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.

"Average gross yields in 2022 have increased for London’s prime housing stock, as rental growth outpaced capital value growth in the first three quarters of the year and capital values softened in the final three months of the year"

"2022 marks a record year for London's £5 million-plus property market"

"City of London achieves the highest average quarterly prime rent"

"Number of pre-lets hits record high in 2022 as demand for highest quality space continues"

"What are the key trends we will see in the Greater London & South East office market in 2023?"

"Retailer Christmas trading statements revealed an encouragingly positive festive period on the whole, although the outlook for 2023 remains cautious"

"Central London’s performance has been relatively robust during 2022, both in terms of pricing and transactions. But during 2023, the UK is expected to teeter on the edge of a recession"

"The land market has slowed significantly over the last quarter, reflective of wider market uncertainty"

"The rise of economic headwinds produced a turbulent 2022, and the forecast for 2023 shows some trends continuing"

"Rising costs continue to dominate the narrative for global office occupiers, though declining incentives are helping avoid large-scale rent increases"