About

Mike Edwards is a capital markets specialist at Cushman & Wakefield, based in Budapest. He focuses on investment advisory and capital markets transactions across Hungary and the broader Central and Eastern European region, working with investors and asset owners navigating one of the most dynamic real estate investment markets in the region.

Mike has accumulated significant experience in commercial real estate investment, with a career shaped by the particular complexities of cross-border capital flows and regional investment activity in Central and Eastern Europe. His background equips him with a practical understanding of how international and domestic capital sources approach market entry, asset acquisition, and portfolio strategy in an environment defined by evolving market fundamentals and shifting investor sentiment.

His advisory work is informed by a rigorous approach to investment analysis, transaction structuring, and client counsel. He works with clients to identify and execute opportunities that align with their capital objectives, drawing on a thorough understanding of local market conditions alongside access to Cushman & Wakefield's global investor network and capital markets platform.

Geographically, Mike's focus is centred on Hungary, with Budapest as the primary market, while his regional perspective extends across Central and Eastern Europe. This dual focus enables him to connect local market intelligence with the broader investment themes influencing institutional and private capital allocation across the region.

He is active across a range of commercial asset classes relevant to regional investment, bringing sector-relevant insight to support clients through every stage of the transaction process.

Areas of Specialization

• Capital markets advisory and investment transactions
• Commercial real estate investment in Central and Eastern Europe
• Asset acquisition and disposal strategy
• Cross-border capital sourcing and investor relations
• Portfolio investment strategy
• Market analysis and investment due diligence
• Landlord and occupier investment advisory
• Transaction structuring and negotiation