Cushman & Wakefield sees AI supporting commercial real estate demand across Europe over next decade
CWK•How different property types may be affected
Scenario work from the company suggests a baseline case in which gradual AI adoption supports demand. An upside case could lift values through faster growth and job creation, while downside cases could raise vacancies.
Offices are expected to evolve rather than shrink. Efficiencies in routine roles may weigh on generic space, but that could be offset by new business formation and changing job functions.
Data centers are seen as receiving a more direct uplift, with grid capacity a key constraint. Logistics is expected to favor modern automated facilities, while retail may polarize toward prime locations.
AI seen as a net positive for European commercial real estate
Cushman & Wakefield research flags AI as a net positive for European economic growth, underpinning demand for commercial real estate over the next decade.
The firm says demand is likely to shift toward higher-quality assets with stronger power capacity, technology readiness, sustainability features, accessibility and flexibility.
