After three inspiring days at Expo Real Munich, I look back with deep gratitude and pride.
We brought together leaders, investors, and innovators — and once again proved that when you connect people with purpose, impact follows naturally.
At Sociëteit Vastgoed International, we don’t just build networks.
We build bridges between insight and action, vision and value, people and potential.
Key insights from Expo Real 2025
1️⃣ Residential real estate – the human heartbeat of Europe.
Europe still faces a shortage of nearly 9.6 million homes, yet optimism returns.
Developers, policymakers, and investors align more than ever — the energy was clear: “We will build, together.”
2️⃣ Offices – from space to experience.
Hybrid work continues to reshape portfolios.
Vacancy rates rise, but quality, sustainability, and flexibility define the winners.
3️⃣ Logistics – the quiet powerhouse.
Driven by e-commerce and reshoring, logistics remains the backbone of Europe’s supply chain strategy.
Location, energy performance, and resilience are the new metrics of value.
4️⃣ Data centers & AI – when real estate meets intelligence.
Data becomes infrastructure; infrastructure becomes data.
The intersection of real assets and digital systems will redefine how we design, manage, and invest.
5️⃣ ESG & sustainability – the new financial language.
Green assets are no longer optional — they are essential.
Investors reward transparency, carbon intelligence, and circular design.
This year, Sociëteit Vastgoed International once again united decision-makers across Europe.
We combined content with connection, dialogue with direction, and created tangible partnerships that will shape the years ahead.
I’m thankful to all members, partners, and friends who joined us —
from the inspiring sessions at Real Asset Media’s Investors Lounge to the unforgettable dinner at Käfer Munich, made possible by our partner Interalu.
Together, we set the tone for a new era of real estate leadership — one built on trust, intelligence, and collaboration.
P.S.
Let’s keep the momentum going.
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Claudia van Haeften
Founder Sociëteit Vastgoed
