The eurozone has shown clear signs of resilience this year, with GDP up 0.4% in Q1, driven by strong job markets and falling inflation, currently at 2.2%. But growth prospects took a hit after the US announced a 20% levy on EU goods, denting exports and business confidence.

After an inflation crisis in 2022 that saw borrowing costs surge, we are once again witnessing tumultuous times. In contrast to the previous stock market correction, European real estate equities have outperformed European general equities. Rents are indeed not directly impacted by tariffs, but are there other reasons why listed property should hold up well from a fundamental point of view? Here are the nine main reasons why we believe so.

Markets have come under renewed pressure following President Trump’s announcement of a sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” plan. The proposed measures were broader and steeper than anticipated, with a base 10% tariff and additional levies on select countries and goods. This announcement reinforces the recent stock market weakness. The question now is how markets will digest the real-world impact of these tariffs.