Credit: GRI Institute“Living Will Be King” - Key Insights on Italy’s Next Real Estate Chapter
Industry leaders at Italia GRI 2025 reveal Italy’s market resilience and repositioning in the European investment landscape
July 3, 2025Real Estate
Written by Jorge Aguinaga
Based on the expert insights shared at Italia GRI 2025, our new report shows how the Italian real estate market has entered H2 2025 in a markedly different position with the country shedding its reputation as a peripheral play to gradually reclaim its seat at the core of European capital allocation strategies.
The prevailing sentiment is one of cautious optimism, driven by structural tailwinds rather than cyclical exuberance. From macroeconomic resilience and EU-funded infrastructure to a reconfigured credit market and renewed urban regeneration agenda, Italy is carving out a distinctive path.
(GRI Institute)
Strong Fundamentals - Understand how Italy’s stronger domestic fundamentals, including more resilient household and corporate balance sheets, are helping to buffer the country against global trade volatility, especially the impact of US tariffs.
Real Estate Credit Market - Examine the evolving landscape of Italy’s real estate finance, including the shift from traditional banking to alternative debt funds and the emerging opportunities in mid-market loans.
Asset Class Evolution - While hospitality remains a bedrock, discover the sectors currently capturing investor attention, from logistics and living to the niche markets of student housing and data centres, as Italy diversifies beyond traditional property types.
Urban Regeneration - From mixed-use megaprojects to climate-resilient infrastructure, explore the challenges and opportunities of urban renewal as Italy seeks to reshape its cities amid regulatory and capital constraints.
ESG Considerations - With over 75% of buildings rated below standard, learn how sustainability is influencing the future of Italian real estate, particularly with the EU’s regulatory mandates and the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings.
With Italy fast becoming a testbed for innovative real estate strategies in Europe as new investment flows reshape the market, the Unlocking Italian Real Estate: Investment Outlook H2 2025 report provides essential insights on how investors can navigate these changes and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Download the exclusive full report below.
Based on the expert insights shared at Italia GRI 2025, our new report shows how the Italian real estate market has entered H2 2025 in a markedly different position with the country shedding its reputation as a peripheral play to gradually reclaim its seat at the core of European capital allocation strategies.
The prevailing sentiment is one of cautious optimism, driven by structural tailwinds rather than cyclical exuberance. From macroeconomic resilience and EU-funded infrastructure to a reconfigured credit market and renewed urban regeneration agenda, Italy is carving out a distinctive path.
(GRI Institute)What's in the report?
Economic Crossroads - Uncover the strategic positioning of Italy’s economy as it emerges from a decade of restructuring, with easing interest rates, improved liquidity, and the acceleration of EU disbursements creating a supportive backdrop for real estate activity.Strong Fundamentals - Understand how Italy’s stronger domestic fundamentals, including more resilient household and corporate balance sheets, are helping to buffer the country against global trade volatility, especially the impact of US tariffs.
Real Estate Credit Market - Examine the evolving landscape of Italy’s real estate finance, including the shift from traditional banking to alternative debt funds and the emerging opportunities in mid-market loans.
(GRI Institute)
Asset Class Evolution - While hospitality remains a bedrock, discover the sectors currently capturing investor attention, from logistics and living to the niche markets of student housing and data centres, as Italy diversifies beyond traditional property types.
Urban Regeneration - From mixed-use megaprojects to climate-resilient infrastructure, explore the challenges and opportunities of urban renewal as Italy seeks to reshape its cities amid regulatory and capital constraints.
ESG Considerations - With over 75% of buildings rated below standard, learn how sustainability is influencing the future of Italian real estate, particularly with the EU’s regulatory mandates and the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings.
With Italy fast becoming a testbed for innovative real estate strategies in Europe as new investment flows reshape the market, the Unlocking Italian Real Estate: Investment Outlook H2 2025 report provides essential insights on how investors can navigate these changes and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Download the exclusive full report below.