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.

"The past year has illuminated several key themes which are likely to continue to be at play in 2023"

"Positive leasing momentum built throughout 2022, with take-up increasing in each quarter"

"Markets further from London, where mortgage affordability is least stretched, have been most robust, with properties in the Midlands and North, Scotland, and the South of England beyond the commuter zone seeing the smallest price adjustments"

"Looking further ahead, the prime Scotland market will remain robust as the value gap and quality of life, alongside the strength and depth of Edinburgh and Glasgow’s economy, means there’s more capacity for growth, and we expect the markets here to outperform the overall prime UK market over the next five years"

"Mat Oakley examines the challenges and opportunities for investment across the office, logistics and retail sectors in the face of debt, inflation and growth shocks."

"With residential property at a turning point, Lucian Cook outlines the impact of elevated mortgage costs, a difficult trading environment for planning and development, and the five-year forecasts for the housing market."

"Emily Norton looks at key market drivers including interest rates and farmland values, energy prices and monetisation of natural capital. "

"We look at the key investment opportunities across each sector in 2023 and beyond."

"Annual investment turnover in line with last year despite challenging headwinds"

"Strong overall 2022 volumes flatter and disguise the challenges witnessed in the final quarter"