Spotlight: Barcelona office market Q2 2026
Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Barcelona closes a positive first half, continuing the trend seen in 2025
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Madrid's office market faces a demanding second half of the year
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In recent years, homeownership has established itself as a lifestyle choice that enhances personal well-being, but the neighborhood remains the most decisive factor for all age groups: what has changed is its significance, which is no longer tied to one’s area of origin but to its ability to offer safety, green spaces, connectivity, amenities, and prestige. Buyers are increasingly willing to relocate—changing neighborhoods or even cities—in order to find the right property.
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In recent years, homeownership has established itself as a lifestyle choice that enhances personal well-being, but the neighborhood remains the most decisive factor for all age groups: what has changed is its significance, which is no longer tied to one’s area of origin but to its ability to offer safety, green spaces, connectivity, amenities, and prestige. Buyers are increasingly willing to relocate—changing neighborhoods or even cities—in order to find the right property.
The Development land market recorded a total volume of €239.1 million in Q2, which was more than double the amount reached in the same quarter a year ago, spread across 13 deals. The majority of sites traded were below 10.0 acres.
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Market in Minutes: Ireland Development Land – Q2 2026
The Development land market recorded a total volume of €239.1 million in Q2, which was more than double the amount reached in the same quarter a year ago, spread across 13 deals. The majority of sites traded were below 10.0 acres.
The Dutch real estate market has largely absorbed the European Central Bank’s interest rate increase in June. While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment remains volatile, confidence among both investors and occupiers is improving. Investment volume reached €7.1 billion in H1 2026, up 23.9% year-on-year, while occupier activity also strengthened significantly.

2026 - Market in Minutes Q2 2026
The Dutch real estate market has largely absorbed the European Central Bank’s interest rate increase in June. While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment remains volatile, confidence among both investors and occupiers is improving. Investment volume reached €7.1 billion in H1 2026, up 23.9% year-on-year, while occupier activity also strengthened significantly.

"Global prime office markets remain open for business as occupiers search for top-quality spaces in cities around the world"

"Single Family Housing (SFH) is redefining rental living. In the year to September 2023, SFH has already attracted a record £1 billion of investment and investors we surveyed aim to commit more than £25 billion to the sector over the next five to ten years"

"Prime rental growth starts to cool as demand eases back and stock slowly increases. But financial pressures, possible regulation and the alignment between tenants' and landlords' expectations will be key over the coming months"

"Cash buyers have supported activity across prime London, but the market remains price-sensitive as buyers’ budgets have come under pressure. As such, sellers who are most prepared to be realistic on price will likely garner the best end result"

"Market uncertainty and economic fluctuations has led to a price-sensitive market. Committed sellers will need to price sensibly to generate the most interest"

"Prime Scottish sales have picked up post-summer, with prices holding steady. Looking ahead, the market will continue to be supported by cash purchases. But with more choice for increasingly discerning buyers, appropriate pricing is now essential to maintain the rate of agreed sales"

"An audience of property owners, developers, investors, funders and advisers gathered at the voco Grand Central on Wednesday 20th September for Savills annual Scottish Property Outlook event. "

"Keeping on top of all the changes currently facing the property sector is a continual challenge."
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"The world has faced a year of economic uncertainty leading to a slowdown in wider residential property markets, however, branded residences as a sector have remained resilient in the face of global headwinds."
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"Geographic diversification is not the only way that the sector is changing, with new buyers and new brands boosting branded residences"