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Providing the data and insights you need on the data centre market.
About Us
Worried about your future data infrastructure?
CBRE’s Data Centre Solutions consulting group conducts well-regarded supply and demand analyses on a wide variety of colocation data centre markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Our Approach
CBRE delivers different types of research on the colocation data centre markets of EMEA to investors, government organisations, data centre operators and owners among others.
We provide in-depth country-specific research reports, pricing studies, competitive analyses and a host of other deliverables designed to help interested parties size and forecast the markets as well as better understand the most prominent and emerging trends, identify opportunities and otherwise determine what should be done in markets that can be difficult to navigate.
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Our Services
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Data Centre Capital Markets & Leasing
We advise on data centre acquisitions, disposals, leasing and capital structuring across EMEA.
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Data Centre Occupier Representation
Our market leading Occupier Representation team specialises in advising on data centre colocation transactions across EMEA.
- Property Type
Data Centres
Operating specialist teams that offer consulting, advisory and transaction, project management, and integrated data centre operations services.
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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.