European investment volumes witnessed a strong bounce back in Q4 2020, with key markets witnessing improving liquidity and the return of global capital sources. Investment into Direct European real estate reached €252 billion for the full year, a 25% fall on 2019, but the figure masks a range of different performances across countries.
In 2021, we expect there to be significant interest in the alternative sectors including life sciences, senior living and assets backed by technology sub-sectors. Investors have adopted a cautious but confident approach in Q1 2021, despite lockdowns limiting cross border transactions. We expect cross border investment to rise this year as the vaccine is rolled out, allowing a relaxation of travel bans and quarantine measures.
In 2021, we expect there to be significant interest in the alternative sectors including life sciences, senior living and assets backed by technology sub-sectors. Investors have adopted a cautious but confident approach in Q1 2021, despite lockdowns limiting cross border transactions. We expect cross border investment to rise this year as the vaccine is rolled out, allowing a relaxation of travel bans and quarantine measures.
