Real estate market cap in the UK 2020, by asset class

As of June 2020, listed office real estate companies had a market capitalization of 66.6 billion euros, while multifamily housing companies' market cap stood at 53.9 billion euros. The third leading sector was retail with a market cap of approximately 20.5 billion euros. Market capitalization measures the equity value of a company and shows how much a public company is worth.

Which real estate asset classes have the best prospects in 2021?

The forecast average annual return on investment in the real estate sector varies between different asset classes. Residential real estate in the UK is expected to have the highest average returns, more than three times higher than retail. According to industry experts, data centers and logistic facilities will have some of the best investment and development prospects in Europe in 2021.

Which are the European cities with the best investment and development prospects in Europe?

There are many factors that play a role in an investment decision: a city’s economic performance, transport connectivity, forecast real estate returns, availability opportunities for new development, market size and liquidity, governance, digital connectivity, attractiveness to talent, and affordability. In 2021, Berlin, London, and Paris were named the cities with best investment and development prospects in Europe.