina Brzeszkiewicz-Kuczyńska.
As he explains, as a result, the average transaction value remained relatively small-only four transactions were in the range of 50-75 million euros. Polish investors were responsible for 17 percent. volume, which emphasizes the stable participation and the growing influence of Polish capital.
Large transactions in the office and warehouse sector
According to Avison Young calculations, the investments in the warehouse sector gained momentum – in the first quarter they were responsible for 29 percent. total transaction volume. A significant fusion was also realized in this segment – the sale of GLP to Ares.
– Office transactions took place both in Warsaw and on regional markets, while investments in the commercial sector focused on shopping parks and shopping centers located in regional cities. Three transactions in the housing sector were also finalized on the market, as well as the purchase of hotels by French SCPI-indicates Paulina Brzeszkiewicz-Kuczyńska.
