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Spotlight: AI and the Future of Physical Retail
What does AI mean for the future of the physical store?


Spotlight: AI and the Future of Physical Retail
Abstract
What does AI mean for the future of the physical store?
2026 - Market in Minutes Q1 2026
The Dutch real estate market showed renewed momentum in Q1 2026, driven mainly by residential and healthcare assets. Investment rose to €3.3 billion, though recovery remains uneven. Foreign capital stayed limited, widening the divide between prime and secondary locations. Investors are increasingly selective, with quality, sustainability and adaptability becoming key to performance.


2026 - Market in Minutes Q1 2026
Abstract
The Dutch real estate market showed renewed momentum in Q1 2026, driven mainly by residential and healthcare assets. Investment rose to €3.3 billion, though recovery remains uneven. Foreign capital stayed limited, widening the divide between prime and secondary locations. Investors are increasingly selective, with quality, sustainability and adaptability becoming key to performance.
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The Lakes and Liguria
"Italy’s northern regions, encompassing Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and Liguria are iconic destinations for second homes driven by both domestic and international interest. These regions attract thousands of visitors each year and have been thoroughly established destinations for decades."


Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
"Costa Smeralda on the island of Sardinia remains a well-established location in Italy for the prime residential market. Emerging into global consciousness during the 1960s with the redevelopment of the area by Aga Khan, with beaches like the Maldives framed by lush Mediterranean scrub, the region has seen strong performance across its prime residential market for years."
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Sicily
"Once a more off-the-radar destination, Sicily has surged to the forefront of global consciousness once again, thanks to several high-profile television series and films. An area of rich history, reflected in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites as well as a haven for nature with Mount Etna towering over the landscape."
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Outlook
"Lifestyle, culture, weather, but also competitive prices and tax incentives: the Italian market is opening more and more to international interest, supporting further expectations of growth. "
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Italy - Prime residential 2024


Central South: unlocking capacity for growth – Q1 2024
"With a population of nearly 950,000 people and around 495,000 jobs, the urban settlements are well-placed to deliver growth. Education is undoubtedly a ticket to economic growth, with six universities and 83,000 students across the Central South."


Harnessing existing strengths
"A region with huge potential for growth waiting to be unlocked"


Turning brain drain into brain gain
"Attracting and retaining the best talent is central to creating innovation-led growth in the Central South. How can the region retain the skilled talent required for a diverse workforce?"


Future requirements for growth
"What are the catalysts to achieving large-scale growth and innovation in the region? What are the barriers and constraints to overcome?"


Spotlight: Social value in a rural context – March 2024
"Enhancing the social impact of an estate or farm can benefit landowners, land managers and society as a whole"

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