Investment in Dutch commercial real estate surged to €7 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a significant recovery for the sector.
The volume of capital deployed over the six-month period is now comparable to levels seen four years ago, indicating that investor appetite has largely returned after a period of caution.
Gulf sovereign wealth funds, for instance, deployed a record $54 billion across 108 deals in the first half of 2026, defying geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.
This rebound suggests that the market is stabilizing as buyers regain confidence in the asset class.
The return to pre-pandemic investment volumes highlights a shift in sentiment, with investors willing to commit capital to office and retail properties despite ongoing structural changes in how these spaces are utilized.
The recovery comes against a backdrop of broader global investment activity.
Gulf sovereign wealth funds, for instance, deployed a record $54 billion across 108 deals in the first half of 2026, defying geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.