Real estate investments in Slovakia have increased by 170% year-on-year

• In the first half of 2025, €418 million was invested in real estate in Slovakia. The retail sector, which continues to attract significant interest, accounted for the largest share of the investment volume.
• Significant transactions included the acquisition of TESCO retail parks and the purchase of the VIVO! shopping center and the Petržalka Gallery, brokered by CBRE.
• In the first half of 2025, €418 million was invested in real estate in Slovakia, comprising a total of 11 different transactions. This represents a significant increase of 170% compared to the previous year. These figures demonstrate a strong recovery in the investment market and transaction activity.

In terms of capital origin, Slovak investors dominated with a 25% share. Investors from the Czech Republic and Hungary each accounted for 20%. From Western European countries, investors from Switzerland (17%), the United Kingdom (9%), and Germany (5%) were the most active. The remaining 4% came from Asia, specifically Singapore.

Retail accounted for...

Looking at the individual sectors, retail dominated, representing 44% of the total investment volume. This was followed by the industrial and logistics real estate sector with a share of almost 42% and the office sector with 14%.

"The retail sector accounted for a significant share of the investment volume in the first half of 2025. This reflects a shift in investor interest towards consumer-focused assets across Slovakia. Strong interest in regional shopping centers and retail parks continues in this sector, making them increasingly attractive to both investors and tenants."