Data Centres
Data Centre Capital Markets & Leasing
End-to-end advisory for data centre investors, operators and occupiers across EMEA.
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Why CBRE Capital Markets for Data Centres
CBRE provides specialist advisory services on data centre leasing and capital markets transactions, underpinned by a deep understanding of market dynamics and investment trends, reflecting the growing recognition of data centres by institutional investors as core digital infrastructure and a long‑term, income‑durable asset class.
The team advises across the investment lifecycle, from land acquisition and capital structuring to acquisitions, disposals and leasing. This ensures alignment between capital, development strategy and occupier demand.
With an established view across EMEA markets, CBRE tracks shifts in colocation demand, hyperscale requirements and powered shell development, alongside the financing structures and valuation drivers influencing investment decisions.
Market Signals
- AI-driven demand is accelerating capital deployment into data centre infrastructure
- Structured financing is key to supporting large-scale, AI-led developments
- Neocloud growth is reshaping underwriting and return profiles
- Power, land and delivery constraints are extending transaction timelines
- Investment activity is expected to increase as development pipelines mature
Data Centre Capital Markets: Year in Review
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CBRE EMEA's 2025 Year in Review captures a pivotal year for European data centre capital markets. While transaction volumes softened against a backdrop of tariffs, elevated borrowing costs and a persistent bid-ask spread, investor appetite remained strong, shifting decisively toward development-stage opportunities where scale and superior returns are most accessible.
2025 European data centre transaction volumes were down on the previous year due to tariffs, higher borrowing costs and a wide bid-ask spread.
At the same time, operators focused on scalable development opportunities with nearer-term power timelines, while growing neocloud demand is creating new investment opportunities with the potential for stronger returns.
Capital Markets & Transactions Services
Investment Sales & Acquisitions
Structuring Sale & Leasebacks
This includes releasing capital from owned assets, credit underwriting and structuring lease terms to generally optimise outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
M&A Advisory
Complex Commercial Due Diligence
Development Site Sourcing
Occupier‑Led Investment Intelligence
Data Centre Leasing, Transaction Management & Occupier Advisory
Research, Market Intelligence & Future Trends
Market Insight & Forecasting
CBRE leverages proprietary global data and real-time market intelligence to inform investment strategy and decision-making.
AI-driven demand is reshaping capital deployment, with significant structured financing supporting large-scale developments. Neocloud growth is creating new investment dynamics, increasing yield potential while requiring more detailed underwriting.
Transaction volumes have been impacted by borrowing costs, supply chain constraints and power availability, extending deal timelines. However, market fundamentals remain strong, with demand accelerating in H2 2025 and investment activity expected to increase as development pipelines mature.
Why Partner With CBRE
CBRE’s Data Centre team advises on capital, secures land, structures deals and executes transactions across the data centre sector.
Combining real estate, technical and financial expertise, the team provides end-to-end advisory aligned to market dynamics and investment objectives.
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Connect with CBRE’s Data Centre Capital Markets team to identify opportunities, structure capital and execute transactions.
Download the latest market insights or arrange a consultation to move forward with your strategy.
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Data Centre Industry Insights
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Article | Intelligent Investment
The structural rise of infrastructure capital in commercial real estate
May 20, 2026
Infrastructure capital is reshaping commercial real estate, driving demand for living, healthcare, and data centres.
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European data centre demand exceeded supply in Q1, driving higher prices and competition. Supply growth slowed in core markets due to power and land limits.
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Business Insights | Key Factors to Consider for Effective Data Centre Site Selection
February 19, 2026
Discover the important factors in data centre site selection process to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in 2026. Read the article to optimise your decision-making process.
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CBRE’s European Investor Intentions Survey 2026 outlines how sentiment and strategy are evolving as the market moves further into its recovery phase.
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Our 2026 Outlook highlights the key opportunities, considerations, and areas where value is expected to emerge. Explore sector‑by‑sector insights to help shape your strategy for the year ahead.
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Discover the evolving real estate market cycle for the year. Learn why elevated interest rates, income-driven returns, and proactive asset management are key. Explore growth in the living sector and data centers amidst improving financing conditions.
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Discover the essential components of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and security. Learn best practices for design and optimisation.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
Business Insights | The Impact of AI on Europe’s Data Centre Market
October 13, 2025
The convergence of AI and digital infrastructure is reshaping Europe’s data centre landscape at pace. What happens next will define the continent’s ability to compete in a data-driven global economy.
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Book | Intelligent Investment
European Real Estate Market Outlook Mid-Year Review 2025
August 7, 2025
Welcome to CBRE’s 2025 European Mid-Year Market Outlook. In this report, we revisit the predictions we made at the beginning of the year, assess their accuracy, and share our perspective for the months ahead.
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Welcome to our 2025 UK Real Estate Market Outlook Mid-Year Review; in which we look back and evaluate our expectations for 2025 made at the beginning of this year.
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Discover the benefits of cloud repatriation and why companies are moving back to the private cloud. Reduce costs, improve performance and regain control.
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the digital landscape, bringing with it unprecedented demands on data centre infrastructure.
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